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Yesterday's afternoon had one of those happy random experiences that
make being in Paris wonderful. We went out for lunch and some grocery
shopping, and on the way inbetween got pulled into the
Musée
Carnavalet over
in
the 3rd. The lovely courtyard
is what brought us in curious, but since it was free that day we went
inside to look.
The museum collects works of art in and about Paris, focussing on 18th and 19th century stuff. Lots of minor fine art works by lesser known artists, along with some amazing decorative arts. It was interesting going to a museum that had a lot of art, not all very good. Seeing bad impressionism helps put good impressionism in context! Maybe all museums should have a few ringers, bad pieces to keep you on your toes. Anyway, lots of beautiful things, and the old mansions the museum is in are lovely. I liked the Paris focus of the collection, a different way of organizing things. |
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