Four doors with trims and one set of entre-portes 1725 - 1740
jeanfrancoiscuvilliestheelder
themetropolitanmuseumofart
sculpture
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simple decoration style
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natural stone pattern
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wood texture
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muted colour palette
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nude colour palette
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tile art
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wooden interior design
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wall hanging
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sculpture
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home decor
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men
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wooden texture
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musical-instrument
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decorative-art
These intricately carved doors by renowned German sculptor Jean François Cuvilliés the Elder are a prime example of the Rococo style. Created between 1725 and 1740, the doors display elaborate, asymmetrical ornamentation and gilded carvings, including musical instruments, a testament to the artistic movement’s emphasis on lightheartedness and refined taste. The intricate details and elegant curves create a sense of movement and fluidity, characteristic of the Rococo period. These doors are a testament to the artistic mastery of Cuvilliés and represent the height of Rococo design in 18th-century Germany.
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