Vue du Chateau et d'une Partie de la Ville deVersailles
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 et d'une Partie de la Ville deVersailles is a 1746 ink by Jean-Baptiste Rigaud, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a grand palace with long wings and a dome, surrounded by smaller buildings and gardens. In the foreground, people ride horses, walk, or stand near a rocky shore. Trees line the edges, and the sky is light with soft clouds. The title tells us this is Versailles, a famous royal palace in France. The artist used fine lines to create depth and detail, typical of this style. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Rigaud made prints like this.
Jean-Baptiste Rigaud (1681–1812) was an artist.
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