The Cascade
The Met
Artist: Jean Honoré Fragonard(French, Grasse 1732–1806 Paris)
Date: ca. 1775
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 11 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (29.2 x 24.1 cm)
Credit Line: The Jules Bache Collection, 1949
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A large stone archway, a multi-tiered waterfall, and several figures in a shaded, verdant landscape
Detailed Description
The scene shows a landscape with architectural elements, a waterfall, and several figures. In the upper left, a light blue sky with soft, white clouds transitions to darker, muted tones towards the right and bottom. A large, dark green and brown tree canopy covers the upper right and central portions of the view, casting much of the scene in shadow. On the left, a large stone archway with four prominent columns stands, topped by a balustrade. Through the arch, a lighter, more distant landscape is visible, showing faint trees and small figures. To the right of the archway, a multi-tiered waterfall cascades down a rocky structure, its water appearing white and frothy against the darker background. Two draped statues are positioned on ledges within the waterfall structure, one slightly above the other. At the base of the waterfall, a group of small figures is gathered. One figure, dressed in a red skirt, sits on the ground, while two others stand close by. A low, dark fence separates these figures from the immediate foreground. Further to the right, a tall pedestal with a statue on top is partially visible, emerging from the shadows. The ground in the foreground is a mix of browns and greens, with sparse vegetation. Pockets of light illuminate the figures and parts of the architecture, creating a dappled effect.
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