The New Athens Gallery

Let's stay a moment longer in this street full of history. The last gallery that I invite you to explore is "La Nouvelle ATHENS", 22 rue Chaptal. In a Salon and Cabinet atmosphere, this place offers a selection of drawings, paintings and sculptures from the end of the 18th century to the beginning of the 20th century. Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Academicism and Symbolism are particularly represented here. But it is above all the Romantic era which is in the spotlight, with artists like Achille Devéria, Louis Boulanger, Granville, Paul Huet, Eugène Delacroix, and many other famous or forgotten creators.

A little scoop between you and me, “New Athens” is at the origin of the very first acquisition of the Gustave Moreau Museum where we started this Tour. And will soon be the center of an exceptional exhibition, so if you want to know more, don't hesitate to ask your hosts.