A Royal Profile in Leather
Why depict Louis XIV in leather?
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All Posts by Philippe Halbert
I'm the 2014–15 graduate intern in the Sculpture and Decorative Arts Department at the J. Paul Getty Museum. I encourage you to explore the Getty's collection of decorative art and find objects that speak to you.
Finding the Fleur-de-Lis in Art
Exploring the royal iris of French art.
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A Glimpse into the Sun King’s Private World
An unusual table once owned by Louis XIV offers a peek into a king’s private world.
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Mirror Selfies and Art History
Neoclassical selfies? Check.
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Marie-Antoinette’s Swiveling Armchair Is the New Centerpiece of Neoclassical Furniture Gallery
Marie-Antoinette’s armchair gets the royal treatment.
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Three Reasons to Love Marie-Antoinette
Before her ill-fated end, Marie-Antoinette was a peerless patron of the decorative arts.
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