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Web Gallery of Art: Adoration of the Shepherds
An image of "Adoration of the Shepherds", created by French Family of Artists Fragonard, c. 1775 (Oil on canvas, 73 x 93 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Party Cook
An image of "The Party Cook", created by French Family of Artists Fragonard, c. 1775 (Red chalk, 335 x 246 mm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Bolt
An image of "The Bolt", created by French Family of Artists Fragonard, c. 1777 (Oil on canvas, 73 x 93 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Vivant Denon Replacing El Cid's Remains in Their Tombs
An image of "Vivant Denon Replacing El Cid's Remains in their Tombs", created by French Family of Artists Fragonard, c. 1811 (Oil on canvas, 40 x 35 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Cardinal Mazarin at the Deathbed of Eustache Le Sueur
An image of "Cardinal Mazarin at the Deathbed of Eustache Le Sueur", created by French Family of Artists Fragonardz (Oil on canvas, 38 x 47 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Don Juan and the Statute of the Commander
An image of "Don Juan and the Statute of the Commander", created by French Family of Artists Fragonardz (Oil on canvas, 41 x 33 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Immured
An image of "The Immured", created by French Family of Artists Fragonardz (Watercolour over a black pencil sketch, 490 x 360 mm).
Arizona State University
Arizona State University: Why Was the Valve Invented?
Dr. Ericson holds firm to his beliefs that the valve was not invented as "a mere crook changing device." Dr. Ericson embraces the idea that the "co-inventors of the valve clearly intended to perfect the brass instruments by making them...
Arizona State University
Arizona State University: What Was the Omnitonic Horn?
This Arizona State article suggests that the omnitonic horn and valved horns were invented in the same era and for the same reasons. However, further reading points out the differences between the two. The explanation for their invention...
Gabriel Dumont Institute
The Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture: Resources
Part of a larger web site, this site lists a series of links to Metis research documents.Useful for anyone collectingbackground data on the Metis of Saskatchewan.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Gouverneur Morris 1752 1816
Of French and English descent, Morris was born at Morrisania estate, in Westchester (present Bronx) County, NY, in 1752. His family was wealthy and enjoyed a long record of public service. His elder half-brother, Lewis, signed the...
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: The Visconti and Sforza in Milan
Discusses the Visconti and Sforza families that ruled Milan during the 15th-Century. Mentions Florence, other family members and French domination.
CommonLit
Common Lit: "Cinderella" by Charles Perrault
French author Charles Perrault is often called the "father of the fairy tale" for his well known tales such as "Little Red Riding Hood," "Puss in Boots," "Sleeping Beauty," and "Cinderella." Cinderella is a famous folk tale, a story that...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Women in Africa: Tradition and Change
In this lesson plan, students will consider Women in Africa: Tradition and Change. Worksheets and other supporting materials can be found under the Resources tab. Students first examine a selection of traditional African artworks that...
PBS
Pbs: A World of Stories: The Ghost With the One Black Eye /Le Fantome Avec Un Oeil Au Beurre Noir
Storyteller Priscilla Howe tells a funny/scary campfire tale about a baby who wants her apple juice. One at a time, the family goes down to the cellar to get the juice, only to be confronted by a ghost. The story is available in English...
Arizona State University
Arizona State Univ.: Horn Folklore & "Urban Legends"
This Arizona State University article more appropriately falls under the heading of literature, but Dr. Ericson's statement in the first paragraph, "I am amazed by the rather large body of plausible sounding folklore which has been...
Arizona State University
Arizona State University: Natural Horn & Its Technique
Arizona State's descriptions of the horn are broken up by illustrations of the horn, players, and music. There is a big discussion of crooks (not the kind that go to jail), but the kind that are made when you bend metal! The author notes...
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Girls Who Have Influenced History
An entire eBook is presented at this site from the University of Virginia, including the stories of rulers and other influential girls throughout history. Illustrated, and great reading for Women's History Month or any other time.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Acadians
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Acadians. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
CGFA
Carol Gerten Fine Arts: Edgar Degas
This resource features an in-depth biography of the artist as well as a full gallery of his artwork. Be sure to check out the other pages of his works; the links are at bottom left and will appear as "To Degas-2" or whatever page is next.
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Etc: Language Map of Europe, 1914 1918
This map shows the divisions of language usage in World War I era Europe. Many of these languages fall into the Indo-European language family, the largest language family in the world. This family includes German, Greek, Italian,...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Flight to Varennes, 1791
A map to illustrate Louis XIV's flight from Paris to Varennes during the French Revolution (June 21, 1791). The goal of his unsuccessful escape was Montmedy, a Royalist citadel in northeastern France under control of Bouille's Army of...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Comte De Barras
A French Jacobin, born in Province, in 1755, of an ancient family; served as second lieutenant in the regiment of Languedoc until 1775. He made, about this time, a voyage to the Isle-de-France, the governor of which was one of his...
Ministry of Education and Employment of Spain
Si Spain: The Peninsular War Constitution of 1812
This resource provides information on the Peninsular War and the Constitution of 1812 marking the events in Spain between 1808 and 1813, including Napoleon's effect on Spanish affairs.
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