The Pool at Fontainebleau
1727
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1727
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Pool at Fontainebleau is a 1727 by Jacques Rigaud, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a park by a pond with lots of people walking, sitting, and talking. Trees line the path, and a big building sits in the background across the water. Some folks are dressed in fancy clothes, while others wear simpler outfits. A dog runs near the pond, and a few people hold books or papers. The title says it’s the Pool at Fontainebleau, a real place in France. The artist made it look like a busy, relaxed day in the park. Next, check out Baroque to see how this style shaped everyday scenes.
