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Jean Dunand, a visionary artist of the early 20th century, remains one of the most influential figures in the French decorative arts. Renowned for his mastery of lacquer and metal, he built a bridge between Art Deco and Modernism, creating furniture, panels and decorative objects that still fascinate collectors and designers today. read more

Charles Percier (1764-1838) was one of the leading figures in French architecture and design at the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries. The main architect of the Empire style, he and his collaborator Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine formed an inseparable duo that transformed the aesthetics of the First Empire. read more

Juste-Aurèle Meissonnier was one of the most influential artists of the XVIIIᵉ century in terms of decoration, design and the applied arts. Simultaneously a goldsmith, architect, draughtsman, sculptor and decorator, he single-handedly embodied the exuberance of the Rococo style and the elegance of French luxury under the reign of Louis XV. read more

In the rich tapestry of French art and design, Alexandre-Évariste Fragonard stands out as a unique figure who was able to establish a harmonious link between classical painting and modern art read more

The French Renaissance, which spanned the 15th to 17th centuries, was a period of great cultural and artistic transformation in France. read more