View of the gate of the residence of the Queen Mother, from the series 'Views and new perspectives, drawn from the most beautiful places of Paris and environs' (Veües et perspectives nouvelles, tirées sur les plus beaux lieux de Paris et des environs) 1639 - 1649
claudegoyrand
themetropolitanmuseumofart
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landscape illustration sketch
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Claude Goyrand's "View of the gate of the residence of the Queen Mother" is an etching from the series 'Views and new perspectives, drawn from the most beautiful places of Paris and environs' (Veües et perspectives nouvelles, tirées sur les plus beaux lieux de Paris et des environs), and shows an ornate gate set within a walled park. The scene is detailed in the etching, highlighting the grandeur of the Queen Mother's residence with figures both within the park and the surrounding landscape. The etching, dating from 1639-1649, depicts the Queen Mother's residence, a royal estate in the heart of Paris, offering viewers a glimpse into the architectural wonders and lush gardens of this grand space.
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