Collection Decorative Arts in the White House
Many people approach the decor of their homes as a reflection of oneself. But what happens when a home's interior...
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Creator: Pierre-Antoine Bellange, Paris, c. 1817.
Pierre-Antoine Bellange, a designer for the Royal Palaces in France, created fifty-three carved and gilded pieces of furniture for the room today known as the Blue Room. The furniture has a golden eagle surrounded by leaves on its upholstery. Before becoming president, James Monroe served as a diplomat to France. It was while in France that President and Mrs. Monroe developed their preference for French decorations.
Many people approach the decor of their homes as a reflection of oneself. But what happens when a home's interior...
Biographies & Portraits
The burning of the White House by the British in 1814 during James Madison's presidency represented a low point in our...
Biographies & Portraits
In 1961, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy resolved to make the White House a “living museum” by restoring the historic integrity of the...
During the administration of President Harry S. Truman, the White House underwent a renovation and expansion so extensive, it changed...
The Bellangé furniture, originally purchased by James Monroe, has adorned the Blue Room in the White House for decades. Thanks t...
A dinner at the White House has always had significance beyond the gastronomical delights. The elegance of the State Dining...
Today, the celebration of Halloween conjures images of costumed trick-or-treaters, sweets, and jack-o'-lanterns; but there was a time when All...
From its construction in 1792, until the 1902 renovation that shaped the modern identity and functions of the interior of the White...
Simmie Knox
Authors The late LONELLE AIKMAN was the author of the first edition of The Living White House. Her other books...