Artwork
Flower Garden of Chateau Rambouillet
Flower Garden of Chateau Rambouillet is a print by the Baroque artist Jacques Rigaud. It dates from 1727 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1924.707
- Credit line
- Gift of Mrs. Andrew Squire
About this work
Overview
Flower Garden of Chateau Rambouillet is a 1727 print by Jacques Rigaud, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a formal garden at Chateau Rambouillet, featuring trees, hedges, and a fountain, with figures in period attire strolling along paths that lead to a distant building.
Technique & Style
Rigaud's work is characterized by a strong emphasis on light and shadow, achieved through his chosen print technique.
Context
This print is associated with the Baroque movement, a style that influenced artistic production during the 17th and early 18th centuries.
Artist & collection
The Theatre of Water (Le Théâtre d'Eau)
Chateau of Berny from the Gardens
View of the Chateau de Seaux from Diana's Promenade
The Cascades of St. Cloud
Chateau Fontainebleau from the Grand Canal
The Chateau from the Canal at Rambouillet
Chateau of Bagnolet
Vue du Château royal de Chambord, du côte de la Porte royale
