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Origin and history

The Bartholdi Museum, located at 30 rue des Marchands in Colmar, occupies the home of Auguste Bartholdi, left to the city in 1907 by his widow. Inaugurated in 1922, it is dedicated to the work of the sculptor, famous for the Statue of Liberty and the Lion of Belfort. The building, labeled Musée de France and Maisons des Illustres (2011), preserves three levels of exhibitions: sculptures, paintings, drawings, photographs, and preparatory models of its Colmar monuments (Roesselmann Fontaine, statue of the small winemaker) or national (Lion de Belfort).

The courtyard houses the monumental bronze group Les Grands Soutiens du Monde (1902). Among the flagship pieces are also The modern Martyr, an allegory of Prometheus symbolizing the Polish revolt against the Tsar, as well as objects bearing witness to the Alsatian Jewish community (until 2018). The museum's two 17th century gates have been classified as historic monuments since 1929, highlighting the heritage value of the site.

The collections are based on the legacy of Bartholdi's widow in 1907, covering various themes: religious art (Judaism), fine arts (drawing, painting, sculpture), and local history. The museum is part of an Alsatian cultural network, as evidenced by the commemorative exhibitions, such as the one in 2004 for the centenary of the sculptor's death. Its exact address (30 rue des Marchands, 68000 Colmar) and its official website (www.museum-bartholdi.fr) make it an accessible and documented place.

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