The Impressionists created many decorative objects, even though they were not official commissions. Monet referred to his ‘Water Lilies’ cycle as his ‘great decorations’, and in 1874, a critic wrote that he was painting ‘wallpaper’!
Discover another history of Impressionism, through the lens of its ornamental and innovative aspects for the sheer beauty of art. That is what this original temporary exhibition proposes through around 80 or so works by Cézanne, Degas, Manet, Monet, Cassatt, Morisot, Pissarro, and Renoir, some of which have never been exhibited in France. Showing at the Musée de l’Orangerie from 2 March to 11 July 2022.
WHAT IS INCLUDED :
Priority access to the temporary exhibition and to the permanent collections.
PLEASE NOTE:
Access to the musée de l’Orangerie is free, upon presentation of proof, for: all young people under 18 years of age, residents of the European Union aged 18 to 25 years inclusive, holders of the Education Pass, job seekers, people with disabilities and their companion, ... (complete list available on the museum's website and directly on site). Booking of a free ticket is mandatory on the museum's website for the beneficiaries of free admission.
The museum is free of charge on the first Sunday of each month, upon reservation of a time slot (no need for an access ticket or proof of identity).
Any closures (strikes, public holidays, etc.) and exceptional free admission will not lead to the refund, nor the extension of the duration of tickets.
The museum has a free cloakroom, baby carriers, pushchairs, wheelchairs, folding chairs, walking sticks and also audio guides (for a fee) are available at the entrance. Please note that access to the temporary exhibitions is regulated according to the number of visitors. Please expect to wait at the Vigipirate control and in front of the exhibition.
As part of the Vigipirate program security controls are put in place at the entrance of Parisian museums and monuments. In case of a large attendance, these controls can create a waiting time which cannot be skipped.
SANITARY MEASURES
The wearing of a Category 1 mask (not provided by the museum) is mandatory for all visitors over 11 years old. Hydro-alcoholic gel will be available for visitors at the entrance of the museum.
The route of the visit is one-way.
Crédits photos :
© RMN-Grand Palais (Musée d'Orsay) / Hervé Lewandowski
© RMN-Grand Palais (Musée d'Orsay) / Stéphane Maréchalle
© Musée d’Orsay, dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Patrice Schmidt
- More than 80 paintings from all over the world
- Some works never exhibited in France
