by Philippe Sollers · Tapa blanda · ISBN 9782259002905
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«Le Cavalier du Louvre» is the biography of Vivant Denon (1747-1825) written by Philippe Sollers, published by Plon in paperback (287 pages, in French).
Vivant Denon (1747-1825), diplomat, archaeologist, engraver and discoverer, was founder of the Louvre and traveled across Europe behind the imperial troops to fill it. Sollers weaves his life together with quotes and thoughts by Denon on glory, time, art or libertinism, and portrays him as a curious spirit who preferred observing to studying.
The work was published in 1995 and bears the subtitle 'Vivant Denon (1747-1825)'. Includes bibliographical references. Category: History.
Of interest to readers of historical biographies and art history, particularly the origins of the Louvre and Napoleonic Europe.
Philippe Sollers was a French writer, critic and editor.
