Day 49: Toulouse and Art

The afternoon was wandering through two museums.

First was the Fondation Bemberg Hotel D’Assezat which is a museum showing Bemberg’s artist collection of art. Fun to see Matisse, Cassat, Picasso, Degas and Pisarro. The art is displayed in the old hotel that the city now owns. In addition to art was a special exhibit about how jewelry is identified in every day life.

Next was Musée Des Arts Precieux Paul-Dupuy. The exhibits were a mix of a variety of things. First was the well preserved old pharmacy. Then a full floor dedicated to the how the projectors have changed over the years (thought of Grace). After this a. Exhibit by artist Yi de Liangshan. Incredible paintings. Finally one of the largest exhibits on clocks and watches. So many unique designs including one that Napoleon approved.Read more