Philippe Halbert

Bio

Philippe was the 2014–15 graduate intern for sculpture and decorative arts at the Getty Museum. He encourages you to explore the Getty's collection of decorative art and find objects that speak to you.

Sculpture and Decorative Arts, J. Paul Getty Museum Graduate Intern

Stories

  1. A Royal Profile of Louis XIV in Leather

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    Oval brown leather medallion featuring a profile image of King Louis XIV with long curly hair and decorative clothing

    A leather medallion of Louis XIV speaks to the history and prestige of this unusual portrait material in early modern France

    Jun 28, 2017

  2. Finding the Fleur-de-Lis in Art

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    Details of fleurs-de-lis on a portrait of Louis XIV / Hyacinthe Rigaud

    This royal symbol appears on many artworks made before the French Revolution—including these in the Getty Museum

    Apr 25, 2016

  3. The Sun King Illuminated: An Emblem Book for Louis XIV

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    A 17th-century manuscript of royal symbols offers a field guide to the emblems and devices hidden throughout the decorative arts collection

    Aug 16, 2015

  4. Mirror Selfies and Art History

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    We’ve recently rearranged objects in our decorative arts galleries, in the process making mirror selfies easier

    May 26, 2015

  5. Marie-Antoinette’s Swiveling Armchair Is a New Gallery Centerpiece

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    Chair with naturalistic carvings and brown velvet upholstery

    Look twice to appreciate the artistry of this whimsical chair, perfect for the elegant and stylish queen

    Jan 6, 2015

  6. Three Reasons to Love Marie-Antoinette

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    Color print of Queen Marie-Antoinette wearing a blue hat and dress with white trim, in an etched oval frame

    Beautiful objects in the Getty Museum’s collection reveal the artistic eye of the ill-fated queen

    Oct 16, 2014