This temporary exhibition at the newly re-opened Orangerie Museum in the Tuileries Gardens is a walk down memory lane, looking back at one of its past exhibitions from the first half of the 20th century. True, the same exhibition, “Painters of reality in France in the 17th century”, was organised in 1934 and drew interest in 17th century art.  This is indeed a step off the beaten path for a museum who devotes itself almost entirely to Impressionism of the 19th century, most notably Monet’s Waterlily series.

This year’s exhibition will include 17th-century paintings, works by Georges de La Tour, the Nain brothers, Philippe de Champaigne, etc.

Other “painters of reality” such as Picasso, Leger, Balthus, Berard and Helion will be included in the exhibition as well. 
MUSEE DE L’ORANGERIE
Jardin des Tuileries 75001 PARIS
Metro : Concorde   
Closed:  Tuesdays