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Soirée given...by the Burgomaster and Common Council of Brussels, at the Hotel de Ville... 1862. Creator: Unknown
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Soirée given...by the Burgomaster and Common Council of Brussels, at the Hotel de Ville... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Soiree given...by the Burgomaster and Common Council of Brussels, at the Hotel de Ville, to the members of the Social Science Congress - from a sketch by Mr. Hendrikx, 1862. The scene...[in] the Salle Gothique at the moment of the entrance of the Duke and Duchess of Brabant and the Count of Flanders, and their reception by the Burgomaster. The Duke is the most prominent figure in the picture; her Royal and Imperial Highness is leaning upon his arm; the Count of Flandres is following, conducting one of the Court ladies. The two Princes were dressed in the uniform of a General. The Duchess of Brabant wore a rich ruby-coloured silk robe, surmounted by a mantle of Brussels lace; and upon her brow a wreath of roses sparkling with diamonds and pearls...The Gothic hall and the other saloons of the building were beautifully and tastefully ornamented on the occasion with flags, flowers, pictures, and rich candelabra...In the centre...was erected a fountain of rare beauty and artistic form. It was encircled at its base by a girdle of gaslight, and supported a bronze triton, from which flowed into a huge shell a stream of water. The reflection of the light upon the water, mirroring the various trees and flowers arranged around, was most enchanting'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This photograph, taken from a sketch by Mr. Hendrikx in 1862, depicts a grand soirée given by the Burgomaster and Common Council of Brussels at the Hotel de Ville. The occasion was in honor of the members of the Social Science Congress, and the Duke and Duchess of Brabant, along with the Count of Flanders, graced the event with their presence. The Duke, the most prominent figure in the picture, is seen with the Duchess, who is leaning on his arm, and the Count of Flanders, who is leading one of the court ladies. The two princes were dressed in the uniform of a general, adding to the formal elegance of the evening. The Duchess of Brabant wore a stunning ruby-silk robe, adorned with a mantle of Brussels lace and a wreath of roses, diamonds, and pearls on her head. The Salle Gothique, where the scene unfolds, and other saloons of the building were tastefully decorated for the occasion. The centerpiece was a beautiful fountain, encircled by a girdle of gaslight and topped by a bronze triton. The reflection of the light on the water, mirroring the various trees and flowers arranged around, created an enchanting sight. The Illustrated London News reported on this magnificent event, capturing the essence of the evening's beauty and grandeur. The unknown artist's skillful rendering of the scene transports us back in time, allowing us to experience the opulence and splendor of this 19th-century soirée.
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