Hotels-Paris.co.uk - Explore the Work of Franz Xaver Messerschmidt in Paris
Fans of Franz Xaver Messerschmidt will not want to miss an exhibition of his "character heads" in Paris.

PARIS, FRANCE, February 23, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The artwork of Franz Xaver Messerschmidt is the focus of a new exhibition at Paris's Louvre museum this spring.

Messerschmidt was an 18th century court sculptor who found fame thanks to his expressive "character heads", according to the venue.

"Sculpted in metal and in alabaster, these heads convey the expressiveness of a master sculptor keen to depict the torments of the soul in all their extreme emotional variety," added the installation's organisers.

The Bavarian-born Austrian artist is said to have used his own facial expressions as inspiration for many pieces.

His work will be on show at the Louvre's Richelieu Wing until April 25th.

Art enthusiasts do not need to pay any extra on top of the normal Louvre admission price of EUR10 (GBP8.40) to see the sculptures.

The exhibition can be viewed from 09:00 to 18:00 local time on Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Opening hours on Wednesday and Friday are from 09:00 to 22:00, with the complex closed on Tuesday.

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More information is available at http://www.louvre.fr/ or by calling the Louvre on +33 1 4020 5760.

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