Section of a wall showing groups of painted panels, Oval Chamber, Salon Louis XIV, Palace of Fontainebleau, France
ca. 1885
Classification
interiors
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Lloyd S. Bryce
Accession Number
1896-29-5
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
This evocative work by Frederick Marschall captures a richly ornamented section of the Oval Chamber in the Salon Louis XIV at the Palace of Fontainebleau. Created around 1885, the image preserves the intricate groupings of painted panels that exemplify the grandeur of French royal interiors from the seventeenth century. As a detailed record of architectural decoration, it highlights the layered artistry of the palace, where successive monarchs commissioned elaborate designs to project power and cultural refinement. Fontainebleau served as a favored residence for French kings, including Louis ...