Little Luxuries, a series
Fri, Jan 13
|Hybrid (online or in person)
After an extremely successful one hour lecture on porcelain in September, there was so much more to unwrap we decided to make it into a mini series, ending with a visit to the V&A. Buy all 4 at once and you receive a discount!
Time & Location
Jan 13, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM GMT
Hybrid (online or in person), Quadrant Rd, Richmond TW9 1DH, UK
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About the Event
13/1/23: The Lure of Cathay
An over view of the objects imported to Europe from Asia from the 16th century. These beautiful objects were firstly only possessed by the wealthy and powerful. Gradually they were able to trickle down to the "middling sort" and were informed by European taste and interest. We will look at textiles, furniture and porcelain and discuss their impact on European interiors, dress and artistic movements.
20/1/23: 18th century Parisian Shopping
The Marchand Merciers were a group of merchants who provided the wealthy aristocrats of France with luxury goods. From small shops the merchants sold exquisite and costly objects often imported from Asia but given a distinct French taste. We will discuss the importance of women patrons, including Madam de Pompadour and Marie Antoinette.
27/1/23: 18th century English Ceramics, From Chelsea to Wedgewood
Nicholas Sprimont (Chelsea) and Thomas Frye (Bow) furnished English interiors with ceramic tableware,…
Tickets
One Lecture, regular
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£15.00
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£55.00
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