The Museum was opened in 1989 and is named after
the celebrated illustrator who lived for many years in Antibes.
A stroll around the museum is always entertaining, looking
at the whimsical work of Raymond Peynet, creator of the well-known
Lovers in etchings, lithographs, gouache, Indian ink, on porcelain,
dolls, in books and cartoons in the press. His diverse sixty-year
career is represented here.
A short summary of his work, a man who modestly said he wanted
to be an artist because: “Drawing was what I could do
best”.
Humorous newspaper cartoonist, in 1995 Peynet accepted
that the museum woulsd recognise the merit of this art form
through
temporary exhibitions of masters of the art.
Daumier, Plantu, Dubout, Blachon, Moisan, Faizant, Ricord,
Mordillo, Piem and many others have exhibited here. The high
quality of the exhibitions is part of a local acquisition
policy to present great works of art , enriching museum collections
at one and the same time.
To celebrate his great attachment
to Antibes, Raymond Peynet designed a “Diploma of Love”,
which is solemnly presented at weddings at the town hall.
Many Japanese couples,
fervent admirers of the artist, come to confirm their union
in Antibes Juan-les-Pins and receive the famous diploma.
Guided tours available
on request (reservation by telephone on 04 92 90 54 30).
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