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Marie Antoinette's Gossip Guide to the 18th Century
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This is an ongoing research project between art historians meant to make connections in a delightful manner. Discussions of personalities, rumours, art, fashion, politics, theatre, music, literature, gossip, and all else that is good will grace these sister sites while drawing a web of history together. In conclusion it is hoped that this project will enrich and excite the fancies of enthusiasts of the fabulous past, so enjoy the work and get lost in the marvellous vigour of history!
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Queen Victorias Journals are now online

Elizabeth de Valois, Queen of Spain, and Elizabeth dAutriche, Queen of France: pen and ink sketch by Princess Victoria Queen Victoria started keeping a journal when she was 13 years old.  She co...

24 may 12

18th Century Cosmetic Recipes

François Boucher,Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour. 1758, Oil on canvas. Fogg Museum. I am very excited to have a guest post by Talia from The Gibson Girl Blog on 18th century cosmetic...

21 may 12

Pups of the Past: Louis XV

Attributed to Pierre Gobert, Portrait of Louis XV with Two Dogs. Early 18th century, oil on canvas. Private Collection. Young Louis XV heads outside with two puppies! The larger pup has a French blue...

16 may 12

Favorites: Marguerite Gérard self portrait

Marguerite Gérard, French, The Artist, Fragonards Sister-in-law, Painting her Husbands Portrait. c. 1780s, Oil on canvas. Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum, Rutgers University. Copyright © ...

08 may 12

Vote for an 18th century Google doodle!

Thanks to @Edwardian_Era for pointing out this fun 18th century themed submission in the Google Doodle contest.  Google is having a contest with winners from each state in the final running.&nbs...

02 may 12

Royal Weddings: 18th century style

One year ago I woke up way too early to sip champagne and watch Kate and Williams Royal Wedding. As inspiring as it was, and yes I may have gone into princess mode for a week or a few.... lets take a...

29 apr 12

The Pilgrimage to Cythera captured the 18th century

When he was just 28 years old Antoine Watteau was offered a chance to become a member of the French Royal Academy of Painting, but first he had to prove his talents. He was asked to choose a subject ...

18 apr 12

Madame de Saint-Maurice is thinking spring: Fashion

Joseph Siffred Duplessis, Madame de Saint-Maurice. 1776, oil on canvas. The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Madame de Saint Maurice is ready for spring, possibly preparing to receive guests at her home.&...

11 apr 12

The Grand Duchess of Tuscany is thinking Spring: Fashion

Portrait of Maria Louisa, Grand Duchess of Tuscany. Second half 18th century.  Galleria darte moderna (Florence, Italy). Copyright ©  2009 Marie Antoinettes Gossip Guide to the 18th Ce...

10 apr 12

Out of the Salon: Canada

I am travelling abroad this week & weekend to the exotic soils of Canada! Very exciting as I have not been in years... I will probably be providing trip-updates on twitter if you want to follow m...

28 mar 12

Hidden Gems: Metropolitan Museum Research Library

Library Bookcase, from Chippendale Drawings, Vol. II Thomas Chippendale. 1753-54, black ink, gray wash. The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Right on 5th Ave and Central Park is our world famous Metropoli...

22 mar 12

Poll: It is the 18th century.....

It is the 18th century. Who do you spend Friday night with? Copyright ©  2009 Marie Antoinettes Gossip Guide to the 18th Century

18 mar 12

Nicolas Raguenet: 18th century Paris along the Seine

Nicolas Raguenet, The Fire of the Hotel-Dieu in 1772. c1772, oil painting on canvas. Musee Carnavalet. Nicolas Raguenet, The Joust of the Mariners in front of the Pont Notre-Dame. 1756, oil painting ...

14 mar 12

Cant have a Revolution if the Music Isnt Right

Antonie Vestier, Portrait de François-Joseph Gossec, 1791 Francois Joseph Gossec was a talented musician and his own worst critic.  He was born in 1734 and would develop a true talent and passio...

07 mar 12

The Art of Making Fun of Fashion: Top and Tail, 1788

Anonymous, British, 18th century, Top and Tail. 1777, Hand colored etching with stipple. The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Copyright ©  2009 Marie Antoinettes Gossip Guide to the 18th Century

04 mar 12

Downton Abbey Inspired Fashion and Style for Everyday

I loved the costumes in Downton Abbey this season.  Now that we are waiting for season 3 of Downton Abbey,  I thought I would put together a list of items that would fit into ones wardrobe ...

25 feb 12

Bad Influences?

"...I found, as I so often do, that whatever is blameworthy in the Dauphines conduct is due to the promptings of her aunts." A letter by the Comte de Mercy to Maria Theresa Copyright ©&n...

21 feb 12

Mother Knows Best: Peer Pressure

“Too much compliance is degrading; you must play your own part, if you wish to be valued. If you do not, I foresee great trouble before you; nothing but mischief-making and plots, which will make you...

13 feb 12

Dairy Queens, Bastards, Jest and more Books to check out

Gerber, Matthew. 2012. Bastards: Politics, Family, and Law in Early Modern France. New York: Oxford University Press. My reading list is getting bigger again (every now and then I go a little crazy a...

07 feb 12

Exhibition: The 18th Century City / 18th Century Google Maps!

The latest exhibition at the Grand Palais is called France in Relief, Masterpieces from the collection of relief maps of Louis XIV to Napoleon III. The show features amazing scaled-down maps of some ...

03 feb 12

Chantilly: Selections from the Collection

  The foggy history of the Château de Chantilly only clears up after the 10th century AD, where it passed through a succession of owners, including the Grand Constable of Montmorency, whom added...

29 jan 12

Marie Antoinette Quilt

via Kitty Me Designs Reader @altheapreston was kind enough to point out Pamela Kelloggs designs for a Marie Antoinette themed quilt, or as she names them Crazy Quilts.  Her Marie Antoinette quil...

28 jan 12

For Sale: Madame du Barrys Marble Chimneypiece

On the 27th of January Madame du Barrys chimneypiece is going up for auction in New York.  The white marble piece was designed by Claude Nicolas Ledoux and is detailed in gold.  Why is this...

18 jan 12

Madame as.....

Nattier, Jean-Marc,  Madame de Caumartin as Hebe. Painting, 1753.National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC. Jean-Marc Nattier, Madame Henriette de France as a Vestal Virgin. Oil on canvas, 1749. T...

11 jan 12

Exhibition: Infinite Jest: Caricature and Satire from Leonardo to Levine

If you can manage to pull yourself away from the European paintings and swing a quick left at the top of the main staircase at the Met you will be met with a punchy blue wall, the opening of the Infi...

09 jan 12

Time for the new year!

Vervik, Ice Skaters. Black ink, white gouache, watercolor, 1777. The Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Happy holidays and new year! I hope everyone has a wonderful end to the year, I will be laying...

25 dec 11

French and English Style: books!

Here are two more books I have come across that I think many of you will really enjoy! Cliff, Stafford. 2008. French Style and Decoration: A Sourcebook of Original Designs. London: Thames & Hudso...

20 dec 11

18th century inspired Gifts: Perfume

Here is another edition of 18th century inspired gifts for the holiday season. Our theme is perfume! This one is recommended by reader Bittersweet, Black Jade perfume which is a modern recreation of ...

14 dec 11

18th century inspired Gifts

Thanks to my lovely reader Alison, I would like to share the Versailles candle as todays 18th century inspired gift! Perfect for the holidays (I always seem to have more candles going this time of ye...

11 dec 11

Out of the Salon

I will be away from the blog for a little bit because I am moving! Yay, very exciting! But also a lot of work and stress, so for the next few days as I get settled (this has been a long process) I wi...

03 dec 11

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