Gezicht op de Cour Ovale van het Palais de Fontainebleau 18th century

This 18th-century, anonymous watercolor depicts the Cour Ovale of the Palace of Fontainebleau. The painting showcases the grand architecture of the palace, with its colonnades and numerous windows, and the bustling activity of the courtyard. The artist captures the everyday life within the palace, including figures dressed in 18th-century attire, a carriage, and soldiers in formation. This work offers a glimpse into the grandeur and social life of the French monarchy in the 18th century, and is a valuable piece of historical documentation.