Pierre Gouthière – French Court Gilder, Glittering at Frick
The Frick Collection, New York, November 16, 2016 to February 19, 2017, presents an exhibition of works by Pierre Gouthière: Virtuoso Gilder at the French Court
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King Louis XIV and the Chateau of the Sun King at Versailles
Despite all the work Louis XIV was to complete at Versailles in his own time it was called le Chateau, which means a Gentleman’s seat never palace, as it became
Empress Josephine at Château Malmaison – Woman of Influence
An impressive woman, Josephine (as Napoleon decided she should be known), aided his route to power and had a profound influence on the future of horticulture