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Archive service

The archives contain the registration forms of artists from all sections since the middle of the 18th century, booklets and catalogues from 1699 to the present day as well as the illustrated catalogues from 1880 to 1914 and the committee minutes of the Société des Artistes Français.

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​The archives contain the registration forms of artists from all sections since the middle of the 18th century, booklets and catalogues from 1699 to the present day as well as the illustrated catalogues from 1880 to 1914 and the committee minutes of the Société des Artistes Français.

An exibition created  with noble origins in the 1660s by Louis XIV and Colbert…quickly becoming essential for Art and creation…a succession of thousands of artists, including the most famous of each era in their section…the independence acquired with the freedom of association under Jules Ferry…the creation of the “ Société des Artistes Français » recognized as a public utility in 1883…a historic partnership with the architectural setting of the Grand Palais since 1900...

Over 300 years of history!

​Who can be proud of  : noble origins   in the 1660s on the decision of Louis XIV and Colbert…a place quickly becoming essential for Art and creation…a succession of thousands of artists, including the most famous of each era in their section…the independence acquired with the freedom of association under Jules Ferry…the creation of the “ Société des Artistes Français » recognized as a public utility in 1883…a historic partnership with the architectural setting of the Grand Palais since 1900...

Over 300 years of history!

​An exibition created  with noble origins in the 1660s by Louis XIV and Colbert…quickly becoming essential for Art and creation…a succession of thousands of artists, including the most famous of each era in their section…the independence acquired with the freedom of association under Jules Ferry…the creation of the “ Société des Artistes Français » recognized as a public utility in 1883…a historic partnership with the architectural setting of the Grand Palais since 1900...

During each exhibition, the jury of the painting, sculpture, engraving, photography and architecture sections award medals and private prizes. Find here the lists of the laureates.

Lists of the laureates

During each exhibition, the jury of the painting, sculpture, engraving, photography and architecture sections award medals and private prizes. Find here the lists of the laureates.

Since its foundation in the 17th century, le Salon has been keen to preserve traces of its activity. Over time, with the creation of this association in the 19th century, these archives have formed a collection as important  as it is homogeneous : booklets, catalogs of exhibitions, speeches and various reports, photos, drawings.

Membership applications will be open from December

Juliet HAPPINESS

Juliet HAPPINESS

Georges RECIPON

Georges RECIPON

Louise ABBEMA

Louise ABBEMA

Rosa HAPPINESS

Rosa HAPPINESS

Francis PICABIA

Francis PICABIA

Some photos from previous exhibitions

A few digitized files

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