The Vuitton Basis takes an in-depth take a look at one among Matisse’s most essential work, The Crimson Studio, painted in 1911. You not solely be capable of see the portray itself up shut, but additionally six work, three sculptures and one ceramic work which might be depicted on the portray itself!
L’Atelier rouge (The Crimson Studio) isn’t seen in Europe. It was acquired by the MoMA in New York in 1949, and the works seen within the portray haven’t be reunited for a number of a long time. This new exhibition on the Vuitton Basis is thus a uncommon likelihood to see them collectively, and to not be missed.
The exhibition dissects the creation and historical past of the masterpiece depicting the painter’s examine within the Parisian suburb of Issy-les-Moulineaux, from its fee by Sergei Shchukin (who ultimately refused to purchase it) to its sale 16 years later to aristocrat David Tennant, the founding father of London’s Gargoyle Membership.
You’ll additionally be capable of see a choice of different work with shut hyperlinks to The Crimson Studio (together with The Blue Window from 1913) to assist in giving a rounded view on its significance and context.
The dialogue between l’Atelier rouge and Grand Intérieur rouge, one other similarly-themed portray by Matisse created forty years later, might be examined intimately.
And for extra info on the topic, the official catalogue (232 pages, 45€) is accessible right here out of your native amazon.
You may prefer to know that the Vuitton Basis has a second exhibition on provide, working for the very same dates on the Matisse present – Ellsworth Kelly. Shapes and Colours, 1949-2015 – with over 100 items introduced.
A list of that exhibition (306 pages, 49,90€) can be obtainable at your native amazon, and also you entrance ticket provides you entry to each exhibits (and certainly the remainder of the constructing!)
And to preapre your go to, you’ll be able to obtain a helpful PDF information right here.
Matisse, l’Atelier rouge is on the Louis Vuitton Basis (right here) till ninth September 2024
Closed Tuesdays. Opening hours on different days to be checked right here
Admission: 16€ / 10€ / 5€
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