Musée Ingres Bourdelle Reopens in Montauban After Three-Year Renovation

After three years of renovation, the Musée Ingres in Montauban, France, reopens on December 14 under a new name: Musée Ingres Bourdelle. The museum, housed in a 17th-century former bishop's palace, now spans 2,700 square meters. It honors both Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (1780–1867) and his pupil Émile-Antoine Bourdelle (1861–1929), both natives of Montauban. The collection includes over 4,500 Ingres drawings and 44 paintings—the largest such collection after the Louvre—plus Bourdelle's sculptures. New features include a winter garden for drawings, a dedicated Bourdelle floor, temporary exhibition spaces, and improved accessibility. The Parisian architecture firm Bach Nguyen led the project since January 2017, aiming to enhance conservation, presentation, and visitor experience.