La Salle aux Marronniers

Jean-Baptiste Rigaud

Associated Names
Jean-Baptiste Rigaud

Artist, French, active 1752/1761

The image displays a garden scene with a spacious outdoor corridor bordered by tall trees and hedges. The horizon is high in the composition, partially hidden by the trees. A small statue or structure is visible on the horizon. The engraving features detailed lines rendering the foliage, clothing, and shadows. The color scheme is monochromatic, using varying browns and sepia tones. Finely dressed individuals are engaged in leisure activities, with smaller figures dispersed along the path. The path extends towards a structure in the distance framed by trees.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1946.11.176

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Le Blanc, no. 59


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1854

  • Le Blanc, Charles. _Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes, contenant le dictionnaire des graveurs de toutes les nations, dans lequel sont decrites les estampes rares, precieuses et interessantes avec l'indication de leurs differents etats et des prix auxquels

Wikidata ID

Q65077747

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