Musée National Jean-Jacques Henner

Musée National Jean-Jacques Henner

The Musée National Jean-Jacques Henner is situated in an old building in the 17th arrondissement of Paris, France. It is an art museum solely focused on exhibiting the works of the celebrated French painter Jean-Jacques Henner. Jean-Jacques Henner (1829–1905) was a French artist famed for his use of sfumato and chiaroscuro in nude studies, religious subjects, and portraits, and he is considered one of the most important painters of the early 20th century.

The museum is housed in an ancient mansion built in 1878. It was purchased by Henner’s niece in 1921, opened to the public as a museum in 1924, and became a national museum in 1943. Today, the museum houses the majority of artworks created by Henner, the Alsatian painter. The exhibitions are arranged chronologically to highlight key phases of Henner’s life: from his birthplace in Alsace, to his residence in Paris, and then to Italy where he won the Prix de Rome. The collection is spread across seven exhibition rooms within the four-story building, featuring over 130 portraits, and several mythological and figure paintings with near-symbolist characteristics. In addition, there are more than a thousand sketches, documentary materials, and souvenirs. The museum is open daily except Mondays and admission is free.

Musée national Jean-Jacques Henner

Reason to visit: One of France’s most famous historical painters

Continent: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region: France[France]

Province/State: Île-de-France Region [Ile-de-France Region]

City: Paris [Paris]