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pages cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Summary |
In 1962, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy tirelessly campaigned to debut Da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" in New York. And as only Jacqueline Kennedy could do, she infused America's first museum blockbuster show with a unique sense of pageantry, igniting a national love affair with the arts. |
| Contents |
Art enthusiasts -- Whispered promise -- Unexpected request -- Bombshell in the Louvre -- La Joconde must not leave -- Chat with the Mona Lisa -- Queenly voyage -- Director's inspection -- Evening to remember -- "Let them see a little Rembrandt, too" -- Manhattan falls in love -- City of light beckons -- Final bows. |
| Subject |
Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519. Mona Lisa.
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Onassis, Jacqueline Kennedy, 1929-1994.
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Art -- Exhibitions -- History -- 20th century.
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| ISBN |
9780738211039 alkaline paper |
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0738211036 alkaline paper |
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