The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), has acquired the painting Man at His Bath (1884), regarded as one of the greatest works by artist Gustave Caillebotte (1848–1894). This important canvas represents the first Impressionist nude to enter the Museum's collection of paintings. The almost life-size work, which has been on loan at the MFA … Continue reading Museum of Fine Arts Boston De-accesses European Works to Purchase of Man at His Bath by Caillebotte
Tag: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Christie’s Offers Collection of Raymond and Miriam Klein
As a highlight of the upcoming Spring auction season, Christie's is presenting the prominent paintings from the Collection of Raymond and Miriam Klein, a selection of exceptional fine art from the couple’s spectacular residence in historic Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia. Works from the collection will be featured in a series of major sales this Spring, including Christie's … Continue reading Christie’s Offers Collection of Raymond and Miriam Klein
Philadelphia Exhibition Surveys Renoir’s Final Decades
The Philadelphia Museum of Art will present the first exhibition to survey the achievement of the great Impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) during the last three decades before his death. From June 17 through September 6, some 80 of the artist’s paintings, sculpture, and drawings will be on view, accompanied by a selection of works … Continue reading Philadelphia Exhibition Surveys Renoir’s Final Decades
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