Porter Julian

149 Paintings You Really Should See in Europe — France

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This chapter from Julian Porter's essential companion to all the major European museums and galleries discusses some of the greatest paintings to be found in the museums and galleries of France. His passion for art began with the seven years he spent as a student tour guide in Europe. In this segment he visits Paris and discusses works by masters such as Delacroix, David, Renoir, Manet, Degas, and many more.

In the usually pretentious arena of art connoisseurs, Porter's voice stands out as fresh and original. He finds the best of the best, which he describes with entertaining irreverence, and spares you hours of sore feet and superfluous information.
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58 printed pages
Original publication
2013
Publication year
2013
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  • ennkeybeautyhas quoted4 years ago
    The lineups at the Pyramid in the centre can be extremely long. If you have time to approach the Louvre by going across the Île de la Cité, you will discover a pearl of beauty. Otherwise, go off the Seine through the entrance at Porte des Lions, far to the left when you are facing the Louvre with the Seine at your back. No lineups! You can gain entry here every day (except Tuesday and Friday) from 9:00 a.m. onward.
  • ennkeybeautyhas quoted4 years ago
    Pissarro, Monet, Renoir, Manet, and Degas caused havoc with unfinished canvases and everyday scenes — no moral, no reference to the ancients.

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