Philadelphia Museum of Art
December 13, 2008 - November 1, 2009
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Window on the Promenade des Anglais, Nice, 1938
Raoul Dufy, French Oil on canvas
18 1/8 x 15 1/16 inches (46 x 38.3 cm)
The Samuel S. White 3rd and Vera White Collection, 1967
1967-30-36 |
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Including approximately thirty-five paintings and sculptures from the Museum's collection and local private collections, this installation celebrates the French Riviera's mythic allure for modern artists.
The winding stretch of Mediterranean coastline extending from Marseilles to Menton — known as the French Riviera — has inspired numerous artists since becoming a tourist resort in the 1860s. Henri Matisse (1869–1954) moved there in 1917, attracted by the area’s scenic beauty and radiant light. Matisse settled in Nice, the center of artistic and intellectual life in the south of France, until the end of his life. What is referred to as his “Nice period” consists primarily of the works he completed in the 1920s, when he painted richly decorated hotel interiors, suffused with light and inhabited by languorous odalisques.
The dazzling optical effects of the sun-drenched coastline encouraged other artists — such as Pierre Bonnard (1867–1947), Raoul Dufy (1877–1953), and Chaim Soutine (1894–1943) — to move there in search of light and color. Including approximately thirty-five paintings and sculptures from the Museum’s collection and local private collections, this installation celebrates the French Riviera’s mythic allure for modern artists.
In addition to your private, docent-led tour of the Henri Matisse and Modern Art of the French Riviera installation, your group's personalized multi-day program could include:
- A special tour of the Philadelphia Flower Show (March 1 - 8, 2009) or the prestigious Philadelphia Antiques Show (April 11-14, 2009)
- A visit to the renowned Barnes Foundation, home to one of the world's finest private collections of Impressionist and early-modern art
- An opera, ballet or orchestral performance at the architecturally-acclaimed Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
- And the signature piece of all Philadelphia Hospitality programs - a reception, lunch or afternoon tea in a private home or club
Philadelphia Hospitality invites all modern art lovers to Philadelphia for this unique experience. Custom group itineraries can be arranged for half-day and multi-day tours. Remember - these tours can also be used as a fundraiser for your organization, or an exclusive opportunity offered to reward your loyal patrons and supporters.
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