While in LA, I hightailed it to the
Getty to see the exhibit
'Paris: Life and Luxury'
The exhibit focuses on the home life of Parisians of the 18th century -a spectacular time and the objects on display will make your mouth water.
While photographs weren't allowed in the exhibit, I was able to take a few pictures of this French Rococo Parisian room (1730-1755) from the permanent collection (much like the period rooms at the Met). Light was so important so the boiseries were painted light colors to reflect candlelight and costly mirrors were integrated wherever possible.
I'm happy to report to those naysayers, that the Getty
burns the wicks of all the candles in their exhibits! If it's good enough for the Getty, it's enough reason for
me!
While in LA, I hightailed it to the Getty to see the exhibit 'Paris: Life and Luxury'
The exhibit focuses on the home life of Parisians of the 18th century -a spectacular time and the objects on display will make your mouth water.
While photographs weren't allowed in the exhibit, I was able to take a few pictures of this French Rococo Parisian room (1730-1755) from the permanent collection (much like the period rooms at the Met). Light was so important so the boiseries were painted light colors to reflect candlelight and costly mirrors were integrated wherever possible.