Jardin de Monceau
Medium
Engraving
Dimensions
Overall: 22 7/16 x 16 1/8 x 1 in. (57 x 41 x 2.5 cm)
Classification
Books
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1942
Accession Number
42.142
Tags
Art Historical Context
Created in 1779, *Jardin de Monceau* is an engraving that captures the enchanting landscape of the Parc Monceau in Paris. This collaborative work by Louis de Carmontelle, Jean Charles Delafosse, and Louis Joseph Masquelier presents a picturesque scene filled with winding paths, lush trees, and elegant figures, including men and even camels—elements that highlight the garden’s playful follies and exotic touches. As a printed work classified among books, the engraving served as both documentation and inspiration, allowing viewers to experience the celebrated garden through detailed reproduction....