The Salon du dessin
International benchmark for collectible drawings
Created in 1991, the Salon du dessin is a unique event with an international reputation, and has become the main reference in the world of collecting drawings. It is co-chaired by Florence Chibret-Plaussu and Hervé Aaron,
Collectors, specialists, curators, scholars and connoisseurs from all over the world participate in this event that occupies a major position in the world of the art market.
In all, over 1000 drawings will be gathered together in the historical environment of the Palais Brongniart, for your utmost pleasure.
See you from 7 to 12 April 2027 2026 for the 35th edition!
Armand Guillaumin
Sur le bateau, étude de personnages
1867, Pastel on laid paper, 32 x 40.5 cm, MuMa, Le Havre, inv. 2004.3.119. Olivier Senn Collection. Donated by Hélène Senn-Foulds, 2004
On the agenda
for the 2026 edition
Guest of honour: The musée d’art moderne André Malraux (MuMa – Le Havre)
Inaugurated in 1961 by André Malraux in Le Havre, a town where artists such as Monet, Dubuffet, Friesz, Dufy and Braque were born or grew up, the MuMa is renowned for its Impressionist and Fauvist collections, the Boudin collection and the Marande bequest.
The recent donation by Hélène Senn-Foulds makes MuMa one of the leading Impressionist collections in France. The museum displays works by Renoir, Pissarro, Sisley, Degas, Courbet and Corot. Read more
The 19th international Drawing Conference: "The materiality of drawing. Supports, materials, tools, uses and conservation of drawing"
Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 March 2026
This new theme for 2026-2027 is under the scientific direction of Sarah Catala, heritage curator student, Paris, Institut National du Patrimoine, Valentine Dubard de Gaillarbois, graphic arts curator-restorer, Paris, Musée des Arts décoratifs, and Axel Moulinier, researcher affiliated with IRHiS (Institut de recherches historiques du Septentrion: IRHIS - UMR 8529), Lille, University of Lille. Read more
New for 2026
The ‘Anonymous Drawings’ stand
The Salon du Dessin is reviving a tradition: that of dedicating a space to drawings whose artists could not be identified by the exhibitors presenting them. Read more
The ‘New Collectors’ selection
To encourage dialogue between exhibitors and young collectors, special signage highlights high-quality drawings at affordable prices (between €2,000 and €8,000), graphic works by renowned masters, unjustly forgotten artists and promising talents worth investing in.
And always:
The Drawing Week, the Drawing Prize of the Daniel and Florence Guerlain Contemporary Art Foundation, the children's drawing competition with Le Petit Léonard and the association NOC! Nous on crée, the art school at the hospital.
Edouard Vuillard
Au coin de la fenêtre
1915
Pastel on paper mounted on cardboard
87 x 63 cm – 70 x 54 cm
MuMa, Le Havre, inv. AD133.5. Charles-Auguste Marande bequest, 1936
Previous editions of the Salon du dessin
in pictures
The 2025 edition of the Salon du dessin
• The musée des Beaux-Arts de Reims
• The Tavolozza Foundation
• The 18th Daniel & Florence Guerlain Contemporary Art Foundation Drawing Prize
• Exhibitors’ stands
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