Assistant to Rodin, teacher of Giacometti (and others), Bourdelle was a well-regarded sculptor in his own right. The museum includes his house, studio, and gardens and can be found at 18, rue Antoine Bourdelle in the 15th arrondissement.
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The museum is free for all except when there is a temporary exposition, and during our visit, the exposition featured the genre-changing dancer and choreographer, Isadora Duncan.
Unfortunately, we were not allowed to take pictures of the exposition so we won't be able to capture the beauty of it in this post. However, Louis somehow managed to snap this one of the Princesse de Polignac, one of the very, very rich (artist-supporting) ladies he's studying while we're here in Paris. I suppose if he had been sent to jail for taking this we could just chalk up his bail as a work-related expense, right?
La Princesse Edmond de Polignac, 1913 by Jacques-Émile Blanche (1861-1942)
The exposition featured photos and videos of Duncan and her students, "the Isadorables," as well as many, many works of art she inspired, including several drawings by monsieur Bourdelle himself (see one here).
The Isadora Duncan exposition is only up through March 14, so if you're able, we highly recommend a visit! And if you can only make it after the 14th, the permanent collection is still a delight to behold (and it's free!).
Musée Bourdelle (site in French)
18, rue Antoine Bourdelle
75015 Paris
Tues - Sun 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The Isadora Duncan exposition is only up through March 14, so if you're able, we highly recommend a visit! And if you can only make it after the 14th, the permanent collection is still a delight to behold (and it's free!).
Musée Bourdelle (site in French)
18, rue Antoine Bourdelle
75015 Paris
Tues - Sun 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Looks like fun. The Père Lachaise cemetery was closed. We should have come with you. Thanks again for being great hosts.
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