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Palais de Versailles-Cote du Parc

Palais de Versailles-Cote du Parc

Postcard showing a large building, the Palace of Versailles, from a distance. A statue is visible towards the foreground. Charles C. Myers notes that this view is from the palace’s gardens and shows one of many examples of statuary throughout the grounds.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This is a view of the rear of the Palaces taken from the gardens. Notice here some of the statuary that is distributed throughout the garden.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Palais de Versailles-Le Bassin de Latone

Palais de Versailles-Le Bassin de Latone

Postcard showing a tiered fountain without the effects of water. Fountain contains statues of people, turtles, and frogs. Statuary visible in the background along tree-lined boulevards. Charles C. Myers notes this is one of many fountains at the Palace of Versailles and that the boulevard leads to one of several artificial lakes in the gardens.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Looking the opposite direction from the palace we see one of the many fountains–not in action when picture was taken–so you can see to a better advantage the effect of the artistic decoration. Also notice in the distant [sic] the many marble statues. In the far distant, center of picture, is one of the many artificial lakes. Not far to the left [sic] of this picture if the open air theatre, which we will see later.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Versailles-Vue a vol d’oiseau sur le Parc, le Palais et la Ville

Versailles-Vue a vol d’oiseau sur le Parc, le Palais et la Ville

Postcard showing an overhead view of the Palace of Versailles, its grounds with twelve fountains, and the city of Versailles. Charles C. Myers notes that the view is as seen from an air balloon.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Here is a magnificent view of the gardens and palace as seen from a balloon, showing 14 of the flowing fountains. To the left you can see the open air theatre within the collanades [sic] of marble. You can also see much of the marble statuary scattered around the gardens. In the center is the palace and the city beyond.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection