Sunday, January 26, 10:15 – 11am
Henri Rousseau. The Past and the Present, or Philosophical Thought (detail), 1899. The Barnes Foundation, BF582. Public Domain.
Free; registration required.
About the Talk
Each month, members of our education, research, and curatorial teams present their ongoing research on the collection to members. These talks are a great way to learn more about your favorite artists in the collection.
Henri Rousseau’s paintings have always provoked strong reactions from audiences. Parisian newspapers reported that crowds of people would gather to laugh and gawk at his artwork at multiple exhibitions. At the 1885 Salon des Champs-Elysées, two of his paintings were even slashed with knives. In this member talk, senior gallery specialist Emily Foster investigates the mythos that surrounded Rousseau, his critics and admirers, and our enduring fascination with his work.
This talk will take place in Room 19 of the collection galleries.
Go Further
Members-Only Online Tour: Wicked Paris: The Lure of Montmartre
Learn about the revolutionary artists drawn to bohemian Montmartre at the turn of the 20th century in this virtual collection tour.
Online Member Orientation
New members are invited to join us online to learn more about the perks of membership at the Barnes.
Members-Only Evening Tour: Wicked Paris: The Lure of Montmartre
Members are invited to an exclusive evening tour exploring the revolutionary artists drawn to Montmartre at the turn of the 20th century.