January, 2020
Fable & Bibliophilia
During the 19th century, Henri d'Orléans, duke d'Aumale, assembled one of the most incredible collection of books and manuscripts housed today in the Château de Chantilly. Among this holding are books of fables - short stories which generally utilize animals and legendary creatures to convey a moral - which gained in popularity between the 16th and 18th centuries. "Fable & Bibliomania," curated by Marie-Pierre Dion, curator of the library at Chantilly, presents rare and iconic books from the Duke d'Aumale's…
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Raphael at Chantilly. The Master and his Pupils
On the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the death of Raffaello Sanzio or Raphael (1483-1520), the Domaine de Chantilly will pay tribute to this immense Renaissance master. The many drawings collected by the Duke d'Aumale will cover the artist's entire career. Starting from his first sketches made under the influence of his master, the Perugino, the exhibition will focus on the religious compositions of his Florentine period and on the masterpieces linked to the great Roman decorations, leading to…
Find out more »April, 2020
Once upon a time… the Great Stables
Chantilly's Great Stables are a masterpiece of early 18th-century art and architecture. Commissioned by Louis-Henri de Bourbon, 7th Prince of Condé (1692 - 1740) from architect Jean Aubert, it was intended to glorify the illustrious House of Bourbon-Condé and to reflect the prince's passion for horses. On the 300th anniversary of the Great Stables, Sophie Bienaimé and the riders of the Equestrian Company of the Domaine de Chantilly, will celebrate this occasion through an exceptional equestrian show. During fifteen acts,…
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July, 2020
Carmontelle (1717-1806)
Chantilly is home to the largest collection of portraits in watercolor by Louis Carrogis, known as Carmontelle, who depicted the illustrious guests at the Palais-Royal in Paris during the 18th century. For the first time, a selection from Chantilly’s incredible holding of 484 works will be exhibited in the Gallery of Prints and Drawings. The sheets will be exceptionally disassembled from their albums arranged by the Duke d’Aumale in 1888 and displayed in the new rooms open since 2017. Nicole Garnier,…
Find out more »September, 2020
The Making of Extravagance. Porcelain from Meissen and Chantilly
In Fall 2020, the Domaine de Chantilly will present an unprecedented show dedicated to two major porcelain productions from the 18th century – Meissen and Chantilly. For the first time, an important exhibition will highlight the dialogue between these prestigious manufactories and explore their mutual influence and ongoing rivalry. Organized with the collaboration of the Porzellansammlung in Dresden as well as private and public collections from Europe and the United States, it will bring together more than 100 exquisite objects…
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