"JE DÉCLARE VIVRE DE MON ART"
1789 inside the studio of the Lemoine & Chaudet sisters
 

FINISHED EXHIBITION

Musée Jean-Honoré Fragonard
14 rue Jean Ossola, 06130 Grasse
Free entry

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Enigmatic, brilliant and secretive, the Lemoine sisters and their cousin, Jeanne-Élisabeth Gabiou, marked the history of French portrait painting at the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries. Already home to the largest collection of paintings by an 18th-century female artist - their contemporary Marguerite Gérard -, the Jean-Honoré Fragonard museum will be inviting the public to discover two extraordinary siblings next summer, with a journey as extravagant as their creations. Ignoring conventions, they formed an exceptional team, whose artistic success spilled over onto the rest of their family, avid to climb the social ladder. Although their somewhat glamorous lives throw a novel light on their era, a deep dive into their careers also shatters many clichés relating to women artists during the revolutionary period.

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USEFUL INFORMATION

OPENING TIMES

June 10th to October 8th, 2023
Open Monday to Saturday, 10.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.

PRICE

No booking required
Free tour and admission

HOW TO GET THERE

Museum of Provencal Costumes and Jewellery
2 rue Jean Ossola, 06130 Grasse