Musée des Beaux-Arts de Pau, Fine arts museum in Pau, France
The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Pau is an art museum located on Rue Mathieu Lalanne in the city center, housing over 800 paintings and more than 100 sculptures. The collection spans four centuries of European art history, from the Renaissance through the 20th century.
The museum was founded in 1864 by the Society of Friends of Arts and received its current building between 1929 and 1931. Architect Jacques Ruillier designed the structure that continues to house the art collection today.
The museum displays works from different European schools that span multiple centuries of artistic tradition. Visitors can see Italian, Spanish, Flemish, and Dutch pieces alongside French works from various periods.
The museum is near the city center and easy to reach; a 2019 renovation connected the space with the municipal library, improving visitor services. The modern facilities and thoughtful layout make for a comfortable visit.
The museum holds Edgar Degas' painting 'A Cotton Office in New Orleans' from 1873, one of his rare works depicting the business world. This uncommon piece shows Degas exploring a different subject matter from his well-known ballet scenes.
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