Who painted View of the Cascade de Seaux?

View of the Cascade de Seaux was painted by Jacques Rigaud in 1727.

Where can I see View of the Cascade de Seaux?

View of the Cascade de Seaux is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is View of the Cascade de Seaux?

View of the Cascade de Seaux is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

View of the Cascade de Seaux

Jacques Rigaud , 1727

View of the Cascade de Seaux 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.: 1925.464
Credit line: Gift of Mrs. Andrew Squire

About this work

Overview

View of the Cascade de Seaux is a print by Jacques Rigaud, created in 1727, depicting a serene scene in a formal park. It is currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows a picturesque park with a central water feature, flanked by trees and populated by figures in 18th-century attire, conveying a sense of leisure and recreation.

Technique & Style

The orderly composition and detailed rendering of the scene are characteristic of Rigaud's work, reflecting the formal qualities of the park's design.