The Bonhomme Salon
Museum aan het Vrijthof, Maastricht
The Netherlands
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With original elements completely new rooms in the style of interiors from circa 1800 were created. These rooms were empty shells. They had been used as students quarters. Only the remainders of two fireplaces by the famous Maastricht architect Matthias Soiron (circa 1790) were left. The panelling and doors were put in. (Matthias Soiron, circa 1805) They originate from a nearby mansion in the centre of Maastricht. |
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| Research was done for the colour scheme, the style and material of the curtains and upholstery. Every detail of the choice of furniture and the decoration was based on sources of the period. |
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| Birdcages are often seen in paintings of early 19th century interiors. People kept birds in their rooms for the same reason as miners took birds into the mines, i.e. as a warning against low oxygen levels. |
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Historical reference:
This style of
curtains was fashionable circa 1805.
Note the knots or rosettes and the colour scheme!
Christiaan
Andriessen, Drawing lesson, 1806, Amstrdam K.O.G. from:
Het Nederlandse Interieur in
beeld 1600-1900, C.Willemijn Fock red, Zwolle 2001 |
