Elevation of a wall in the House of the Duchess de Mazarin
Drawing
c.1767-1818 (made)
c.1767-1818 (made)
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Design by Belanger for the salon of Louise-Jeanne de Durfort, duchesse de Mazarin (1735–1781), quai Malaquais, Paris.
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Title | Elevation of a wall in the House of the Duchess de Mazarin (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Pen, Ink, and watercolour on paper |
Brief description | Drawing, pen, ink, and watercolour, Elevation of a wall in the house of the Duchesse de Mazarin, François Joseph Bélanger, French, ca.1767-1818, School |
Physical description | Pen, ink and watercolour drawing on paper of a high ceiling wall in the House of Duchesse de Mazarin. Pastel blues, greens, and roses make up most of the colouring. A fireplace with gold Egyptian sculptures is included on the left. Large solid coloured panels surrounded in ornate gold carved moulding make up the centre of the drawing and double-doors decorated in depictions of griffin, women figures, and Eros are portrayed on the right. Two cherub sculptures holding a blue and gold painted medallion are included high above the doors. Elegant chairs with floral upholstery and gold carved legs and arms line the back of wall. |
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Summary | Design by Belanger for the salon of Louise-Jeanne de Durfort, duchesse de Mazarin (1735–1781), quai Malaquais, Paris. |
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Accession number | 9078 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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