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A View of Place Louis XV

Alexandre Jean Noël

1775

oil

canvas

From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum

Rococo painting 18th Century

Dominant colour

A View of Place Louis XV is a 1775 oil by Alexandre Jean Noël, a Rococo painting work, held at J. Paul Getty Museum.

Who painted this?: Alexandre Jean Noël
When & what style?: 1775 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: J. Paul Getty Museum

About this work

This painting shows a large building in the center, with a row of columns along its front. The building is light-colored and has a dome on the right side. In front of the building is a large open area with some trees and a few people walking around. The sky above is light blue with some clouds. In the foreground, there is a body of water with a few boats on it. On the left side of the painting, there are some trees and a few buildings in the distance. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of calmness and serenity. The artist, Alexandre Jean Noël, used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and contrast in the painting.