#versaillesexhibition

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Shoes between the 1600’s to now… photo@jadoretotravel (at Canberra, Australian Capital Territory)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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Pieces of Parquetry flooring from Chateau du Versailles…. I can imagine so many of the characters from history walking across this floor.. From the Sun King to Marie Antoinette to Napoleon!! photo@jadoretotravel (at Versailles: Treasures from the Palace)

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The Sun King Louis XIV. Love his little mustache! photo@jadoretotravel (at Versailles: Treasures from the Palace)