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Paris Pics #2
I went along to the Petit Palais. I hadn't bothered with it previously because I didn't think there'd be much there, but I read an article before I went that talked of the great artworks there. Like so many things in Paris, the building is an opulent treat in itself. And it was free to get in -- huzzah! I'm of the opinion that the British model is best with museums -- free entry, with an opportunity to donate, though I'll make an exception for the Louvre. It's a nightmare on free days. Half the world seems to visit.
I came across this statue in the Petit Palais. It was so very striking. It's of Adam and Eve carrying Abel's body after he was slain by Cain. The expression on Adam's face, and Eve's maternal, protective grief just seems so raw. It's a great statue from all angles and now my favouritest evah, even above Michelangelo's Dying Slave.
Waah.
The Musee Carnavalet rocks. It's full of items from Paris' illustrous history, from remnants of the royal statues destroyed in the revolution to models of the Bastille to massive old street signs like this. I wouldn't have liked to walk alongside the shops in those days.
The facade of the Musee Carnavalet. I noticed that
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My hotel room!
Bah. Not really... a replica of Napoleon's chambres at the Louvre. He may have been an angry midget, but he had quite good taste.
So I'm wandering around the Louvre as night falls when I come across this in the French painting section. He sort of reminds me of John Cusack, but above all, I was like, "He's so my Louis!" and took a picture of him. YES,
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Then it was a trip up the Stairs o'D00m from my Montmartre flat to meet Chris at the Gare du Nord. He still owes me for that -- being harrassed by men at that time of night wasn't really very fun.
There. I had acquired Chris. (Note that he's soaked. Hahahahaa rain!!112) Now it was time to get us the hell to Alsace!
Alsace and Germany next...
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That man's melancholy face is great.
I love your icon, by the way. I'm really getting into all that Belle Epoque stuff right now.
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That statue of the Adam, Eve and Abel is quite sad. I love it though.
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Other than that, I like your photos. :D
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Seriously, dude. That sucks. Perhaps a small fee, then? I paid £12 to get into Madame Tussaud's and it was the most rubbish thing I've seen this side of Queen of the Damned. (Saw that the day before. That was not a culturally enlightening weekend.)
Art...
But that statue is just beautiful. So sensitive. There is much force in silence and sometimes we just forget about it. Wow indeed.
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Agreed about the silence thing. It's just so beautiful, but muted.
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i love that statue to, mmm i must go see that on my next visit.
and be careful!
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Definitely see the Petit Palais-- I really, really think you'd like it.
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And omg yes! A secret portrait of LOUIS! *saves*
lol very hot indeed ;)
It looks like tons of fun *envies you*
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Isn't that picture *so* Louis? I love it.
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I'll check out Alphonse Mucha. Thanks for the rec!
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Were those the steps from your flat in the picture?
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Those steps were what I had to climb every time I left my flat to get the metro at Lamarck-Calaincourt. They were just to the left of the square and led up to Sacre-Coeur.