Musée Maillol Banyuls-sur-Mer, Art museum in Banyuls-sur-Mer, France.
Musée Maillol Banyuls-sur-Mer is an art museum housed in a restored farmhouse in the Roume valley, set back from the coast in southern France. The building displays bronze sculptures, ceramics, lithographs, drawings, and paintings that span Maillol's artistic output across his lifetime.
The museum was established in 1994 through collaboration between Dina Vierny, Maillol's longtime model and muse, and the local municipality. This partnership brought together Vierny's personal collection and knowledge to create a space dedicated to the artist's legacy in his home region.
The museum keeps the dining room and kitchen from Maillol's studio at Marly-le-Roi, rebuilt inside La Métairie, alongside his workshop. Its 36 bronze and terracotta figures, lithographs, drawings, paintings and ceramics show both his finished work and the setting of his last years.
The museum welcomes visitors Tuesday through Sunday, with extended opening hours during warmer months and reduced hours in winter. It is advisable to check ahead for current operating times, as schedules adjust seasonally.
The museum grounds hold the tomb of Aristide Maillol, marked by his bronze sculpture La Méditerranée, which the artist regarded as one of his most cherished works. This final resting place quietly honors both the man and his artistic vision in the valley setting.
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