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Germany - Potsdam, Sanssouci - Chinese House

The Chinese House (Chinesisches Haus) is a garden pavilion in Sanssouci Park. King Friedrich II had it built between 1755 and 1764, southwest of his summer palace, to adorn his flower and vegetable garden. The pavilion was designed by Johann Gottfried Büring in the then-popular style of Chinoiserie, a mixture of ornamental rococo elements and parts of Chinese architecture.

Friedrich der Große modeled the Chinese House on a trefoil-shaped garden pavilion in the palace grounds of Lunéville in France. The central building contains three rooms. Rounded windows and French windows that reach almost to the ground let light into the pavilion's interior. The ceiling is supported by sandstone columns in the shape of gilded palm trees. The pavilion was used for drinking tea and during the summer as dining hall.

People from the area stood as models for the eating, tea-sipping and music-playing gilded sandstone figures in front of the pavilion The cupola crowning the roof is surmounted by a gilded Chinese figure with an open parasol.
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Gerard Perin said:

un pavillon de luxe superbe
6 years ago ( translate )

Marie-claire Gallet said:

WOW, HFF, Jaap !!! Very rich decoration !!!
Happy Easter to you !!
6 years ago

John Cass said:

Fabulous shot, amazing detail, thanks for the info ----> Happy Easter my friend.
6 years ago

Erhard Bernstein said:

Wunderbar!
6 years ago ( translate )

Ulrich John said:

Toll, Jaap !
6 years ago ( translate )

Doug Shepherd said:

A fine composition Jaap, beautiful building and interesting narrative.

HFF and a great weekend, Doug
6 years ago

Wierd Folkersma said:

een mooie serie, heel apart gebouw, prettige paasdagen!
6 years ago ( translate )

Amelia said:

Richly ornate architecture, protected by a rather insubstantial chain link fence. ;-)
HFF Jaap and a lovely Easter weekend.
6 years ago

Edward Bowthorpe said:

Lovely shot Jaap.eddie
6 years ago

Erika Akire said:

...wonderful with the PiPs...HFF...
6 years ago

Martine said:

Un pavillon riche en décorations et un commentaire instructif.
6 years ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) said:

Lavish decoration nicely captured Jaap
Happy Easter to you.
6 years ago

Madeleine Defawes said:

Very beautiful golden house !
6 years ago

Iona said:

Un magnifique pavillon richement décoré ****
6 years ago ( translate )

MaggsMep said:

Fabulous building and image. Love the PiPs too.
HFF Jaap.
6 years ago