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Room 240, Windsor Castle c. 1890 - c. 1895
Gelatin silver print | 22.7 x 27.8 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2935687
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Photograph of Room 240, Drawing Room, which is richly decorated with two large Louis XV Gobelins tapestries from the Portieres des Dieux series, on either side of the large giltwood arched mirror and sofa covered in Gobelins tapestries. Looking through the mirror can be glimpsed part of the gothic-style gilded ceiling and another Gobelins tapestry can be glimpsed. Underneath the tapestries are two matching cabinets in ebony and gilt trims, on which marble busts, artificial flowers and vases are placed. A gothic-style table is in front of the sofa. Part of the gothic-style window pelmet can be seen, far left.
Provenance
Commissioned by the Royal Collection for custodial purposes
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Creator(s)
(photographer)Commissioner(s)
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Medium and techniques
Gelatin silver print
Measurements
22.7 x 27.8 cm (whole object)
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