Marc Chagall National Museum

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"The Marc Chagall national museum, was created by the artist's will to bring together in one purpose-built place his most important biblical works : the 17 paintings which make up the Biblical Message. The permanent collection is the biggest public collection of works by Marc Chagall. It is organized around the set of works produced by the painter on the Old Testament themes, supplemented by a large number of works of secular or religious inspiration: over 400 painting, gouaches, drawings, wash drawings and pastels. The museum offers the visitor a first room containing twelve large-size paintings illustrating the first two books of the Old Testament, Genesis and Exodus. In a second, smaller hexagonal room are five compositions on the theme of the Song of Songs, another Old Testament book. Audio-guides in French, English, German, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Chinese and Spanish ."
"Nestled in the heart of Nice, the Chagall Museum is a captivating haven for art enthusiasts. This museum houses a remarkable collection of Marc Chagall's masterpieces, showcasing the his unique blend of color, emotion, and folklore. As you wander through the carefully curated exhibits, you'll be immersed in Chagall's dreamlike world, where biblical themes and vibrant hues come alive on canvas. This is a great place to visit for anyone who is passionate about art or just wants to slow down and relax. There is seating in case you want to stop for a few minutes to admire the art."
Ryanne Dean
"The Marc Chagall National Museum in Nice, France has the world's largest public collection of works by Marc Chagall. The museum was created by Chagall's will to house his most important biblical works. The collection includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, ceramics, stained glass, tapestry, and mosaics. The main attraction is a set of 12 large paintings illustrating the first two books of the Old Testament. Other rooms in the museum house compositions based on other Old Testament books. "

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