Garden Scene with Statuary

c. 1853

Paul Thivier

Associated Names
Paul Thivier

Artist, French, 19th century

This is a photograph of a formal garden pathway lined with statues. The image depicts a symmetrical garden path flanked by neatly trimmed hedges and mature trees. Two classical statues atop pedestals stand on either side of the entrance gate, which is adorned with decorative ironwork. Further down the pathway, additional statues are visible. The garden appears well-maintained and designed to draw the viewer’s eye towards a focal point in the distance. The overall composition conveys a sense of elegance and timeless beauty typical of landscaped gardens.

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Provenance

(Robert Hershkowitz Ltd., Sussex, England); (Charles Isaacs Photographs, Inc., New York), 2000; NGA purchase, 2018.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64158722

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