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Miniature of a very dark, ornate bedroom with a partially canopied green bed at center, brown parquet flooring, and deep brown and golden wallpaper. A gold chandelier hangs in the
Art Institute of Chicago · Public Domain · Reuse terms

United States / c. 1937

E17: French Bedroom, Late 16th Century

E17: French Bedroom, Late 16th Century

Look closely at E17: French Bedroom, Late 16th Century. Miniature of a very dark, ornate bedroom with a partially canopied green bed at center, brown parquet flooring, and deep brown and golden wallpaper.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

What detail would you point out to someone seeing this for the first time? The Art Institute dates E17: French Bedroom, Late 16th Century to c. 1937.

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A CLOSER LOOK

Designed by Narcissa Niblack Thorne American, 1882–1966 made this miniature room. The museum dates it c. 1937.

The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.

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Art Institute of ChicagoE17: French Bedroom, Late 16th Century

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