Robert Mouawad Private Museum

The Robert Mouawad Private Museum (Arabic: متحف روبير معوض الخاص) is a private residence in Beirut's Zokak el-Blat quarter that was turned into a museum by the Lebanese businessman Robert Mouawad.

Robert Mouawad Private Museum

View of the palace
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Established	May 11, 2006; 18 years ago (2006-05-11)
Location	Beirut, Lebanon
Coordinates	33.895325°N 35.498981°E / 33.895325; 35.498981
Type	Archaeological
Website	www.rmpm.info

The palace was built in the neo-gothic style by the Lebanese politician and art collector Henri Philippe Pharaoun in 1891.^[1][2] The museum was inaugurated on 11 May 2006. It houses objects of value reflecting a mix of artistic oriental and occidental cultures, and a collection of rare books, Chinese porcelain, ceramics, and other significant objects.^[3][4] The palace's architecture and design reflects Pharaoun's infatuation with Islamic Art and decorative wooden panels that date back to the 17th century, especially after his repeated travels to Syria.^[5] Other displayed artifacts include Byzantine mosaics, Roman marble sculptures, jars and jugs, historical columns, pottery, ancient weapons, unique carpets, jewelry pieces, precious stones, Melkite Catholic icons, and preserved manuscripts.^[6][7]

References

1. "Private Site". adiamondinsunlight.wordpress.com. Archived from the original on 11 February 2017. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
2. "Henri-Philippe Pharaon". Britannica. Archived from the original on 2 April 2019. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
3. "Robert Maawad Private Museum". Rmpm.info. Archived from the original on 2016-02-06. Retrieved 2016-02-25.
4. Holy Spirit University Faculty (May 27, 2006). "Conference about "private museum of Robert Mouawad"". Holy Spirit University of Kaslik. Archived from the original on April 2, 2012. Retrieved November 7, 2011.
5. Farhat, May (2012). "A Mediterraneanist's Collection: Henri Pharaon's "Treasure House of Arab Art" Ars Orientalis". Academia.edu. Archived from the original on 19 June 2023. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
6. "Welcome to Robert Mouawad Private museum". Archived from the original on March 6, 2012. Retrieved September 18, 2012.
7. "Robert Mouawad Private Museum". The Real Beirut. UK: BBC. October 1, 2009. Archived from the original on October 5, 2009. Retrieved November 6, 2011.

Bibliography

• Farhat, May (2012-01-01). "A Mediterraneanist's Collection: Henri Pharaon's "Treasure House of Arab Art"". Ars Orientalis. 42.