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georges jacob (1770 – 1841)
Discover Georges Jacob: French furniture master of the 18th century! Known for opulent side chairs & intricate carvings, his work reflects Rococo elegance & royal commissions.
The Frick Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, United States of America)
Experience the grandeur of The Frick Pittsburgh through its iconic collection of masterpieces like Millet’s The Gleaner within the opulent Gilded Age mansion Clayton and discover a legacy of art and industry worth exploring.
Georges Jacob (1739–1814) specialized in the neoclassical style, which gradually supplanted the Rococo style from the mid 18th-century on. Louis XVI’s famous queen, Marie Antoinette, was a fan of this simpler, more symmetrical style. This chair bears the inscription “Meuble de la Crowne” (Furniture of the Crown) under the seat and was made for the Palace at St. Cloud. The palace, which was magnificently positioned on a hill overlooking the Seine, was purchased by the king as a retreat for the queen and their children.
About this artwork
- Title: Side Chair
- Artist: georges jacob
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: The Frick Pittsburgh
- Movement: Neoclassicism
- Corpus context: gold and ornamentation , royal patronage influence
- Main color: Rosy Brown
- Keywords: collectible antique , elegant chair design , gold painted chair
- Perceived brightness: brilliant