Grand Salon from the Hôtel de Tessé, Paris 1763 - 1777

Nicolas Huyot's "Grand Salon from the Hôtel de Tessé, Paris" (1763-1777) is a recreation of a Parisian salon during the Rococo period. The room, now located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases the ornate and elegant style of the era with intricate moldings, a grand chandelier, and a fireplace adorned with decorative objects. The room is furnished with luxurious seating and a writing table, suggesting a space for both social gatherings and intellectual pursuits. Huyot's reconstruction provides a glimpse into the lavish interiors of 18th-century Parisian aristocracy.