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54: The Boudoir    
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Detail of the interior
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The Boudoir was part of the apartments of Empress Maria Alexandrovna, the wife of Alexander II. The elegant decor was created in 1853 by the architect Harald Bosse, a virtuoso of interior design in the "Second Rococo" style. The bright colour of the brocatelle (silk fabric with metal thread), the exquisite lines of the ornament and soft gilded furniture create an impression of refinement and comfort. The splendid ormolu chandelier that is reflected in the mirrors completes this striking interior.

 

 

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