Cascade at the Chateau de St. Cloud

c.1854

Louis-Rémy Robert

Associated Names
Louis-Rémy Robert

Artist, French, 1810 - 1882

This is a photograph of a decorative outdoor fountain and garden. The image showcases a series of water features forming a cascading fountain, set against a backdrop of lush foliage and trees. The fountain is adorned with sculptural elements, including classical urns and a statue. Water cascades gently over several levels, creating a serene scene. The sepia tone of the image adds to its elegant feel. The composition emphasizes the interplay between the fountain's architecture and the surrounding natural environment.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    salted paper print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Alexander Novak and Family

  • Dimensions

    image: 31.9 × 26.2 cm (12 9/16 × 10 5/16 in.)
    sheet: 63 × 45.1 cm (24 13/16 × 17 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.152.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The Louis-Rémy Robert family, France; (Harry Lunn, Jr., Ltd., Washington, DC); (Alex Novak, Chalfont, PA); Gift to NGA, 2014.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64157607

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