The Musee d'Orsay in Paris will bring its largest-ever China exhibition to the Museum of Art Pudong (MAP) in Shanghai on June 19, exclusively showcasing over 100 authentic masterpieces by renowned artists like Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Paul Gauguin and Pierre Auguste Renoir.

As the only global stop, the exhibition themed Paths to Modernity: Masterpieces from the Musee d'Orsay, Paris, will feature iconic works from the 1840s to the early 20th century, focusing on its famous impressionist and post-impressionist pieces.

The exhibition will present milestone masterpieces, including van Gogh's Bedroom in Arles and Self-portrait, Jean-François Millet's The Gleaners and Gauguin's Tahitian Women on the Beach, along with works by Monet, Paul Cezanne and Edgar Degas, offering a comprehensive panorama of the key transition from classical to modern art.

Van Gogh's Bedroom in Arles and Self-portrait from 1887 are both considered highly representative of his work, capturing his emotional depth and bold use of color.

In addition to world-class paintings, the exhibition will also boast over 20 notable sculptures, including Auguste Rodin's Bust of Victor Hugo, Edgar Degas's bronze figures of ballerinas and Paul Gauguin's Tahitian wood carvings, highlighting the late 19th century's artistic shift of cross-media art.

Designed by French exhibition designer Cecile Degos, the show will recreate the interior ambiance of the Musee d'Orsay within MAP, weaving iconic elements like arching domes, classical clocks, and glass structures, creating an immersive experience akin to Seine's riverbanks.

To enhance public engagement, a pop-up store has been set up at New Bund Red Lane. According to MAP, a series of related publications and over 200 cultural and creative products will be released after the exhibition opens.