Jean-Baptiste Pater

Jean-Baptiste Pater was an artist active across a significant period, with database records documenting output spanning from 1715 through 1880. The collected works demonstrate proficiency across several mediums, with three paintings, two prints, and one drawing represented in museum collections.

Pater’s known compositions include genre scenes such as Halte de Soldates and Dancers in a Pavilion, alongside works focusing on individual figures, such as The Guitarist. The artist is also recognized for thematic pairings, exemplified by the pieces titled Spring and Summer.

The legacy of Jean-Baptiste Pater is validated by inclusion in major American public institutions. Works are formally held in the collections of the Art Institute of Chicago and the Cleveland Museum of Art. The preservation of these assets ensures that researchers and the public can study original Jean-Baptiste Pater paintings and Jean-Baptiste Pater prints. Today, much of this historical output is accessible, sometimes available as high-quality prints or downloadable artwork via these and other institutions specializing in historical public domain assets.