Exhibition: Watteau at Teylers Museum in Haarlem

Mimi Blogger Team went to the opening of the ‘Watteau’ exhibition at Teylers museum.

Jean-Antoine Watteau’s (1684-1721) work marked the beginning of the Rococo movement. More than 60 paintings and drawings by Watteau and followers can be seen at Teylers Museum. Designs by fashion students at the Rietveld Academy, made with Watteau’s paintings in mind, are situated throughout the museum as well.

at the opening of ‘Watteau at Teylers museum, on the walls sketches by Rietveld fashion students.

at the opening of ‘Watteau at Teylers museum

an antique dress with the famous Watteau Pleat at the backside, at the opening of ‘Watteau at Teylers museum

at the opening of ‘Watteau at Teylers museum

Photo portfolio; Project Rietveld at Teylers Museum in Haarlem

Michiel Plomp, conservator at the opening of ‘Watteau at Teylers museum

photo’s of work by fashion design student at the Rietveld Academy photographed by JW Kaldenbach

Marjan Scharloo, director of Teylers Museum. From the Fashion department of the Rietveld Academy; Mo Veld teacher and Niels Klavers, Head of department. at the opening of the ‘Watteau’ exhibition at Teylers museum

Students of the fashion department at the Rietveld academy posing in front of one of their works: designs inspired by Watteau.

Next to the designs ‘Project Rietveld at Teylers’ also includes  sketches of the students and a professional portfolio, photographed by JW Kaldenbach.

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