Tuesday, April 08, 2008

Musée Gustave Moreau

Gustave Moreau (1826-1898) was a French Symbolist painter who was born and died in Paris. Over his lifetime, he painted more than 8000 paintings, many of which are on display at the museum.

Situated in the 9th arrondissement, the museum is Moreau’s former workshop. The artist lived on the first floor and worked on the second and third.