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The Basin of Apollo and the Grand Canal

1700–25

Not on view

This small gouache, a fairly faithful depiction of the Basin of Apollo and the Grand Canal as designed in 1664, effectively captures the liveliness of the gardens at Versailles. Forerunners of the modern postcard, views of European cities and monuments known as vedute were intended for the well-to-do public and aristocrats on the Grand Tour.

The Basin of Apollo and the Grand Canal, Gouache and gold on vellum, French — This image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: The Basin of Apollo and the Grand Canal

Date: 1700–25

Culture: French

Medium: Gouache and gold on vellum

Dimensions: Unframed: 4 15/16 × 6 1/2 in. (12.5 × 16.5 cm)
Framed: 6 5/8 × 13 5/16 × 1 5/8 in. (16.8 × 33.8 × 4.2 cm)

Classification: Drawings

Credit Line: Musée National des Châteaux de Versailles et de Trianon (INV.DESS 838)

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