Brand Juliet Paris Correspondence Jacquemart André Museum

Paris in the heat Visit the Jacquemart André Museum. In Paris, the temperature rises to about 38 degrees every day from the beginning of August. When I thought that the rainy season had finally ended in Japan, I hear that hot days are continuing. In France, unlike in Japan,
It is rare for ordinary homes to have air conditioning. In the case of Paris, there is also the reason that it is not possible to install an outdoor unit to protect the landscape. In the first place, it is a land that does not need air conditioning,
Until about 20 years ago. on Wikipedia
Since we have average temperature data for Paris since 1881, I think that you can understand well if you search. According to it, the average maximum temperature from June to August is It rarely goes above 25 degrees. If it's 25 degrees, you can spend it without air conditioning. However··· Last summer, I experienced a temperature of 48 degrees for the first time in my life! Not in Marrakech, but here in Paris! Global warming seems to be getting to a scary point... As a way to spend hot Paris without air conditioning, Museum visits are my favorite. The museum is fully air-conditioned! The library is nice, but
After the corona disaster, we cannot expect the same usability as before. So, although the preamble has become longer, I went to the Jacquemart-André Museum the other day. It's finally here after 23 years in France. Do you know the Jacquemart André Museum? Among repeaters in Paris,
I am sure many of you have already visited. Born into a family of bankers, Edouard André, who became a politician serving Napoleon III, With his wife Nellie Jacquemart who was a painter A 19th-century mansion displaying works of art collected from travels around the world. According to the museum's website, Mr. Edouard André took a so-called early retirement, He started his own hobby, namely art collection. After that, he commissioned Nellie Jacquemart, who was a popular portrait painter at the time, to create his own portrait. Thus the two met,
Passionate about the common hobby of collecting art, It seems that they have shared their lives. Mr. André comes from one of the richest bourgeois families of the time. Jacquemart is a woman who came from an ordinary family and became a professional painter. The André family is imperialist, Jacquemart's family is a royal family, And the background was the opposite two people, It's wonderful that they became such a good couple. The collection includes Italian Renaissance paintings, 18th-century French art, Indian and Japanese objects, and more. But as soon as I entered the museum, I thought, “Beyond appreciating these works of art, The Great Bourgeoisie of 19th Century France Lived There is significance in experiencing a mansion.” What was life like at the time when all the extravagance was exhausted? Rather than the world of novels and movies,
You can actually go inside and find out. such as the layout and arrangement of each space, I think there are many things that you can understand by actually standing on the spot. So is the Nissim de Camondo Museum. Therefore, this visit
I decided to focus on the interior. To all Brand Julie fans,
I am sure you will love it! From "between paintings" covered with red walls,
Go to the "Great Hall" with an arched window. With the voluminous feeling of the generous curtains,
Intricately crafted tassels. Great presence,
I like to observe mansion curtains. Above the fireplace is a gold clock and a matching gold candlestick. The France! It's like, Symmetrical,
A rule and model for a stable and classic decoration. Look at the foot of the fireplace and what a beautiful wooden floor! The floor of the hall is a beautiful work of art even if you just look at the floor. One of the characteristics of Ottoman architecture born in the 19th century is This plank floor is called
What a luxury indeed! This is between the passages leading to the "Study". Nelly Jacquemart says I donated this building with its collection to the Institut de France. At that time, which work, which furniture, and where to display,
It seems that you gave detailed instructions. Knowing that and looking at it,
The interior looks more interesting. This is the "Study". Notice the chandelier! In the "Ongaku-no-ma", musicians gather in the upper floor, It seems that a ball was held on the floor below. Spatial dynamics,
A Louis XVI style chair, It has overwhelming power! The "winter garden" beyond this "music room" This time it was my favorite. A spiral staircase with graceful curves. Marble colors that make the potted plants stand out. daylighting. This is what luxury is all about! Collecting works of art is a luxury,
Having tropical plants in a mansion in Paris, I think it was quite a luxury back then. Beyond this "winter garden" was a "smoking room". Huge pots brought from China are arranged on the left and right of the entrance of the room, In this space where oriental objects stand out,
What about Japan? When I thought that, there were two Imari on the fireplace! Again, symmetrical,
It is a classic interior technique with a sense of stability. here we go! Climb the light and graceful spiral staircase like a ribbon to the second floor! "Between Music" looking down from above. It's really stylish. From here onwards is a space dedicated to Italian art. Mr. André and Mr. Jacquemart, In order to create a space suitable for their collectibles, It seems that I went to the construction on purpose. The Italian art space is like Venice! ! Heavy ceiling work! And there was Botticelli! Since I had no knowledge of the collection of this museum at all, The fact that an individual had a collection of works by Renaissance masters, I was really surprised. For more information on the collection,
Please refer to the official website of the museum. Go down to the first floor and this is Jacquemart's bedroom. Across the street was Mr. Jacquemart's study.
The woman in the portrait is Jacquemart. It's a dream to work in this bright, neat and clean study room. There is a private salon in front of Jacquemart's bedroom, Beyond that was Mr. Andre's bedroom. Where each room is connected without a corridor and separated by a door, It's like Versailles. Is it a floor plan unique to a large mansion that is not separated by private rooms? The couple had breakfast in a private salon. On the wall is Jacquemart's work,
It is decorated with family portraits. André's bedroom
There was an enchanting bathroom in the back. There is a study in the wife's bedroom, A bathroom in Monsieur's bedroom, That's surprising and interesting. But when you look at this Ladurée-like bedroom, Mr. Andre is quite sensitive It is imagined that he was the owner of sensitivity. I think he cared more about his appearance than a woman. After visiting, of course, I enjoyed tea time at Salon de Te, which is attached to the museum. In the banquet room with tapestries, Passion fruit tart, millefeuille, Begeman & Burton tea. If I was born in the 19th century, As a commoner, I never knew such a world existed. Moreover, it was impossible to stand in this space. It was an experience like going on a time trip. In fact, the special exhibition "Turner Exhibition" is currently being held, This is a very hot topic, but
I feel that I do not need to touch on it in this Paris correspondence. The interior of the great bourgeoisie in 19th century France,
Did you enjoy it? And if you decide to stay in Paris in the heat, We recommend visiting the museum! We will bring you another summer Paris report next time. Please look forward to it! See you again, Abianto! Jacquemart-André Museum Musée Jacquemart-André 158, bd Haussmann 75008 Paris https://www.musee-jacquemart-andre.com/fr/home