Musée de Picardie, Amiens
Amiens, France
Visitor Information
Museum Address
48 Rue de la République, 80000 Amiens, France
Amiens, France
Ticket Prices
€7 (1st Sun free for families)
Featured Artists
3 artists in database
The Musée de Picardie in Amiens is one of the first purpose-built provincial museums in France, constructed between 1855 and 1867 in the style of a Parisian palace. Napoleon III supported its creation, and the building itself was designed to rival the Louvre's galleries. The collection spans archaeology, medieval sculpture, and painting from the 16th century to the modern era.
The painting galleries feature Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, who created large decorative murals for the museum's staircase. His Work is among the monumental canvases here. The collection also includes Jean-Honoré Fragonard's charming The Cradle and pastels by Maurice Quentin de La Tour. After a major renovation, the museum reopened in 2019 with improved galleries and a contemporary art wing.
Musée de Picardie, Amiens in Amiens, France houses 3 masterpieces in our database, including works by Jean-Honoré Fragonard, Pierre Puvis de Chavannes and Maurice Quentin de La Tour. Notable works include Work and Self-Portrait with Frill.
Famous Works at Musée de Picardie, Amiens
Browse 3 notable artworks in our database. Click any work to see details and plan your visit.
Visiting Musée de Picardie, Amiens
Puvis de Chavannes's monumental Work, Fragonard's The Cradle, and pastels by La Tour are among the highlights. French painting from the 16th to 19th centuries dominates.
Built between 1855 and 1867 under Napoleon III, it was one of France's first purpose-built provincial museums. The palace-style architecture was meant to rival Paris. Puvis de Chavannes painted murals directly on the staircase walls.
Amiens is in northern France, about 120 km north of Paris (roughly one hour by train). The museum is in the city center, near the famous Amiens Cathedral, the largest Gothic cathedral in France. Rococo and French classical paintings suit the setting.
French painting is the core, with strength in Rococo and 19th-century decorative painting. Puvis de Chavannes's murals represent the grand tradition of French public art. Medieval sculpture and archaeology round out the collection.
Yes, a major renovation completed in 2019 upgraded the galleries and added a contemporary art wing. The restored staircase murals by Puvis de Chavannes look better than they have in decades. The archaeological galleries were also expanded.
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