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Musée Bourdelle

The Musée Bourdelle, located in the old studio of French sculptor Antoine Bourdelle, preserves his workspace and exemplifies Parisian ateliers from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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Antoine Bourdelle's sculpting technique emphasized vigorous, expressive forms and dramatic contrasts between light and shadow. He often employed bold, dynamic lines and a robust sense of movement, combining classical traditions with modernist sensibilities.
Antoine Bourdelle's sculpting technique emphasized vigorous, expressive forms and dramatic contrasts between light and shadow. He often employed bold, dynamic lines and a robust sense of movement, combining classical traditions with modernist sensibilities.

The Musée Bourdelle, located in the old studio of French sculptor Antoine Bourdelle (1861–1929), offers a unique glimpse into the artistic environment of late 19th and early 20th century Paris. This museum preserves Bourdelle's workspace, providing visitors with an authentic experience of a Parisian atelier from this vibrant period in art history. The studio was Bourdelle's active workspace from 1885 to 1929, where he created many of his renowned sculptures and mentored other artists, including the famous sculptor Giacometti.

In 1922, Bourdelle began making plans to transform his studio into a museum, ensuring the preservation of his artistic legacy. In the early 1930s, Gabriel Cognacq funded the purchase of the studio, preventing the dispersion of Bourdelle's remaining works. This initiative culminated in the inauguration of the Musée Bourdelle in 1949. Since then, the museum has been expanded twice: first in 1961 by architect Henri Gautruche, and again in 1992 by Christian de Portzamparc, enhancing its capacity to showcase Bourdelle's extensive oeuvre and the historical significance of his studio.

In addition to the main museum in Paris, a second Bourdelle garden-museum was established by his heirs in Égreville in the late 1960s. This garden-museum hosts another 56 of Bourdelle's sculptures, offering a serene and contemplative setting for appreciating his work. Together, these two museums provide a comprehensive view of Antoine Bourdelle's artistic contributions and his enduring influence on the world of sculpture.

Antoine Bourdelle frequently used materials such as bronze and marble for his sculptures. He skillfully manipulated these traditional materials to achieve a sense of movement and emotional intensity, blending classical craftsmanship with innovative, expressive forms.
Antoine Bourdelle frequently used materials such as bronze and marble for his sculptures. He skillfully manipulated these traditional materials to achieve a sense of movement and emotional intensity, blending classical craftsmanship with innovative, expressive forms.

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18 Rue Antoine Bourdelle

75015, Paris

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Open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 AM to 6 PM

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