Proust, Antonin, 1832-1905

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Birth 1832-03-15
Death 1905-03-23
French,
French,

Biographical notes:

Antonin Proust was a French politician and author. Elected to high ranking positions, he fought for reform in the administration of the beaux-arts, which led to the creation of the national museum of decorative arts.

From the description of La question des musées, 1892. (Getty Research Institute). WorldCat record id: 80333524

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Subjects:

  • Art museums
  • Art museums
  • Art museums
  • Art museums
  • Decorative art
  • Government spending policy
  • Museum finance

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Places:

  • France (as recorded)