Watervallen in de tuin van het kasteel van Saint-Cloud 1865 - 1880

Achille Quinet's "Watervallen in de tuin van het kasteel van Saint-Cloud" (1865-1880), now held in the Rijksmuseum, captures the grandeur of the cascading fountains in the gardens of Saint-Cloud Palace near Paris. The black and white photograph showcases the intricate details of the fountain’s design, with its tiers and sculpted figures, while the surrounding trees and a winding path create a sense of depth and perspective. Quinet's expertise in landscape photography is evident in this image, considered a prime example of his work that documents the beauty of French gardens.