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Two women near the Palace of Versailles
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Two women near the Palace of Versailles
Two women near the Palace of Versailles France Versailles Building, Royal Palace Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:02/1993. Date of Artwork:XVII-XVIII secc.. Artist:Mansart, Jules Hardouin, le Vau, Louis
Pittini, Filiberto
PFA-F-002255-0000
Media ID 33195848
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Architrave Balustrade Foundation Purse Rain Royal Palace Scarf Season Stairs Staircase Time Time Representation Umbrella Winter For Daytime
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This print transports us back in time to the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles in France. The image captures two women, elegantly dressed in fashionable attire of the XVII-XVIII centuries, strolling near the magnificent palace building. The Palace of Versailles is renowned for its stunning Renaissance-Baroque architecture, which is beautifully showcased in this photograph. Designed by prominent architects such as Mansart, Jules Hardouin le Vau, and Louis, the palace exudes opulence and sophistication. As we delve into the details of this artwork, we notice various architectural elements that contribute to its splendor. From the architrave to balustrades and columns, every aspect has been meticulously crafted with intricate decorations. The windows offer a glimpse into a world steeped in history while statues dotting the landscape add an artistic touch. It seems like winter has cast its chilly spell upon Versailles during this particular moment captured by Filiberto Pittini's lens. One woman carries an umbrella and wraps herself warmly with a scarf while her companion clutches onto a purse tightly against her overcoat. The composition also showcases a majestic staircase leading up to one of the entrances of the palace—a symbol of power and authority that once resided within these walls. Through this photograph from Alinari's collection, we are transported not only to another era but also given insight into European art history spanning multiple centuries. It serves as a reminder of how timeless beauty can be encapsulated within one frame—where fashion meets architecture amidst natural elements—and invites us to appreciate both past and present simultaneously.
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