Exhibition study session: A Closer Look: Spotlight on French Royal Furniture by Jean-Henri Riesener

Waddesdon Manor houses three extraordinary chests of drawers by court cabinet-maker Jean-Henri Riesener, two of which belonged to members of the French royal family. They are among twelve pieces of furniture now at Waddesdon that were originally at the Palace of Versailles. Riesener was perhaps the most celebrated cabinet-maker of the 18th-century, the official cabinet-maker to King Louis XVI and the favourite of Queen Marie Antoinette. Each of these chests of drawers is richly decorated with colourful marquetry (designs made with wood veneers) depicting flowers and trophies and geometric patterns, and mounted with finely chased and gilded bronzes. Learn about their design, technical construction and fascinating history at this study session.

Suitable for
Any age

Admission
£25 (£15 National Trust/Art Fund members), £10 students

Website
https://www.waddesdonmanor.org/pages/Daytime-Events-Book.html?token=6def508d86819304592c071bf51ff9f2&ID=77&time=1464134400

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk/mw795?id=EVENT552658