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Chateau of St. Germain en Laye from the River, by Jacques Rigaud, 1727

Chateau of St. Germain en Laye from the River

Jacques Rigaud

1727

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Chateau of St. Germain en Laye from the River is a 1727 by Jacques Rigaud, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Jacques Rigaud
When & what style?
1727 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a large, ornate building with many windows and a garden in front of it. The building is very detailed, with lots of arches and columns. In the foreground, there's a river with boats on it. The garden in front of the building is very formal, with rows of trees and bushes. It looks like a very fancy and well-kept place. The whole scene is depicted in a lot of detail, with a focus on the architecture and the natural surroundings. If you're interested in seeing more art like this, you might want to check out the Baroque movement.

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