The Gardener

Nicolas Lancret’s “The Gardener” was painted around 1723–27. The scene captures a gardener at work, embodying the light comedic style Lancret is known for.

The painting measures 23 7/16 x 29 3/16 inches. Oil on canvas was a common medium for Lancret’s works, allowing for detailed expressions of character.

The Cleveland Museum of Art acquired “The Gardener” in 1948. The painting resides in their collection, representing 18th-century French culture.

Nicolas Lancret was born in Paris in 1689. He captured the tastes and manners of French society during the regency and early reign of King Louis XV.

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio https://clevelandart.org/art/1948.176.1