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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 4 Collections and/or Records:

Inaugural Exposition of French Art in the California Palace of the Legion of Honor, 1924-1925, November 11, 1924-[April 1925]

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The California Palace of the Legion of Honor was opened with an exhibition of over 700 works. The exhibition records span 3 folders and several copies of the catalog are available in the archives.

Dates: November 11, 1924-[April 1925]

Sculpture by Theodore Riviere, [May]-May 31, 1940

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An exhibition of 13 sculptures by the French artist Theodore Riviere which were among a recent donation of artworks by Legion co-founder Alma de Bretteville Spreckels Awl. No materials remain for this exhibition.

Dates: [May]-May 31, 1940

Sculpture by Theodore Riviere, October [13]-31, 1935

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A nearly comprehensive exhibition of 45 sculptures by French artist Theordore Riviere, lent by Alma de Bretteville Spreckels. No materials remain for this exhibition.

Dates: October [13]-31, 1935

The Work of Auguste Rodin: Centennial Exhibition, November 11-[December 31], 1940

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An exhibition of more than 30 bronze and marble sculptures, 53 plasters, and 9 watercolor drawings by Auguste Rodin from the museum permanent collection purchased by Alma de Bretteville Spreckels. No materials remain for this exhibition.

Dates: November 11-[December 31], 1940

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