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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