Grand Salon from the Hôtel de la Bouëxière c. 1735
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The "Grand Salon from the Hôtel de la Bouëxière," an anonymous work from c. 1735, showcases the grandeur of French Rococo design. The intricate gilded carvings, including a central cartouche adorned with hunting trophies, frame a white, paneled wall. This elaborate panel, currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, would have originally been part of the Hôtel de la Bouëxière, a private residence in Paris.
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Jean Gaillard de la Bouëxière built the Grand Salon in his Paris mansion, around 1735, to be his party room. A tax collector for the French crown, he wanted to show that he could afford to play as hard as he worked. It was here that he and his guests enjoyed music and other diversions at a time when leisure—how, when, and how often you entertained—said everything about you. The decorative carvings of the hunt, musical instruments, and personified continents perfectly conveyed his refined interests and his privileged position within the French government. The luxurious gold, crystal, and mirrors reflected not only his wealth but also the candles in the room, amplifying the light so that his parties could carry on late into the night.
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