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FRANCE: COURT LIFE, 1690s. Waiting in The Fourth Room of the Apartments

FRANCE: COURT LIFE, 1690s. Waiting in The Fourth Room of the Apartments


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FRANCE: COURT LIFE, 1690s. Waiting in The Fourth Room of the Apartments

FRANCE: COURT LIFE, 1690s.
Waiting in The Fourth Room of the Apartments. One in a series of etchings, 1694-1696, by Antoine Trouvain, depicting a suite of reception rooms at the Palace of Versailles

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1690s Antoine Apartment Aristocrat Chateau Court Courtier Etching Fashionable Fourth Game Louis Xiv Palace Play Reception Room Upper Class Versailles Trouvain


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Waiting in The Fourth Room of the Apartments - A Glimpse into 17th Century French Court Life

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. This print takes us back to the opulent world of 1690s France, specifically inside the Palace of Versailles. Antoine Trouvain's series of etchings beautifully captures a suite of reception rooms where aristocrats and courtiers would gather during this period. In this particular scene, we find ourselves in The Fourth Room, witnessing an intriguing moment in daily life at court. Men and women from the upper class are engaged in a fashionable game, their elegant attire reflecting the grandeur that surrounded them. As they patiently wait for their turn to play, conversations flow effortlessly amidst lavish interiors adorned with exquisite details. The presence of Louis XIV, known as the Sun King, can almost be felt within these walls as his influence permeates every aspect of courtly existence. This image offers a glimpse into how power and privilege were intertwined during this era. Antoine Trouvain's masterful etching transports us back to a time when Versailles was not just a palace but also a stage for intricate social dynamics and political maneuvering. It serves as a reminder that even within such luxurious surroundings, life at court was not without its own set of rules and expectations. As we observe this snapshot from history through Trouvain's lens, we are reminded once again why Versailles remains an enduring symbol of elegance and sophistication.

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