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Édouard Pignon's 58 Paintings Donated by Son Nicolas Pignon on View at Musée de l'Hospice Saint-Roch

exhibition · 2026-04-20

The Musée de l'Hospice Saint-Roch in Issoudun is presenting 58 paintings by French figurative painter Édouard Pignon (1905-1993), donated by his son Nicolas Pignon. This exhibition, running from March 12, 2026, to September 19, 2026, offers a comprehensive view of the artist's thematic work, complementing the museum's existing collection of his drawings and notebooks. Pignon was a leading figure in postwar French figurative painting through the 1980s. The show includes works like "Portrait de coq" from around 1959. Museum hours are Monday and Tuesday from 2 PM to 6 PM, and Wednesday through Sunday from 10 AM to noon and 2 PM to 6 PM. The exhibition concludes on September 20, 2026.

Key facts

  • 58 paintings by Édouard Pignon are on display
  • The exhibition runs from March 12, 2026, to September 19, 2026
  • The paintings were donated by the artist's son Nicolas Pignon
  • Édouard Pignon was a major French figurative painter from 1905-1993
  • The exhibition complements existing drawings and notebooks in the museum's collection
  • Museum hours vary by day of the week
  • The exhibition includes "Portrait de coq" from approximately 1959
  • The museum is located in Issoudun, France

Entities

Artists

  • Édouard Pignon
  • Nicolas Pignon

Institutions

  • Musée de l'Hospice Saint-Roch

Locations

  • Issoudun
  • France

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