France

The Chester Beatty has a beautiful collection of French manuscripts, prints and printed books. These include illuminated Books of Hours, royal commissions such as books from the library of Marie Antoinette and early twentieth-century fashion plates.

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Journey to Montmédy
1791
Paris
CBL Wep 0718

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Art Nouveau binding
Charles Meunier (1865-1940)
1897
Paris
CBL AB454
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Garden of knowledge (Viridarium), a medieval encyclopaedia
Jean Reynaud
1386-1425
Avignon
CBL W 080
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Dressing gown from Journal des Dames et des Modes
Gerda Wegener
1914
Paris
CBL Wep 0958
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The Hanging (La Pendaison), The great miseries of war (Les grandes misères de le guerre)
Jacques Callot (1592-1635)
1633
Paris
CBL Wep 2372
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Coats of arms (Blason d’armoiries)
possibly by Pierre d’Hozier (1592-1660)
1601-1660
France
CBL W 177
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Virgin and Child from the Coëtivy Hours
Dunois Master
1443-1445
Paris
CBL W 082 f.222
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