In the 1940s, René Magritte decided to focus his attention on what he called the bright side of life. This meant things that brought joy and an “atmosphere of happiness”, such as nature, flowers, and female forms. It was a fresh new take on his surrealist work with a desire to work in solar style paintings. The work, which took some influence from the impressionist era, was also known as his Renoir Period.
Next year, Paris art lovers will get a chance to see all this for themselves at the Musée de l’Orangerie. It is a brilliant opportunity to not only learn more about this era and the approaches used, but to embrace that brighter side of art. We can only hope that 2021 brings us more of the brighter side of life as a contrast to the darkness and lack of art exhibitions in 2020. This theme is ideal so check it out when it opens on February 10th.
Useful Information
Exhibition :
Magritte in Full Sunlight. The “Renoir” Period 1940-1947
Date :
From February 10 to June 21, 2021
Location :
Musée de l’Orangerie
Jardin des Tuileries
Place de la Concorde
75001 Paris 1
Opening days and hours :
Open from 9 am to 6 pm
Last admission at 5:15 pm
Closed on Tuesdays
Rates :
Full price: €12,50
Reduced rate: €10
Free admission, on booking:
Visitors under 18 years old
European Union nationals: Visitors from 18 to 25 years old
All visitors on the first Sunday of each month
Official website :
www.musee-orangerie.fr
