In 1884 a young Claude Debussy won the prestigious composition prize Prix de Rome, which entailed a residence programme at Villa Medici in Rome, where this portrait was painted and is currently exhibited. The stifling environment at the French Academy of Rome was strengthening his resolution to follow his own ways for artistic expression: “I am sure the Institute would not approve, for, naturally it … Continue reading Claude Debussy 🎼🎶🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿