# Elegant Couples Conversing

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## Artwork

- Artist: [MERCIER, Philip](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/mercier-philip-r42398ac9a4025a>)
- Date: 1701-1750
- Technique: Oil on canvas, 22 x 18 cm

## Commentary

This conversation piece is a good example showing the influence of Watteau on Mercier.

## Related artworks

- [School for Girls](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/mercier-philip-r42398ac9a4025a/school-for-girls-r617b0db95d57cd>)
- [The Drawing Lesson](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/mercier-philip-r42398ac9a4025a/the-drawing-lesson-r6fda8166e5f00c>)

## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)