From Tuesday June 30 2009 to Sunday September 13 2009

Paper and glue…

By 1850 the concept of a "sensational picture" had become widespread invading books and magazines and print media in general.

Born in 1891 Max Ernst as a child was swept up in this revolution. This baggage would prove useful when in 1933 he decided to counter-act the surrealism movement with his work. His idea was to subvert popular illustrations and symbols to create something entirely new.

Inspired as much by the Marquis de Sade as by French superheroes comics and detective novel covers his amazing "picture book" organised as a calendar is like a window into the 20th century… A century where art fed off previous generations to move forwards...

Opening Hours / Rates

From Tuesday 30 June to Sunday 13 September 2009 :
- Tuesday Wednesday Friday Saturday and Sunday from 09:30 to 18:00
- Thursday from 09:30 to 21:45

Admission prices :
- Full price : 9.5 €
- Reduced price : 7 €

Address

Musée d'Orsay
62 rue de Lille
75007 PARIS
01 40 49 48 14