Decorative oil painting of a classical garden temple rising among flowering shrubs at the edge of a still lake, painted in the 18th-century picturesque taste with soft, dreamy tones. Presented in a gilt frame.
In the 18th century, the great gardens of France and England were dotted with classical temples, columned follies set beside lakes and groves to evoke the poetry of ancient Greece and Rome. The most famous, the Temple de l'Amour at Marie Antoinette's Petit Trianon at Versailles, became an enduring symbol of romance. Scenes like this one carry that dreamy, idyllic spirit into the home.
A lovely piece for a gallery wall, library, or bedroom.
Dimensions: 13.5" by 10"
Artist: Signed E. Carrie
Material: Oil, gilt frame
Condition: Expected signs of age consistent with use. Please review photos for condition details.
