In the 18th century, Rome was the principal crossroads for the European community, and an important source of influence for French artists who rose to prominence in the Eternal City.
This exhibition highlights the flowering of French art in 18th-century Rome, focusing on some one hundred works.
The works presented in the catalogue are divided in five different sections: 1) Academic training; 2) The landscapes of Rome and its surroundings; 3) Art lovers, patrons, and artists; 4) The rediscovery of the antique; 5) Celebrations and festivals.
Visitors will have the opportunity to view an exceptional selection of drawings and prints as well as a number of paintings by many important French artists of the period, including Hubert Robert, Jean-Honoré Fragonard and Jacques-Louis David. Organized by the National Gallery of Canada.
Contributions by: Sonia Couturier, Victor Carlson, Alvin L. Clark Jr., Sonia Del Re, Marie-Anne Dupuy-Vachey, Marc-Henri Jordan, Françoise Joulie, Catherine Loisel, William McAllister Johnson, Jean-François Méjanès, Olivier Michel, Michael Pantazzi, Patrick Ramade, Pierre Rosenberg.
Ottawa (Canada), October, 2011 - January, 2012
Caen (France), February - April, 2012
