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Fountains at Versailles

Frederick Nash

1850

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

british_romanticism Early 19th Century

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Fountains at Versailles is a 1850 watercolor by Frederick Nash, a british_romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Frederick Nash
When & what style?: 1850 · british_romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This drawing shows a huge crowd sitting on a grassy hill, watching fountains shoot water high into the air. The fountains are lined up in rows, with trees in the background. The people are dressed in old-fashioned clothes, and the scene looks calm and orderly. The artist used soft shading to show light and shadow, making the fountains and crowd look three-dimensional. This was a popular spot for people to gather and enjoy the view. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.