Americans in Florence.
Sargent and the American Impressionists
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Venue: |
Palazzo Strozzi, Piazza Strozzi, 50123 Firenze (Florence), ITALY |
Opens: |
Saturday 3 March 2012 |
Closes: |
Sunday 15 July 2012 |
Summary: |
Americans in Florence. Sargent and the American Impressionists on view at Palazzo Strozzi, Florence, from 3 March to 15 July 2012, sets out to illustrate the extremely fertile and multifaceted relationship that the painters of the New World established with Florence and other cities in Tuscany between the mid 19th century and the World War 1. After the end of the American Civil War, there was a substantial increase in the number of American artists travelling to Europe, although, of course, the 18th century Grand Tour tradition had never really died. The painters’ main destinations were Florence, Venice and Rome, cities which the artists idolised in their eagerness to explore their ancient monuments and to take their own measure against the art of the past. They were also attracted by the charm and variety of the landscape, so different from the countryside back home, by the light, by the evocative and atmospheric panoramic views, and by the picturesque charm of the local people. |
Opening Times: |
Daily 9am to 8 pm |
Admission Prices: |
Adult: €10.00 |
Further Information: |
Main Sponsor: Ente Cassa di Risparmio |
Accessibility: |
By plane: Firenze Airport www.aeroporto.firenze.it |
