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Vue du Paysage de la Maison Royalle de Saint Cir

Jean-Baptiste Rigaud

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape scene with an elevated perspective. The horizon is near the top, featuring a grand building with a spire, surrounded by smaller structures and trees. The detailed etching style uses intricate linework for textures and shading. The color palette is monochromatic in tones of brown and beige. People and animals are engaging in activities on a rugged landscape in the foreground, with trees on both sides. The scene transitions to a pastoral landscape leading to architectural features in the background.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching and engraving
Dimensions
5382 × 2819 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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