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Illuminations autour du grand Canal de Versailles, by Jean Lepautre, ink, 1676

Illuminations autour du grand Canal de Versailles

Jean Lepautre

1676

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Illuminations autour du grand Canal de Versailles is a 1676 ink by Jean Lepautre, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Jean Lepautre
When & what style?
1676 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a nighttime scene of a grand canal, surrounded by gardens and buildings. The canal is lined with fountains and statues, and there are people walking along the paths. The sky is dark, but the scene is illuminated by many lights. The painting is done in a detailed and realistic style, with lots of texture and shading. The artist has used a range of techniques to create depth and atmosphere, including etching and engraving. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of Lepautre, Jean.

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