Four Days in Paris
A photographic record of my visit to Paris in September 2000
Photography by John Ball except where otherwise indicated.
Day 4 (continued)
In the afternoon, I made an extended visit to the Musée d'Orsay (Orsay Museum).
The museum building (right) is the former mainline railway terminus of the Orléans railway company, originally designed by Victor Laloux for the Universal Exhibition in 1900. The station was closed in 1939 and reopened as the Musée d'Orsay 47 years later.
The Musée d'Orsay is famed for its collection of Impressionist and Neo-impressionist works from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. |
Photography by Angela Carter |
Above: The north elevation of the Musée d'Orsay.
Below: The imposing frontage of the Musée d'Orsay.
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| Above: The main hall, with exhibition rooms on each side. |
Above: One of the many sculptures on display in the main hall. |
Below: Four of the paintings on display at the museum. |
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| Above: "The Magpie" by Claude Monet. |
Photography by Angela Carter |
| Above: "Dancing at the Moulin de la Galette" by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. |
Photography by Angela Carter |
Photography by Angela Carter |
| Above: Claude Monet. |
Above: Self-portrait - Vincent Van Gogh. |
After spending a pleasant afternoon in the museum, I emerged onto the steps, where a crowd had gathered to enjoy an impromptu jazz performance by two street musicians (see below).
Photography by Angela Carter |
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| A pianist and soprano saxophonist entertained the crowd for almost an hour. |
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After leaving the museum, I strolled along the left bank of the Seine back towards the Louvre. Click here to join me on my walk.
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