Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:furniture
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| gptkbp:characteristic |
gptkb:symmetry
geometric shapes neoclassical style straight lines fluted legs motifs such as laurel wreaths, ribbons, and rosettes |
| gptkbp:countryOfOrigin |
gptkb:France
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Louis XVI furniture
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| gptkbp:influencedBy |
ancient Greek art
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| gptkbp:material |
wood
marble walnut mahogany gilt bronze |
| gptkbp:namedAfter |
gptkb:Louis_XVI_of_France
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| gptkbp:notableDesigner |
gptkb:David_Roentgen
gptkb:Jean-Henri_Riesener Adam Weisweiler Georges Jacob Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené |
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
rectilinear forms
painted decoration use of marquetry tapered legs pastel upholstery minimal ornamentation compared to Rococo motifs of Greek key patterns motifs of acanthus leaves motifs of classical busts motifs of fluting motifs of garlands motifs of laurel crowns motifs of lyres motifs of pearls motifs of ribbons motifs of urns use of classical columns use of medallions use of ormolu mounts |
| gptkbp:period |
late 18th century
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| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Louis_XV_furniture
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| gptkbp:successor |
Directoire furniture
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| gptkbp:typicalFurnitureType |
gptkb:furniture
concert hall sofa console table commode secretaire |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Louis_XV_furniture
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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