Empress Eugénie and the Arts

Empress Eugénie and the Arts
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Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Total Pages : 392
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ISBN-10 : 1409405850
ISBN-13 : 9781409405856
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Book Synopsis Empress Eugénie and the Arts by : Alison McQueen

Download or read book Empress Eugénie and the Arts written by Alison McQueen and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2011 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reconstructing Empress Eugénie's position as private collector and public patron, this study is the first to examine Eugénie (1826-1920) in these roles. Her patronage and collecting is considered within the context of her political roles in the development of France's institutions and international relations. The book also examines representations of the empress, and the artistic transformation of a Hispanic woman into a leading figure in French politics.


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