Versailles, From Louis XIV to Jeff Koons, The Ultimate Collection (lbook)

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Versailles, From Louis XIV to Jeff Koons, The Ultimate Collection (book) by Catherine Pégard, Mathieu da Vinha. 2020. Publisher: Assouline. Brand new book in English with 234 pages and 200 illustrations. Handcrafted in a luxurious silk slipcase with a metal plaque. Large dimensions: W 15.75 x L 18.75 x D 3.15 inches. Weight: 21.0 lb.

It’s the most historically rich palace in the world! The glittering Palace of Versailles. Tracing the most important historical, social, and cultural milestones of Versailles, from the initial project of a modest hunting lodge commissioned by Louis XIII in 1623, this book explores the immense estate, from the palace and gardens to the Grand Trianon and the Queen’s Hamlet. From the first major constructions under Louis XIV to its transformation by Louis-Philippe in 1837 into a museum dedicated to all the glories of France, Versailles has been the scene of many significant events, such as diplomatic summits, scientific advances, and renowned visitors over the centuries, from Mozart to Benjamin Franklin, Queen Victoria, Fred Astaire, and the Kennedys, not to mention exhibitions by great contemporary artists, starting with Jeff Koons in 2008.

Luxuriously illustrated with archival images and magnificent photographs, Versailles: From Louis XIV to Jeff Koons features illuminating texts by Catherine Pégard, President of the Palace of Versailles, with the collaboration of Mathieu da Vinha, Scientific Director of the Palace of Versailles Research Center, revealing all the stories that unfolded within this glorious monument.

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