European Masters at the National Gallery of Victoria

European Masters: Städel Museum 19th–20th Century

presents masterpieces from Frankfurt’s Städel Museum, one of the finest collections in Europe.

A great day out amidst the wintery conditions- A fabulously diverse array of works.  Even if you're not madly into art there is something inspiring about  seeing  historically significant works by masters 'in the flesh', so to speak. There are 6 themes represented through the exhibition and something for everyone to appreciate. Go along and see what you think!  As a bit of motivation the coffee and cake is pretty good too, and we won't even go into what's available at the gallery shop!!! (books...lots of gorgeous books)

From the NGV website:  "European Masters: Städel Museum, 19th–20th Century brings together a remarkable collection of masterpieces from the Städel Museum in Frankfurt, one of the finest collections in Europe. The NGV is truly privileged to host this exhibition, as the Städel have committed only the highlights of its renowned collection of 19th and 20th century European art. Alongside masterpieces by German artists are works by the greatest French, Belgian, Dutch and Swiss masters of the time. Included are iconic Neo-Classical, Realist, Impressionist and Symbolist works, through to breathtaking German Expressionist paintings and sculpture, rarely seen in Australia.
A high point is the presence of no fewer than ten works by Max Beckmann, the quintessential Expressionist artist. This is an unprecedented opportunity to see a spectacular array of the finest European art spanning the dynamic and transformative years of the 19th and 20th century."
To see all the info go to the webpage  http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/whats-on/exhibitions/exhibitions/melbourne-winter-masterpieces-2010

As an aside I caught the V-Line train down to Melbourne from Bendigo.  As an NGV member my ticket was only $16 instead of $23 so I didn't need another discount but I did  discover:   From Twitter: V-line ticket holders eligible for concession tickets! RT @BIG4BENDIGO: @ngv_melbourne
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