Louise d’Orléans, première reine des Belges
October 19, 2024 – February 16, 2025
Princess Louise (1812-1850), eldest daughter of Louis-Philippe, Duke of Orléans and later King of the French, was a prominent figure during the Romantic period in Europe. Trained in the arts, passionate about politics, a prolific letter writer, loyal daughter and attentive mother, queen Louise, with her husband Leopold I of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, King of the Belgians, diligently built from scratch the country’s national life – its royal court and political, diplomatic and cultural affairs – while at the same time raising a family in the first Belgian royal residences.
Based on recent research, this exhibition sheds fresh light on the story of Louise of Orléans, a French princess whose romantic life ended in the Low Countries, helping restore a queen too quickly forgotten to her rightful place.
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Les mondes de Watteau
March 8 – June 15, 2025
This special exhibition in the Gallery of Prints and Drawings will present drawings by Jean-Antoine Watteau from Chantilly as well as from private collections. It will include new research on the artist including his portraits and preparatory work for paintings on the theme of the fêtes galantes.
Les Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry
June 7 – October 5, 2025
The
Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry (“
Very Rich Hours of the Duke of Berry“) is the most famous illuminated manuscript in the world. It is a magnificent example of International Gothic art which is characterized by a refined style combining influences ranging from northern Europe to Italy.
Since it was acquired by the Duke d’Aumale in 1856 and became part of Chantilly’s collection, the
Très Riches Heures has rarely been shown in public. This major exhibition will be a unique occasion to admire this masterpiece: for the first time in centuries, it will be restored and its Calendar – containing superb pages of illumination – will be unbound and presented in its entirety. Other manuscripts from the Duke de Berry’s remarkable library as well as paintings, sculptures and decorative objects from his formidable art collection will also be showcased, making this exhibition a once-in-a-lifetime viewing opportunity.
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La Joconde nue (The Nude Mona Lisa)
June 1 – October 6, 2019
When the Duke d’Aumale acquired the mysterious “Nude Mona Lisa” in 1862, it was attributed to Leonardo da Vinci. Since then, experts have debated the drawing’s authorship including the role that the master himself played in its creation. Dr. Mathieu Deldicque (Domaine de Chantilly), Vincent Delieuvin (Musée du Louvre) and Guillaume Kazerouni (Musée des Beaux-Arts, Rennes) have teamed up to delve into the secrets of the “Nude Mona Lisa” in a brilliant exhibition.
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This exhibition received the support of numerous generous donors including: Bohemian Heritage Fund, Tavolozza Foundation, The Sackler Trust, Dr. Susan E. Kendall in honor of Dona S. and Dwight M. Kendall, Sotheby’s, Lionel and Ariane Sauvage, and Friends of the Domaine de Chantilly.
The catalogue was made possible by Mr. Daniel Thierry.
Clouet. Le miroir des dames
June 1 – October 6, 2019
Chantilly’s vast drawings collection encompasses 366 portraits by Jean and François Clouet. Among them are those of famous Renaissance ladies such as Renée de France, Eléonore de Habsbourg and Diane de Poitiers. As a counterpoint to the exhibition “The Nude Mona Lisa”, the Gallery of Prints and Drawings presents the first exhibition exclusively dedicated to the female “crayons” by Clouet.
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Eugène Lami. Painter and Decorator to the Orléans Family
February 23 – May 19, 2019
Eugène Lami was one of the most sought-after artists of his time. An acclaimed portraitist and decorator, he was the official painter of King Louis-Philippe and was often called upon to portray the royal family as well as members of the court and their gatherings. For the first time, the exhibition organized by Chantilly presents the breadth of Lami’s talent through a selection of works depicting life during the July Monarchy.
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“Eugène Lami. Painter and Decorator to the Orléans Family” is made possible through the generous support of Mr. and Mrs. Ludovic de Montille and Friends of the Domaine de Chantilly.
Le Domaine de Chantilly face à la guerre 1914-1919
September 15, 2018 – January 6, 2019
Daily life at the Chateau de Chantilly during World War One is the focus of this exhibition. Never before seen documents and photos from the castle archives are going to be on display for the first time revealing what it was like at Chantilly during this period, commemorating the 100
th anniversary of the Armistice. This exhibit is taking place in the Galerie de Psyché.
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Le Grand Siècle des Ecrivains
October 30, 2018 – February 18, 2019
This exhibition is highlighting the masters of “classical” style who can be seen in the statues and portraits that adorn the Domaine de Chantilly and showcasing how some texts have become pillars of French literature while others have sunk into oblivion. It also commemorates the 350
th anniversary of the first performance of Molière’s
Tartuffe at Chantilly. Beautiful 17th century editions are going to be on display in the Reading Room of the Library.
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Les primitifs de la photographie
October 30, 2018 – January 6, 2019
A presentation of photographs from the Duke d’Aumale’s remarkable collection dating from the second half of the nineteenth century. Among some of the subjects featured in the photographs are views of the Alps by the Braun brothers, news photos by Robert Howlett, and the beginnings of amateur and industrial photography.
This exhibition is supported by Friends of the Domaine de Chantilly.
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