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Le musée des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux est, après le musée du Louvre, l'un des rares musées français à posséder d'importantes collections d'art britannique.0Cet élément constitue un axe fort du projet scientifique et culturel du musée. Il est à l'origine de certains enrichissements récents, et d'une programmation spécifique, telles les deux expositions ± British Stories.0Conversations entre le musée du Louvre et le musée des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux ? et ± Absolutely Bizarre ! les drôles d'histoire de l'école de Bristol (1810-1840) ?, liées au sein d'une ± Année britannique au musée ! ?.0C'est dans ce contexte qu'intervient l'étude scientifique de la collection britannique du musée et sa publication au sein d'un catalogue raisonné.
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De Witt offers a detailed biography based on a thorough review of the documentary evidence. He traces Van Noordt's origins back to a prominent musical family, details his artistic development under the guidance of prominent Amsterdam painter Jacob Adriaensz Backer, and reveals his synthesis of the styles of the two dominant Netherlandish artists, Rubens and Rembrandt. Using a systematic analysis of technique, manner, and approach to form, de Witt proves that over half the paintings and drawings presently attributed to Van Noordt are not his work - virtually recasting the accomplishments of an artist whose vibrant, often daring works challenge our concept of seventeenth-century Dutch art.
The fascinating history of the Telfair, featuring 114 representative pieces of fine and decorative art from its vast collection, all superbly reproduced and thoroughly annotated.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px Verdana} Eugène Delacroix (1798–1863) was one of the towering figures to emerge in France in the wake of Napoleon. No other artist of the nineteenth century balanced a reverence for the past with such a strong ambition and spirit of innovation. Distinguishing himself from many other talented young artists in Paris, he gained renown in the 1820s for his novel subject matter, theatrical sense of composition, vibrant palette, and vigorous painterly technique. His vast production—including some eight hundred paintings, prints in a variety of media, and thousands of drawings and pages of writing—won the admiration of countless writers and...
National Geographic Traveler guidebooks contain must-know travel information, inspiring photography, insider tips, and expert advice you won’t find on the internet for bucket-list destinations around the world. Beginning in Paris and delving into the farthest reaches of the provinces, this completely revised edition of National Geographic Traveler: France reveals the country's best sights and lesser-known gems, offering all the information you need to plan the trip of a lifetime. National Geographic and local experts provide insider tips expert advice on classic favorites, such as the Loire Valley and Normandy's battlefields, while ensuring you don't miss sites like picturesque Saint-Cirq-Lapopie tucked away in the Dordogne Valley or tiny Mirepoix in the Pyrenees. Maps highlight walking and driving tours, while special entries shine a light on fascinating topics such as café life, monasteries, and Breton customs. Insider tips highlight unforgettable experiences and hotel and restaurant recommendations. Perfect for new and seasoned travelers alike, this authoritative guidebook offers everything you need to plan an authentic, unforgettable vacation in this beloved country.