Exhibition

Trail "100 Works That Tell the Story of Work": Working in the Nineteenth Century

The "100 Works That Tell the Story of Work" initiative highlights nineteenth-century masterpieces at the Musée d'Orsay. Begin in Room 69 and follow the exhibition trail to discover works centered on the theme of labour. On view from March 31, 2026 to August 2, 2026 at Musée d'Orsay.

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Trail "100 Works That Tell the Story of Work": Working in the Nineteenth Century

Paris

Quick view

A fast English reading of the key exhibition signals already available in the catalogue.

Venue

Musée d'Orsay

Paris

Dates

31 March 2026 to 02 August 2026

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Booking

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Overview

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The Musée d'Orsay houses the French national collection of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist and modern artworks. Its remarkable collection of works dating notably from the Belle Époque, together with its singular setti...

Editorial context

A slightly wider English reading when the source page is still concise.

On Expo Paris, Trail "100 Works That Tell the Story of Work": Working in the Nineteenth Century is most useful when it is read not only as a single event but as part of a broader route through Musée d'Orsay, where exhibitions, artists and editorial themes can be compared quickly in English. This page becomes easier to place when it is connected to History and Modern art.

For an English reader, the point of this page is also practical: it clarifies the venue, dates and booking context, then opens clear paths toward related exhibitions, artists and subjects so that the visit does not remain isolated. 3 related exhibition pages are already close enough to help compare tone, period or venue.

Why go

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Editorial angle

The “100 œuvres qui racontent le travail” campaign highlights 19th-century masterpieces at the Musée d’Orsay.

Identify the iconographic models that structure the composition. Follow the evolution of a commission through the pieces on display. Bring together documents, objects and narratives to measure an episode over time. Read...

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The “100 œuvres qui racontent le travail” campaign highlights 19th-century masterpieces at the Musée d’Orsay. Identify the iconographic models that structure the composition. Follow the evolution of a commission through the pieces on display.

Practical reading

Trail "100 Works That Tell the Story of Work": Working in the Nineteenth Century is listed with its main venue, date and booking signals so the page can support planning as well as editorial browsing.