The Painters of the Cirque Medrano
The legendary Paris circus, from its beginning as the Cirque Fernando in 1875 (it was renamed the Cirque Medrano in 1897) until its closure in 1963 was an integral part of Parisian cultural life, attracting writers, painters and poets whose works were often inspired by the Circus. Many painters of the 19th and 20th centuries captured the magic, sparkle and sometimes the hardship of circus life. Its performers have been immortalised on canvas by Renoir, Degas, Lautrec, Seurat, Picasso and Leger among others. An intriguing look at the history of a circus through the eyes of the painters of Montmartre.
Paul Chapman
Paul is an Art Historian and a National Gallery trained guide with considerable experience in education. Paul delivers courses and lectures for educational organisations as well as tours for art associations/societies in Museums and Galleries in the UK and Europe. He is a guide at Longford Castle art collection In Wiltshire and is a visiting tutor at Marlborough College. Paul has published a book on cultural crossovers and appropriations in 20th century painting.
Tuesday October 15th 2024, 6.30pm
Scone Arts & Crafts Hall Kingdon St, Scone
Members free, Guest $30
Refreshments will be served after lecture. Note: cash, cheque or bank transfer prior to the lecture only (no credit card).
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Information and photo courtesy of Scone ADFAS.