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Wooden corner cupboard, from the age of Louis XVI, work preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris. The piece of furniture is in dark wood decorated with vegetal festoons. At the center is a scene with Chinese characters
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Wooden corner cupboard, from the age of Louis XVI, work preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris. The piece of furniture is in dark wood decorated with vegetal festoons. At the center is a scene with Chinese characters
Wooden corner cupboard, from the age of Louis XVI, work preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris. The piece of furniture is in dark wood decorated with vegetal festoons. At the center is a scene with Chinese characters. France Paris, Louvre, Museum Furniture Eighteenth Century, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca.. Date of Artwork:XVIII sec
Alinari, Fratelli
ACA-F-024978-0000
Media ID 33139379
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Asiatic Populations Cabinet Work Chinese Crown Festoon Flower Furniture Marble Wood Applied Arts And Crafts Ethnography And Folklore Population And Nationality Vegetal Element Or Composition
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This photograph captures a remarkable piece of furniture from the age of Louis XVI, now preserved in the prestigious Louvre Museum in Paris. The wooden corner cupboard exudes an air of elegance and sophistication with its dark wood and intricate decorative details. Adorned with exquisite vegetal festoons, this masterpiece showcases the skilled craftsmanship of its time. At the center of this magnificent cupboard is a scene that transports us to distant lands. Chinese characters grace the surface, adding an element of mystery and exoticism to this already enchanting piece. It serves as a testament to the global influence on art and design during the eighteenth century. As we delve into its history, we are reminded that this extraordinary work belongs not only to France but also represents Europe's Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods. Its presence in one of the world's most renowned museums signifies its significance as both a cultural artifact and a symbol of artistic excellence. The photograph itself was taken between 1920-1930, capturing every intricate detail for posterity. Through Alinari's lens, we can appreciate not only the beauty but also gain insight into various aspects such as anthropology, ethnography, folklore, and population dynamics associated with Asiatic populations. In conclusion, this stunning image invites us into a world where artistry meets functionality - where centuries-old craftsmanship intertwines with cultural influences from across continents. It stands as a testament to human creativity throughout history while reminding us that even today it continues to inspire awe and admiration among visitors at the Louvre Museum in Paris.
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