New acquisition by the Orsay Museum...
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06/07/18 - “Le bal de l’Opéra”, by Henri Gervex (France, 1852- 1929) was acquired by the Musée d’Orsay to become part of its
permanent collection of French artists of the 19th century.
The artwork presents a main scene taking place in a balcony,
between two men and a masked woman. The dynamism is enhanced by a walking
couple in the lower part of the painting, which gives also equilibrium to the
entire work. The rhythm is achieved by the exchange of looks between the woman
in white and the two men. This all takes place at the Salle de l’Opéra, later
known as Ópera Garnier, where big assemblies were organized, specially during
Carnival season. The masked woman is a mystery to the men around her. Who is
she? Is she alone? Those are the same questions we ask ourselves.
Le bal de l’Opéra, by Henri Gervex (1886)
Technique: oil on canvas / Measures: 85 x 63 cm
Musee d'Orsay, Paris.
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