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ABC/132
Title
Chambre de Maris de Medicis au Palais de Luxembourg [Room of Maris de Medicis at the Palace of Luxembourg]
Date(s)
- 1838 (Creation)
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1 volume
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A volume dedicated to the study of the Chamber of Mary of Medicis at the Palace of Luxembourg, with a Collection of Arabesques, Paintings and Ornaments that decorate it depicted in a series of original etchings. It begins with a short introduction, followed by plates: Perspective view of the Chamber; Plan and Architectural Details; Section on Width, side of the Chimney; Ceiling; Base Panels; Two Panels; Baskets; Shutter; Doors; Pilasters; Arabesques, between the pilasters and the niche panels; Soffits; Panels of the niches; Frieze; Frieze of the niche; Ceilings; Ceiling of the niche; Pedestals; Panels of arches, with ornaments on the corners; Details of the Antechamber.
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Language of material
- French
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Covers slightly scuffed. One torn page at the front