Emanuel Stöckler, The King's Bedchamber, The Palace of Versailles

Emanuel Stöckler, The King's Bedchamber, The Palace of VersaillesThis late 19th century watercolour by Austrian artist Emanuel Stckler (1819 1893) depicts The Kings Bedchamber at The Palace of Versailles, France. It was previously sold at Sothebys. The opulent decor of The Kings Bedchamber gleams with ornamentation. A monumental canopy hangs above the bed while the walls are adorned with exquisite old masters. A magnificent gilt railing keeps visitors at arm's length. Under Louis XIV, the boisterous Sun King, the

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Medium: WatercolourOverall size: 17” x 21” / 44cm x 53cmYear of creation: 1811

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