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Romantic Heroines

6 Apr 2022 — 4 Sep 2022 at Petit Palais · Paris

This temporary exhibition, held in Paris in 2022, shines a spotlight on the heroines who captivated the Romantic imagination — from literature, mythology, and history. Through paintings, sculptures, and works on paper, the show traces how artists of the 19th century constructed, idealized, and celebrated powerful female figures, revealing the enduring fascination with women as symbols of passion, tragedy, and defiance.

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Petit Palais · Paris

The Petit Palais is an art museum in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, France.

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