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Figures pulling a barrel on a trolley in the Tuileries Gardens
1163179 Figures pulling a barrel on a trolley in the Tuileries Gardens, 1760 (etching) (pair to 1163178) by Saint-Aubin, Gabriel de (1724-80); 9.9x19.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Deux eaux-fortes retouchees du Spectacle aux Tuileries: Une assemblee dans le jardin des Tuileries autour d une statue (D.B. 13); et Des figures tirant un tonneau sur un chariot dans le jardin des Tuileries (D.B. 14) ); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22308094
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
Barrel Genteel Handcart Hose Monochrome Pulling Society Life Spraying Summertime Tuileries Watering Wooded Damping Leaking
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This black and white etching captures a charming scene in the Tuileries Gardens of Paris during the 18th century. In this print titled "Figures pulling a barrel on a trolley in the Tuileries Gardens" artist Gabriel de Saint-Aubin transports us back to a time when leisurely activities were enjoyed amidst picturesque surroundings. The image showcases a group of figures diligently pulling a barrel on a trolley, while water sprays from it, dampening the path behind them. The gardens are filled with genteel crowds, elegantly dressed individuals enjoying their summer pastimes. The wooded backdrop adds to the serene ambiance of this society life portrayal. As we gaze upon this artwork, we can almost feel the refreshing mist from the leaking hose as it waters the garden beds along its route. The handcart's wheels roll smoothly over the stone pathway, creating an elegant rhythm that harmonizes with nature's beauty. This print is part of Deux eaux-fortes retouchées du Spectacle aux Tuileries series and offers us an intimate glimpse into daily life in Parisian society during that era. It serves as both entertainment and historical documentation, capturing moments that would otherwise be lost to time. With its monochrome palette and meticulous attention to detail, this print evokes nostalgia for simpler times spent strolling through lush gardens and indulging in leisurely pursuits. It invites us to reflect on our own relationship with nature and reminds us of how even mundane tasks can become enchant
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