France
Subject
Subject Source: Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names
Scope Note: Area inhabited by Lower Paleolithic; Celt-speaking Gauls dominated by 5th century BCE; part of Roman Empire 125 BCE-5th century, then under Frankish influence; lost land to England 12th-16th centuries; monarchy fell in Revolution 1792; recurring expansion 16-19th centuries; official language is French, though Provençal, Breton, Flemish, Catalan, Corsican, Basque, and Germanic regional patois are also spoken.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Paris, 1945: Paintings by Gladys Rockmore Davis and Floyd Davis, June 14-July 14, 1946
Sub-Series
Abstract
An exhibition of 21 paintings of Paris, France after the end of World War II by American husband and wife artist duo Gladys Rockmore Davis and Floyd Davis, circulated for exhibition by Life Magazine. The exhibition records span three folders plus a catalog.
Dates:
June 14-July 14, 1946
The Age of Enlightenment, Lent by Life Magazine, November 15-December 15, 1947
Sub-Series
Abstract
An exhibition of 24 photographic panels displaying the social life, bureaucracy, arts, and decoration of eighteenth century France during the Enlightenment period, arranged and circulated by Life Magazine. The exhibition records span three folders.
Dates:
November 15-December 15, 1947