Thursday, October 5, 2017

VERSAILLES




VERSAILLES: 
THE GREAT AND HIDDEN SPLENDORS OF THE SUN KING'S PALACE
by Catherine Pegard
Vendome New York $95.00
September 2017
Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield
Author, Splendid Sass


I have never been fortunate enough to visit Versailles, but this stunning book has provided me with a much better picture of this magnificent place. This masterpiece is 272 pages of the work of the finest artists; from beautifully created ceilings and floors, to the sculptures, paintings, hand created textiles and linens, furniture, and more. Elaborate doesn't come close to describing the gathered rooms inside of this book.

Visit the private suits of Louis XV, Marie Antoinette and Madame de Pompadour's boudoirs, and the intimate room of Louis XVI. You will also view the galleries of Versailles, Hall of Mirrors, the Royal Chapel, the Orangerie, and Marie Antoinette's Hamlet, including photographs of secret apartments and mysterious chambers. 

The link to purchase this book is at the end of this post.  ENJOY!













Photography by the following in the order above.
1, 2) Thomas Garnier, 3, 4) Christophe Fouin, 5) Christian Miles, 6) Christophe Fouin, 7, 8) Didier Saulnier, 9) Thomas Garnier, 10) Didier Saulnier, 11) Christophe Fouin, 12) Didier Saulnier.


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