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LeBrun's contributions to the development of the Louvre as a national museum during the French Revolution offer an invaluable record of artistic practices. His publications and inventories of confiscated artworks reflect his abiding interest in the discovery and preservation of great works of art.

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Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: Surviving the Revolution Chapter 2: Connoisseur of the Northern Masters Chapter 3: “Réflexions” on the National Museum Chapter 4: Caring for Confiscated Art Chapter 5: Art Dealer under the First Empire Chapter 6: A Settling of Accounts Chapter 7: The Last Word Chapter 8: Conclusion Bibliography Index

JeanBaptistePierre LeBrun In Pursuit of Art

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    Publisher: Hamilton Books
    Publication Date: 5/24/2018 12:00:00 AM
    ISBN13: 9780761870272, 978-0761870272
    ISBN10: 076187027X
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    Conservation and resto History of art

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    LeBrun's contributions to the development of the Louvre as a national museum during the French Revolution offer an invaluable record of artistic practices. His publications and inventories of confiscated artworks reflect his abiding interest in the discovery and preservation of great works of art.

    Table of Contents
    Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: Surviving the Revolution Chapter 2: Connoisseur of the Northern Masters Chapter 3: “Réflexions” on the National Museum Chapter 4: Caring for Confiscated Art Chapter 5: Art Dealer under the First Empire Chapter 6: A Settling of Accounts Chapter 7: The Last Word Chapter 8: Conclusion Bibliography Index

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