Definition:
The catalogue raisonné is a fine art term for the comprehensive and definitive listing of all the artworks by an individual artist. The French spelling and pronunciation is used.
Since the catalogue raisonné includes all the art works by an artist, this type of research is conducted after the death of the artist.
The catalogue raisonné is then an important and necessary tool for appraisers, researchers, curators, auction houses, collectors, etc.
Pronunciation: kat-l-awg rez-uh-ney
Also Known As: classified catalog
Alternate Spellings: Catalogues Raisonnés
