Musée Jacquemart-André

A Private Sanctuary of Grandeur

Step inside a typical 19th-century mansion in the 8th arrondissement, where the atmosphere shifts from the bustle of Paris to the refined elegance of a private residence. The Musée Jacquemart-André was born from the personal collection and home of Édouard André and Nélie Jacquemart. As you move through the halls, you are not just viewing art; you are wandering through a space designed for intimate gatherings, formal receptions, and the personal passions of its original inhabitants.

The Grand Residences

The mansion is organized into distinct areas that reflect the lifestyle of the wealthy couple who once called it home. Explore these varying atmospheres:

• The State Apartments: These grand rooms were designed for formal receptions, showcasing a deep fascination with 18th-century decorative arts and the French school of painting.
• The Informal Apartments: Experience a more intimate scale in these refined salons, where business relations were received in a sophisticated setting.
• The Private Apartments: Located on the ground floor, these rooms offer a glimpse into the personal living quarters of the owners.
• The Winter Garden: Designed by architect Henri Parent to surpass the grandeur of the nearby Opéra Garnier, this space provides a striking architectural transition within the home.

A Journey Through Italian and French Masterpieces

The collection is divided into specialized galleries that highlight the owners' specific tastes, particularly their devotion to Italian art.

• The Italian Museum: This section houses 15th- and 16th-century sculptures by masters such as Donatello and Francesco Laurana.
• The Florentine Gallery: A space of worship containing reredos and funerary monuments, alongside a collection focusing on the Florentine school, featuring works by Botticelli and Perugino.
• The Venetian Gallery: Set beneath a coffer ceiling attributed to Mocetto, this gallery recreates the atmosphere of a Venetian Palazzo with works by Bellini and Tintoretto.

Masters of the Canvas

As you wander through the mansion, you will encounter a curated selection of masterpieces from across European history. The collection features notable works by:

• French masters such as Jacques-Louis David, Jean-Honoré Fragonard, and Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin.
• Dutch and Flemish masters including Rembrandt, Frans Hals, and Anthony van Dyck.
• Italian icons like Canaletto and various works from the Florentine and Venetian schools.
• Notable 19th-century figures such as Franz Xaver Winterhalter and Thomas Gainsborough.