WASHINGTON DC, États-Unis — la salle Vermeil de la Maison Blanche, présentant son élégant mobilier de style Empire français et une partie de la vaste collection vermeil de la Maison Blanche. Cette salle historique, qui a servi diverses fonctions au fil des ans, est ornée de portraits présidentiels et de pièces en argent doré exquises, reflétant le riche patrimoine du manoir exécutif.
4855 x 3216 px | 41,1 x 27,2 cm | 16,2 x 10,7 inches | 300dpi
Date de la prise de vue:
31 janvier 2018
Lieu:
National Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Informations supplémentaires:
Photograph by David Coleman. The Vermeil Room, located on the ground floor of the White House, is a testament to the historical and cultural significance of the U.S. presidential residence. Named for its impressive collection of vermeil (gold-plated silver) pieces, this room exemplifies the blend of functionality and artistry that characterizes many White House interiors. Historically, the Vermeil Room has served multiple purposes. It was once used as a billiards room, then became known as the Social Secretary's Office, and for a time was referred to as the First Lady's Room due to its proximity to the First Lady's offices. Today, it functions primarily as a display space for the White House's vermeil collection and select presidential portraits. The room's decor is predominantly in the French Empire style, featuring furniture and decorative objects that date back to the early 19th century. This aesthetic was particularly championed during the major restoration of the White House interiors undertaken by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in the early 1960s. A significant feature of the Vermeil Room is its collection of gilded silver tableware and objects. Many of these pieces came to the White House as a bequest from Margaret Thompson Biddle in 1956. This collection includes over 1, 575 pieces of vermeil tableware, adding to the room's opulent ambiance and historical significance. The walls of the Vermeil Room are adorned with portraits of First Ladies and Presidents, painted by renowned artists. These include Gilbert Stuart's famous portrait of Martha Washington and works depicting various 19th and early 20th century presidents such as Martin Van Buren, John Tyler, and Theodore Roosevelt.
