The Cascade at Marli
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
The Cascade at Marli is a 1727 by Jacques Rigaud, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a grand outdoor scene with a wide staircase leading up to a tall, open structure. People in fancy clothes walk, talk, and sit along the path and steps. Trees line both sides, and the whole scene looks like a busy garden or park. The staircase has a water feature at the top, with steps leading down to it. The people seem relaxed, some even lying on the grass. The trees are in full bloom, adding a soft, white touch to the scene. Look up Baroque next to see how this style used drama and detail in art.
Jacques Rigaud (1680–1754) was a French artist, born in Puyloubier.
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