The musée maison natale de Pascal Paoli is located in the village of Morosaglia in Haute-Corse, in the hamlet of Stretta. It is a museum dedicated to the life and work of Pascal Paoli, housed in the house where he was born. The building retains the traditional appearance of an 18th-century notable's house, with a square plan, two floors, and a roof covered in lauzes.
The museum features a collection of furniture, objects, and souvenirs of the general and his government. The collections have gradually enriched thanks to a few donations and the acquisition policy led by the general council, then the Corsica Collectivity. Notable items include a bust of Paoli by John Flaxman, a full-length portrait by Benbridge, and a pair of pistols manufactured in 1773 in London by John Fox Twigg.
The museum was opened to the public in 1954 through the action of Jean Leblanc. Since January 1, 2018, it has been integrated into the Direction du Patrimoine de la Collectivité de Corse. The collection also includes a retrospective portrait of Paoli, painted in miniature on porcelain, which was acquired from the art market in 2021.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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