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18th c sedan chair, 18th c wallpaper, 18th century bed, 18th century Villas, Indiennes, Napoleon Bonaparte, Palladian Villas, Villa Pisani
A few quick photos for my patient readers! You might remember I did a post a few years ago called August Gardens (click to view) that referred to Villa Pisani, one of Italy’s most celebrated 18th c Palladian villas. Villa Pisani was built c. 1735-40 for the procurator of St. Marks in Venice, later purchased by Napoleon, who stayed in it only one night. The earlier post has a video attached that will show you an overview of the Villa, grounds and outer buildings. I dropped by the Villa last September after a few days in Venice. Here are some of my favorite photos.
A bright sunny day with huge skies and just a trace of gossamer clouds…the statutes blanched by the brightness…
A classically influenced sedan chair…on the second floor of the villa…neoclassical influence on furniture and wallpaper…
And a bit of 18th c Rococo …
More early wallpaper. Love the custom of displaying larger paintings over smaller, and the way they are inset into a cartouche.
Indiennes print on a young ladies bed…
It was fabulous…like someone had just packed their bags, called the carriages, and rushed out. Time standing still …for centuries…
For Napoleon lovers…I’ll add a few more photos in another post…including the bed he slept in…
Additional photos in slide show below. Have a wonderful weekend!
So good to have you back … please don’t stop now!
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Is it the photo or are some of the floors in very bad condition?
Most of the terrazzo floors were fine…as I remember…and in a survey of what photos I have. But..yes..this one looks like it’s suffered through time a bit more.
WHAT A NICE TREAT TO HAVE TWO POSTS IN A ROW! THANK YOU.
Your photographs are a joy to behold, thank you !
I thoroughly enjoyed this post! Thank you!
I am so glad you are back as you show such lovely things!
Over the top – timeless & incredible architectural details, inside and out — from the walls floors ,fabric and beyond. Thank you for posting.
Lucky you, but thanks for letting us walk through this spectacular place.
Trish a fabulous post and I do hope you keep them coming! I am not a daily or sometimes even weekly blogger, still it is so good to know my friends and followers still stop by for a chat!!
Have a wondrous weekend!
xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
Dang I am soooo glad it’s not worse than it is..It’s fun being a big kid belive me I know I am one as well. I guess this is the one little thing that is a disadvantage to being a big kid huh?
Thank you~ I appreciate the welcome back!
Your blog is wonderful! I only wish you would post more often; always great.
Trish,
What a remarkable villa. Your photographs are beautiful!
xo,
Karen
A beautiful “stip-visit” to Villa Pisani. And your photos – simply stunning!
xoxok