Claude Monet. "Nymphéas bleus." Entre 1916 et 1919 (détail). Huile sur toile, H. 204.0; L. 200.0 cm. Achat, 1981 ©Musée d’Orsay, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Patrice Schmidt
Claude Monet. La Charrette. Route sous la neige à Honfleur (detail), vers 1867. © Musée d’Orsay, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Patrice Schmidt Camille Pissarro. Femme dans un clos, soleil de printemps dans le pré à Eragny (detail), 1887. © Musée d’Orsay, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Patrice Schmidt Philip Steer. Jeune femme sur la plage (detail), entre 1886 et 1888. © Musée d’Orsay, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Patrice Schmidt Paul Helleu. Automne à Versailles (detail), vers 1897. © RMN-Grand Palais (Musée d’Orsay) / Hervé Lewandowski
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Paul Cézanne, Montagne Sainte-Victoire (détail), Vers 1890, Huile sur toile, H. 65 ; L. 95,2 cm avec cadre H. 87 ; L. 117 ; EP. 12,1 cm. Donation sous réserve d'usufruit petite-fille d'Auguste Pellerin, 1969 © Musée d’Orsay, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Patrice Schmidt
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Museum Projects: contributing to the present and future of both museums
All year long, AFMO accompanies and supports the Orsay and Orangerie Museums in their projects, from art and educational projects to newly refurbished welcome spaces.
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Patron Pass Tours: sharing insightful art moments
Raising awareness is at the heart of AFMO’s mission. To share and enhance unique art moments with its patrons, the foundation hosts members-only events every month (from September to July), such as private tours of exhibitions at the Orsay and the Orangerie and offsite visits in Paris and in the U.S.
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Art History Lectures: understanding art within the historical context
Each online lecture focuses on art history movements, trends, events or characters that are relevant to the periods covered by both the Orsay and the Orangerie.
The lectures bring new insight on these amazing times of political, economic, social and cultural changes.
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Seasonal Events: celebrating the two museums
AFMO hosts seasonal “rendez-vous” to discover and enjoy art, heritage and art de vivre at its best. These events by invitation only are open to members, patrons and guests. They participate in AFMO’s fundraising efforts on behalf of the Musée d’Orsay and Musée de l’Orangerie.
A monochromatic décor inspired by Caillebotte’s white canvas and a flavorful menu inspired by his palette of colors. Photo: Francois-Xavier Watine, WebStyleStory. October 2024
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