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Vermeer Exhibition
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
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Johannes Vermeer
Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675) was born in a small city called Delft located near Haag in Holland. He only produced about 30 works in his entire life. He is considered a "master of light" for his sophisticated skill in depicting illumination.
Vermeer's paintings are rarely exhibited in Japan. This exhibition, consisting of masterpieces from the Dutch Golden Age, was made possible with the support of several European countries which all celebrate the 150th anniversary of their amity with Japan. Along with Vermeer's masterpieces, works by Delft painters, who represent the Dutch Golden Age, are gathered for this exhibition.
A total of seven works by Vermeer are on display in this exhibition. The works include "The Girl with a Wine Glass," which beautifully depicts an interior space filled with light, one of the only two Vermeer landscapes entitled "the Little Street," "Young Woman Seated at the Virginals" which was acknowledged to be one of his works in recent years, "Art of Painting" which is known as his best work, "Christ in the House of Martha and Mary," "Diana and Her Companions," and "Woman with a Lute near a Window."
In addition to Vermeer's works, 35 rare and highly reputable paintings created during the Dutch Golden Age are showcased, including works by Carel Fabritius (1622-1654) and Pieter de Hooch (1617-1683).
This could be a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition where masterpieces from Delft are gathered for one exhibition.
"Vermeer Exhibition Commemorative Symposium"
August 2nd (Sat) 14:00-16:00
Panelists: Peter Sutton (Bruce Museum of Arts and Science) and others.
Location: Museum Lecture Hall
Capacity: 240 people
Free admission.
*Numbered tickets for the talk will be distributed from 13:00 in front of the lecture hall.
Vermeer's paintings are rarely exhibited in Japan. This exhibition, consisting of masterpieces from the Dutch Golden Age, was made possible with the support of several European countries which all celebrate the 150th anniversary of their amity with Japan. Along with Vermeer's masterpieces, works by Delft painters, who represent the Dutch Golden Age, are gathered for this exhibition.
A total of seven works by Vermeer are on display in this exhibition. The works include "The Girl with a Wine Glass," which beautifully depicts an interior space filled with light, one of the only two Vermeer landscapes entitled "the Little Street," "Young Woman Seated at the Virginals" which was acknowledged to be one of his works in recent years, "Art of Painting" which is known as his best work, "Christ in the House of Martha and Mary," "Diana and Her Companions," and "Woman with a Lute near a Window."
In addition to Vermeer's works, 35 rare and highly reputable paintings created during the Dutch Golden Age are showcased, including works by Carel Fabritius (1622-1654) and Pieter de Hooch (1617-1683).
This could be a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition where masterpieces from Delft are gathered for one exhibition.
"Vermeer Exhibition Commemorative Symposium"
August 2nd (Sat) 14:00-16:00
Panelists: Peter Sutton (Bruce Museum of Arts and Science) and others.
Location: Museum Lecture Hall
Capacity: 240 people
Free admission.
*Numbered tickets for the talk will be distributed from 13:00 in front of the lecture hall.
Schedule | Aug 2 (Sat) 2008-Dec 14 (Sun) 2008 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥1600, University Students ¥1300, High School Students ¥800, Age 65 and above ¥900 | ||||||
| Venue | Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum | ||||||
| Location | 8-36 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-8712 | ||||||
| Access | 7 minute walk from the Park exit of JR Ueno Station, 10 minute walk from the Ikenohata exit of Keisei Ueno Station on the Keisei Main line, 10 minute walk from exit 7 at Ueno Station on the Ginza and Hibiya lines. | ||||||
| Phone | 03-3823-6921 | ||||||
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