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Jewelry box of Marie Antoinette in the Museum of the Castles of Versailles and Trianon, Versailles
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Jewelry box of Marie Antoinette in the Museum of the Castles of Versailles and Trianon, Versailles
Jewelry box of Marie Antoinette in the Museum of the Castles of Versailles and Trianon, Versailles France Versailles, Palace Furniture Eighteenth Century, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca.. Date of Artwork:1770-1793 ca
Alinari, Fratelli
ACA-F-025782-0000
Media ID 33113240
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Acanthus Briereighteenth Century Caryatid Festoon Herbaceous Vegetal Element Or Composition
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Jewelry Box of Marie Antoinette - A Glimpse into the Opulence of Versailles
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. This photograph captures a moment frozen in time, showcasing the exquisite jewelry box once owned by the iconic Marie Antoinette. Nestled within the grand halls of the Museum of the Castles of Versailles and Trianon in Versailles, France, this artifact transports us back to an era defined by lavishness and extravagance. Dating back to approximately 1770-1793, during the height of Marie Antoinette's reign as Queen consort of France, this jewelry box is a testament to her refined taste and love for all things luxurious. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail in Renaissance-Baroque styles, it epitomizes elegance and sophistication. The photograph not only highlights this magnificent piece but also showcases its surroundings – an architectural masterpiece adorned with caryatids, decorative elements that resemble human figures supporting buildings. These intricate details reflect Europe's rich history and artistic heritage from both ancient times and throughout various periods. As our eyes wander through this visual feast, we are captivated by other design elements such as acanthus leaves delicately intertwined with festoons – vegetal compositions symbolizing abundance and fertility. These motifs were popular during Europe's first and second millenniums AD. , representing a fusion between nature-inspired aesthetics and opulent ornamentation. Photographed around 1920-1930 by Alinari Fratelli - renowned Italian photographers - their lens immortalized not just an artwork but also a profound historical narrative. This image invites us to delve into centuries past when fashion played a pivotal role in defining one's social status. Intriguingly preserved over time, this jewelry box serves as a tangible link connecting us to Marie Antoinette herself – an enigmatic figure whose life was steeped in controversy yet forever associated with luxury at its finest.
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