Whilst most people in the 18th century made do with the light coming from the hearth, candles and rush lights, Empress Catherine illuminated her Winter Palace with a jewellery gallery. Today, we take a look with Accredited Lecturer Rosamund Bartlett at a treasure made of steel, silver, gilt copper, gilt brass, basswood. On display at The Metropolitan Museum Of Art, New York, USA
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Comments
Fascinating! Another informative and well presented gem of art and history.
Another fascinating and interesting talk - thank you!
Absolute gems (not shiny steel) every day.
A fascinating talk. Catherine the Great is such an interesting and positive character. I wonder where the beautiful table has been kept until 2002 ?
What a lovely table - I had no idea steel was used in this way.. a very interesting little talk. Thank you.
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Loved this talk - learned a lot!
What a Christmas treat, thank you Art Society!
As travelling outside of Australia at the moment is difficult, I feel that I have just been to Russia. Thank you for an enlightening lecture TAS.
I agreed with all the positive comments above. A lovely talk. I’ve also learnt how to pronounce Potemkin!