Temporary exhibition "Dourdan and painters, a palette of artists"

Name: Temporary exhibition "Dourdan and painters, a palette of artists"
Start: 2023-09-16T11:00:00+02:00
End: 2023-09-17T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Musée et château de Dourdan

Dedicated to the museum’s collections of ancient paintings, the chronology of which extends from the 18th to the 20th century, the exhibition presents works by artists – painters, draughtsmen...

16 and 17 September 2023Passed

Dedicated to the museum’s collections of ancient paintings, whose chronology extends from the 18th to the 20th century, the exhibition presents works by artists – painters, draughtsmen and architects – linked to the city of Dourdan. If some are native or resident, others have sketched it and leave us a vivid testimony of interest. The works exhibited are not limited to the views of the city but interest all of their paths, influences, artistic currents to which they are attached. Landscapes, architectural views and portraits reveal the talent of painters, designers and architects linked to Dourdan. Artists such as Louis Signy, Sophie Gareau Demetz, Marie-Gabrielle Capet Demetz, Aline Boulian, Emmanuel Zamor, Pierre Gandon, Jean Vernholes, Henri-Gabriel Gautruche, Robert Chailloux are honoured.

About the location

Musée et château de Dourdan

Place du Général-de-Gaulle 91410 Dourdan

Essonne
Île-de-France

The 13th century castle built by Philippe-Auguste and completed around 1222 to protect the outskirts of Paris succeeds a first wooden building dating from Hugues Capet. In Ile-de-France, Dourdan is one of the only 13th century fortresses that has preserved most of its structures. Symbol of royal power, the keep is circular in shape with three levels. It is a remarkable example of military architecture, with beautiful vaults of warheads. The Municipal Museum is housed in an old 18th century salt attic built by the Marquis de Verteillac.