Sunday 17 February 2013

Château Versailles

A Masterpiece in Creativity...


I want to live here! ... or clear out all the people and leave me alone to peruse every nook and cranny, hidden hallway, winding staircase...



...Ogle every painted ceiling ...





... paintings on the walls ... sculptures





                                         ... marble wall columns, (are they real or are some faux?)...





... I need time and space to figure this all out ... Relax by the spectacular fountains ...





... Marvel at the sculptures therein contained ...





... I love Versailles!!!! ... but, realistically, for those that love art realism ...





... beautiful architecture ... and beautiful gardens ... you could go into overload without a doubt!  If it's minimalism that you prefer ... don't waste your time here ... This is a place of opulence and detailed art ... and is it any wonder?...

...Much of Versailles has the stamp of Charles LeBrun on it ... A master at his game in the world of art and design ...






...and Versailles is a testament to his genius! ...

This is also the place where I can hunt out more paintings by my favorite portrait painter - Elizabeth Vigée-LeBrun who did numerous paintings of Marie Antoinette as well as the rest of the Royal Family ... she was said to be the queen's 'favorite painter'...

... Versailles is only a short train trip away from Paris and a must see for the serious art lover! (sounds like a travel advertisement!!)... and a few more snaps for your view ... adieu Versailles, till we meet again...














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