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陰翳礼讃|ヴェルサイユ宮殿

王が変わるたび、その権力を誇示するようにわり替えられたディテールが絡み合い、層となっているヴェルサイ宮殿。途方もない栄華の痕跡を丁寧に見つめることで浮かび上がるのは、それぞれの時代の空気だ。当時の最先端の技術の粋を結集した、想像を絶するデコラティブさに歓喜しながら、同時に、人の営みの愚かさにも思いを馳せる。一体、このエレガンスは、どこからやってくるのか? 森田が写そうと試みているのは、自身のテーマでもある「欲望」であり、「本能」でもある。ヴェルサイユ宮殿ほど、その思いを受けとめるのに適した空間は存在しない。石の階段は、多くの人が歩いた記憶を留めるように、磨り減っている。

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© Yasumichi Morita/Château de Versailles

  • Detail from the Gate of Honour
    Piezography
    129.0 x 86.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • Lock on the bedchamber of Louis XV
    Piezography
    55.5 x 37.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • Motifs adorning the ceiling of Louis XV’s bedchamber
    Piezography
    55.5 x 37.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • Key in the door of the Despatches Room
    Piezography
    55.5 x 37.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • Underground pipes forming part of the pumping system
    Piezography
    55.5 x 37.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • Organ played by the Dauphin (heir) of Louis XV
    Piezography
    55.5 x 37.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • Spiral staircase known as the “Forge Staircase”
    Piezography
    55.5 x 37.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • Bannister decoration on the grand staircase in the Petit Trianon Palace
    Piezography
    55.5 x 37.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • Sundial
    Piezography
    55.5 x 37.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • Clock in Madame Victoire’s room
    Piezography
    55.5 x 37.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • Chest of drawers decorated with lion’s claw feet
    Piezography
    55.5 x 37.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • Rug from Madame Adélaïde’s chamber
    Piezography
    55.5 x 37.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • Bathtub
    Piezography
    55.5 x 37.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • Fireplace
    Piezography
    55.5 x 37.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • Motif on large barometer
    Piezography
    55.5 x 37.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • Parquet floor
    Piezography
    55.5 x 37.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • Bar indicating the passage of the meridian
    Piezography
    55.5 x 37.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • Spiral staircase in the Royal Chapel
    Piezography
    55.5 x 37.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • Motif from the Royal Opera
    Piezography
    55.5 x 37.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • Roof of the Royal Chapel
    Piezography
    150.0 x 100.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • View from the Royal Box, the Royal Opera
    Piezography
    102.0 x 68.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • The Opera Theatre
    Piezography
    102.0 x 68.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • Backstage at the Royal Opera
    Piezography
    102.0 x 68.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • The Royal Opera
    Piezography
    102.0 x 68.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • The Hall of Mirrors
    Piezography
    114.0 x 76.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • The Hall of Mirrors
    Piezography
    114.0 x 76.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • The Hall of Mirrors
    Piezography
    114.0 x 76.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • The Hall of Mirrors
    Piezography
    114.0 x 76.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • Wall decor
    Piezography
    93.0 x 62.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • The Royal Chapel
    Piezography
    93.0 x 62.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • Doors of the Royal Chapel
    Piezography
    93.0 x 62.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • The Royal Chapel
    Piezography
    93.0 x 62.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • The Royal Chapel
    Piezography
    93.0 x 62.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • The Royal Chapel
    Piezography
    93.0 x 62.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • Motifs on the ceiling of The Royal Chapel
    Piezography
    93.0 x 62.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • Altar of the Royal Chapel
    Piezography
    93.0 x 62.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • Altar of the Royal Chapel
    Piezography
    93.0 x 62.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • Organ in the Royal Chapel
    Piezography
    93.0 x 62.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • Roof of the Royal Chapel
    Piezography
    93.0 x 62.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • Roof of the Royal Chapel
    Piezography
    93.0 x 62.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • Window in the Royal Chapel
    Piezography
    75.0 x 50.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • Underground pipes forming part of the pumping system
    Piezography
    75.0 x 50.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • Columns of the Grand Trianon Palace
    Piezography
    75.0 x 50.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • The Stone Galleries
    Piezography
    75.0 x 50.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • Cobblestones
    Piezography
    75.0 x 50.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • Engineering under the Fountains
    Piezography
    75.0 x 50.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • Bathtub relocated to the Orangerie
    Piezography
    75.0 x 50.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • Superstructure of the Royal Chapel
    Piezography
    75.0 x 50.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • The Dauphin's Room
    Piezography
    75.0 x 50.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • South Wing
    Piezography
    75.0 x 50.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • Louis XVI Dining Room
    Piezography
    129.0 x 86.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • Spiral Staircase
    Piezography
    129.0 x 86.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • The “King’s Staircase”
    Piezography
    129.0 x 86.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • Statue of Latona
    Piezography
    29.7 x 21.0cm
  • Statue of “Religion”
    Piezography
    29.7 x 21.0cm
  • Statue of Ceres
    Piezography
    29.7 x 21.0cm
  • Stone statues
    Piezography
    29.7 x 21.0cm
  • The Queen’s Theater
    Piezography
    29.7 x 21.0cm
  • Bedchamber, the Petit Trianon Palace
    Piezography
    29.7 x 21.0cm
  • Library, the Petit Trianon Palace
    Piezography
    29.7 x 21.0cm
  • The Petit Trianon Palace
    Piezography
    29.7 x 21.0cm
  • Underfloor structure with movable mirrors, the Petit Trianon Palace
    Piezography
    29.7 x 21.0cm
  • Sketch on the wall of the Petit Trianon Palace
    Piezography
    29.7 x 21.0cm
  • The Royal Chapel
    Piezography
    29.7 x 21.0cm
  • Emblem on the reception room of the Petit Trianon Palace
    Piezography
    29.7 x 21.0cm
  • Roof of the Royal Chapel
    Piezography
    29.7 x 21.0cm
  • The Royal Chapel
    Piezography
    29.7 x 21.0cm
  • The Royal Chapel
    Piezography
    29.7 x 21.0cm
  • Staircase balustrade, the Petit Trianon Palace
    Piezography
    29.7 x 21.0cm
  • The ceiling of the Royal Chapel
    Piezography
    42.0 x 59.4cm
  • Engravings on the Royal Chapel
    Piezography
    42.0 x 59.4cm
  • The Royal Opera
    Piezography
    42.0 x 59.4cm
  • Engravings on the Royal Chapel
    Piezography
    42.0 x 59.4cm
  • The Royal Opera
    Piezography
    29.7 x 21.0cm
  • The Royal Opera
    Piezography
    29.7 x 21.0cm
  • Entrance to the underground pumping system
    Piezography
    29.7 x 21.0cm
  • Underground pipes forming part of the pumping system
    Piezography
    29.7 x 21.0cm
  • Marble courtyard
    Piezography
    29.7 x 21.0cm
  • The Royal Chapel
    Piezography
    29.7 x 21.0cm
  • Motif on large barometer
    Piezography
    29.7 x 21.0cm
  • Louis XV’s Cylinder Desk
    Piezography
    29.7 x 21.0cm
  • Bidet chair
    Piezography
    29.7 x 21.0cm
  • Chair Chamber
    Piezography
    29.7 x 21.0cm
  • Paintings in the Dauphin’s bedroom
    Piezography
    29.7 x 21.0cm
  • Bathtub
    Piezography
    29.7 x 21.0cm
  • Bar indicating the passage of the meridian
    Piezography
    29.7 x 21.0cm
  • Parquet floor
    Piezography
    29.7 x 21.0cm
  • The Grand Trianon Palace
    Piezography
    29.7 x 21.0cm
  • Cooling Units installed in the Grand Trianon Palace
    Piezography
    29.7 x 21.0cm
  • The Grand Cabinet of Madame du Barry
    Piezography
    86.0 x 129.0cm
    Edition of 5
  • Exterior view of the Royal Chapel
    Piezography
    86.0 x 129.0cm
    Edition of 5