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SECTION OF MUSEUMS. Historical-Artistic and Scientific Heritage Service. Record of the transfer of the Catalan Medieval Art Exhibition from the “Jeu de Paume” Museum in Paris to the Castle of Maisons-Laffite

Date
1937
Archive
National Archive of Catalonia
Document type
Textual
Reference code
ANC1-1-T-7597
Link to the online document
Description

The record of the transfer of the Catalan Medieval Art Exhibition from the Jeu de Paume museum in Paris to the castle of Maisons-Laffitte in 1937 is a testament to cultural diplomacy and the protection of heritage in times of war. This operation, promoted by the Historical-Artistic and Scientific Heritage Service, shows the will to preserve and project Catalan art internationally at a time of maximum vulnerability. The transfer not only ensured the conservation of the works, but also strengthened the image of Catalonia as a nation with its own culture recognized in Europe. This document reflects the connection between culture, identity and diplomacy, and emphasizes the role of museums as spaces of symbolic resistance.