Albert Maignan Exhibition Opens in Le Mans
An exhibition dedicated to Albert Maignan (1845-1908), a largely forgotten 19th-century painter from Le Mans, has opened at the Musée de Tessé in Le Mans, France. The show aims to reintroduce the artist to the public, highlighting his historical and allegorical works. Maignan, who studied under Édouard Cibot and Thomas Couture, was a successful Salon painter and received commissions for public buildings in Paris. The exhibition includes loans from the Musée d'Orsay and other institutions. It runs through September 2025.
Key facts
- Albert Maignan (1845-1908) is the subject of a new exhibition.
- The exhibition is at the Musée de Tessé in Le Mans.
- Maignan was a 19th-century French painter known for historical and allegorical scenes.
- He studied under Édouard Cibot and Thomas Couture.
- He received commissions for public buildings in Paris.
- The exhibition includes loans from the Musée d'Orsay.
- The show runs through September 2025.
- Maignan has a street named after him in Le Mans.
Entities
Artists
- Albert Maignan
- Édouard Cibot
- Thomas Couture
Institutions
- Musée de Tessé
- Musée d'Orsay
Locations
- Le Mans
- France
- Paris