The collection covers 60 years of some of the most innovative times for furniture, furnishings, ceramics, glass and jewels. It spans from Neoclassicism to Industrial (Arts & Crafts) to Art Nouveau.
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Jewels, Furnishings and Furniture at the Orsay
This is the third and final blog in the Musee d'Orsay series. We've shared a trip to the museum, a look at the visual arts and now it's the "Decorative Arts."
The collection covers 60 years of some of the most innovative times for furniture, furnishings, ceramics, glass and jewels. It spans from Neoclassicism to Industrial (Arts & Crafts) to Art Nouveau.
FURNITURE:
FURNISHINGS:
The collection covers 60 years of some of the most innovative times for furniture, furnishings, ceramics, glass and jewels. It spans from Neoclassicism to Industrial (Arts & Crafts) to Art Nouveau.
FURNITURE:
FURNISHINGS:
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Wow! Those objects are so gorgeous! Lucy
ReplyDeleteI know, Lucy. It was so difficult to decide which ones to show. Should you ever want to see the whole collection, go to: http://www.musee-orsay.fr/en/collections/history-of-the-collections/decorative-arts.html
DeleteWhat a surprise, I opened your blog on decorative arts and saw my name!!! I love the beautiful furniture, it always moves my heart. And, thanks for the mention. Granny J
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you. Many thanks to you and everyone else who entered the "Name the Art" contest. You all made it a delightful experience. R.
DeleteCongratulations to Granny J. "Wind Dancer" fits perfectly.
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These are really beautiful. ml
ReplyDeleteWhat strange and wonderful things. A three-legged curio cabinet? A curio in itself. Thanks for the treat, once again. sz
ReplyDeleteHi SZ: Actually, the three-legged curio was designed by Gaudi.
DeleteBeautiful stuff, thanks R. CC
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