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Masterpiece of Renoir is first visit to Japan

Two of the world’s finest collections of Renoir masterpieces―from France’s renowned Musée d’Orsay and Musée de l’Orangerie―will come together under the same roof at this exciting exhibition in Tokyo. More than 100 works including sculptures, drawings, pastels, and rare contextual material will be presented to take visitors on a visual stroll through the fascinating life and genius of French artist Pierre Auguste Renoir (1841–1919).

The evolution of Renoir’s artistry from his early realistic depictions to the stunning rosy nudes of his twilight years is captured in ten chapters encompassing his many beloved genres and subjects―portraits, landscapes, everyday life, flowers, children, nude women, and more. At the same time, the exhibition traces Renoir’s shift from the innovative experiments of Impressionism back to the venerable traditions of classical painting, and then toward a fusion of these styles, revealing how the artist’s life was a never-ending exploration of new challenges.

This retrospective will also be a milestone event for Japanese art lovers, as it will mark the first time for the superlative Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette (1876) to be presented in this country. The exuberant faces of people at leisure, the gentle sunlight filtering through swaying trees, and the dynamic brushstrokes of this inspired work provide a singular opportunity to fully experience the true Renoir in all his glory.

Details

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Event Name	Renoir. Masterpieces from the Musée d’Orsay and the Musée de l’Orangerie
Venue	The National Art Center, Tokyo
Dates	April 27, 2016 – August 22, 2016
Note	Closed Tuesdays, except for May 3 (public holiday) and August 16.
Open Hours	10:00 – 18:00 10:00 – 20:00 on Fridays and August 6, 13 and 20. Admission ends 30 min. before closing.
Admission	General / Adults ¥1,600 College students ¥1,200 High school students ¥800 • Visitors who are under junior high school students and disabled people with ID booklets (along with the one assistant) will be admitted for free. • Group tickets will only be available at the venue and discount only applicable to groups of 20 people or more. • Date of free admission for High School Students is to be announced.
Address	7-22-2 Roppongi Minato-ku, Tokyo
Contact	03 – 5405 – 8686 （Hello Dial）