Lundi 28 mai 2018
Last update on 2/11/2016
Last update on 2/11/2016
The latest news in the History of Western Art from the Middle Ages to the 1930's
Several late 19th century sculptures, most of them French, joined the collections at the Metropolitan in 2012 and 2013. Three profiles stand out in this ensemble, each in a different material. Purchased in 2013 by Eugene V. Thaw from the (...)
A little over a year ago, we had welcomed the publication by the Musée du Louvre of a hefty volume devoted to its scholarly activities. We regretted the fact that it was not for sale as the information provided (and the quality of its editing) (...)
Now that Daniel Marchesseau, director here since 1999, will soon be retiring in February 2013, the Musée de la Vie Romantique is taking stock of the acquisitions made during this period, a particularly impressive record. The curator's wise (...)
In 1844, the Cabinet des médailles received David d'Angers' donation of the entire set of original plaster casts for his medallions, which then joined the collections permanently after his death in 1856. These works, invaluable steps in the (...)
The Cabinet des médailles has received a donation from Francesco Tuzio of a wax model by the sculptor representing Jean-Baptiste Kleber shortly before the opening of the exhibition David d'Angers, les visages du romantisme. When creating his (...)
Last December, in its annual 19th century exhibition, the Talabardon & Gautier Gallery presented a large terracotta medallion by Jean-Pierre David d’Angers, representing Architecture which we had reproduced at the (...)
Traditionally, many old master paintings and drawings, as well as 19th century, art sales take place in Paris during the fourth week in June, allowing museums at times to preempt certain lots. At the Christie’s auction of 23 June, these (...)
The Talabardon & Gautier Gallery in Paris is presenting its annual exhibition on the 19th century until December 31st. As usual, there is an accompanying catalogue which is particularly rich with a detailed study of each (...)
