Fontainebleau: The True Home of Kings – Prestige Art Edition – Book

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Discover “Fontainebleau : La vraie demeure des rois, la maison des siècles” (The True Home of Kings, the House of Centuries), a prestigious art book edited by Vincent Droguet and illustrated by Marc Walter, published by Swan (ISBN 9782953679656). This definitive work explores the history, architecture, and treasures of the Château de Fontainebleau, a veritable house of centuries, through a chronological journey through the 34 kings and 2 emperors who resided there, from the Renaissance to the Third Republic. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981, the Château de Fontainebleau is undoubtedly the richest royal and imperial residence that France still possesses, both for the breadth of its history and for the excellence of its decorations and collections.

Richly illustrated, notably by a magnificent carved gilded wood panel depicting the famous salamander of Francis I, this work analyzes the architectural and landscape evolution of the palace and its gardens, the exceptional painted and sculpted decorations (Francis I gallery), the art collections and the historical furniture up to the creation of the Napoleon Museum.

An essential, comprehensive, and chronological monograph for enthusiasts of art history, French architecture, and royal heritage. A prestigious edition with a slipcase, ideal for gifting or collecting. New hardcover book of 592 pages in French.

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