Les Trois Fontaines by Jean-Baptiste Rigaud

Les Trois Fontaines 

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print

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pencil drawn

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architectural sketch

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aged paper

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print

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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old-timey

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pen-ink sketch

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19th century

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pen work

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pencil work

"Les Trois Fontaines" is an engraving by French artist Jean-Baptiste Rigaud, depicting a grand fountain in a formal garden. The intricate design of the fountain, with its multiple jets and arches, is a testament to the elegance and sophistication of 18th-century French landscape architecture. The figures strolling through the garden, seemingly oblivious to the grandeur of the fountain, add a sense of scale and human presence to the scene. The engraving, with its fine detail and delicate lines, is a beautiful example of the art of printmaking during this period. Rigaud was known for his mastery of perspective and his ability to capture the beauty of the natural world.

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