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About Museum Fine Arts of Rouen
The Rouen Museum of Fine Arts (Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen) is located in the heart of the historic center of Rouen, in Normandy, France. It is considered one of the most important museums in France outside of Paris, with a collection of over 8,000 works of art spanning from the Renaissance to the 21st century. The museum's collection includes works by major European artists such as Caravaggio, Rubens, Delacroix, and Monet, as well as a significant collection of works by local artists from Normandy. The museum is housed in a 19th-century building that was extensively renovated and expanded in the early 21st century. In addition to its permanent collection, the museum also hosts temporary exhibitions throughout the year. The museum's collection is organized around several themes, including European painting from the 16th to the 20th century, French painting from the 19th century, and sculpture from the 16th to the 20th century. The museum also has a significant collection of ceramics and decorative arts, including examples from the famous Rouen pottery tradition.
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