Le jardinier galant
1778
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1778
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a man and woman sitting together on a bench in a garden. The woman is wearing a long dress and a hat, while the man is dressed in a suit and holding a hat in his hand. They are surrounded by trees, flowers, and other plants. In the background, there is a building with a window and a balcony. A woman is standing on the balcony, looking out at the garden. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of romance and tranquility. The painting is an example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and imagination. For more on this style, look up Romanticism.