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Neoclassical style - Fontainebleau, France
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The Neoclassical style in Europe differed from country to country. In France, Louis XVI ushered in the style in the Parisian salons; Napoleon's version - Empire - was influenced by the treasures he looted from the countries he conquered, e.g., Egypt, and his conscious attempt to reinvent himself as a Roman emperor.


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Empress Josephine's Great Salon

Empress Josephine's Great Salon

Empress Josephine's Great Salon

Empress Josephine's Great Salon

Empress Josephine's Great Salon

Empress Josephine's Great Salon

Empress Josephine's Great Salon

Empress Josephine's Great Salon

Empress Josephine's Great Salon

Napoleon's Throne Room - Empire style

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Council Chamber,
The furniture is
Empire style.

Council Chamber

White Salon.
Empire style furniture

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Empress's Chamber.
Empire style silk wall covering and furniture

Empress's Chamber.
Empire style silk wall covering and furniture

Empress's Chamber.
Empire style silk wall covering and furniture

Empress's Chamber.
Empire style silk wall covering and furniture

 

 

Empress's Chamber.
Empire style silk furniture

 

Diana's Gallery

 


Photos and their arrangement © 2004 Chuck LaChiusa
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