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