AMADOR's Impressive Collections
Since September 2014, the University of Montpellier has housed the prestigious AMADOR collections, which were transferred from the museums of Paris-V Descartes University. This marks a new chapter for anatomical specimens that had not been on public display for nearly 10 years.
7,500 specimens will enrich a collection that already includes 5,700, forming one of the most remarkable collections in Europe. An inaugural exhibition this winter will unveil some of the treasures from these collections.
Gorillas, Venus, and Surrealism…
A mouthwatering preview: gorillas, Venus figures, and skeletons make up an astonishing collection of creatures that brings the golden age of anatomy to life. Among the most remarkable pieces are an 18th-century taxidermy specimen by Fragonard and the wax figures by the carnival performer Pierre Spitzner, which inspired Surrealists such as the painter Paul Delvaux…
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