Louise BOUTEILLER
Césarine de Houdetot, Baronne de Barante, reading Paul et Virginie 1818
oil on canvas
193.5 x 143.0 cm
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased with funds donated by Peter and Anne Greenham, Ross Adler AC and Fiona Adler, Alan and Mavourneen Cowen, donors to the 2017 NGV Foundation Annual Dinner and 2017 NGV Annual Appeal, 2018
2018.187

Bonjour France

Mon–Fri, 10am, 11.30am, 1pm & 2.30pm
All levels
NGV International

Experience the essence of French culture and history with the Gallery’s extensive collection of French works. In this educator led session, students will discover famous figures, stories, art movements and cultural traditions through French art and design spanning the fourteenth to the twenty-first century.

This program will be tailored to the level of the students.

Students will:

  • Analyse and interpret French works of art and design from different contexts and times.
  • Reflect on how cultural and historical ideas are expressed through French art and design.
  • Compare and contrast aspects of French culture and history and contemporary life.

Duration: 1 hour
Cost: $11 per student

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We require four weeks notice for all bookings.

Changes to your booking must be made in writing. Changes can be made up to 14 days prior to your visit. Invoices will be sent prior to the visit. Full program fees will be incurred for late cancellations or amendments.

Please note that this is a booking request only. You will receive a confirmation via email within 5 working days.

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Please provide details of any relevant themes and skills your students are learning about at school. While we cannot offer individually tailored programs, our museum educators will consider this information when selecting and discussing works of art during the program.

Date Selection

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Terms and Conditions

We do not take tentative bookings. Bookings are considered firm at time of booking. Any amendments, including changes to participant numbers, must be made by email at least 14 days prior to the program.
 Invoices will be sent prior to the visit. Full program fees will be incurred for late cancellations or amendments. Payment must be paid at least one week prior to the visit.