How did Impressionism begin? Discover the origins of the French art movement in a new look at the radical 1874 exhibition considered the birth of modern painting.
A remarkable presentation of 130 works includes a rare reunion of many of the paintings first featured in that now-legendary exhibition. Revisit beloved paintings by Paul Cezanne, Edgar Degas, Claude Monet, Berthe Morisot, Camille Pissarro, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir and meet their lesser-known contemporaries. See the art norms they were rebelling against and learn what political and social shifts sparked their new approach to art.
Don’t miss this unique chance to immerse yourself in the dynamic Parisian art scene of 1874–The National Gallery of Art is the only American stop for this historic exhibition.” (courtesy nationalgalleryofart.org)
A remarkable presentation of 130 works includes a rare reunion of many of the paintings first featured in that now-legendary exhibition. Revisit beloved paintings by Paul Cezanne, Edgar Degas, Claude Monet, Berthe Morisot, Camille Pissarro, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir and meet their lesser-known contemporaries. See the art norms they were rebelling against and learn what political and social shifts sparked their new approach to art.
Don’t miss this unique chance to immerse yourself in the dynamic Parisian art scene of 1874–The National Gallery of Art is the only American stop for this historic exhibition.” (courtesy nationalgalleryofart.org)
Register at wayneart.org
Ticket Price includes private transportation and lunch. $250 per person. Non-refundable, non-transferrable.
Schedule
6:45 am Check-in at Wayne Art Center
7:00am Private transportation departs promptly (due to schedule, we cannot wait for late arrivals)
9:30am Arrive National Gallery of Art, DC
10:00am Begin queue for Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment
11:30am Private dining in the Garden Cafe then independently tour the permanent collection
1:30pm Private Group Tour of French Art: Impressionism to the Early 20th Century
2:45pm Gather at specified location
3:00pm Depart promptly from DC
5:30pm Arrive Wayne Art Center
