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The French touch

A promenade among French paintings

A guided tour of French paintings in the collection
Date
Monday, 19 May 2025
Time
Tour times
  • 2 - 3 pm
  • 4 - 5 pm
Audience
Members

About

We invite you to a promenade among our collection of French paintings. 

Be awed by the splendour and formality of the painters of the 'Grand Siècle' or Great Century, before delving into the more relaxed atmosphere of the Rococo period. Understanding the Académie, France's art authority, will help you explore the great artistic revolutions of the 19th century, when Paris became the birthplace of modern art. 

This is a guided walking tour through the collection for which headsets will be provided. Please meet at the Information Desk in the Sainsbury Wing Foyer.

Image: Detail from Jean-Honoré Fragonard, 'Psyche showing her Sisters her Gifts from Cupid', 1753

Your host

Muriel Carré is an award-winning guide specialising in art and architecture. Muriel studied English Literature and History at Université Sorbonne Nouvelle, Paris, followed by a Master's degree in Art History at Christie's, London. Alongside teaching English Literature in France and abroad, Muriel has worked for a contemporary art online magazine in Madrid. Muriel now leads tours in English and French in all the major London museums and historic houses.

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The French touch

A promenade among French paintings

A guided tour of French paintings in the collection
Date
Monday, 19 May 2025
Time
Tour times
  • 2 - 3 pm
  • 4 - 5 pm
Audience
Members

Tickets

Members: £20

This is a Members' exclusive event. Please have your membership card and ticket ready.

Please meet at the Information Desk located in the Sainsbury Wing Foyer.

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The French touch
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