Mathurin Méheut (1882-1958)

An overview of the Musée de Pont-Aven's strategy with its new director (since June 2020): the strengths and weaknesses of the collection, recent acquisitions and coming exhibitions.

The royal palace preempted a preparatory study by Champaigne, while Méheut’s sailors and Italian design also found buyers.

In Perros-Guirec, the award this summer went to the original work of the Breton cabinetmaker and sculptor, who achieved a record, rivaling François Méheut and Édouard-Marcel Sandoz.

The Stations of the Cross, consisting of 14 paintings and one statue, were found to be missing by a volunteer who reopened the Saint-Mathurin church in Larchant, Seine-et-Marne on Saturday. The incident could have occurred at any time between 20 and 29 August. The artworks are estimated between 25,000 and 30,000 euros.

Despite its extremely short life span—less than a day, or even mere hours—the mayfly is an insect that did not escape the eye of Emile Gallé, well-known for his love of butterflies and dragonflies.

During the Renaissance, Italy’s silk-making secrets became more widespread, and France was the first to benefit. Thanks to protectionist measures and royal support, its silk industry reached a peak in the 18th century.

Hidden from view, Jouac, in the Limousin region, provided a setting for 19th-century paintings and objets d'art and above all stylish period furniture bought by Alice, the daughter of painter Clovis Trouille, and her husband René Lambert. The heirs have now decided to part with it all.