Musée André Lemaître, Art museum in Falaise, France.
Description
The Musée André Lemaître is an art museum in Falaise housing a collection of paintings by a single Norman artist. The roughly 90 works on display include landscapes, still life compositions, portraits, and self-portraits created over several decades.
History
The artist was born in 1909 and remained active as a painter until 1995, working extensively on Norman landscapes. His painting style drew influence from French artistic movements and artists who worked with regional subjects.
Culture
The collection reflects a local artist's deep focus on Norman landscapes and regional subjects throughout his working life. Visitors can see how personal connection to place shaped the works displayed here.
Practical
The museum is located on Boulevard de la Libération and welcomes visitors on weekends with guided tours available in French. Free parking is available at the site and a small gift shop is located inside.
Did you know?
The artist created roughly 4000 paintings throughout his long career, meaning this collection represents only a portion of his complete body of work. This selection offers insight into his most developed artistic period.
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