Renoir as Printmaker Exclusive Showing at Tacoma Art Museum
I’ve always been a fan of Renoir — and remember the first time I saw some of his “real” art stuff. I was fascinated by his depiction of Parisian scenes, and it was probably why, at a young age, I fell in love with Paris — even if it was only the Paris seen in art.
The Tacoma Art Museum now has on display Renoir as Printmaker: The Complete Works, 1878-1912, a privately owned collection of the etchings and lithographs created by Pierre-Auguste Renoir during the last three decades of his life. It is owned by a local collector, and the only showing of the collection will be at the Tacoma Art Museum.
The collection consists of 25 etchings and 35 lithographs and is believed to be the entirety of Renoir’s graphic works. Also on display is a small selection of his paintings from the Museum’s permanent collection.
Location: 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma (map it)
Dates & Times: Through June 20th, 2008. Tuesday – Saturday 10 am-5 pm, with third Thursday of each month open till 8 pm; Sunday noon-5 pm. Closed on Mondays, except for holidays.
Admission: Adults $7.50; Students, Military, and Seniors (65+) $6.50; Children 5 and under FREE. Family plan $25 (two adults and up to four children under 18). Third Thursday of each month are FREE.
Allow an hour or so to view this collection, longer if you plan to view the remaining exhibits at the museum.
Photo credit: wikimedia
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There is a lot of soul in Renoir’s work which is why I think it is so popular. There is an exhibit of some of his work going on in Tokyo right now too.
Shane: Yes, it’s great stuff! I’ve been fortunate to see some good pieces, and this exhibit in Tacoma offers some very exclusive pieces.