Musée des Beaux-Arts de Morlaix, Fine arts museum in Couvent des Jacobins, Morlaix, France
Description
The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Morlaix occupies a former Dominican monastery in Brittany and displays paintings spanning many centuries. The collection ranges from early works to modern paintings, all housed within the historic rooms of the monastery.
History
The museum was founded in 1889 and received major art donations, including 70 works by painter Louis-Marie Baader in 1920. These acquisitions shaped the foundation of the collection visitors see today.
Culture
The collection features works by Claude Monet, Gustave Courbet, and nineteen paintings by Australian artist John Peter Russell acquired in 1927. These pieces reflect how different generations of painters approached their craft.
Practical
The museum is currently closed for renovations, but guided construction site visits are available by reservation in December 2024. It is advisable to book ahead to secure a spot for these visits.
Did you know?
The museum extends to a second location, the Maison à Pondalez, a 16th-century timber-framed house from Morlaix's golden age. This building reveals how wealthy merchants lived during that prosperous period.
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Église Saint-Mélaine de Morlaix
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Maison Pénanault
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Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Fontaine de Morlaix
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Maison à pondalez
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Église des Jacobins de Morlaix
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Orgue de tribune de l'église Saint-Mélaine de Morlaix
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Couvent des Jacobins
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Immeuble, 49 rue Ange-de-Guernisac
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