A View of the Three Fountains in the Gardens at Versailles
1818
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Hamill and Barker
Accession Number
1961-105-322
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**A View of the Threeountains in the Gardens at** *By S. Rigaud, 1818* Step into the opulent world of Versailles through this captivating 1818 print by S. Rigaud, now treasured in the Smithsonian American Art's collection. The artwork depicts the Three Fountains—a highlight of the palace's sprawling gardens, designed in the 17th century by André Le Nôtre for King Louis XIV. These fountains, with their intricate water features and classical sculptures, symbolized the grandeur and absolutism of French monarchy, drawing admirers from across Europe. Created over a century later, Rigaud's prin...