Matisse and Picasso at the Hermitage Headquarters

Let us understand what Fauvism and Cubism are, and why it is art in general.
We will study the exposition dedicated to Cubist Picasso and Fauvists Matisse, Derain and Vlaminka. The guide will tell about the fate of artists, you will learn what the blue period is and how it arose, why Matisse came to Russia and what cubism and African art have in common.

Our Tour begins in the hall of Pablo Picasso, where you will be greeted by “Absinthe Lover”, “Two Sisters”, “Three Women” and other paintings.

Next, you will walk into the hall of the wild Andre Derain and Maurice de Vlaminck – Fauves. The guide will tell about the friendship of these masters, who were similar in appearance and had many common features in their work. You will study their works: “View of the Seine” and “The Town” by Vlaminka, “The Port” and “Portrait of the Girl in Black” by Derain and others.

Another wild - bright and rough Henri Matisse. You will admire the large panels “Dance” and “Music”, paintings “Arab Coffee House”, “Standing Zora”, “Conversation”, etc.

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The price does not include:

Museum tickets: you must purchase them in advance for yourself and your guide

• It will be interesting for adults and children from 12 years old.
• The tour can be held for more people - up to 4. Supplement - 1000 per person.
• The tour will be conducted by me or another guide from our team.