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Le Petit Trianon, Versailles
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Van Blarenberghe’s image portrays the idyllic environs of the Petit Trianon, a small château built for King Louis XV on the grounds of the Palace of Versailles. In the foreground, a woman in fashionable dress feeds chickens, while a man in a rowboat enjoys the serenity of a nearby lake and a couple takes a peaceful stroll.
| Artist / Maker | Louis-Nicolas van Blarenberghe |
|---|---|
| Date | 1700s |
| Culture / Origin | France |
| Medium | Gouache |
| Dimensions | Sheet: 22.9 x 32.7 cm (9 x 12 7/8 in.); Overall: 22.9 x 32.7 cm (9 x 12 7/8 in.) |
| Department | Drawings |
| Type | Drawing |
About the Artist
Louis-Nicolas van Blarenberghe (French, 1716–1812) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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