The Musée Marmottan Monet’s latest exhibition, Trompe-l’oeil, from 1520 to the present day, traces the history of the representation of reality in the arts and seeks to pay tribute to a little-known facet of the Museum’s collections, while shining a light on Jules and Paul Marmottan’s penchant for this pictorial genre.

Over the centuries, trompe-l’oeil has been used in various media and has proven to be multifaceted. Not only does it play with the viewer’s gaze, but it is a nod to the potential traps set by our own perceptions.

More than eighty key works ranging from the 16th to the 21st century, coming from both private and public collections in Europe and the United States will be on display, allowing visitors to understand the formal evolution of the trompe l’oeil genre. In addition, eight works from the Museum’s collection have been restored and will be presented to the public.

Please join us for an exclusive visit to Trompe-l’oeil, from 1520 to the present day on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 9:30 AM.

This event is open to AFMO Members at the Patron-level and above.

All invitations are personal and non-transferable.

Image: Adolphe-Martial Potemont, Lettres d’Alsace et de Lorraine, s.d. Pau, musée des Beaux-Arts ©Pau, musée des Beaux-Arts