A Chinese passion. Mr Thiers' collection

This catalogue looks at the history of the unique collection assembled by Adolphe Thiers (1795-1877), President of the Republic and a passionate admirer of Chinese art. Clearly written and illustrated, it highlights various works - paintings, famous scrolls such as the Qingming Shanghe Tu, ancient objects...

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This catalogue looks at the history of the unique collection assembled by Adolphe Thiers (1795-1877), President of the Republic and a passionate admirer of Chinese art. Clearly written and illustrated, it highlights various works - paintings, famous scrolls such as the Qingming Shanghe Tu, ancient objects and documents - that tell the story of the encounter between France and China in the 19th century. An essential tool to extend your discovery of the exhibition and better understand how Chinese culture was viewed at the time.

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