Solo show
Trait d'Egypte — Marcelle Baud (1890–1987)
7 Jul 2021 — 9 Jan 2022 at Musée Bargoin
· Clermont-Ferrand
This exhibition celebrates the work of Marcelle Baud (1890–1987), a Swiss artist whose deep and enduring connection with Egypt left an indelible mark on her creative output.
Through drawings, paintings, and graphic works, the show traces Baud's personal and artistic engagement with Egyptian landscapes, monuments, and daily life — a relationship she cultivated across decades of travel and study.
The title "Trait d'Egypte" — evoking both the French word for "line" or "stroke" and the idea of a defining trait — captures the essence of an artist who made Egypt not merely a subject but a visual language all her own.
Through drawings, paintings, and graphic works, the show traces Baud's personal and artistic engagement with Egyptian landscapes, monuments, and daily life — a relationship she cultivated across decades of travel and study.
The title "Trait d'Egypte" — evoking both the French word for "line" or "stroke" and the idea of a defining trait — captures the essence of an artist who made Egypt not merely a subject but a visual language all her own.
About the artist
Marcelle Baud
1890–1987
Marcelle Gabrielle Baud was a French Egyptologist and artist.
About the artist →About the venue
Musée Bargoin
· Clermont-Ferrand
The Bargoin Museum is a heritage museum in Clermont-Ferrand, in France. It mainly exhibits archaeological collections and textiles.
