Musée D'Orsay

The Musee d'Orsay, with its famous collection of artistic masterpieces from the Imprssionist period, ranks as one of the most visited sights in Paris. The former train station on the left bank of the river Seine invites visitors to discover paintings by artists from Monet to Cézanne and sculptures by Rodin as well as an impressive variety of other 19th century art. This books offers consise information and thorough desriptions of the museum and its works. It includes: Detailed description of significant works; an illustration of each work of art discussed; numerous essays on relevant historical and cultural topics; ground plans; Illustrated timelines; Background information on the theory of color; glossary; artists' biographies and a detailed index.