In 1968, France created a law that permitted heirs to pay inheritance taxes with works of art instead of money, as long as the art is considered an important contribution to the French cultural heritage.
This is known as a dation, and it is allowable only in exceptional circumstances.
Dominique Bozo, a curator of national museums, selected those works that were to become the dation Picasso. This selection was reviewed by Jean Leymarie and ratified in 1979. It contained work by Picasso in all techniques and from all periods, and is especially rare in terms of its excellent collection of sculptures. Upon Jacqueline Picasso's death in 1986, her daughter offered to pay inheritance taxes by a new dation.
Jacqueline with Crossed Hands, by Picasso, 1952
L'dejeurner sur l'herbe after Manet, by Picasso, 1960.
Picasso once said "I am the greatest collector of Picassos in the world." He had amassed an enormous collection of his own work by the time of his death in 1973, ranging from sketchbooks to finished masterpieces.
The Musée Picasso has over 5,000 works of art by Picasso including 3,700 works on paper, ceramics, sculptures in wood and metal, and paintings.
This is complemented by Picasso's own personal art collection of works by other artists, including Cézanne, Degas, Rousseau, Seurat, de Chirico and Matisse.
It also contains some Iberian bronzes and a good collection of African art, by which Picasso was greatly inspired.
Nu couchet (Reclining Nude), Picasso, 1967.
Place des Vosges
The Place des Vosges (French pronunciation: [plas de voʒ]) is the oldest planned square in Paris and one of the finest in the city. It is located in the Marais district. The Victor Hugo house overlooks this square.
Maison de Victor Hugo is the house where Victor Hugo lived for 16 years from 1832–1848.
The view out Victor Hugo's window at the Place de Voges.
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