The Unknown Masterpiece
The Unknown Masterpiece is one of Balzac's most famous novels. Its intimate intertwining of the themes of eroticism, aesthetics and death has inspired philosophers and artists alike, appearing as an inexhaustible source of creation and reflection. The exhibition aims to demonstrate this influence.
Thanks to a hitherto unseen collection of paintings, drawings and films from the 20th and 21st centuries, the exhibition offers a real meditation on art. The works of major artists like Pablo Picasso and Anselm Kiefer were inspired by this fantasy tale, which, through Balzac's many reworks, became a philosophical essay on the purpose of artistic expression.
COMMISSAIRE : Yves Gagneux, directeur de la maison de Balzac
Informations
Museum
Infos Pratiques
47, rue Raynouard
75016 Paris, France
Metro: Passy (ligne 6); La Muette (ligne 9)
Opening hours
Tuesday to Sunday 10 am to 6 pm.
Closed on Mondays and some public holidays.
Prices
Full price: €8
Reduced price: €6
Free: under-18s, job seekers, those on minimal allowances, history of art students, disabled people and their carers, ICOM cardholders
Public
- Enfant / Adolescent
- Famille
- Adulte