Masterpieces from the Musée d'Orsay on loan to the Louvre Abu Dhabi

Louvre Abu Dhabi, which opened in 2017, reacted to this difficult 2020 by focusing on creativity and innovation: it launched its first short film, The Pulse of Time, and new digital initiatives. For the coming year, it plans to activate new programs and secure major acquisitions and loans for its halls.

Masterpieces ofImpressionism will be on loan from the Musée d’Orsay, such as Edgar Degas ’s The Bellelli Family (1858-1869), Pierre-Auguste Renoir ’s Railway Bridge at Chatou (1881), Vincent Van Gogh ’s Gypsy Encampment with Caravan (1888), and Claude Monet ’s Sheaves, End of Summer (1891). In addition to these, a series of maps and valuable manuscripts from the 14th-18th centuries will arrive from the Bibliothèque nationale de France.

New acquisitions are joining the Louvre Abu Dhabi’s growing permanent collection: a series of works to be attributed to both the chronologically older section, such as Sumerian Statue of a Female Worshipper (Mesopotamia, 3rd century), and the more recent ones within the museum’s itinerary, such as Between Light and Darkness by Marc Chagall (1938-43).

“I could not be more proud of what we have accomplished since opening in 2017 to date,” said Manuel Rabaté, director of the Louvre Abu Dhabi. “The past year has certainly been marked by the launch of new opportunities and great challenges. Our mission has always been to celebrate cultural connections that allow visitors to find common cues across art, tradition, geography and time. This is an extremely timely message given the new models and roles a museum can embrace. The acquisitions and loans displayed in our galleries are a testament to the strength of our international relationships, which foster continuous moments of discovery and reward each visitor’s curiosity. We look forward to welcoming you to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, both physically and virtually, and hope you will join us in celebrating this third anniversary.”

Mohamed Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism, added, “The achievements of Louvre Abu Dhabi in just three years have greatly influenced the Emirate’s cultural scene. What began as an agreement between the governments of Abu Dhabi and France has today made this museum a beacon for our community and the world. As I look back on the almost completed year, I am particularly proud of the way we have adapted to the changing environment, bringing the Louvre Abu Dhabi into the homes of millions through educational and creative digital initiatives that reflect its vision, enhancing the cross-cultural connections of humanity over time. Culture allows us to broaden our horizons and define the world we live in. The acquisition of new and exceptional works of art to enrich the museum’s growing collection aims to give visitors a fresh look at art history. The Louvre Abu Dhabi and its universal message remain a centerpiece of Abu Dhabi’s mission to support unity in diversity and make culture an indispensable component of our daily lives.”

Pictured: Claude Monet, Haystacks, End of Summer (1891)

Masterpieces from the Musée d'Orsay on loan to the Louvre Abu Dhabi

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