Damocles II

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Imperial and noblesse works of art originating from a multitude of nations, containing sculptural pieces, relics and royal paintings.

Pair of plaques in the form of tigers, Artist unknown, ca. late 5th or early 4th century BCE, From the collection of: Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art
This relic was chosen, for the the golden sculptures are very intricate, and are typical of objects those in higher society would posses.
Angel of the Resurrection, Louis Comfort Tiffany, 1904, From the collection of: Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields
This art work was chosen, for the blue and yellow is associated to royalty, and the large size of the window implies that it could have only been in a very large and rich building.
The Heneage Jewel; The Armada Jewel, Hilliard, Nicholas, ca. 1595 (made) - 1599, From the collection of: The Victoria and Albert Museum
This art work was chosen for the jewel is something that high society would posses. Blue and gold are also associated with royalty.
Head of a Gentleman, Francisco Domingo Marqués, 1883, From the collection of: Fundación Banco Santander
This art work was chosen, for the old-style clothing is something typical of wealthy figures. Only high society could afford these clothes.
Wet Meadow, Fedor Vasilyev, 1872, From the collection of: The State Tretyakov Gallery
This art work was chosen, for the green and gold of the field compliment the blue and gold of the sky. This relates back to my theme as imperial figures would travel through barren fields to reach their destinations.
Harpsichord, Taskin, Pascal-Joseph (I), 1786 (made)1856 (restored) - 1786, From the collection of: The Victoria and Albert Museum
This art work was chosen, for the gold framework of the piano. Pianos would have been owned solely by rich and noble families who could afford them.
Landscape with Ruins, Lluís Rigalt, 1848, From the collection of: Fundación Banco Santander
This art work was chosen, for the ruins are remnants of an imperial age. This relates back to my theme with the ruins having resemblance to ancient Roman architecture.
The Piazza San Marco in Venice, Canaletto, Around 1723 - 1724, From the collection of: Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
This art work was chosen, for the architecture of the building is very Gothic. This relates back to my theme as many Gothic architecture can be related to imperialism.
This art work was chosen for the use of marble in the sculpture. This relates back to my theme as marble sculptures were created for the wealthy by professional artists.
The Corpus Christi Procession inside Seville Catedral, Genaro Pérez Villaamil, 1835, From the collection of: Fundación Banco Santander
This art work was chosen, for the large marble pillars. The faded red of the throne also compliment the faded blue of the roof shadows. This relates back to my theme, as Gothic architecture can be related to imperialism.
Armchair, Attributed to John Linnell, c. 1770, From the collection of: The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
This art work was chosen for it's use of gold and blue material. This relates back to my theme as these coloured materials used to be expensive to create, thus only wealthy families could afford such items.
Amphoriskos, Unknown, "1st c. AD" - "", From the collection of: Museum of Cycladic Art
This art work was chosen, for it's black and gold material. It relates back to my theme through the association of these colours and wealth or royalty.
Wilhelmine Benigna Brion Duchess of Sagan, Bertel Thorvaldsen, 1818 - 1819, From the collection of: Sculpture Collection, Dresden State Art Collections
This art work was chosen for the use of marble for the sculpture and the blue table it rests on. This relates back to my theme as marble sculptures were created for the rich by professional artists, and blue is associated with nobility.
Portrait of the Actor Grandval, Lancret, Nicolas, about 1742, From the collection of: Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields
This art work was chosen, for the clothing and the marble statue both blend well with the colours of the trees and sky. This relates back to my theme, for these items are both noblesse and imperial.
watch, Markwick, Markham, Story, 1780, From the collection of: Museum of London
This watch was chosen, for the detailed gold case, and for watches as refined as this would have been expensive and owned by wealthy people.
watercolour - The Anniversary Meeting of the Charity Children in the Cathedral of St. Paul, Havell, Robert (junior), 1826, From the collection of: Museum of London
This art work was chosen, for the creamy colours of the building have a tint of gold, which is associated with wealth. This also relates back to my theme since Gothic architecture is very noblesse.
We Both Must Fade (Mrs. Fithian), Lilly Martin Spencer, 1869, From the collection of: Smithsonian American Art Museum
This art work was chosen, for the blue dress compliments the orange tone of the background. This relates back to my theme with the dress's blue representing nobility.
This art work was chosen, for the scenery has a tint of gold from the setting sun. This gold tint is associated with wealth, and also many wealthy European nations are mountainous.
Princes Street with the Commencement of the Building of the Royal Institution, Alexander Nasmyth, 1825, From the collection of: National Galleries Scotland: National
This art work was chosen, for the dull ctiy colours bled well with the dull clouds in the sky. This relates back to my theme as it also gives an insight to the lives outside of the higher classed society.
Woman at her Toilet, Jan Steen, 1663, From the collection of: Royal Collection Trust, UK
This art work was chosen, for the marble pillars a very detailed and imperial. This relates back to my theme, since these types of pillars would only be found in buildings of the rich.
A Merry Company, Anthonie Palamedesz, 1633, From the collection of: Hallwyl Museum
This art work was chosen, for the colours of the dress materials are blue and gold, and would have been very expensive. This relates back to my theme through a display of wealth.
Still life with candlestick of the "Labours of Hercules" series and two ewers, Meiffren Comte, 17th century, From the collection of: Palace of Versailles
This painting was chosen, for the rich blue of the cloth in addition with the complementary sand-brown sculptures being intricately detailed. This relates back to my theme with the blue representing nobility.
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