Porte de la Reine at Aigues-Mortes
The Met
Artist: Jean-Frédéric Bazille(French, Montpellier 1841–1870 Beaune-la-Rolande)
Date: 1867
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 31 3/4 x 39 1/4 in. (80.6 x 99.7 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Gift of Raymonde Paul, in memory of her brother, C. Michael Paul, by exchange, 1988
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A large stone gate and wall with two round towers, a grassy foreground, and people and animals
Detailed Description
A landscape depicts a large stone wall and gate under a light blue sky with some clouds. The wall stretches across the middle ground, featuring a prominent arched gateway in the center. Two large, round towers, constructed from rough-hewn, light brown and gray stones, flank the central archway. The wall extends to the right, showing smaller rectangular openings, while to the left, it appears partially ruined. In the foreground, a wide expanse of green grass with patches of lighter brown dirt covers the lower half of the image. On the left, near the gate, a person wearing a blue top and a hat sits atop a light-colored donkey or small horse, facing right. Another person, wearing a reddish hat and dark clothing, stands beside the donkey, looking towards the rider. Through the archway, a narrow street lined with light-colored buildings is visible, receding into the distance. To the right of the foreground, a white horse or donkey grazes on the grass, facing left. Further to the right and slightly closer to the viewer, a person with dark hair, wearing a light-colored shirt and dark pants, sits on the ground, leaning against a brown object. This seated figure appears to be engaged in an activity with their hands. Near this person, two small, dark-colored animals, possibly dogs, lie on the grass. The sky above is a pale blue with wispy white clouds, with some shadows cast on the ground.
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