A Life Dedicated to the Intimate World of Art Jeanne Magnin (1855-1937) was a figure whose life, though perhaps less celebrated than some of her contemporaries, embodies a profound dedication to art and an astute collector’s sensibility. Born into a family with burgeoning artistic interests in Dijon, France, Jeanne, alongside her brother Maurice, cultivated a passion that would ultimately transform their ancestral home, the Hôtel Lantin, into the Musée Magnin – a unique testament to the discerning eye of amateur connoisseurs. Unlike artists who actively sought fame through exhibition and pu…