A winter sunset seen from Petit Trianon castle in the palace grounds... as it would have been seen by Marie-Antoinette... Or Madame de Pompadour? Though it is remembered for Marie-Antoinette, the delightful castle was actually built for Louis XV's mistress and soulmate Madame de Pompadour, a very interesting woman...
Coucher de soleil d'hiver vu du Petit Trianon... comme il aurait été vu par Marie-Antoinette... ou par Madame de Pompadour ? Aujourd'hui on a tendance à oublier qu'il ne fut pas construit pour "l'autrichienne" comme elle était appelée mais pour La Pompadour, favorite de Louis XV, une femme très intéressante...
Portrait de madame de Pompadour, par Quentin de La Tour : détail du célèbre pastel du musée du Louvre.
Portrait of Madame de Pompadour by Quentin de la Tour: detail of the famous pastel at the Louvre museum.
I have heard of Marie-Antoinette, of course, but am not familiar with the other "interesting" woman. And what do you mean by that coy little word? Hmmm?
ReplyDeleteAnd how did you come to be in the castle at sunset? Hmmm?
Methinks you're an "interesting" woman!
It's interesting when you think about having the same view of these others, Ciel. I had heard of Madame De Pompadour but didn't know much about her until I read your link!
ReplyDeleteI'd heard the name before. Quite a view from there!
ReplyDeleteYou were in the right place at the right time for that one.
ReplyDeleteRank hath its privileges, even in the cold.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful view, did you have some cake?
ReplyDeleteA beautiful sky! I think it would have been enough glamour for her! :)
ReplyDeleteCouchers de soleil et arbres centenaires: voir ce qu'ils ont vu. Etonnant quand on s'arrete sur cette idee.
ReplyDeleteTres expressif!
ReplyDeleteBon week end!
Photographe Gil Zetbase
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I read the piece you linked about Madame de Pompadour and think she mus have had a difficult job keeping everyone happy. She might have spent a lot of time looking out that window considering what to do next.
ReplyDeleteMust have been a very complicated business being the king's mistress.
ReplyDelete@ Lowell: follow the link! She was a very intelligent and refined woman...
ReplyDelete@ Randy: it is generally accepted that Marie-Antoinette never actually uttered those words.
A very interesting woman and an exquisite portrait!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to have that view out my window!
ReplyDeleteShe would have had some wonderful views out those windows.
ReplyDeleteHow could one not stop to soak in that gorgeous view?
ReplyDeleteDid not know this--- Marietta, Ohio is names after her.
ReplyDeleteRedPat's comment, remembers me that when visiting any of these royal castles I can't help thinking of how their previous owners would react seeing their rooms jammed with crowds of people snooping their intimacy.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful start to the day.
ReplyDeleteBrains as well as beauty are essential to keep the King happy oui! I suspect that view will always be breathtaking Ciel!
ReplyDeleteSigh!
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