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18th century coach with belt suspension, richly decorated with golden carvings and oil paintings with mythological themes in the panels. Inside is upholstered with red velvet and silver embroidery. It was designed by Hipolito Rovira (1695-1765) and carved by Ignacio Vergara (1715-1776) and Luis Domingo for the Marquis of Dos Aguas. The design by Ignacio Vergara, is based in a rococo decoration very much of the liking at the time: pebbles, fallen leaves, flowers, fruits, putti, etc. In the lower part of the box there are four carved nymphs that gave the popular name to the chariot. Valencia.

Details

  • Title: Nymph’s Coach
  • Creator: Ignacio Vergara Gimeno
  • Creator Lifespan: 1715 - 1776
  • Creator Nationality: Spanish
  • Creator Gender: Male
  • Date Created: 1726 - 1775
  • Original Tittle: Carroza de las Ninfas
  • Object Notes: Berlina de mediados siglo XVIII con suspensión de correajes, ricamente decorada con tallas doradas y paneles pintados al óleo con escenas mitológicas. En su interior está tapizada con terciopelo rojo y bordados de plata. Diseñada por Hipólito Rovira (1695-1765) y tallada por Ignacio Vergara (1715-1776) y Luis Domingo para el Marqués de Dos Aguas. El diseño de Ignacio Vergara se basa en la decoración rococó muy del gusto de su tiempo: rocallas, hojas caídas, flores, frutos, amorcillos, etc. En la parte inferior de la cabina hay unas ninfas talladas que le dan su nombre popular al carruaje. Valencia.
  • Type: Carriage
  • External Link: CERES

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