Romans of the Decadence
Explore Thomas Couture’s ‘Romans of the Decadence,’ a monumental 1847 Academic masterpiece! Witness opulent detail & Romantic drama in this large oil painting from the Musée d'Orsay.
Thomas Couture
Thomas Couture (1815-1879) was a pivotal French Romantic & Realist painter renowned for historical scenes like 'Romans During the Decadence.' Influential teacher of Manet, Fantin-Latour & Puvis de Chavannes. Explore his art & legacy!
Musée d'Orsay
Discover the Musée d'Orsay in Paris! Housed in a stunning former railway station, explore an unparalleled collection of Impressionist & Post-Impressionist masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh & more.