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Panoramic View of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles

John Vanderlyn

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A wide, curved painting depicting a large outdoor scene. The painting shows a palace and its gardens. The palace is not fully visible, but the gardens are extensive with a large fountain in the center, surrounded by walkways, trees, and greenery. There are people walking around the gardens. The sky appears overcast. The painting is displayed on a curved wall in a darkened room with a black ceiling.

Artwork Details

Date
1818–19
Medium
Oil on canvas
Culture
American
Dimensions
598 × 239 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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