Chateau Saint Ouen from the Court
1727
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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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 Saint Ouen from the Court is a 1727 by Jacques Rigaud, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This drawing shows a large estate with a long building in the center, surrounded by neatly trimmed trees. A fence runs along the front, and a path winds through the grounds. People in old-fashioned clothes walk, ride in carriages, and sit near a pond with a small bridge. The sky is light, and the whole scene looks calm and orderly. The text at the bottom names a Duke of Gesvres as the gift recipient, hinting this was meant for someone important. The artist’s signature is hidden in the corner, but the style matches the Baroque period’s love of detail and grandeur. Look up Baroque next to see how this style’s drama and precision shaped art.
Jacques Rigaud (1680–1754) was a French artist, born in Puyloubier.
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