The inventory taken during the revolution shows an amazing number of fine instruments owned in Paris at the end of the 1700's. (from the Russell Collection)
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The harpsichords of the great French masters were
decorative as well as musical works of art. The exquisite chinoiserie on
this Pascal Taskin instrument is a good example of the decorative taste of the
French court up until the revolution. The inventory taken during the revolution shows an amazing number of fine instruments owned in Paris at the end of the 1700's. (from the Russell Collection) |