Exhibition catalog

Collection I

This first exhibition of the collection offers a panorama of Lyon’s creation from the 17^th century to today.

The collection covers a long period, from the 15^th century to the present day. All types of paintings are represented, from still life to landscapes, especially views of Lyon.

This first exhibition is an introduction to rediscover Lyon’s painting, which from the 17^th century to the present day has produced so many exciting artists and works.

To discover the Collection is to embark on a journey through time, where one can observe, for example, the close relations between Lyon’s painters and Rome from the 17^th to the 19^th century, or how original currents of painting have developed over time. It is also to understand why talented artists have chosen to stay in Lyon, at the expense of a national career and on the contrary, how regional artists have made an international career while remaining attached to their roots in Lyon.