Charles Gleyre (1806-1874). The Reformed Romantic

Until September 11th, 2016, Musée d’Orsay will be hosting Charles Gleyre (1806-1874). The Reformed Romantic, an exhibition dedicated to Charles Gleyre, the famous Swiss artist.
Charles Gleyre was actually best-known for being the teacher of some of the leading artists of the late 19th Century including the Impressionist painters Claude Monet (1840 – 1926), Alfred Sisley (1839 – 1899), and Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841 – 1919). His studio also contributed to the creation of other leading artists such as the famous Orientalist artist Jean-Léon Gérôme (1824 – 1904) and the founder of Tonalism James Abbott McNeill Whistler (1834 – 1903).
As the first major exhibition ever dedicated to Gleyre in France, Charles Gleyre (1806-1874). The Reformed Romantic is an occasion to know more about this great painter, his studio, and his style.
Guests staying at our Sister Hotels Champs-Elysées Paris, don’t hesitate to visit the museum and to take pleasure in attending this unique exhibition! 

Exhibition curated by:
Guy Cogeval, director of Musée d’Orsay and Musée de l’Orangerie
Côme Fabre, curator, Musée du Louvre
Paul Perrin, curator, Musée d’Orsay

 

Useful information:
Date:
From May 10th to September 11th, 2016

Opening Hours: 
Every day            from 9:30AM to 6PM
Thursdays           from 9:30AM to 9:45PM
Monday              Closed

Address:
Musée d’Orsay
1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris, France