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'Paris Life and Luxury' Exhibition At The Getty Museum In Los Angeles

Experience Parisian Opulence At The Getty
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The Getty Museum's exhibition "Paris Life and Luxury" is a chance to experience the opulence which filled the parlors of Paris in the mid-eighteenth century. The trappings of life in elite Paris society are all on display: the board games, candlesticks, jewelry, musical instruments, furniture and clocks.

Paris was the fashion and cultual epicenter of Europe at the time, a status clearly evident in the objects displayed. Under the reign of Louis XV from 1723-1744, the arts flourished in Paris. Objects in the exhibit are grouped by the time of day they would be in use, allowing for a more complete look at mid-eighteenth century Parisian life.

Following its premier presentation at the Getty Center, Paris: Life and Luxury travels to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, where it will be on view September 18–December 10, 2011.

Paris: Life & Luxury
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Jean-François Oeben, "Mechanical Reading, Writing, and Toilette Table," about 1750.
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"Bodice and Earrings (parure)," about 1760.
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François Boucher, "Lady Fastening Her Garter (also known as La Toilette)," 1742.
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Jean-François de Troy and Charles-Antoine Coypel, "Before the Ball," 1735.
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Carcass and mounts attributed to Jean-Pierre Latz and and Marquetry panels attributed to the Workshop of Jean-François Oeben, "Corner Cupboard (Encoignure)," about 1750 - 1755.
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"Hangings for a Bed (Lit à la duchesse)," about 1690 - 1715.
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Attributed to Charles Cressent and to the Workshops of Boulle fils, "Writing Table (Bureau plat)," about 1720 - 1725.
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Nicolas Lancret, "The Four Times of the Day: Afternoon," 1739 - 1741.
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Clock movement by Jean Romilly, Case attributed to Charles Cressent, and Bracket by Jean-Joseph de Saint-Germain, "Clock on Bracket (Cartel sur une console)," about 1758.
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François-Hubert Drouais, "Portrait of the Marquise d'Aiguirandes," 1759.

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