Artwork
Double-Leaf Doors

Double-Leaf Doors is an unspecified painting by the Romanticist artist Pierre Rousseau. It dates from 1794 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
This painting depicts a pair of double-leaf doors, notable for their altered appearance due to interventions over time.
Subject & Meaning
The doors, adorned with classical designs, reflect the intersection of artistic representation and the physical transformation of architectural elements.
Technique & Style
Originally executed with imitation dark wood grain by Rousseau, the work underwent a significant alteration when a later craftsman removed the dark coloring around the classical motifs.
History & Provenance
The painting's history includes a period of alteration, where the dark wood grain paint was scraped off, and a recent conservation effort. Its current location is a museum, with comparable works found at institutions like The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Context
The piece exemplifies how shifts in style and taste can lead to modifications of original architectural details, as reflected in both its creation and subsequent alteration.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pierre Jean-Baptiste Rousseau was a French essayist, epistemologist, astronomer and journalist who authored numerous popular science essays and articles.















