The musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen is an art museum in the heart of the French city of Rouen. Created in 1801 by Napoleon I, its current building was built between 1880 and 1888 and completely renovated in 1994. It houses painting, sculpture, drawing and decorative art collections. Its current director is Laurent Salomé.
The Painting collection is of particular interest : every european school is represented, from the 15th to the 21st century. Amo...
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