Les génies de la mer: Masterpieces of Naval Sculpture from the Musée national de la Marine, Paris

This temporary exhibition brings together masterpieces of naval sculpture drawn from the renowned collections of the Musée national de la Marine in Paris. The works on display reveal the extraordinary skill of craftsmen who transformed wood, metal, and other materials into breathtaking figureheads, decorative carvings, and ship models that once adorned the great vessels of the French navy.

From monumental figureheads to intricate ornamental details, the exhibition invites visitors to discover the intersection of fine art and maritime tradition, tracing centuries of naval history through objects of remarkable beauty and technical mastery.