Thinking about Church’s monumental Hudson River Valley home, Olana, which is the quintessential American palace, reminded me of a book I was given a couple of Christmases ago.
Royal Palaces, edited by Marcello Morelli, is a photographic journey through over thirty palaces around the world. With thoughtfully written historical articles to accompany each place, this book offers gorgeous photos of some of the most stunning castles and palaces ever built. Everything from Versailles and Buckingham palace to Het Loo Palace and The Castle of Prague is photographed in crisp, brilliant detail. Not only do you get your fill of exquisite architecture, but also of painting, sculpture and the decorative arts. The best part about this book is that it reminds us that our own homes—no matter how modest—are and should be our own palaces and must be treated accordingly.
Above painting:
Esplanade at Versailles by Robert J. Inness, from my own collection.
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