HERITAGE:
keeping with historical continuation
in the old town
At different points of the past centuries, various enterprises were located in this house on 10 Chancery Lane, such as a Tobacconist Shop, Book Store, and the famous Shelly Bistro. Now here is a Gallery. Yet, with the temptation of keeping with historical continuation in the old town, there is an attempt to recreate an allusion to the past. Thus in the gallery you still may buy a book, a cigar, or some fine dessert, or even get a drink. Understandably, though, here you will only find items associated with Art & Psychology and linked to the decadence of the bohemian Montmartre at the turn of the previous centuries.
Chancery
Art Gallery
TABACCONIST
Sigmund
FREUD |
When his
nephew Harry, 17, once declined a cigar,
S. Freud noted: "My boy, smoking is one of the greatest and cheapest
enjoyments in life, and if you decide in advance not to smoke, I can only feel
sorry for you." (Freud: A Life for Our Time. Peter
Gay, 1989, Anchor Books/Doubleday).
Thus, some believe that without cigars there may not have been Psychoanalysis. Therefore, perhaps no Depth Psychology of Art...
Sigmund Freud's favourite cigars, Reina Cubanas are no longer available. The closest what we could find and offer here in Chancery Art Gallery is brand La Gloria Cubana originally introduced in 1885. A superior quality line, La Gloria Cubana cigars are renown for their very special qualities. Because of their limited production in Cuba, they are hard to find, almost rare.
La Gloria Cubana |
They have a medium-bodied, earthy, fruity and slightly peppery flavors. A highly prized vitola, their exceptionally smooth character and underlying sweetness make them probably the best from the brand and very enjoyable cigars.
Chancery
Art Gallery
BISTRO
CHOCOLATE
MOUSE |
Recipe: Combine the egg yolks with the brandy and sugar in a stainless-steel bowl set over simmering water. Whisk until the mixture is very warm. Add the melted chocolate. Remove from the heat and whip until cool. In another bowl, combine the egg white with the sugar and whisk. In another bowl, whip the cream. Add one-third of the egg whites to the chocolate mixture, and gently fold until incorporated. Fold in the remaining egg whites, then fold in the whipped cream until just blended. Spoon into serving dishes, cover, and chill for at least 3 hours before serving.
It became a classic, traditional but still versatile dessert that can be served in many different ways. Here
in Chancery Art Gallery we offer Chocolate Mousse from Petits
Desserts prepared in Switzerland by chefs of the Lindt. |
ABSINTHE... |
Perhaps because of its hallucinogenic effects, Absinthe was banned in most of the Western World by 1915 and still remains banned in many counties, including the United States and some provinces of Canada (not Ontario, though).
Unlike the cigars and dessert listed above, Chancery Art Gallery does not sell the Absinthe, but serves it complimentary to the patrons who have purchased an artwork.
Chancery
Art Gallery
BOOKINIST
Books are sold at cover price
The
Secret Artist: |
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The
Sphinx on the Table: |
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Gradiva
and Delusion and Dream in Wilhelm J |
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Depth
Psychology of Art
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Writings
on Art and Literature |
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History
of Beauty
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On Ugliness |
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The
Soul's Palette:
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The
Mother:
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The
Artistic Cat Revenue
from this book
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