Brisbane is celebrating the Belle Epoque with an exclusive exhibition of drawings from the Musee d’Orsay, Paris. The exhibition, ‘Modern Woman: Daughters and Lovers 1850-1918‘ starts on 24 March until mid-June 2012.

Featuring works from Edgar Degas, Edouard Vuillard, Edouard Manet, Camille Pissarro, Pierre Bonnard, Auguste Rodin, Berthe Morisot and Jean François Millet,Pierre—Auguste Renoir the works are centered around the changing roles and perception of woman.

Visiting the Musee has always been a highlight when in Paris, so I’m thrilled to see this collection in Brisbane. QAG | GoMA is running a serious of complimentary exhibitions that overlap the Modern Woman exhibition. Included is Contemporary Australia: Women in Film, guest curated by Margaret Pomeranz. I can’t wait for the opening!

Edgar Degas | Dancer sitting, leaning forward, she massages her left foot (Danseuse assise, penchée en avant, elle se masse le pied gauche) 1881–83 | Caillebotte legacy in Luxembourg, 1894 | Collection: Musée d’Orsay, Paris / Photograph: © Hervé Lewandowski | © RMN (RF22712)/Musée d’Orsay