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France

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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 103 Collections and/or Records:

Paintings by Christiane Lazard, August 27-September 25, 1960

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An exhibition of 28 paintings by French artist Christiane Lazard. The exhibition records span two folders plus a catalog.

Dates: August 27-September 25, 1960

Paintings by Jean de Botton, November 10-18, 1951

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An exhibition of 66 paintings by French artist Jean de Botton. The exhibition records span three folders plus a brochure and catalog.

Dates: November 10-18, 1951

Paintings by Jean de Botton, June 6-July 30, 1944

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A retrospective exhibition of paintings, frescoes, murals, drawings, tapestries, stage designs, ballet designs, and book illustrations by French artist Jean de Botton. The exhibition records span nine folders plus a catalog and object photographs.

Dates: June 6-July 30, 1944

Paintings by Jean Paul Brusset, December 13, 1952-January 18, 1953

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A traveling exhibition of 40 paintings of Paris, France by French artist Jean Paul Brusset, sponsored by M. Rene de Messieres, Cultural Counselor for the French Embassy. The exhibition records span five folders plus a catalog and photographs.

Dates: December 13, 1952-January 18, 1953

Paintings by Ludwig W. Grossman, January 3-February 5, 1933

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An exhibition of 34 paintings by Alsatian artist Ludwig W. “Rene” Grossman. The exhibition records span four folders.

Dates: January 3-February 5, 1933

Paintings by Pierre Auguste Renoir: An Exhibition Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Opening of the Museum, November 1-30, 1944

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An exhibition of paintings by French Impressionist artist Pierre Auguste Renoir, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Legion of Honor. The exhibition records span 13 folders plus a catalog and object photographs.

Dates: November 1-30, 1944

Paintings by Rosa Bonheur and Anna Elizabeth Klumpke, January 9-February 5, 1933

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An exhibition of 28 paintings by American artist Anna Elizabeth Klumpke, supplemented by five paintings by the French nineteenth-century artist Rosa Bonheur. The exhibition records span five folders.

Dates: January 9-February 5, 1933

Paintings from the Collection of Mrs. Mellon Bruce, June 15-July 30, 1961

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An exhibition of 75 paintings by nineteenth century French artists lent by Ailsa Mellon Bruce, sponsored by the Patrons of Art and Music auxiliary. The exhibition records span 12 folders plus a catalog, a related magazine, clippings, photographs, and scrapbook.

Dates: June 15-July 30, 1961

Paris, 1945: Paintings by Gladys Rockmore Davis and Floyd Davis, June 14-July 14, 1946

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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

Photographs by Cartier-Bresson, January 12-February 8, 1948

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An exhibition of 100 photographs by influential French artist Henri Cartier-Bresson, arranged by The Museum of Modern Art, New York. The exhibition records span six folders plus installation photographs.

Dates: January 12-February 8, 1948