Vincent van Gogh: The DrawingsThrough December 31, 2005A large and significant part of Van Gogh's production that remains comparatively unknown is featured in this first major American retrospective of the artist's drawings. Learn more about the exhibition. Buy the exhibition catalogue in The Met Store. The exhibition in New York is made possible by United Technologies Corporation. The exhibition catalogue is made possible in part by the Janice H. Levin Fund. The exhibition was jointly organized by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, and the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam. The exhibition is supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities. |
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Slide ShowView a slide show of images in the exhibition, including two comparative studies. Interactive FeatureHow Van Gogh Made His Mark Audio GuidesAn Audio Guide and a Family Audio Guide are available for this exhibition.Audio Guides are free for visitors with visual impairments and for those who are hard of hearing. They are equipped with volume control and are available with headsets or neck loops for hearing aids with T-switches. Transcripts in regular and large print are also available. The Audio Guide program is sponsored by Bloomberg. Produced by Antenna Audio Exclusive Benefits for MembersA special opportunity for Members to view "Vincent van Gogh: The Drawings" before the Museum opens to the public: Members are invited to download a screensaver featuring works of art from this exhibition. Attend exclusive Member previews and receptions. Cuisine of ProvenceThe Trustees Dining Room invites Members to enjoy the culture of Provence as Vincent van Gogh did during his stay in the south of France in the late 19th century. A four-course tasting menu and specially paired wines are offered every Friday and Saturday evening through October 29. Become a Member today to enjoy these exclusive benefits. *Specific benefits vary between Membership categories. Special Monday Viewing—"Vincent van Gogh: The Drawings"In addition to the Metropolitan Museum's public hours, the Museum is providing an opportunity for Members and groups to view the "Vincent van Gogh: The Drawings" exhibition on selected Mondays when the Museum is closed to the public. To reserve tickets, call our special Museum reservation line at 212-731-1200. Reservations can be made Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All guests with a reserved date and ticket will enter the Museum's entrance at 81st Street and 5th Avenue. Monday viewing dates: November 7, 14, 21, 28; December 5, 12, 19. Vincent van Gogh-inspired Dining OpportunitiesStarting Tuesday, October 18, enjoy Dutch-inspired Afternoon Tea set against the backdrop of Central Park in the Carroll and Milton Petrie European Sculpture Court. The Petrie Court Café welcomes guest chefs Franck Deletrain of Café Centro on Friday, October 21, and Julian Alonzo of Brasserie 8 1/2 on Saturday, October 22. An exclusive Provençal dinner menu will be featured throughout the evening. Reservations are suggested. For further information, call 212-570-3975. Starting Friday, October 28, every Friday and Saturday evening the Petrie Court Café will highlight a three-course, prix-fixe menu with wine pairings throughout this exhibition. In Line with Van GoghOctober 4, 2005, through January 8, 2006A corresponding installation features some 70 works selected from the collection of the Metropolitan Museum. Included are prints and drawings by Rembrandt, Daumier, Millet, Hokusai, Hiroshige, and other artists whose work influenced Van Gogh, as well as works by his contemporaries and followers such as Signac, Seurat, Matisse, and Picasso. |
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Image: Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, 1853–1890). Self-Portraits (detail), 1887. Pen and ink, graphite on wove paper; 12 1/4 x 9 5/8 in. (31.1 x 24.4 cm). Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam. (Vincent van Gogh Foundation).