As I mentioned on Instagram, it must take years to put an exhibition together. Especially since this is the first show of Gauguin's portraits. Of course, the paintings for the exhibition were procured from private collectors and museums from all over the world. What a feat!
Then, somehow, they pull it all together, right down to the colour of the walls. It would be exiting, I think, to be a fly on the wall to see how it is done and how many people it takes to make it look so seamless.
Selected paintings could be photographed. Guess who got into trouble a few times. Over zealous. Moi?...Never!
So without further adieu a few of my favourite paintings from the exhibition and other parts of the gallery.
Gauguin
A colourful palette, but, then, Gauguin and Vincent were friends; influences probably rubbed both ways. Also, as you can see, when you know what you are doing colour unites.
Tehamana ~ 1893
I can't imagine painting a self portrait, but who knows if I could I might.
Company for the winter.
Moving on to other galleries. A few more of the wonderful painters that I love.
I've been to The National Gallery of Canada several times, but with so much to see, I may never cover it all.
Monet ~ 1887-90
Cezanne ~ 1873-4
Chagall ~ 1924
Pissarro ~ 1875
Stunning! Gauguin ~ 1882
So in love with James Tissot's "The Letter" ~ 1878
Degas ~ 1887-90
Renoir ~1879-84
Picasso ~ 1919
A few from the contemporary section.
From Australia the wonderful Danie Mellor. Besides being a fabulous painter, he's also gorgeous.
( Did I say that?)
What a fascinating painting. And just look at the scale of it. I tried to imagine planning it, but, unfortunately, I lack such skills.
Weaved paper too. That sounds interesting.
Leaving you with a double rainbow...
Thanks for visiting, lovelies.
Cultivate Your Dreams
Oh Dixie, I love this post, especially Van Gogh's Irises, and the first contemporary painting which looks a 'little' like Alex Janvier. I have a book of his paintings and one of his paintings is in The Museum of Civilization. I fell in love with his work right away. He's an Canadian Aboriginal artist. Thank you, Joannie
ReplyDeleteI've been wracking my brain for the name of the artist. Thanks to you I was able to update the post. I remembered seeing Alex's "Morning Star" in the dome at the Museum of Civilization, but couldn't recall his name. (Oh dear.) He's a true master.
DeleteYou won't believe this, I almost wrote my post on the Monet and Gauguin exhibit that I attended in May. When I came here I couldn't help but smile big! I am so glad you motored off to Ottawa and shared these amazing paintings with us. You photographed them beautifully. Double rainbow = double magic :)
ReplyDelete-Soma
Looking forward to seeing your art exhibition photos, Soma.
DeleteThank you.
Because there were a lot of people about, it was often difficult to stand in front of a painting to take the photos, but I was lucky most of the time.
Wondeful paintings all of them. I am a fan of Gauguin's art and van Gogh's and Degas' and, and....! What a splendid experience you had. Many greetings from Finland.
ReplyDeleteThank you,Riitta.
DeleteSo much to delight in this show.
My, what a wonderful trip this must have been to fill up your soul with all that beautiful art.
ReplyDeleteAh, yes. It was a lovely day and time for sure. I think I could live in an art gallery! lol
DeleteIt is always a great experience to admire works of art like these! Thanks for sharing this series of masterpieces. Have a nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome! Always a pleasure to re-visit through pictures.
DeleteHow magnificent to wander around the exhibition and soak in all those glorious works of art. Oh, to see Van Gogh's Irises....well that would be heaven. Actually to see all those painting up close and personal would be magical. Why, I think you would be a dab hand at a self portrait, Dixie.
ReplyDeleteWhat a day it was. I had no idea the show was there, so it was a surprise to be able to go.
DeleteVan Gogh was truly a wonder. He put so much emotion and glory into his paintings. It's palpable.
Now that's throwing off the bowlines! A wonderful exhibit. Joining you from Wandering Camera.
ReplyDeleteYes, for sure, Angie. It was a day of beauty and freedom!
DeleteThank you for stopping in. Enjoy...