Widely known for his proficiency in depicting movement in his work as well as for his remarkable preference for drawing and painting dancers, on the centenary of his death, the French artist Edgar Degas is honored at Musée d’Orsay with an exhibition focusing on the essay “Degas Danse Dessin” which was written by his friend Paul Valéry, in 1936.
Holding the title of Valéry’s essay, the exhibition opened on November 28th, 2017 and will continue to run until February 25th, giving the public a chance to view a selection of archival documents and drawings by Degas along with less-known notebooks by Valéry which throw light on the painter’s great fondness of dance.
Musée d’Orsay is located in the heart of Paris, not far from our hotel. It is home to countless wonderful masterpieces by some of the world’s leading masters of Art. If you are one of our guests, we highly recommend you to devote some of your time to explore it. There is much to see there.
Curators
Leïla Jarbouai and Marine Kisiel, curators Musée d’Orsay
Useful information
Date
From November 28th, 2017 through February 25th, 2018
Address
Musée d’Orsay
1 Rue de la Légion d’Honneur,
75007 Paris, France
Opening Hours
Tuesday 9:30AM–6PM
Wednesday 9:30AM–6PM
Thursday 9:30AM–9:45PM
Friday 9:30AM–6PM
Saturday 9:30AM–6PM
Sunday 9:30AM–6PM
Monday Closed
Tickets
12 €
