Le Bassin d'Apollon

Jean-Baptiste Rigaud

Associated Names
Jean-Baptiste Rigaud

Artist, French, active 1752/1761

The image shows an elevated perspective of a grand open area with an ornate fountain at the center. A dense wooded area marks the low horizon, with billowing clouds in the sky above. The intricate etching style captures fine details of natural elements and structured garden design. The color palette is monochrome with shades of gray and beige. People dressed in period clothing are depicted walking and socializing, with a prominent fountain featuring classical statues and water streams centrally located. The scene conveys a sense of structured elegance, typical of formal gardens and promenades.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1946.11.177

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Le Blanc, no. 60


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

Q65077750

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