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View of the Palace of Versailles

Thomas Compignié French

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Embossed with a view of the Versailles facade, this work exemplifies a type of topographical medallion known as a compigné, after its maker. Compigné often applied colored varnishes to heighten the naturalism of his compositions, which were based on engravings.

View of the Palace of Versailles, Thomas Compignié, Gilded and painted copper or tin, ebonized wood frame, French

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© Ville de Versailles, musée Lambinet, photo by Christophe Fouin