Institut Tessin, Swedish cultural center in Marais, Paris, France
Institut Tessin occupies the Hotel de Marle, a 16th-century mansion on rue Payenne in the Marais district, and holds a collection of Swedish art. The building contains over 600 paintings and around 5000 works on paper such as drawings, prints and engravings in its galleries.
Art historian Gunnar W Lundberg founded this institution in 1971 to display the Ticino Collection in the restored mansion. The building itself dates from the 16th century and underwent renovation during the 18th century.
The place is named after Renaissance artist Tessin and displays works by Swedish painters such as Gustaf Lundberg and Alexander Roslin. The rooms convey how cultural ties between nations come alive through visual art.
The nearest Metro stations are Chemin Vert on Line 8 and Saint-Paul on Line 1, both within short walking distance. Admission is free and the house is open Tuesday through Sunday.
The Queen Kristina Gallery at the heart of the museum holds a special focus on royal art collecting. This room reveals how Swedish art became connected to French art patrons.
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