Uploaded June 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In the first decades of the eighteenth century, French designers, sculptors and craftsmen sought inspiration from nature for their innovative creations in the Régence and Rococo styles. Decorative motifs, derived from animals and plants, populated fashionable interiors and stimulated conversation. In this talk, Curatorial Assistant Félix Zorzo explores how decorative art pieces at the Wallace Collection reflect this interest in the natural world.
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In the first decades of the eighteenth century, French designers, sculptors and craftsmen sought inspiration from nature for their innovative creations in the Régence and Rococo styles. Decorative motifs, derived from animals and plants, populated fashionable interiors and stimulated conversation. In this talk, Curatorial Assistant Félix Zorzo explores how decorative art pieces at the Wallace Collection reflect this interest in the natural world.
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