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Book SynopsisFrom 1650 to 1900 Paris was the undisputed centre of fashion and taste in Europe. This book traces the story of Parisian decorative arts from the reign of Louis XIV to the triumph of art nouveau, through a selection of 150 masterpieces from the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
Trade Review“Published to coincide with the much acclaimed reopening of the Rijksmuseum, this opulent book of over 600 pages presents a fascinating selection of the museum’s collections of more than 250 years of French decorative arts . . . this remains a magnificent contribution to scholarship on the subject.”—Bertrand Rondot, Apollo Magazine
-- Bertrand Rondot * Apollo Magazine *
“Handsome and beautifully illustrated, this catalogue provides the first in-depth study of the Rijksmuseum’s holdings in French early modern decorative arts. . . . Highly recommended.”
—Choice * Choice *
"This opulent book displays its most important pieces, focusing on the exquisite craftsmanship that defined Paris for more than two centuries – from Boulle marquetry to Lalique glassware. Fascinating on technique, as well as on the historical Dutch taste for French work."—Apollo Magazine
* Apollo Magazine *
‘Despite the ambitious scale of the project, Baarsen has succeeded in producing a ravishing, scholarly and eminently readable book that will be enjoyed by anyone interested in the decorative arts.’—Helen Jacobsen,
Burlington Magazine -- Helen Jacobsen * Burlington Magazine *
