Artwork
The Docking Basin in the Barge Canal in Leidschendam
The Docking Basin in the Barge Canal in Leidschendam is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Paulus Constantijn la Fargue. It dates from 1756 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
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Overview
The Docking Basin in the Barge Canal in Leidschendam is a 1756 oil painting by Paulus Constantijn la Fargue, a Dutch artist from a family of painters.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene scene of a canal in Leidschendam, featuring a large domed building, people, and boats. The tranquil atmosphere suggests a peaceful everyday life in a Dutch town.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work is characteristic of the Rococo movement. The artist's use of soft colors and gentle light creates a sense of calm, while the composition guides the viewer's eye through the scene.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the Rijksmuseum collection. La Fargue, who trained with his siblings, later became a member of The Hague Painters Society and the Royal Academy of Art, The Hague.
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Artist
Paulus Constantijn la Fargue, also Constantine Paul Lafargue, (The Hague, 5 January 1729 - 10 June 1782) was a Dutch painter, etcher and draftsman.
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