Thinking about Versailles...

Philip Brown's Café Concert is fast approaching. In it he will be giving an insight, musically illustrated by internationally renowned violinist Theresa Caudle, into his recreation of instruments from the reign of Louis XIII of France (17th Century) for the 2012 BBC Proms.So, in anticipation, we've been having a look at Versailles and some of the interesting art historical objects and paintings associated with it.

Here are a few of our favourites...

The Signing of Peace in the Hall of Mirrors, 28 June 1919
Sir William Orpen
Signing of the Treaty of Versailles

Yolande Martine Gabrielle de Polastron, Duchess of Polignac
by Louise Elisabeth Vigée Le Brun
The Duchess of Polignac was one of Marie Antoinette's favourites, and was said to have died of sorrow after she had to leave the Queen at the outbreak of Revolution.

'Vessel' Pot Pouri - c.1760

Chamber pot of Madame de Pompadour

That's one elaborate chamber pot...

Philip Brown's Café Concert Violons du Roi takes place in the Balcony Bar, Corn Exchange, Newbury on 15 March 2013, 1pm.

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