Who painted In the Park of Saint Cloud?

In the Park of Saint Cloud was painted by Constant Troyon in 1804.

Where can I see In the Park of Saint Cloud?

In the Park of Saint Cloud is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is In the Park of Saint Cloud?

In the Park of Saint Cloud is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of In the Park of Saint Cloud?

Museum-quality prints of In the Park of Saint Cloud are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

In the Park of Saint Cloud

Constant Troyon , 1804

In the Park of Saint Cloud is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Constant Troyon. It dates from 1804 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1978.132
Credit line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Noah L. Butkin

About this work

Overview

In the Park of Saint Cloud is a drawing by Constant Troyon, created around 1804. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a serene park scene with people in period attire engaging in leisurely activities. The atmosphere is tranquil, with trees displaying varied foliage and a columned building visible in the distance.

Technique & Style

Troyon employed soft colors and gentle light to convey a sense of calm and naturalness, capturing the relaxed mood of the people in the scene.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Constant Troyon

Constant Troyon was a French painter of the Barbizon school. In the early part of his career, he painted mostly landscapes. It was only comparatively late in life that Troyon found his métier as a painter of animals,…