Romantic Heroines
6 Apr 2022 — 4 Sep 2022 at Musée des Beaux-Arts de la ville de Paris
· 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.
About the venue
Musée des Beaux-Arts de la ville de Paris
· Paris
museum of fine arts, one of 14 museums of the City of Paris
