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Fine Art Print : FRANCE: COURT LIFE, 1690s. Playing billiards while waiting in The Third Room of the Apartments
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FRANCE: COURT LIFE, 1690s. Playing billiards while waiting in The Third Room of the Apartments
FRANCE: COURT LIFE, 1690s.
Playing billiards while waiting in The Third Room of the Apartments. One in a series of etchings from 1694-1696, by Antoine Trouvain, depicting a suite of reception rooms at the Palace of Versailles
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Media ID 12416692
1690s Amusement Antoine Apartment Aristocrat Billiard Billiard Table Chateau Court Courtier Etching Fashionable Game Louis Xiv Palace Playing Reception Room Suite Third Upper Class Versailles Trouvain
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the opulent world of 17th-century France with our exquisite Fine Art Print, FRANCE: COURT LIFE, 1690s. Witness the elegance and sophistication of the French court as depicted in Antoine Trouvain's etching, Playing billiards while waiting in The Third Room of the Apartments. This captivating work of art, from Granger Art on Demand, captures the leisurely pastime of billiards, a favorite among the nobility, as they wait their turn in the grand third room of the royal apartments. Add a touch of history and refinement to your home or office with this stunning Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the extravagant court life of 1690s France. The image captures a moment in The Third Room of the Apartments at the Palace of Versailles, where aristocrats would gather while waiting for their audience with King Louis XIV. As we delve into this snapshot of history, our attention is immediately drawn to a group of elegantly dressed men engrossed in a game of billiards. The billiard table takes center stage, its green felt contrasting against the opulent interior decor that surrounds it. These upper-class gentlemen find respite from their daily duties and indulge in this fashionable pastime. The artist behind this etching is Antoine Trouvain, who skillfully depicts every intricate detail within the scene. From the elaborate wigs adorning each man's head to their refined attire, Trouvain encapsulates both the grandeur and refinement associated with French court life during this period. This image offers us a glimpse into not only the leisure activities enjoyed by those within Versailles but also provides insight into daily life at court. It serves as a testament to the lavishness and sophistication that defined French society during late 17th century. As we admire this remarkable piece from Granger Art on Demand, let us be transported back in time and marvel at an era when playing billiards was not merely a game but an integral part of aristocratic existence within one of history's most iconic palaces – Versailles.
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