Project for a Room for King Ludwig II (1854–1886) of Bavaria
The Met
Artist: Gyula Benczúr(Hungarian, Nyíregyháza 1844–1920 Dolány)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 30 3/4 x 39 1/2 in. (78.1 x 100.3 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Frederick Loeser, 1890
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
An ornate room with blue and gold walls, a crystal chandelier, and lavish furniture
Detailed Description
A grand, ornately decorated room is characterized by its blue and gold color scheme and elaborate furnishings. The ceiling is painted with a cloudy sky and faint figures, framed by gilded, curving molding. A large, multi-tiered crystal chandelier hangs from the center of the ceiling. The walls are a vibrant teal or turquoise blue, heavily adorned with intricate gold scrollwork and decorative panels. On the far left, a dark blue curtain hangs, partially obscuring a gilded console table topped with a vase of flowers. Further right, a doorway with white and gold double doors leads to another room, visible in the background. Above this door, a framed painting with dark, indistinct figures is set into the wall. In the center, a dark fireplace mantel is topped with a gilded clock and two small white statues. Above the mantel, a tall, narrow mirror reflects parts of the room. To the right of the fireplace, another set of white and gold double doors is visible. The right side of the room features a seating area with a large, ornate four-poster bed or canopy structure, draped in rich blue fabric with gold trim. In front of it, a small round table with a dark top and a gilded pedestal base is surrounded by two ornate chairs and a footstool, all upholstered in blue velvet with gold frames. Above this area, another framed painting is set into the wall. The floor is a polished parquet, with light reflecting off its surface in the foreground.
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