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Paris Le Musée Marmottan. Melissa Johnson Sarah Maloy A3. Map Location. Rue Louis Boilly 2, Paris 75016 16éme – right bank 01 44 96 50 33 Line 9 stop: La Muette Bus, car, walking, subway, etc. Background History.
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Paris Le MuséeMarmottan Melissa Johnson Sarah Maloy A3
Map Location • Rue Louis Boilly 2, Paris 75016 • 16éme – right bank • 01 44 96 50 33 • Line 9 stop: La Muette • Bus, car, walking, subway, etc.
Background History • Le Musée Marmottan was originally a hunting lodge. It was purchased by Jules Marmottan in 1882 who then gave it to his son Paul. He later turned the building into a museum where they received donations of Monet’s paintings.
Analogies • Le MuséeMarmottan is to Paris as the Metropolitan Museum of Art is to New York City. • The MuséeMarmottan is like a painting garden. It emphasizes “les nénuphars” (water lillies)
Did You Know? • Monet’s collection is the largest in the world. It has over 165 works, plus sketchbooks, pallets, and photos.
Did You Know? • In 1987, the museum was robbed by masked gunmen and nine painting were stolen. These paintings and portraits were by Renoir and Morisot, as well as Monet. They were valued at $12 million.
Did You ALSO Know? • The famous paintings found here include Monet’s “Sunrise,” which gave Impressionism it’s name.
Painting peinture Artist artiste Nature nature Impressionism impressionisme Water Lily nénuphar Five French Words
Tour • If a tourist wanted to find out more information on Le Musée Marmottan, they could visit www.marmottan.com for all of your travel needs. • AdmissionStandard 9€Concessions 5€Under 8s Free Opening hoursDaily: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.Tuesdays until 9 p.m.Closed on Mondays, January 1st, May 1st, and December 25thLast entry 5.30 p.m.; 8.30 p.m. on Tuesdays Reserve now:Tel: +33 1 44 96 50 33Fax: +33 1 40 50 65 84Email : reservation@marmottan.com Reservations are mandatory for group visits (up to 20 people) and can either be guided or self-guided.
Questions • Who’s paintings are found here? • What famous painting is found here that gave impressionism it’s name?
Answers • Claude Monet • “Sunrise”
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