While General Montcalm is the most famous and influential French officer in North America, on the continent of Europe, Marshall-General Maurice de Saxe was France’s most famous and successful officer during the middle of the 18th century. Like many officers in the French Army, he was of foreign birth, a son of the Elector of
Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun (1755–1842) fashioned a remarkable career in portraiture. Her 1784 portrait of Joseph Hyacinthe François-de-Paule de Rigaud, comte de Vaudreuil—acquired by The Huntington with support from The Ahmanson Foundation—is perhaps more important for what it conceals than for what it reveals.
The military genius of the Iron Duke with Rory Muir
Fashion Flashback: Given that fashion was instrumental in the creation of Canada, this blog series explores the development of what Canadians wore one era at a time. Various Costumes, 1631-1750. By…
The American Revolution was a civil conflict fought in the late 1700s between Great Britain and its American Colonies over the Colonies' right to independence. The Colonists enjoyed the advantage of fighting in familiar territory and were motivated by their desire for independence. The French were aiding the ...
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This new capsule from our founder Kate Sapienza x D’ascoli showcases patterns and floral that breathe life into every setting whether you’re entertaining at home or having and quiet breakfast with your dearest humans. Inspired by historical embroideries, painted antiquities, and period pieces from the Levant, to 1700’s France, with hints of the Ottoman Era & wanderings along the Silk road; this gathering of tablecloths and napkins is meant to transport you and meet you where you are. With motifs that are at once familiar and comforting, lively and joy-inducing; we invite you to experience our first ever signature run of custom linens. Delicately woven on hand-spun 100% Indian cotton, and printed using ages old block printing techniques. Designed in Los Angeles, CA. Produced in India. Available for pre-order, custom sizing available upon request. Available in 2 sizes Rectangle - 126" x 76" - appropriate 6-8 person tables Square - 90" X 90" - appropriate for 48-72" rounds or square table These tablecloths are hand made in India- If listed as PRE-ORDER please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.
This image from here is by ace Canadian artist Francis Back. If you like his stuff then there are more here
An afternoon read A moment of pleasure A good read Bernard Louis Borione born 1865 in Paris, France died ? more: Google pictures Hayes fine art
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Despite officially not existing, the French nobility continues to endure and often thrive in the 21st Century.
Canadian and French soldier at Fort Ticonderoga Drifting Focus Photography.
Fashion Flashback: Given that fashion was instrumental in the creation of Canada, this blog series explores the development of what Canadians wore one era at a time. Various Costumes, 1631-1750. By…
The Queen’s Hamlet
