Crime et châtiment at Musée d'Orsay Explores Crime, Justice, and Punishment in Art
The Musée d'Orsay in Paris presents "Crime et châtiment," an exhibition on crime, justice, and punishment from the French Revolution to World War II, curated by Jean Clair with Philippe Comar and Laurence Madeline, initiated by former minister Robert Badinter. The show features works by Géricault, Goya, Victor Hugo, Léon Bonnat, Carlos Schwabe, Félix Vallotton, and ends with a painting by David Lynch. It includes historical artifacts like a guillotine and explores the rise of sensationalist press and the public's fascination with criminal trials. The exhibition runs from March 16 to June 27, 2010.
Key facts
- Exhibition at Musée d'Orsay, Paris, from March 16 to June 27, 2010
- Initiated by former minister Robert Badinter
- Curated by Jean Clair, with Philippe Comar and Laurence Madeline
- Covers period from French Revolution to WWII
- Features works by Géricault, Goya, Victor Hugo, Léon Bonnat, Carlos Schwabe, Félix Vallotton, David Lynch
- Includes a guillotine and historical artifacts
- Explores the rise of sensationalist press and public trials
- Ends with a painting by David Lynch
Entities
Artists
- Théodore Géricault
- Francisco Goya
- Victor Hugo
- Léon Bonnat
- Carlos Schwabe
- Félix Vallotton
- David Lynch
- Émile Friant
- Charlotte Corday
- Lacenaire
- Robert Badinter
- Jean Clair
- Philippe Comar
- Laurence Madeline
- Bruno Gaudichon
- Laura Bossi
- Richard Leydier
Institutions
- Musée d'Orsay
- Gallimard
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Rodez
Sources
- artpress —