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18th century clothing, 18th century lifestyle, 18th century style, Antiques, Antonio Canova, Architectural salvage, Chateau Outrelaise, French design
“Possagno in Northern Italy is home to a divine collection of
marble statues and original plaster casts by Antonio Canova,
perhaps the finest classical sculpture of the 18th century…“
The World of Interiors
April 2008
Low luster black paint smolders over the classical bones
of deeply paneled walls. The crystal chandelier and white
porcelain tub, crisp ceiling, and white matted art arrest
and direct the eye…
Venetian mirror and chrome Lefroy et Brooks do their part
to fracture and send light about the room…
When the bathroom is suffused with natural light
from the window beyond the tub…the black grays in it’s path…
Cote Paris June-August ’09
19th century landscape etching
with simple, strong black frame…
Ebay France
Old classical elements are pulled together
and pop off the new dark walls…
Bust of a young Napoleon Bonaparte…
World of Interiors
Arrangement by architect Jean-Francois Millevoye…
“An 18th century sculpted wooden Italian lantern is suspended
within an industrial mold made of wooden marquetry…”
The New Eighteenth Century Style
19th century Court frock coat…
stone and iron staircase…
The New Eighteenth Century Style
Lalande & Trillard
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to say this is a visual feast is inadequate- orgasm – comes to mind. I will be back to swoon soon G.
Your imagery and found objects are inspirational.
–Lana
Very inspiring post !!!Neoclassic , black and white …all that I love
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