France

A collection of items from France, reflecting its rich history of art, culture, and innovation. These pieces span medieval relics to revolutionary-era works, showcasing France’s influential legacy.

Édouard Manet, The Railway (Le Chemin de fer), oil on canvas, 1873.

The Railway (1873 CE)

The painting’s subtle interplay of intimacy and detachment, combined with its bold composition, invites viewers to ponder the complexities of urban existence and the emergence of the railway.