Musée des beaux-arts, Fine arts museum in Rouen, France
The museum building features architectural elements designed by Louis Sauvageot between 1877 and 1888, creating a refined space for art exhibitions.
Founded through Napoleon Bonaparte's Chaptal Decree of 1801, the museum started with 244 paintings and grew to house 600 artworks by 1878.
The collections span from the 15th century to modern times, including paintings from Caravaggio, Velázquez, and numerous Impressionist masterpieces.
Located across from Square Verdrel in central Rouen, the museum maintains regular exhibitions and provides guided tours for visitors throughout the year.
The 1909 Depeaux donation enhanced the museum with an extensive collection of Impressionist works, making it a primary center for this art movement outside Paris.
Location: Rouen
Inception: 1877
Architects: Louis Sauvageot
Official opening: 1888
GPS coordinates: 49.44472,1.09472
Latest update: March 7, 2025 12:38
Rouen offers notable architectural heritage with the Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Gros Horloge clock, and medieval streets. The city center contains timber houses, Gothic churches, and Renaissance buildings. Key photography locations include the Place du Vieux-Marché square, Saint-Maclou Church, and the modern Gustave-Flaubert bridge. The botanical gardens and hilltop views from Côte Sainte-Catherine provide natural settings.
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