Melbourne Lost Impressionist Walking Tour
Australia’s connection to 19th century French impressionist art is far-reaching and has forever shaped the art history of our golden lands. The multitude of impressionist works made famous by Monet and contemporaries at the artist colony of Belle-Île-en-Mer, Brittany,France in the late 1800’s changed forever with the arrival of one intrepid Australian artist, John Russell. Fellow artist, Rodin, once said to his friend John Russell “Your works will live, I am certain. One day you will be placed on the same level with our friends Monet, Van Gogh and Renoir.”
Join a professional Melbourne-based artist for this thrilling and educational tour where you will discover the story of the Australian Impressionists. You will walk through the lesser known Melbourne laneways and long forgotten historic buildings, the sites of galleries and art studios of the late nineteenth century avant garde scene. Enjoy the enigmatic story of the rise of this art movement that was to become known Australian impressionism..
Offering personal insight into the city’s connection to Monet and the impressionism movement, we will finish this tour enjoying with a guided tour of some of the most well known pieces in the National Gallery of Victoria.
Australia’s connection to 19th century French impressionist art is far-reaching and has forever shaped the art history of our golden lands. The multitude of impressionist works made famous by Monet and contemporaries at the artist colony of Belle-Île-en-Mer, Brittany,France in the late 1800’s changed forever with the arrival of one intrepid Australian artist, John Russell. Fellow artist, Rodin, once said to his friend John Russell “Your works will live, I am certain. One day you will be placed on the same level with our friends Monet, Van Gogh and Renoir.”
Join a professional Melbourne-based artist for this thrilling and educational tour where you will discover the story of the Australian Impressionists. You will walk through the lesser known Melbourne laneways and long forgotten historic buildings, the sites of galleries and art studios of the late nineteenth century avant garde scene. Enjoy the enigmatic story of the rise of this art movement that was to become known Australian impressionism..
Offering personal insight into the city’s connection to Monet and the impressionism movement, we will finish this tour enjoying with a guided tour of some of the most well known pieces in the National Gallery of Victoria.
Australia’s connection to 19th century French impressionist art is far-reaching and has forever shaped the art history of our golden lands. The multitude of impressionist works made famous by Monet and contemporaries at the artist colony of Belle-Île-en-Mer, Brittany,France in the late 1800’s changed forever with the arrival of one intrepid Australian artist, John Russell. Fellow artist, Rodin, once said to his friend John Russell “Your works will live, I am certain. One day you will be placed on the same level with our friends Monet, Van Gogh and Renoir.”
Join a professional Melbourne-based artist for this thrilling and educational tour where you will discover the story of the Australian Impressionists. You will walk through the lesser known Melbourne laneways and long forgotten historic buildings, the sites of galleries and art studios of the late nineteenth century avant garde scene. Enjoy the enigmatic story of the rise of this art movement that was to become known Australian impressionism..
Offering personal insight into the city’s connection to Monet and the impressionism movement, we will finish this tour enjoying with a guided tour of some of the most well known pieces in the National Gallery of Victoria.