Vue du Chateau de Versailles du Cote de l'Orangerie
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
Vue du Chateau de Versailles du Cote de l'Orangerie is a 1746 ink by Jean-Baptiste Rigaud, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This picture shows a big palace with lots of windows and gardens. In front of the palace is a wide pond with a few small boats. People in fancy clothes are walking, talking, and riding horses near the water. Some are sitting on rocks or grass, while others stand in groups. The artist used lines to show every detail—trees, clothes, and even the water’s ripples. The scene looks busy but orderly, like a well-planned party. Check out how this was made using etching.
Jean-Baptiste Rigaud (1681–1812) was an artist.
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