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Picturing France 1830-1900
French Art Details from Picturing France Teaching Packet

Picturing France, 1830–1900 is a learning resource intended primarily for middle and upper grade levels. It takes a multifaceted look at nineteenth-century painting in France, as well as the culture that both produced and is reflected by that art. Organized by region, it provides a quick glance at the setting, history, and cultural life of Paris, the Île-de-France, the mountain areas of Franche-Comté and Auvergne, Normandy, Brittany, and Provence, in addition to a more in-depth examination of more than 50 works of art. We hope that this resource will be useful to teachers and students in many disciplines, including social studies, history, and French language.

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Picturing France, 1830–1900 (PDF 4.3MB, 159 pages)

Picturing France Classroom Guide (PDF 4.3MB, 138 pages)


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The Picturing France loan packet includes:

  • a 150-page booklet, with background information and a glossary of important terms and historical figures and events, as well as a bibliography and an index.
  • a separate classroom guide, with activities, student handouts, a timeline, and resource information.
  • 20 color reproductions.
  • 40 slides.
  • a CD-ROM with jpeg images of all National Gallery works reproduced in this booklet, plus additional images for use in conjunction with some teaching activities.
  • a map of France.

This teaching packet is available free-of-charge for a nine-month loan period, permitting extended use in classroom or library settings. Ordering Details