: The Museum of Modern Art is presenting "Pioneering Modern
Painting: Cézanne and Pissarro 1865-1885" through September 12.
Organized by Joachim Pissarro, curator, department of painting
and sculpture, and the artist's great-grandson, the exhibit
presents for the first time the work of Paul Cézanne (French,
1839-1906) and Camille Pissarro (French, 1830-1903) in the
context of their 20-year artistic relationship.
Featured are some 85 paintings and eight drawings from public and
private collections from around the world covering the period
when the two artists worked side-by-side in the regions of
Pontoise and Auvers in the Oise river valley of France.
Camille Pissarro, "L'Hermitage, Pontoise, Winter (L'Hermitage,
Pontoise, en hiver)," circa 1874. Oil on canvas. Private
collection, Cambridge, Mass.
The exhibition comprises portraits, self-portraits, still
lifes and landscapes - several of which present the same motifs
painted by each artist, and which are reunited for the first time
since they were created. In addition to documenting an important
link in the development of modern art, the exhibition addresses a
paradox between originality and collaboration, suggesting that
artistic originality can be inspired and enhanced through sharing
and communication. It is on view in The Joan and Preston Tisch
Gallery on the sixth floor of the museum.
Several programs include a lecture series featuring experts in
the fields of art history and conservation; a seminar led by
Joachim Pissarro on key topics related to the works of and
relation-ship between the artists; and a symposium featuring
scholars addressing historical, technical, philosophical and
contemporary issues related to the exhibition through individual
presentations, concluding with a roundtable discussion.
The exhibition will travel to the Los Angeles County Museum of
Art and the Musee d'Orsay, Paris.
For information, 212-708-9400 or www.moca.org.
