Artwork

View at Temple-oge, in the demesne of Domville Esqr., 3 miles from Dublin

View at Temple-oge, in the demesne of Domville Esqr., 3 miles from Dublin is an unspecified work on paper by the Rococo painting artist Gabriel, ca.1729-1817 Beranger. It dates from 1790 and is held in the collection of the Royal Irish Academy.

About this work

The artist included many details, like the ramps leading to the temple and the man climbing the earthen mound.

This painting shows a circular temple on a high mound, surrounded by water and trees.
The temple has a dome-shaped roof and a ball finial on top.
A man, a woman, and a dog stand on a grassy bridge in front of the mound.
The scene is peaceful, with people walking in the background.
The artist included many details, like the ramps leading to the temple and the man climbing the earthen mound.
To learn more about the artist who created this scene, look up artist: Beranger, Gabriel, ca.1729-1817.

Overview

This painting depicts a serene landscape featuring a circular temple on a raised mound, surrounded by water and trees, within the grounds of a country estate near Dublin.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows a picturesque temple on a spiral mound with ramps, accessed by a grassy bridge where figures are gathered. The tranquil atmosphere is enhanced by the surrounding landscape and distant walkers.

Technique & Style

The artist has captured the scene with attention to detail, including the temple's dome-shaped roof and ball finial, as well as the figures and landscape elements.

History & Provenance

The work is by Gabriel Beranger, an artist active in the 18th century, and represents the demesne of Sir Charles Domville at Templeogue, Co. Dublin.