Virtual Visit to Musee D'Orsay Paris, France

I had made this book in a class at Creative Escape the year before.  I used it as a planner.  And, it had folders in it.  I used the folders for the postcards I was collecting from museums and at the markets.  I loved the clock on the cover, it became really perfect after seeing the Musee D'Orsay in person.  I was so excited to go to a Museum in France that was totally devoted to Impressionism.  It was Kaylyn's senior year in High School and she was taking Art and French and was a joy to be in Paris with.  

What I remember most was the building itself.  The building was originally a train station and could be seen on the river as we took a boat ride from the Eiffel tower. It was going to be torn down in the early 70's.  But, the building was saved and became a Museum in 1986.   It is massive, and the architecture is stunning.  The clock is huge and when you get inside and can look through the face it is quite an experience.  I loved the space and how well the paintings were displayed with the sculptures.  It was one my favorite days.  Now, reading the cover it said : Remember This is Our Time.  I loved that, because you can't take going to Paris for granted.  We savored every moment, getting up early to go the markets.  But, we were there at Christmas time and it was very cold.  Cold enough it snowed a couple of days we were there.  It was a comfort when we spent the day in Museums, because they were warm.  I also love having lunch at an Art Museum. 

There were a lot of Renoirs, Degas,Monet, VanGogh's Gauguin  and one Cassatt.  The collection is huge.  But, what was really fun yesterday was discovering Berthe Morisot has eight paintings displayed there.  I have loved Mary Cassatt's paintings, since the first time I saw one in 1982.   I never paid any attention to Berthe, and didn't even know she was also a woman and an Impressionist painter during the same time. They had a retrospective at the Barnes last year for Berthe I really wanted to attend, but I missed it.  But, anyway was fascinated to find out she was married to Manet's brother and kept her name.  She was introduced to the Art World with her friendship with Manet.  I am looking forward to reading more about her today.  I hope you enjoyed your visit to the Musee D'Orsay and visiting virtually.  Tomorrow let's go to the Louvre.  

Quote of the Day:  I have come to understand that everyday is something to cherish  Kerri Strung

(found in my Paris planner)

Song of the Day:  Willie Nile:  This Is Our Time