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The Picasso Museum in Vallauris, more precisely named the Chapelle Picasso, is located in the former chapel of the château. In fact, Pablo Picasso painted two opposing works here: war and its misfortunes on the one hand. Peace on the other, and the joys of life. In the center, the Four Parts of the World.
These works gave the museum its name: War and Peace. It is one of Picasso's major works.
Picasso's ceramics are exhibited in the main body of the building. The exhibition is adjoining. These collections of the artist's ceramics feature famous works, such as these sheep figures or the dove. A short, highly instructive film presents Picasso's involvement with the town of Vallauris, where he attracted many artists.
Note that on the Paul Isnard square stands L'Homme au mouton, a statue created by Picasso, which he donated to the town of Vallauris. It is one of the artist's very few outdoor statues.
This was a prosperous period for the town.