Take a short trip to Paris!
Exclusive to Bendigo Art Gallery, Paris: Impressions of Life 1880–1925 takes visitors on a journey through the lively and picturesque streets of historic Paris.
Georges Stein. Riders and teams, avenue du Bois (Cavaliers et attelages, avenue du Bois) c. 1900. oil on canvas. Musée Carnavalet. © CCO Paris Musées / Musée Carnavalet – Histoire de Paris.
The busy banks of the Seine, bustling marketplaces, grand boulevards, idyllic public gardens, and the heady atmosphere of bohemian Montmartre are brought to life in more than 170 works of art and artisan objects.
Jean Béraud, The Entrance to the 1889 Universal Exhibition (Entrée de l'exposition universelle de 1889) 1889, oil on wood. Musée Carnavalet. © CCO Paris Musées / Musée Carnavalet – Histoire de Paris
From the renowned collection of the Musée Carnavalet - History of Paris, the iconic museum of the history of Paris, this exhibition reflects on an effervescent period of great social change, urban development and artistic innovation which shaped modern Paris and continues to capture the global imagination.
Jules Cheret. Advertising poster for Palais De Glace skating rink, Champs Elysée (PALAIS/ DE/ GLACE/ Champs Elysées) 1893. colour lithograph. Musée Carnavalet. © CCO Paris Musées / Musée Carnavalet – Histoire de Paris
Jules Chéret. Ball at the Moulin Rouge (BAL/au Moulin Rouge/ PLACE BLANCHE/ Tous les Soirs/ & DIMANCHE JOUR/ GRANDE FÊTE LES MERCREDIS & SAMEDIS) 1889, colour lithograph. Musée Carnavalet. © CCO Paris Musées / Musée Carnavalet – Histoire de Paris
As proud sponsors of Bendigo Art Gallery's Paris: Impressions of Life 1880-1925, we invite you on a spectacular journey to Paris. Experience the exhibition firsthand today. Here's where you can purchase your Bendigo Art Gallery Tickets: https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/bendigo-art-gallery/exhibitions/paris-impressions-of-life-1880-1925
Paul Signac, The bridge of Arts (Le Pont des Arts) 1928, oil on canvas. Musée Carnavalet. © CCO Paris Musées / Musée Carnavalet – Histoire de Paris
Explore and shop our limited-edition collection now!
For those who are further away but still eager to discover the exhibition, take a trip to La Belle Époque by exploring the Bendigo Art Gallery collaboration on our website. The full range is now available online and is inspired by some of the exhibition’s most iconic masterpieces.
Renowned posters like Jules Chéret’s ‘Bal du Moulin Rouge’ which depicts a spirited scene of the famous cabaret as well as Ludovic Vallée’s artwork ‘Le Parc de Mountsouris à Paris’ feature heavily in the collection. The range includes two distinctive and quintessentially French long-sleeve t-shirts, scarves, umbrellas, hand creams and cosmetic bags.
