In the Denon Gallery at the Louvre there is a very small Picasso and Delacroix exhibition, which is in addition to the Picasso and Grand Masters show at the Grand-Palais. There are probably only about twenty or thirty paintings on show, but each is exquisite and masterful.
As wonderful as it was to see these masterpieces the thing I loved the most was the students drawing in the sculpture gallery - there they sat working under the watchful eyes of their teachers. Full of concentration for their subject they seemed to me entirely dedicated to their task, very unlike my memories of school day art excursions.
The Picasso-Delacroix exhibition at the Denon runs until February 2nd and is open every day.
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look at the concentration of their faces, it's amazing
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How fantastic to be surrounded by such wonderful and inspirational art, and to be so beautifully motivated to create. Oh to be in France right now.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous photo!!!! The look on those students faces and their deep concentration on what they are sketching is really interesting. I don't remember doing that at exhibitions/field trips. We were more interested in clowning around. Perhaps that is why I cannot draw anything but stick people!
ReplyDeleteI admire those students for their perserverance and concentration to the subject matter at hand.
Kris
I did this when I was in art school, and it's so nice to see an old tradition like this continue.
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I often have sat and watched them, those artists...rarely did they even arise to eat...oh, how the passion drives those young minds and hearts!
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how much am I in love with the hair of the artist in picture 6?!
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i miss going to the museum and drawing. brought back great memories, thanks:)
ReplyDeletethe art and the artist are one
ReplyDeleteThe art photographer taken a picture of the artist drawing a picture of a work of art . . .
lost in another world...
ReplyDeleteThey all look so chic! Plus their work looks very good. Ah I want to be there.
ReplyDeleteWonderful to see young poeple interested by art
ReplyDeleteWhat a life you lead. Fantastic! To be able to stroll into the Louvre like we stroll into local galleries here ... be still my heart!
ReplyDeleteAnd the students ... To be lucky enough study Art in that environment. I can only imagine saying to my husband at the end of the day when he asked what I was up to - and to answer, "Oh, I sketched some of the masterpieces over at the Louvre..."
YUM!
Isa
That looks like a great way to spend an afternoon! If only I could sketch!
ReplyDeleteI loved those photos! It seems to be that you never really understand a picture or sculpture unless you draw it again, trying to repeat the artist's creative process...Thank you for posting this.
ReplyDeleteoh..you're taking me back to that time when i was living in Paris, my sister was an art student at the Beaux-Arts and she would do the exact same thing.
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Vicki, I love these candid shots! What an amazing thing to do... sketch at the Louvre! I think the students are enjoying the moment and are certainly focused on the task at hand!
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Remarkable photos! The light and shadows are a perfect adjunct to the form of the sculptures. .. and the form of the students are the perfect compliment -
ReplyDeleteJudith de SF
I've always been too shy to take candid photos of strangers. This is the year I'm going to let go of that. You gave me added courage. I really enjoyed these.
ReplyDeleteCatherine
Hi Vicki, what wonderful photos...I will have to put a visit to Paris on my wish list for next year. hugs Margie.
ReplyDeleteI'm an ex art student and life drawing was never my favourite subject. I adore these photos, Vicki! That is one of the things I admire so much about the French is their passion and respect for the arts. I still remember the long queues outside art galleries when I was in Paris. I feel like returning to art school now! xx
ReplyDeleteIt has been my lifelong dream to paint. One day I hope to realize that dream. Thank you for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteNancy
So inspiring!!!! What a fun site to see. I love getting a peek into Paris through your blog. It is so delightful!
ReplyDeleteOh I have always wished I could draw/ paint. I envy those with that artistic touch! Great pics...
ReplyDeleteI love this muesum, a classic! Secondly, I always am intriuged to see how other artists interpret art and how thier thoughts are translated to paper.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Brings to mind my old art school days...about a hundred years ago!
ReplyDelete...and not one of them munching on a pain au chocolat :)
ReplyDeleteI was also intrigued by art students sitting on the floor in Louvre, when I went in Paris in 1998.
ReplyDeleteAt that time they were in front of paintings of Leonardo Da Vinci and Arcimboldo.
At the "Uffizi" in Firenze (Florence) happens the same.
:-) Erica from Italy
How wonderfully inspiring!!
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CC
Wonderful post. Took me right back to my school days. thanks.
ReplyDeletewhat a great peak over these students' shoulders! as much as i love to go to museums to see the pieces, I much prefer them for the people watching---to see the faces of others as they take in the art, it's so fascinating.
ReplyDeleteOh to be young and sit on the floor for hours...
ReplyDeleteI love the photos of all the students sketching! They make me long to be in school again- not that I ever sat in the Louvre sketching or would I even be worthy of it! But just the act of being there as a class- wonderful.
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