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Clock mounted on a wooden base, from the age of Louis XVI, work preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris
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Clock mounted on a wooden base, from the age of Louis XVI, work preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris
Clock mounted on a wooden base, from the age of Louis XVI, work preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris. France Paris, Louvre, Museum Watch, Clock Late Baroque, Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca.. Date of Artwork:XVIII sec
Alinari, Fratelli
ACA-F-024979-0000
Media ID 33139103
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Baroque Clock Cloud Crown Festoon Literature And Fiction Meteorological Putto Time Time Measurement Vaselate Baroque Watch Wood Applied Arts And Crafts Natural Elements And Phenomena Vegetal Element Or Composition
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This photograph captures a stunning clock mounted on a wooden base, dating back to the age of Louis XVI. Preserved within the prestigious Louvre Museum in Paris, this exquisite work showcases the intricate craftsmanship and artistic brilliance of the late Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods. The clock's elegant design is a testament to European artistry during the first and second millenniums. Its delicate details are reminiscent of an era where time measurement was not only functional but also celebrated as an art form. The woodwork is expertly carved with festoons, vegetal elements, and crowns that add a touch of grandeur to this timekeeping instrument. Surrounded by natural elements such as clouds and meteorological phenomena depicted in sculpture form, it creates a harmonious blend between man-made precision and nature's ever-changing beauty. A putto figure adds whimsy to the composition while literature and fiction come alive through this remarkable piece. Photographed sometime between 1920-1930 by Alinari Fratelli, this image allows us to appreciate both the historical significance of this artwork from XVIII century France as well as its timeless allure. It serves as a reminder that even amidst technological advancements, there will always be value in preserving our rich cultural heritage. Whether you are fascinated by horology or simply captivated by masterful craftsmanship, this photograph invites you into a world where time stands still yet continues its eternal march forward. Let your imagination wander through centuries past as you admire this extraordinary clock preserved within one of the world's most renowned museums - The Louvre Museum in Paris.
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