Courbet and Manet: Founding Modernism
Gustave Courbet (French, 1819–1877), Apples, Pears, and Primroses on a Table, 1871–1872, oil on canvas, Norton Simon Art Foundation
- DATE:
- TIME:
- 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- SPEAKER:
- Museum Educator
Both rejected and embraced by the Paris Salon in turn, Gustave Courbet and Édouard Manet maintained a dedication to realism that forged the path to modern art. Look closely at paintings by these two artists, and learn about the changing landscape of painting in France in the 19th century.
EVENT DETAILS
- Fee:
- Free with museum admission.
- Details:
- Space is limited to 15 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up at the Information Desk when the Museum opens.
- Location:
- Meets in Entrance Gallery