La Salle aux Marronniers
1746
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jean-Baptiste Rigaud
Jean-Baptiste Rigaud (1681–1812) was an artist.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
La Salle aux Marronniers is a 1746 ink by Jean-Baptiste Rigaud, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a long, shaded walkway lined with tall trees on both sides. People in fancy 18th-century clothes are walking, talking, and sitting on benches. The air looks cool and quiet, with light filtering through the leaves. Busts and statues stand on pedestals along the path, and the ground is covered in gravel. The title at the bottom calls it "La Salle aux Marronniers," which means "The Chestnut Room." The trees here are chestnut trees, and the whole scene feels like a peaceful escape. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Rigaud created detailed prints like this one.
Jean-Baptiste Rigaud (1681–1812) was an artist.
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