Inauguration of Musée Fernand Léger, Biot, May 13 1960. With Nadia Léger, Marc Chagall, Maurice Thorez, Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler, Marcel Cachin, Pierre Moiatti.
This contact sheet, with visible sprocket holes and film markings, documents the inauguration of the Musée Fernand Léger in Biot on May 13, 1960. The frames capture moments from the event, attended by the artist’s widow Nadia Léger, fellow artist Marc Chagall, politicians Maurice Thorez and Marcel Cachin, and art dealer Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler. Throughout the series, formally dressed guests are seen mingling, conversing, and observing the large, bold artworks, providing a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes look at the lively cultural gathering.
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