From March 15 to April 16, 2017, the exhibition “The Pleasures of the Hermitage” was held at the Pavillon de l’Ermitage, a student project brilliantly carried out by first-year Master in Old Master Art students, coached by the exhibition curator David Brouzet.

The project

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The exhibition "The Pleasures of the Hermitage" aims to bring back to life for visitors the different moments of the day of a member of the French aristocracy or bourgeoisie in the 18th century. The Hermitage pavilion, where the exhibition takes place, was built for the Regent’s wife in the early 18th century in the park of her Bagnolet château, now vanished. The theme of daily life is approached through numerous everyday objects and works of art. The exhibition covers the themes of the art of the table, of grooming, notably with the exact replica of Marat’s bathtub, and of games and entertainment.

Around the exhibition, puppet shows and harpsichord recitals were organized within the pavilion grounds for an 18th-century atmosphere, as if we were really there!

Photo recap

Project objectives

Learn to produce an exhibition from A to Z: design, writing, scenography, communication, mediation, organization and administration

Students who designed the project