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Cognacq-Jay Museum: The Empire of the Senses, from François Boucher to Jean-Baptiste Greuze

Witness a pure celebration of the senses through a titillating exhibition hosted by Cognacq-Jay Museum.

Highlights

Discover an erotic exhibition titled ‘The Empire of the Senses’
See ideas of intimacy and libertinism weave through art in the 18th century
Explore around 60 masterpieces from François Boucher to Jean-Baptiste Greuze
Reflect on the conditions of women during the Age of Enlightenment

Inclusions

Admission ticket to Cognacq-Jay Museum
Access to Empire of the Senses Exhibition

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Your Experience

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the death of François Boucher (1703-1770), Cognacq-Jay Museum offers an in-depth examination of love and desire. The 18th-century was defined as a period of pleasure and libertinage. During this century, philosophers, men of letters, and artists invested in loving passions and carnal desires. François Boucher, the first painter of King Louis XV, in particular, was an expert when it came to delicate sensual pastorals and erotic compositions. The exhibition showcases the boldest of his works alongside works by his peers: Jean-Baptiste Greuze, Jean-Honoré Fragonard, and Antoine Watteau.

Embark on a journey that retraces the history of desire, from first emotions to the satisfaction of passions. The exhibition brings together sixty paintings and drawings, gathered from prestigious international collections, both public and private, some presented to the public for the very first time.

Commissioner

Annick Lemoine - Director of the museum Cognac-Jay

Scientific Committee

William Faroult - Chief curator in charge of French paintings XVIII century British and American paintings, Louvre
Françoise Joulie - Art historian
Alastair Laing - Honorary curator National Trust, London

Know Before You Go

COVID Update

When you arrive, please maintain a physical distance of at least one meter between yourself and other visitors or museum personnel
Temporary, on-site purchases are possible only with a bank card
Wash your hands regularly, especially before you enter the museum. Hydroalcoholic gel is available at the entrance
Follow the itinerary signs when you’re inside the exhibition area
For reasons of hygiene, please do not touch the digital devices along your pathway
Signs listing health measures are displayed in various museum areas. Ensure you follow the instructions
If you are sick and have symptoms, please postpone your visit
Cloakrooms will be closed

Dates and Timings

Availability: 2 Dec 2020 – 28 Mar 2021
Open: Tue-Sun | 10 AM – 6 PM
Late Opening: Fri, 9 PM
Closed: Mon, Dec 21 and Jan 1

Discounted Tickets

This experience is free for children aged below 18. Youth between 18 and 26 enjoy reduced prices on their tickets

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly
Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the attraction
Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid delays
If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification