3-028-424 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

The new French ministry: M. Maurice Richard (Fine Arts), 1870. 'It was expected that the post of Minister of the Emperor's Household would be abolished, and some surprise is expressed at its retention, especially as the direction of fine arts, which formed part of its duties, has been detached from it and given to M. Maurice Richard, in order, it is supposed, to make a place for that deputy, who is a particular friend of Ollivier, and who enters office as Minister of Fine Arts'. From "Illustrated London News", 1870.