Memories of the Musée D'Orsay a year ago today

 

One of the famous, beautiful clocks
at the Musée D'Orsay, Paris
Reminder that time is of the
essence.
Photo
Barbara Muir © 

Last year on this day we visited the Musée D'Orsay in Paris, which has an absolutely
astoundingly wonderful art collection, and the former train station has quite 
wonderful massive clocks.

Here are some examples of what we saw:

Le Repas, dit aussi Les Bananes

Huile sur papier marouflé sur toile

Paul Gaugin © 1891

In the Musée D'Orsay, Paris, France

Last year because of the rain the line to get into the museum was shorter
and late in the day the line clipped along, we got in, and took
the elevator to the fifth floor to see our favourites.

Some were gone, maybe in other exhibitions in preparation for the Olympics. 
(Remember the Summer Olympics were in Paris last year.) That meant we saw
paintings we'd never seen before.

Les Alyscamps
Huile sur toile
Paul Gaugin © 1888

In the Musée D'Orsay, Paris, France

Champs de tulipes en Hollande
Huile sur toile
Claude Monet © 1886
In the Musée D'Orsay, Paris, France

The final one almost made me jealous, which is ridiculous because I'd love to see the
tulip fields, but we're never in Europe at that time. 

I love the Musée D'Orsay and Paris, and can't wait to go again.  Right now we're
dealing with a very bad, bad cold, so for now dreaming is the best way to travel.

Have a loving your life day.

The take down of The Art of Celebration

Clouds dancing over Toney Bay

Acrylic on canvas

40 x 40 inches

Barbara Muir © Revised 2025

Today was the day that my solo show came down, and I am so grateful for
the help of people in the hanging committee, and for Peter Ramdeholl who
helped Steven and I take down more than 50 pieces, pack them because it
was going to rain, and put them in the van to take them away.

My solo show The Art of Celebration was a fabulous experience -- so fun!
I got so many wonderful compliments on my work, which made me feel
great. It was a lot of work getting it together. And I think worth every moment.

Clouds dancing over Toney Bay, came home, and my work and I are delighted.

Have a loving your life day!