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Louvre

ˈluvrə
WordNet
Detail of Milo van Croton in the collection of the Louvre in Paris.
Detail of Milo van Croton in the collection of the Louvre in Paris.
  1. (n) louvre
    one of a set of parallel slats in a door or window to admit air and reject rain
  2. (n) Louvre
    an art museum that is a famous tourist attraction in Paris
Illustrations
Mrs. Helleu looks at Jean Antoine Watteau's drawings in the Louvre.
Mrs. Helleu looks at Jean Antoine Watteau's drawings in the Louvre.
Four images of places in Paris one above the other: Palais du Louvre; Hotel Royal des Invalides; Pantheon; Colonne de Juillet. Below the images the text: des Kunstverlags in Schweinfurt.
Four images of places in Paris one above the other: Palais du Louvre; Hotel Royal des Invalides; Pantheon; Colonne de Juillet. Below the images the text: des Kunstverlags in Schweinfurt.
View of the Louvre Royal Palace in Paris. Plate no. 38 in part II of the print work: Les Forces de l'Europe, Asia, Africa et Amerique ... Comme aussi les Cartes des Côtes de France et d'Espagne from 1726, this first volume with 238 hand-numbered plates of renowned strong cities and fortifications in the context of the War of the Spanish Succession 1701-1713 Most of these plates are copied from the anonymous French plates of renowned strong cities and fortresses: in Les forces de l'Europe and in: Le theater de la guerre, dans les Pays-Bas, both originally published by Nicolas de Fer in Paris (1693-1697) as part of the Nine Years' War. Title and captions in French.
View of the Louvre Royal Palace in Paris. Plate no. 38 in part II of the print work: Les Forces de l'Europe, Asia, Africa et Amerique ... Comme aussi les Cartes des Côtes de France et d'Espagne from 1726, this first volume with 238 hand-numbered plates of renowned strong cities and fortifications in the context of the War of the Spanish Succession 1701-1713 Most of these plates are copied from the anonymous French plates of renowned strong cities and fortresses: in Les forces de l'Europe and in: Le theater de la guerre, dans les Pays-Bas, both originally published by Nicolas de Fer in Paris (1693-1697) as part of the Nine Years' War. Title and captions in French.
Obverse: chestpiece male within legend. Reverse: view of Louvre inside circle; cut-off: inscription
Obverse: chestpiece male within legend. Reverse: view of Louvre inside circle; cut-off: inscription
Grand Salon Carré, Louvre, during the Exposition Universelle of 1855.
Grand Salon Carré, Louvre, during the Exposition Universelle of 1855.
Between the Tour de Nesle on the left and the Louvre on the right, a joust takes place between many ships on the Seine in Paris. In the foreground on the right, two ships are flying striking flags with fleur de lis. An empty margin underneath the performance. This print is the pendant of a view of the Seine with the Pont Neuf in Paris.
Between the Tour de Nesle on the left and the Louvre on the right, a joust takes place between many ships on the Seine in Paris. In the foreground on the right, two ships are flying striking flags with fleur de lis. An empty margin underneath the performance. This print is the pendant of a view of the Seine with the Pont Neuf in Paris.
Two women as visitors in a museum room with paintings of the Louvre in Paris. The elegant female figure standing with the hat and umbrella, seen from behind, can be identified as Mary Cassatt. The seated woman consults a book and looks at the paintings. A striking feature is the cut-out of the image with part of the door frame on the left, as if the viewer is looking into the room around the corner.
Two women as visitors in a museum room with paintings of the Louvre in Paris. The elegant female figure standing with the hat and umbrella, seen from behind, can be identified as Mary Cassatt. The seated woman consults a book and looks at the paintings. A striking feature is the cut-out of the image with part of the door frame on the left, as if the viewer is looking into the room around the corner.
Eight children play outside, dressed in clothing from the Grands Magasins du Louvre department store. Print from the fashion magazine La Mode Illustrée (1860-1937).
Eight children play outside, dressed in clothing from the Grands Magasins du Louvre department store. Print from the fashion magazine La Mode Illustrée (1860-1937).
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Interesting fact
Today the painting hangs in the Musee du Louvre, Paris, France.
  1. (n) Louvre
    See louver.
  2. (n) Louvre
    A fashionable dance derived from a favorite song of Louis XIV.
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary
  1. (n) Louvre
    lōō′vėr an opening of a turret shape on roofs, to allow the smoke or foul air to escape from halls, kitchens, &c
Quotations
Jean Cocteau
The Louvre is a morgue; you go there to identify your friends.
Jean Cocteau
Etymology

Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary O. Fr. louvert for l'ouvert, the open space.

Usage in the news

Louvre 's new Islamic wing aims to bridge cultural divide. globalpost.com

Louvre reveals dark faces of Old Master Raphael in landmark exhibit. foxnews.com

But a landmark exhibit in Paris' Louvre museum reveals a darker face of the Old Master. kob.com

ABU DHABI — As recently as a year ago, it seemed likely that the much-acclaimed Louvre Abu Dhabi project would never see the light of day. nytimes.com

After a Sputtering Start, the Louvre Abu Dhabi Project Gathers Pace. nytimes.com

Louvre makes history by hosting Ferragamo. foxnews.com

On the day of his opening at the Louvre , provocative Belgian artist Wim Delvoye craved a cigarette. artinamericamagazine.com

Louvre , Nintendo join forces. ashingtontimes.com

A visitor views a sculpture at the Louvre Museum in Paris with more. ashingtontimes.com

Louvre goes visual with Nintendo 3Ds guide. businessweek.com

The Louvre Museum is used to dealing with antiquities: Nearly all of its thousands of works of art date to 1848 or earlier. businessweek.com

The new audio guide for the Louvre museum is seen Thursday April 12, 2012 in Paris. deseretnews.com

The world-famous Louvre Museum in Paris is using IBM software to get smarter about asset management, systems monitoring, energy efficiency and more. eweek.com

IBM Building Smarter System for Louvre Museum. eweek.com

At The Louvre , A Rare Showcase For American Art. kar.org

Usage in literature

In the Louvre, Paris. "Van Dyck" by Estelle M. Hurll

The Louvre was like some thronged wilderness and she had no clews. "One Woman's Life" by Robert Herrick

The second is the picture of Van Dyck in the Louvre, which is judged the best likeness of the painter. "The Old Masters and Their Pictures" by Sarah Tytler

The Louvre will be saved. "The Insurrection in Paris" by An Englishman: Davy

The carriage was turned and driven back to the Louvre. "Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15)" by Charles Morris

The betrothal took place at the Louvre on the 17th of August, and was followed by a supper and a ball. "Saint Bartholomew's Eve" by G. A. Henty

These lights are louvred. "Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Durham" by J. E. Bygate

From this room we passed into the gallery of the Louvre. "The Stranger in France" by John Carr

Henry's court was at the Louvre, whilst Charles' was at the Hotel de St. Paul. "Henry of Monmouth, Volume 2" by J. Endell Tyler

This wonderful creation of art was carried off by Napoleon to the Louvre, but was restored to the church in 1815. "Young Americans Abroad" by Various

Usage in poetry
In Bourgueil Gardens more than one of yore
Engraved loved names on bark with heavy stroke,
And many a heart 'neath Louvre's gold ceilings shook,
At flash of smile, with pride to very core.
"On the Book of Loves of Pierre de Ronsard" by Jose Maria de Heredia y Giraud