Fondation Custodia, Art collection and research institution in 7th arrondissement, France
Description
Fondation Custodia is an art collection and research institution in the 7th arrondissement, housed in a historic mansion. The building contains Old Master drawings, prints, and paintings spanning five centuries of European art history.
History
A Dutch art historian founded the institution in 1947 to preserve his collection of European artworks. The project grew into a major research center dedicated to documenting artistic activity across countries and periods.
Culture
The foundation presents artists' writings and personal documents from across centuries, displayed within the historic rooms of the Hôtel Turgot. Visitors experience how these records reveal the creative thinking and daily concerns of the makers.
Practical
The collection is visited by appointment, giving visitors time to prepare and focus on their interests. The website provides current information about opening hours and procedures for booking a visit.
Did you know?
The collection includes non-European works such as Indian miniatures and art objects from Greece, Rome, and Egypt, extending its scope beyond Europe. These varied pieces demonstrate how collectors in the 20th century pursued interests across geographic boundaries.
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