

Jacqueline Marval painted nymphs, goddesses, and sun-soaked nudes until her death in 1932, then vanished from view. Now three Paris institutions are bringing her vibrant, unapologetically feminine work back into the light.
Rediscovered female artist
Multi-venue exhibition
Early 20th century paintings
Art history revival
Tips
🗺️works at three venues: arts décoratifs, BNF, Orangerie
Les Mondes de Colette
2nd Arr.


Jacqueline Marval painted nymphs, goddesses, and sun-soaked nudes until her death in 1932, then vanished from view. Now three Paris institutions are bringing her vibrant, unapologetically feminine work back into the light.
Rediscovered female artist
Multi-venue exhibition
Early 20th century paintings
Art history revival
Tips
🗺️works at three venues: arts décoratifs, BNF, Orangerie
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