The National Museum of Decorative Art in Buenos Aires was the former home of the Errázuriz Alvear family. The family built the enormous building at the beginning of the 20th century, and they lived there for several years. It was later acquired by the state and today it is a beautiful museum. The enormous art collection that the family had is part of its heritage. It has works by Auguste Rodin, Antoine Bourdelle, paintings by El Greco and Camille Corot among others. Also tapestries and porcelain that were part of the family home.
Visiting the museum I think about what the life of that family would be like. The grand hall is huge, spacious and full of art. It can be seen in all its splendor from the first floor.
El museo Nacional de Arte Decorativo de Buenos Aires era la antigua vivienda de la familia Errázuriz Alvear. La familia construyó la enorme edificio a principios del siglo XX, allí vivieron varios años. Luego fue adquirido por el estado y hoy es un bello museo. Forma parte de su acervo la enorme colección de arte que tenía la familia. Cuenta con obras de Auguste Rodin, Antoine Bourdelle, pinturas de El Greco y de Camille Corot entre otros. También tapices y porcelanas que formaban parte del hogar familiar.
Visitando el museo pienso como sería la vida de aquella familia. El gran hall es enorme, espacioso y lleno de arte. Se lo puede ver en todo su esplendor desde el primer piso.
This large hall is sometimes used for temporary exhibitions. On this occasion we see that there is an exhibition of modern art, by a young artist. The contrast between ancient and modern is interesting.
Este hall tan grande se utiliza algunas veces para exposiciones temporarias. En esta oportunidad vemos que hay una exposición de arte moderno, de un artista joven. Es interesante el contraste entre lo antiguo y lo moderno.
In the family dining room there was a very long table with many chairs, I think I counted around 20. Social gatherings had to be with many people.
There in the dining room was a sculpture by French artist Antoine Coysevox. This is a tracing of King Louis XIV.
What caught my attention the most was the location of this sculpture, it was on the side of a large screen. Personally I gave a new meaning to these art objects, since the proximity of both made me think that they were interacting: the King seemed to spy on something interesting that was hidden behind the screen.
En el comedor familiar había una mesa muy larga con muchas sillas, creo haber contado alrededor de 20. Las reuniones sociales debían ser con mucha gente.
Allí en el comedor había una escultura del artista francés Antoine Coysevox. Se trata de un calco del Rey Luis XIV.
Lo que mas me llamó la atención fue la ubicación de esta escultura, se encontraba al costado de un gran biombo. Personalmente le di un nuevo significado a estos objetos de arte, ya que la proximidad de ambos me hizo pensar que estaban interactuando: el Rey parecía espiar algo interesante que se encontraba oculto detrás del biombo.
On the first floor was the owner's bedroom. The color red was used for decoration. We see that the same design of the bedspread was used in the fabric of the walls.
En el primer piso se encontraba el dormitorio de la dueña de casa. Para la decoración se utilizó el color rojo. Vemos que el mismo diseño del cubrecama se empleó en la tela de las paredes.
The master bedroom bathroom was very spacious and luxurious. The current bathrooms are so small!
El baño del dormitorio principal era muy espacioso y lujoso. Los baños actuales son tan pequeños!
But it was not the only bathroom, here I show you another one, from another of the rooms:
Pero no era el único baño, aquí les muestro otro, de otra de las habitaciones:
Like every wealthy family in high society, they had their own chapel. It was in the basement of the mansion.
Como toda familia adinerada de la alta sociedad, tenían su propia capilla. Se encontraba en el sótano de la mansión.
They also had a large garden with sculptures and a pond with a water feature. But I couldn't visit it because it was already the museum's closing time.
In the garden was the family's landlord's house. Today it is a charming sweet shop for museum visitors.
And this is where my visit ended. The photographs are not very good because I took them with my cell phone, but I hope you like them anyway.
También tenían un gran jardín con esculturas y un estanque con una fuente de agua. Pero no pude visitarlo porque ya era la hora de cierre del museo.
En el jardín se encontraba la casa de los caseros de la familia. Hoy es una coqueta confitería para los visitantes del museo.
Y hasta aquí llegó mi visita. Las fotografías no son muy buenas porque las tomé con el teléfono celular, pero espero que de todos modos sean de su agrado.
This is its location on the map:
Esta es su ubicación en el mapa:
The National Museum of Decorative Art in Buenos Aires
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How wonderful to explore the National Museum of Decorative Art in Buenos Aires through your photos and detailed descriptions! The architecture and decor of the building are truly majestic, reflecting the luxury and style of the era in which it was built. It is fascinating to see how the Errázuriz Alvear family home has been transformed into a museum that preserves and presents such a rich collection of works of art and decorative artefacts.
Thank you for your words, the museum is really very beautiful.
Beautiful museum. The photos you took are wonderful. I like the photos taken inside the rooms taken with the wide angle. I notice that you managed to take photos without even capturing a visitor
Some visitors appear reflected in the bathroom mirrors. In reality I always try to isolate the place, and take photographs as if they were lonely places.
Thanks for your comment.
Very amazing museum, seeing every object on display there is truly an extraordinary experience
Oh! Me quedé con ganas de ver más 😔. El museo es magestuoso 😍, me encantó. Lindas fotos. Saludos 💛.
Gracias!
Es un lugar asombroso, me impresionó mucho ver el tamaño y el lujo de los cuartos de baños.
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Los cuartos de baño son tan grandes como toda mi casa!
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