June is rotation month at the museum, and we have just finished having closures and re-routings, because of new loans and new acquisitions finding their places in the galleries. It is always exciting to see what is coming, and how the curation is done. This time I am really liking the new additions, and am looking forward to using them in presenting a new storyline on my tours!
Look at this magnificent globe by Coronelli from 1688. It is hard to see from the photo, but it measures 108 cm in diameter, it is huge!
A new acquisition for the museum, a Fragonard painting called The Marionettes, from 1770.
Another monumental painting, a portrait of Marie-Antoinette from 1788, by the female artist Elisabeth Vigée Lebrun. We have previously had another painting by her, and I really love telling her story, so I am happy that she is now back.
An orientalist painting called Ali Ben Ahmed, Caliph of Constantine and Chief of the Haractas, from 1845.
The Juggler and the Acrobats, by Fernand Léger from 1943.
Portrait de Femme Assise, by - maybe surprisingly - Pablo Picasso. A 1923 portrait of his first wife Olga, during the time of their separation, which might explain the somewhat melancholic mood. At this time Picasso had moved away from his cubist research. He traveled to Italy, and now got influenced by the ancient art.
A 1962 César Baldaccini sculpture called Compression 'Ricard'.
And maybe the most eye catching of them all, four sculptures from the gardens of Versailles, having left France for the very first time - The Four Parts of the World, after Charles Le Brun, c. 1674-1679.
These larger than life sized allegories are representing Asia, America, Europe and Africa. They measure 2,5 m in height and weight 2-2,5 tonnes each. They are very impressive and really fit in well in that gallery. They have already proven to be the perfect selfie-spot!
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