Les Portraits nationaux à l’Exposition universelle parisienne de 1878 : un projet de galerie historique
The Universal Exhibition held in Paris in 1878 included, among numerous events, one of a special kind, which can be described as the first attempt in France to conceive a thematic temporary exhibition of ancient art, based on prior research and a well-constructed discourse, and not simply consisting...
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Centre de Recherche du Château de Versailles
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Bulletin du Centre de Recherche du Château de Versailles |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.openedition.org/crcv/40122 |
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| Summary: | The Universal Exhibition held in Paris in 1878 included, among numerous events, one of a special kind, which can be described as the first attempt in France to conceive a thematic temporary exhibition of ancient art, based on prior research and a well-constructed discourse, and not simply consisting of a collection of various pieces obtained according to availability. The aim of the National Portraits exhibition was to bring together original effigies of French historical figures from the Middle Ages to the mid-nineteenth century, presenting paintings, drawings, miniatures, sculptures and tapestries. Philippe de Chennevières, then director of fine arts, initiated the project and entrusted the Inventory Commission of French Art Treasures with its organization. Unfortunately, the event suffered one problem after another, and had only limited visibility for a month. However, this apparent failure was only partial, as the event was a landmark in the history of exhibitions in several respects, and was accompanied by calls for the creation of a permanent museum dedicated to historical portraits. |
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| ISSN: | 1958-9271 |