[Jewel House Craft Culture] When it comes to the Rococo style, one of the representative artistic styles of European culture, many people should first think of the film that is elegant and romantic to the extreme - "The Absolute Queen". Telling the legendary life of the french queen Marie Antoinette, "The Queen of The Magnificent Generation" is a very typical Rococo style film, whether it is architecture, decoration or dress, it exudes a strong romantic luxury unique to Rococo. For the Rococo style, some people may only hear its name but do not understand, it does not matter, next, the Jewelry House will explain what Rococo is from multiple angles.
Stills from "The Absolute Queen"
Louis XIV
The Rococo style originated in 18th-century France and was originally arose against the red tape art of the court. It was the reign of Louis XV, and the Rococo style was a rebellion against the solemn, luxurious art style of louis XIV.
Rococo style pattern
Rococo rococo is an evolution of the French Rocaille, the original meaning refers to a shell-like pattern in architectural decoration, which is derived into a delicate, gorgeous, and rich art style, and the pattern has also changed from the original idols, religions, and royal power to asymmetrical natural elements such as leaf shapes, garlands, and vines.
Marquise de Pompadour
When it comes to the Rococo style, we have to mention the Marquise de Pompadour, known as the "Mother of Rococo". Born into a famous family, she was the lover of Louis XV, she knew design very well, and if you put it in the present, the Marquise de Pompadour is definitely one of the best beauty designers. With her unique artistic talent, she directed the series of renovations of the Palace of Versailles, the Elysée Palace, and the Little Trianon Palace, and it was under her initiative that the Rococo style with beautiful lines and elegant coloring prevailed, sweeping across Europe and even affecting China.
Petit Trianon Palace
Architecturally, louis xv. The Petit Trianon, built by Louis XV for the Marquise de Pompadour in versailles, is a typical Rococo style building. The palace abandons baroque majesty, and the exterior and interior are elegant, luxurious but not arrogant, enough to meet the taste of Madame de Pompadour.
Ottoberon Cathedral
The Cathedral of Ottobjren in Germany is a rare Rococo church that can be preserved as a miracle. Pink and mint are said to be the countesses of Pompadour's favorite colors, and there is even one pink that has been named "Pompadour Rose Red".
Catherine Palace
Russia's Catherine Palace also cleverly uses the Rococo style. The exterior of the building is boldly colored, and the combination of gold and blue is exquisite. The engraving no longer deliberately emphasizes symmetry, showing a natural beauty.
Old Summer Palace
China's Yuanmingyuan was also influenced by this artistic style from France, and used more smooth and beautiful "C" lines in the design, but unfortunately, we could not see the Yuanmingyuan in its heyday, and we were already intoxicated by its beauty just by imagination.
Elysee Palace
The Rococo style is mainly manifested in the interior decoration. The 18th century was the heyday of female-centered salon culture, and this oval-shaped salon was often the social activity of a small number of people who were closer. Therefore, the furniture such as chairs, tables, and cabinets in the Louis XV period was more miniaturized and feminine. Echoing the interior decoration, the walls are lightly fluttering with flowing water carved wood surfaces and curves, and the candlesticks are flower-shaped, and each bend is exceptionally delicate and graceful. The sofas placed along the walls, the height of the backs of the chairs and their decorations, as well as the elastic curves of the furniture, are very light and graceful.
Rococo style porcelain sculpture "Maiden Pushika Hides the Bow of Love" and "The Threat of Eros" (Source: @Unicorn Western Antiques)
In addition to architecture, rococo-style artwork is also stunning. The pair of porcelain sculptures is made from a porcelain mold of the 18th-century Rococo-style sculptor Falconet, and the goddess of love Cupid and his lover Psychyka are portrayed as children, sweet and lovely. In the porcelain sculptures, Cupid's fingers are close to his mouth, and the other hand reaches for the arrow, but does not take the bow; and Psychyka is hiding Cupid's bow, a clever arrangement that the artists of the Rococo period are good at, and various metaphors for love are hidden in the work, waiting for the discovery of those who have a heart.
Lady series porcelain dolls (Source: @Unicorn Western Antiques)
This series of antique porcelain dolls shows the idyllic scene of ladies playing the piano, dressing up, playing with birds and enjoying snacks, and the lady's clothes are decorated with delicate and delicate lace. The jewelry on the table, the gilded birdcage are endearing, and the gentle glaze color shows the rococo style.
Queen Mary
The popularity of the rococo wind was not only due to the Marquise de Pompadour, but also to the wife of Louis XVI, Queen Marie, who also played a role that could not be ignored. The union of Queen Mary and Louis XVI was not for love, but for political necessity. At the age of 14, Marie Antoinette became the crown princess of Louis XVI, Crown Prince of France, and at the age of 18 she officially became the mother of France.
Marie Antoinette, who entered the French court, can be said to be politically unsuccessful, only keen on dances, fashion, and fun every day, extravagant, known as the "Lady of deficit". As queen, she possessed countless expensive gemstones, and a lavish fashion ethos swept through the entire French aristocracy under her leadership.
Queen Mary wears pearl jewelry (Source: @Jewelry Encyclopedia Dong Haiyang)
Queen Mary wore pearl jewelry, and the pearl bracelet is now treasured in the Palace of Versailles
Pearl necklace from the Palace of Versailles collection
In many portraits of Queen Mary, we find that Queen Mary has a different love for pearls. These pearl jewels rarely appear in a single circle, and mostly have a multi-circle wrap-around shape. The roundness of pearls was very much in line with the aesthetics of the time, and this type of jewelry is still synonymous with elegance.
You can wear:
TASAKI Tasaki Diamond Pearl Necklace Price: RMB 302,000
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Blue Book Collection White South Sea Pearl Necklace
Chanel Les Blés de CHANEL series bracelets
Portrait of Queen Mary
1938 edition of "The Queen of The Dead"
Antique jewelry from the Rococo period
In this post-90s day worry about baldness, Queen Mary's hair volume is simply outrageous. But in fact, this is not her own hair, the queen not only wears, but also very much likes to wear wigs, hairstyles, towering hair on everything dares to put, all kinds of ornaments, feathers, flowers, branches, ears of wheat, do not let go. Although the hairstyle is not desirable at present, the jewelry is not obsolete at all. For example, the wearing of short chains is more suitable for the neck line, and the setting of gemstones is more bold, and the color is more beautiful and lively, which is a perfect fit with the gorgeous clothing of the time.
CHAUMET Paris "Hummingbird" Egret feathers adorn the crown
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Blue Book series palm leaf headdress
CHAUMET Paris "Ears of Wheat" crown
Chanel Les Blés de CHANEL collection of jewelry
CHAUMET Paris Chaumet est une fête Manhattan Rhapsody series necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Pierres de caractere Fine Jewellery Necklace with Detachable Brooch, White Gold, Round, Pear and Baguette Cut Diamonds, Arched Baguette, Pear and Longhorn Step Cut Rubies (Mozambique), 1 8.07 ct Pear D FL 2A Diamond
Boucheron Hiver Impérial Winter Empire Series Baïkal Royal Corset Placket
Seeing this, I guess many people will say: "Xiaobian, are you joking?" How do you usually take such jewelry out? "Don't be impatient, don't be impatient." As we mentioned above, Rococo style jewelry likes to use delicate and light curves such as "C" shape and "S" shape, and the jewelry of Queen Maria from England may give you some inspiration.
Queen Mary
Rococo style antique jewelry
Fabergé Fabergé Rococo series necklace
Fabergé Fabergé Rococo collection rings
We can see that the crown worn by Queen Mary uses more simple and brisk curves, which is full of shape. The focus of this type of jewelry is not on how big the gem is (of course, if anything, the bigger is better), but on whether the lines are flexible. I think that such jewelry must be no problem to wear on the street!
Van Cleef & Arpels Van Cleef & Arpels Flying Light Oiseaux de Paradis Precious Bird Ring
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Paloma Picasso® Goldoni Heart earrings
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Paloma Picasso® Loving Heart wide-brimmed ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings of the Oiseaux de Paradis series
Seeing it now, I don't know if you have a deeper understanding of the Rococo style, and whether you like this extremely romantic art style from the French court. If you are still curious about the Rococo style, please leave a message below (Photo/Text Jewelry House Gavina)