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A painting by Maurice Denis acquired by the RijksmuseumThe publication by the Rijksmuseum of its bulletin gives us the opportunity to look back at some of its acquisitions that we have not yet mentioned. Presented by Wildenstein & Co at the 2023…
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Notre-Dame: a very intrusive choir organNotre-Dame should not be a playground for the French President of the Republic or the Archbishop of Paris. No doubt they think they have some legitimacy in the decisions they take, but they have…
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Leighton House acquires the sketch of a major workAlthough Frederic Leighton’s masterpiece Flaming June is not in its possession, the museum dedicated to the artist, housed in his astonishing London home, does have several preparatory studies. In…
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A Christ after Velázquez for the Museo SorollaSorolla se considérait lui-même comme un «enfant de Velázquez». Il commença par regarder ses œuvres au Prado lors d’un premier séjour à Madrid en 1881 ; non seulement il conserva une trentaine de…
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L’invité de La Tribune de l’Art n° 9 - 3/4/24 : Alexandre d’AndoqueCela fait plus d’un an que nous n’avions pas produit de podcast, pour des raisons de temps essentiellement. Nous allons essayer d’être plus régulier à l’avenir, mais nous préférons ne pas nous engager…
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A self-portrait by Antonio D’Este for ChicagoAlors que l’Art Institute de Chicago consacrait en ce début d’année une exposition à Antonio Canova, une œuvre de son principal collaborateur et disciple Antonio D’Este rejoignait ses riches…
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Six paintings donated subject to usufruct in AmiensWe recently reported on the donation of an Antoine Vestier painting to the Musée de Picardie by a couple of collectors. These collectors are particaularly generous, having recently donated six new…
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The Musée Rodin buys an early work by the artistAn exhibition devoted to Carrier-Belleuse at Compiègne in 2014 recalled - even in its title, to attract visitors - that this great sculptor of the Second Empire was Auguste Rodin’s master. Their…
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Jean Mayodon. Precious earthOnly enthusiasts of 20th-century decorative arts are likely to be familiar with the exceptional pieces by Raymond Subes and Jean Mayodon housed in Sens: the two friends, who probably met at the…
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Neo-Gothic furniture acquired by StrasbourgA fine collection of neo-Gothic furniture recently joined the collections of the Musée des arts décoratifs in Strasbourg. Commissioned in the mid-1860s for a Strasbourg doctor’s surgery, that of Dr…
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The Getty buys a self-portrait by Elena Luksch-MakowskyElena Makowsky-Luksch’s fear of abandoning her art to take on the role of wife and mother can be seen in her work throughout her career. After much hesitation, she finally married the Viennese…
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Two drawings for the Musée de la MarineFull of life, these two large sheets greeted visitors to the exhibition organised by Artcurial ahead of last week’s sales and seemed so destined for the Musée de la Marine that we were surprised…
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A new 18th-century biscuit for SèvresVisitors to the excellent exhibition "La Manufacture des Lumières" will no doubt not have forgotten the fine collection of terracotta models, many of which were little known because they were…
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The Beauvoisine Museum in Rouen: a ruinous and destructive projectWhen we met the new director of Rouen’s museums at a press briefing, he told us about the "vast architectural and museographic renovation project" for the two museums in the rue Beauvoisine, the…
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The third Paris Print FairWith twenty international exhibitors gathered in the intimate setting of the refectory of the Cordeliers convent at the time of the Salon du Dessin, and with old, modern and contemporary prints…
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The "Semaine du Dessin" in Paris galleries (5)This is the fifth and final article in a long marathon that has taken us to all the galleries in Paris (or at least we hope we haven’t missed any) that are holding exhibitions to mark the Semaine…
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Three new databasesWe’ve been announcing it for a long time, but this time it’s done: our databases are being enriched, and no fewer than three new ones will be added to the existing Stella database, which lists…
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The "Semaine du Dessin" in Paris galleries (4)Rarely has drawing week seen so many exhibitions in Parisian galleries. We need the time to see them and write the articles, which sometimes explains why publications are spread over several…
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The "Semaine du Dessin" in Paris galleries (3)Elle fut représentée par les portraitistes les plus recherchés de la cour, mais parce qu’on n’est jamais aussi bien flatté que par soi-même, la duchesse de Montpensier ne ce contenta pas de ces…
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The Salon du Dessin 2024 is now openComme chaque année, et par chance sous un beau soleil qui avait fui Paris depuis plusieurs mois, le Salon du Dessin a rouvert ses portes dans le Palais de la Bourse, cadre intimiste qui lui…
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Research announcement: Édouard Riou (1833-1900)As part of a publication project, art historian Aline Lemonnier-Mercier and I, Lucile Haguet, curator of libraries at the Bibliothèque municipale classée du Havre, are looking for original…
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The "Semaine du Dessin" in Paris galleries (2)The enigmatic but impressive self-portrait by Nicolaus Ritter Junior will take pride of place for a few more days in Jonathan den Otter’s fine exhibition at Benjamin Peronnet on rue de Louvois,…
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Drawings and sculptures at DrouotTwo sales of drawings are currently on show at Drouot, at Ader and Millon, as are two previously unseen sculptures by David d’Angers at Daguerre. Finally, as part of the auction house’s "Temps…
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A sale of drawings at Christie’sIt’s only a short step from the allegory of Glory appearing in the sky brandishing crowns to the crouching Polichinelle defecating in front of his comrades. Lovers of the graphic arts can choose…
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Three Artcurial auctionsThis is a painting that could be acquired by at least three museums in the Paris region: the Musée Carnavalet (if it had an ambitious acquisition policy, which unfortunately it does not), the…
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The "Semaine du Dessin" in Paris galleries (1)"Oh you who leaf through these pages, having in your soul the unhealthy hope of finding in them the supreme power of Evil, be disappointed!" Be disappointed, because Mathieu Néouze is less into…
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Tefaf: a Sequeira masterpiece returns to PortugalAlthough it is not yet known in which museum the work will soon be unveiled, the most important thing is to know that its repatriation is at least temporarily assured: the splendid Deposition of…
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Le Pays Lorrain - 120e année, vol 104 - Décembre 2023Sommaire Thierry Maniguet et Pierre-Hippolyte Pénet, La harpe de Madame Victoire, un cadeau princier Jean-Pierre Husson, L’atlas des grands chemins et chaussées de Lorraine (1734) Etienne…
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Revue de l’Art n°220/2023-4Orientalism(es) Editorial Christine Peltre, Autres approches, nouveaux chantiers Notes et Documents Sarga Moussa, Paysages picturaux et projections identitaires dans le Voyage en Orient…
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Tefaf : a Chinard for the Virginia Museum of ArtWith their sharp eyes and nimble chequebooks, museum curators from all over the world were out in force at Tefaf, as they are every year. Michael R. Taylor, Chief of Conservation, accompanied by…
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A bust by Ottilie Maclaren Wallace acquired by DenverUn buste de la sculptrice écossaise Ottilie Maclaren Wallace s’apprête à rejoindre les collections européennes du Denver Art Museum. Acquis auprès de la galerie Drylewicz à Paris, il vient étoffer le…
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A masterpiece from the Limousin region enters the LouvreAvidly collected by numerous enthusiasts in the 19th century, medieval works of art remain above all survivors of the upheavals of history, the ravages of time and destruction of all kinds,…
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A Van Gogh for Rotterdam«En ce qui concerne le travail, j’ai été occupé à peindre des natures mortes ces derniers temps, comme je l’ai déjà écrit, et cela me plaît énormément. Je t’en enverrai quelques-unes. Je sais qu’elles sont…
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Research announcement: Rosa Bonheur (1822 - 1899)As part of my PhD in art history, I’m writing a thesis on Rosa Bonheur, a French artist best known for her representations of animals. The aim of my work is to trace the animals that were part of…
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Research announcement: Décor by Jean-Francis Auburtin for the Milne-Edwards amphitheatre at the SorbonneAs part of my Master 2 research program at Sorbonne-Université, I’m writing a dissertation on Jean-Francis Auburtin’s décor Le Fond de la Mer in the Milne-Edwards amphitheater at the Sorbonne (in…
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An ugly painting? Yes, but by a woman! So it’s fine...Le Rijksmuseum a acquis d’autres œuvres à la TEFAF dont nous parlerons ultérieurement, mais la seule pour laquelle elle s’est fendue d’un communiqué triomphal est le Portrait de Moses Ter Borch à l’âge…
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A portrait by Mary Beale acquired by BostonElle fut l’une des premières femmes anglaises à mener véritablement une carrière de peintre dans la seconde moitié du XVIIe siècle. Influencée par Peter Lely, Mary Beale s’imposa dans le genre du…
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The 2024 edition of TefafThis year’s Tefaf has been shortened by three days compared with its usual duration: it will in fact end next Thursday 14 March, leaving less time to go on site and admire what remains the art…
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A Divisionist painting acquired by OrléansAcquired from the Terrades gallery in Paris, the painting by Orléans-born Louis Bouglé has taken its place on level -1 of the Musée des Beaux-Arts d’Orléans. Linked to the city by its creator but also…
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Two Pietro Lorenzetti make their debut at the LouvreAlthough announced at the end of November, the rediscovery of two previously unseen panels by Pietro Lorenzetti by the Tajan auction house and the experts at Turquin immediately raised the hopes…
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Armand Point, from Oise to Los AngelesThe bloody head of Saint John the Baptist remains invisible, though it is suggested by the look, smile and gesture of the cruel Salomé, who holds out a silver basin to receive it. Armand Point…
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A short lesson on the protection of historic monuments, for Jean-François Martins, Director of the Eiffel Tower operating companyIt’s one thing for politicians to talk rubbish about the legislation governing historic monuments, but it’s quite another for them to be able to do so over and over again on the airwaves without…
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An amber Madonna returns to PortugalMost often worked on the cold shores of the Baltic Sea, the amber that enchanted connoisseurs in the autumn was bound to excite the interest of museum curators too. There were all kinds of…
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A Chana Orloff exhibition at the Musée ZadkineShe tends towards caricature without ever making fun of her model, for whom she has an obvious tenderness. Chana Orloff sculpts portraits with a benevolent humour, translating the haughty bearing…
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A world of light. Stained glass windows by Francis Chigot and his workshopShe is an ideal ambassador to welcome the many visitors to this fascinating exhibition, which is the result of an intelligent and fruitful collaboration between two regional institutions: the…
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A double portrait by Serangeli for the Musée FabreThe charming effigy looks familiar, while Gioacchino Serangeli’s Portrait of the Twin Sons of Pierre Seriziat by Gioacchino Serangeli has just joined a public collection after spending just over…
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A presumed portrait of Gustave Flaubert for the Musée de la Vie romantiqueThanks to a donation, a presumed portrait of Gustave Flaubert has joined the Musée de la Vie romantique. An emblematic figure of realism, Flaubert also maintained close links with the Romantic…
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Monumental 2023 - 2 : Architecture et patrimoine du sportChantiers/Actualités François Goven, Editorial Marie-Anne Sire, Notre-Dame de Paris. L’avancement des travaux Dossier Architecture et patrimoine du sport Yvan Gastaut et Marie Grasse,…
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Classification of the Eiffel Tower: what the heritage law saysWhile Emmanuel Grégoire, the first deputy mayor of Paris, said that he was not opposed to the classification of the Eiffel Tower and was prepared to look into the matter, Anne Hidalgo stated this…
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A Giaquinto for Spain’s National HeritageIn 2023, through Christie’s Iberica, Spain’s National Heritage acquired a painting by Corrado Giaquinto, which is now in the Royal Collections. It is probably a sketch for the ceiling or vault of a…
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