Galerie David d'Angers
About This Museum
Tucked away in Angers, the Galerie David d'Angers offers an experience that is as much about the space as the art it contains. Housed within the beautifully repurposed Toussaint Abbey, the museum's most breathtaking feature is its vast, luminous glass ceiling that bathes the sculptures below in a celestial, ever-changing light. This isn't a dim, hushed hall but a vibrant sanctuary where plaster casts, marble works, and bronze medals from the famed 19th-century sculptor David d'Angers come to life. You feel you're walking through his personal studio, surrounded by the grand gestures and intricate details of Romantic-era France.
Collection Highlights
The colossal plaster model for the pediment of the Panthéon commands immediate attention, while more intimate portraits like his brooding bust of Goethe reveal his mastery of character. Don't miss his extensive collection of medallions—tiny, detailed portraits of his contemporaries that are like a who's-who of 19th-century Europe.
Visitor Information
It's surprisingly easy to spend a few hours here; the layout feels organic and encourages contemplation rather than a rushed checklist. It’s the kind of place where you can comfortably lose track of time beneath that magnificent glass nave.
Architecture & Building
A stunning fusion of 13th-century Gothic abbey ruins and a modern, industrial-style glass and iron roof that creates a cathedral-like atmosphere for the sculptures.
Contact & Location
Address: 33, Rue Toussaint, Centre Ville - La Fayette - Eblé, Angers, Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire, France métropolitaine, 49100, France
Phone: +33 2 41 05 38 90
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