peacock feathers from the Gardens of Versailles. The paint is lead. I wonder how many artists died young from lead poisoning?
You can still see the shimmer… photo@jadoretotravel (at Versailles: Treasures from the Palace)
Madam du Pompadour’s chair. The portrait is of the Sun King’s favourite (at one time), owner of the chair. I look at it, imagining her seated with her full skirts tucked around her, her arms resting….
photo@jadoretotravel (at Versailles: Treasures from the Palace)
How magnificent is this piece! Gold, silver and the scene painted onto vellum. From the 1600’s…
One of my favourite pieces from this exhibition. photo@jadoretotravel (at Versailles: Treasures from the Palace)