This is a peek into the garden of what once was Madame Du Barry's house on the avenue de Paris. Maybe you will notice the horse chestnut in full pink bloom on the right. I will tell you more about the royal mistress... In the meantine, here's her portrait, executed by the talented and pretty Elisabeth Vigée-Le Brun.----------------------------
Une vue du jardin de la courtisane Mme Du Barry, avenue de Paris. On distingue tout juste un marronnier en fleurs à droite. En attendant un peu d'histoire, voici son portrait, exécuté par la talentueuse et jolie Elisabeth Vigée-Le Brun.
what a great angle...and what a fabulous blue sky!
ReplyDeleteI love the blues and greens in the garden.
ReplyDeleteWhat makes this shot so special is the hanging lamp...I don't know why...maybe it pulls everything together and leads to a focus on the middle.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, all that blather means I like it a lot!
Dear Ciel!
ReplyDeleteAlways your posts are perfect!Great job!
hummmmmmm royal mistress, it looks very interesting !I want to read more about her!
Many thanks
Léia
du Barry was quite elegant gold digger, wasn't she? But in the end she met le rasoir national like so many of her kind. Money - or sex with rich people - doesn't buy happiness.
ReplyDeleteLove how you got that tall lamp post in the photo. Beautiful scene. You have an interesting topic to write about and share photos.
ReplyDeletecourtisane, ça valait le coup, un bel hôtel particulier et un superbe jardin...
ReplyDeleteOh the lush greenery and the blue blue sky are to be envied.
ReplyDeleteA great photo, love the colors. I couldn't wait so I googled the lady. Interesting reading it was!
ReplyDeleteBeau pavillon ! Etre dans les bonnes grâces de Louis XV n'était pas négligeable.
ReplyDeleteElle l'a payé cher à la révolution, remarque.
Wonder how many fascinating people have strolled in the garden.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like such a lovely spring day!
ReplyDeleteNice shot! Everything is in so great colour - green:)
ReplyDeleteI love the lantern in the garden, very pretty.
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