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Promenades of the Palais des Tuileries

Promenades of the Palais des Tuileries, by Jacques Rigaud, 1724
Promenades of the Palais des Tuileries, by Jacques Rigaud, 1724

Promenades of the Palais des Tuileries is a print by the Baroque artist Jacques Rigaud. It dates from 1724 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Promenades of the Palais des Tuileries is a print by Jacques Rigaud, dated to around 1724, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a vibrant scene of 18th-century figures strolling in the Palais des Tuileries gardens, conveying a sense of leisure and social interaction among the aristocracy.

Technique & Style

Rigaud's use of light and shadow creates depth and atmosphere, guiding the viewer's eye through the composition, characteristic of the Baroque influence on his work.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jacques Rigaud

Artist

Jacques Rigaud

Jacques Rigaud (1680–1754) was a French artist, born in Puyloubier.

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