Tag Archives: Renoir

Montmartre

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Paul

Yesterday, Wednesday, we ventured to Montmartre. This is the historical home of artists, particularly those of more bohemian tastes and left wing politics. Names such as Dali, Modigliani, Picasso, Mondrian, Pisarro, Van Gogh, and Monet are whispered by the walls … Continue reading →

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l’Orangerie Museum and the Tuileries

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Paul

Yesterday we visited one of our favorite art collections in Paris at Musee l’Orangerie. This art amassed by artist and dealer Paul Guillaume consists of impressionist and post-impressionist paintings. There are a few new paintings each time we visit and dozens … Continue reading →

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Musee d’Orsay

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Paul

Today we crossed town to the Musee d’Orsay. This is the art museum stuck in time between The Louvre (old art) and The Pompidou Centre (modern art). That pretty much leaves the 19th century for the Orsay. This is such … Continue reading →

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Musee d’Orsay and Sketching in the Park

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Paul

Yesterday we spent the day at the d’Orsay Museum. Photos are no longer allowed there, so this will be a image-less post. After a full day we decided that at least one, maybe two more days will be required to … Continue reading →

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Women of l’Orangerie

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Paul

After two days of rest, visiting with JP, and doing laundry we ventured across the city yesterday to visit Musee de L’Orangerie. This museum houses Monet‘s Waterlilies masterpiece. The artist himself designed the space where the 8 massive canvases cover … Continue reading →

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