Who created "Panoramic View of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles"?

Panoramic View of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles was created by John Vanderlyn in 1818–19.

What medium is "Panoramic View of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles"?

Panoramic View of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles is Oil on canvas.

Is "Panoramic View of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles" in the public domain?

Yes, Panoramic View of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Panoramic View of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles

Q: When was "Panoramic View of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles" created?

This artwork was created 1818–19.

John Vanderlyn

1818–19

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

12 x 165 ft. (3.6 x 49.5 m)

Classification

Painting

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of the Senate House Association, Kingston, N.Y., 1952

Accession Number

52.184

Tags

FountainsPalacesGardens

Art Historical Context

Step into the grandeur of 18th-century France with Vanderlyn's *Panoramic View of the Palace Gardens of Versailles* (1818–19), a monumental oil on canvas that stretches an astonishing 12 x 165 feet (3.6 x 49.5 meters). This American artist's sweeping depiction captures the opulent palace, meticulously manicured gardens, and fountains of Louis XIV's legendary estate, immersing viewers in a lavish world of symmetry and splendor. Housed in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's American Wing, it reflects Vanderlyn's Neoclassical training in Paris and his fascination with Europe's royal heritage. Paint...

About the Artist

John Vanderlyn · 1775–1852

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