Two years later he was to meet Monet, and they became good friends. More paintings were commissioned over the years, and Dr. de Bellio expanded his collection to include to include works by Manet, Renoir and others, making himself a name as one of the first collectors of Impressionism. The collection grew so large in fact, that he was obliged to rent out a shop in order to put the works on show for his friends from the Café Riche!

Some of these paintings can now been seen at the Musée Marmottan, one of Paris' forgotten museums, not near the centre of town and no doubt overshadowed by Giverny, l'Orangerie and the Musée d'Orsay. However, it is well worth visiting if you like Impressionist paintings.

The collection of Dr. Georges de Bellio will be in display until 3rd February 2008.

Useful information

Where: Musée Marmottan, 2, rue Louis-Boilly, Paris 16th arrondissement. Metro: Muette (line 9) or RER C, Boulainvilliers. Bus n°s 22, 32, 52, 63
When: 10th October 2007 - 3rd February 2008
Opening hours: open every day, 10am - 5.30pm (last tickets at 5pm). Closed 1st January 2008
Admission: Adults 9 euros, concessions 5.50 euros


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