Chateau and Garden of Seaux
1736
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Artist
Jacques Rigaud
Jacques Rigaud (1680–1754) was a French artist, born in Puyloubier.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Chateau and Garden of Seaux is a 1736 by Jacques Rigaud, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a grand house with a long, straight garden in front. People in fancy clothes walk along paths, some near a big fountain. Trees line the sides, and the sky is light with a few clouds. Notice how the artist used shading to make the buildings and people stand out against the flat background. It’s like the light is coming from one direction, giving everything a three-dimensional look. If you like this style, look up chiaroscuro.
Jacques Rigaud (1680–1754) was a French artist, born in Puyloubier.
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