Museum housing 36 statues (bronze and terracotta) as well as lithographs and various objects, illustrating the life of the artist
La Métairie is a museum that pays tribute to Aristide Maillol (1861-1944), a local child and famous sculptor. Managed by the Dina Vierny Foundation, this museum houses 36 statues - bronze and terracotta - as well as lithographs and various objects illustrating the life of the artist. You will also be able to watch a moving film dedicated to her, shot in Banyuls a few months before her death... In the beautiful garden, the statue of the Mediterranean stands serenely over his grave.
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Small clay maquettes from early in career inform his later development and the challenge of representing the human form. Also a few larger figures plus paintings and lithographs. Very sensuous, pure work inc a beautifully serene bronze, Mediterranée, under which he's buried in the garden.
Definitely vaut le détour. Sensibly priced admission at 7 euros. Not busy in June - felt like a visite privée.