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Virginia Courtaulds bedroom, Eltham Palace N100744
Filename: N100744.jpg
Size: 4256 x 2832 (3.3MB)
Date: 20th January 2011
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Photo Library
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
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Source: English Heritage Images
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Virginia Courtaulds bedroom, Eltham Palace N100744
ELTHAM PALACE, London. Interior view. Virginia Courtaulds bedroom
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1. Title: A Vision of Art Deco Elegance: Virginia Courtauld's Bedroom at Eltham Palace Eltham Palace, located in London, is a captivating blend of medieval history and 20th-century modernity. One of its most alluring spaces is the bedroom of Virginia Courtauld, the charismatic and stylish socialite who, along with her husband, Stephen, transformed this ancient site into a dazzling Art Deco masterpiece. In this evocative photograph by Derek Kendall, taken by Historic England, we are transported into the heart of Virginia's private sanctuary. The room is a testament to the couple's audacious taste and their commitment to pushing the boundaries of design. The rich, velvety hues of the walls and upholstery create a sumptuous backdrop for the gleaming silver and glass accents that reflect the soft glow of the overhead light. The room's centerpiece is the striking, sculptural bedframe, its sinuous lines and geometric shapes emblematic of the Art Deco movement. The bed itself is swathed in a luxurious, silken canopy, its folds cascading gracefully to the floor. The room's furnishings, from the sleek, low-slung chest of drawers to the elegant, tapered floor lamp, are all impeccably designed, their forms seamlessly merging function and aesthetics. Adorning the walls are a series of vibrant, abstract paintings, their bold colors and dynamic brushstrokes adding a sense of energy and vitality to the space. The room's decorative scheme is completed by the intricate, gold-leafed ceiling, its elaborate patterns and motifs a nod to the palace's storied past. Virginia Courtauld's bedroom at Eltham Palace is a breathtaking fusion of art, design, and history. It is a testament to the power of vision and the transformative potential of creativity, a space that continues to captivate and inspire visitors to this day.
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