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Write short notes on
Louvre Museum
Solution
- The Louvre Museum in Paris was established in the 18th century C.E. Antiquities collected by members of the royal family were exhibited in the Louvre museum.
- It included the much acclaimed painting of ‘Monalisa’ by Leonardo da Vinci, the world renowned artist.
- He worked under the patronage of Francis I, the king of France in the 16th century.
- The collection in the Louvre museum increased to a great extent because of the antiquities brought back by Napoleon Bonaparte from his conquests. Presently, the museum contains more than 3 lakhs and 80 thousand artefacts.
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