The rostral columns of Palais Garnier
The entrance to Pavillon du Chef de l'Etat (House of the Head of State),
which was turned into the Musée de Opéra on the western facade
of Opéra National de Paris Garnier,
is framed by two granite columns by Henri Alfred Jacquemart,
adorned with lamps and the masts of ships.
The bows of the four ships appear to have eyes.
Although other portions of this exquisite heritage site
have been restored since it was built in 1875,
the ceinture de lumière (belt of light) encircling the building has not.
Earlier this year an appeal was made to the public
to adopt one of the 22 lampadaires, 2 candélabres, 22 cariatides, and 14 columns.
The details of the rostral columns and the musical instrument-themed street lamps
on the opposite side of the opera house are stunning.
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which was turned into the Musée de Opéra on the western facade
of Opéra National de Paris Garnier,
is framed by two granite columns by Henri Alfred Jacquemart,
adorned with lamps and the masts of ships.
The bows of the four ships appear to have eyes.
Although other portions of this exquisite heritage site
have been restored since it was built in 1875,
the ceinture de lumière (belt of light) encircling the building has not.
Earlier this year an appeal was made to the public
to adopt one of the 22 lampadaires, 2 candélabres, 22 cariatides, and 14 columns.
The details of the rostral columns and the musical instrument-themed street lamps
on the opposite side of the opera house are stunning.
This is my entry for City Daily Photo Blogs Theme Day
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City Daily Photo Blogs around the world.
Palais Garnier
Place de l'Opéra
75009, Paris
75009, Paris
16 comments:
Les lanternes auraient besoin d'être restaurées.
Beautiful!
Love the interesting details of this column.
Detailed as well as ornate Genie. This light sure makes a statement.
It is unusual and gorgeous! I hope the belt of light finds benefactors. If this is just a sample of the other lights, it would be awesome to see when they are all restored.
Maybe all of the Paris bloggers and followers can get together an adopt one. I would love to see them restored and maintained. Such creative attention to detail! Lovely photo!
Great details. I would like to see a modern lamppost with the kind of details as are used here but with cars and perhaps airplanes what a sight would that be.
wow, so much detail in these...they look a little dangerous too!
I love Palais Garnier -- the whole building seems to be a tribute to the muses of music. These DO remind me a bit of those spiked balls on chains used as medieval weapons!
I have never been inside but I will take care of that this trip!. Lovely details of a lovely place.
V
I have just returned from Paris and saw these wonderful posts but didn't know the history. Wonderful!
Lovely details, Genie.
I would not want to brush up against those spikes.
My kind of composition!Love these details, your picture is excellent!
Léia
I learn so much from you, Genie! And I hope lots of sponsors come forward—these things deserve to be well cared for.
The detail is exquisite!
Very cute details, nice photos!
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