ART | A Gem of a Collection Envied Even in France: "Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts Exhibition: 300 Years of French Painting"
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A Gem of a Collection That Even France Envies!
The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts Exhibition: 300 Years of French Painting
The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts Exhibition: 300 Years of French Painting, showcasing a collection of exquisite French paintings from Moscow's Pushkin Museum, will be held at the Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art in Nagoya from Friday, April 26th to Sunday, June 23rd. It will then tour to the Yokohama Museum of Art from Saturday, July 6th to Monday, September 16th (public holiday), and to the Kobe City Museum from Saturday, September 28th to Sunday, December 8th.
Text by YANAKA Tomomi
Official App Featuring Contributions from Ryoko Ikeda, Masahiko Shimada, and More
Russia, a treasure trove of French painting. The high quality of French art brought to Russia by successive Romanov emperors and nobles, such as Empress Catherine II, and by wealthy merchants who rose to prominence in the 19th century, is said to be so exceptional that even France itself is envious. This was driven by a strong admiration for France, then the leading nation in Europe, and a passionate desire to enrich their own culture.
The legacy accumulated over centuries forms the core of the current Pushkin Museum. This exhibition traces the glorious history of 300 years of French painting through 66 selected masterpieces, from the 17th-century classical master Poussin, the 18th-century Rococo representative Boucher, to Delacroix and Millet who were active after the French Revolution, and further to Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists such as Monet, Renoir, Cézanne, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Picasso, and Matisse.
Furthermore, a highly anticipated highlight is the "Portrait of Jeanne Samary," painted by Renoir during his Impressionist period, which is acclaimed as his finest portrait. This masterpiece, symbolizing Renoir as the "painter of happiness" with its bright and vibrant colors, will be on display.
Additionally, to enhance the exhibition experience, an official app is available for free viewing on computers and smartphones. Accessible from the official website, it features original manga and essays by renowned contributors including manga artist Ryoko Ikeda, French literature scholar Shigeru Kashima, and author Masahiko Shimada.
The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts Exhibition: 300 Years of French Painting brings together masterpieces from France that Russia has admired for many years. Visitors can enjoy the exhibition alongside the history of these artworks, collected by emperors, nobles, and entrepreneurs with a passionate desire for their country's development.
The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts Exhibition: 300 Years of French Painting - Aichi Venue
Dates | Friday, April 26th - Sunday, June 23rd *Closed on Mondays, except for Monday, April 29th and Monday, May 6th. Closed on Tuesday, May 7th.
Hours | 10:00 - 18:00
Venue | Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art
1-13-2 Higashisakura, Higashi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi
Tel. 052-971-5511
Admission | Adults ¥1300, High School/University Students ¥1000, Junior High School Students and below Free
The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts Exhibition: 300 Years of French Painting - Yokohama Venue
Dates | Saturday, July 6th - Monday, September 16th (public holiday) *Closed on Thursdays, except for Thursday, August 1st and Thursday, August 15th.
Hours | 10:00 - 18:00
Venue | Yokohama Museum of Art
3-4-1 Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
Tel. 03-5777-8600 (Hello Dial)
Admission | Adults ¥1500, High School/University Students ¥1200, Junior High School Students ¥600
The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts Exhibition: 300 Years of French Painting - Kobe Venue
Dates | Saturday, September 28th - Sunday, December 8th
Venue | Kobe City Museum
24 Kyomachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo
Tel. 078-391-0035
Official Website
http://pushkin2013.com