Visitors to Versailles: from Louis XIV to the French Revolution

Based on contemporary documents and works of art, the book explores the experiences of visitors to the palace and grounds of Versailles when it was the seat of the French monarchy, methods of transportation, codes of dress and etiquette, precious diplomatic gifts, royal audiences, and tours of the b...

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Weitere Verfasser: Kisluk-Grosheide, Daniëlle O. (HerausgeberIn), Rondot, Bertrand (HerausgeberIn)
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Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: New York The Metropolitan Museum of Art [2018]
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Zusammenfassung:Based on contemporary documents and works of art, the book explores the experiences of visitors to the palace and grounds of Versailles when it was the seat of the French monarchy, methods of transportation, codes of dress and etiquette, precious diplomatic gifts, royal audiences, and tours of the buildings and gardens
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references and index. - This catalogue is published in conjunction with "Visitors to Versailles: From Louis XIV to the French Revolution," on view at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, from April 16 through July 29, 2018
Beschreibung:xxi, 369 Seiten Illustrationen
ISBN:9781588396228