Drawing on what is considered one of the greatest Post-Impressionist and early modern art collections in the world, Barnes Foundation educator Penny Hansen guides a series of virtual tours that examine in depth the paintings of eight artists who helped shape a truly revolutionary period in the history of art.

Using high-definition Deep Zoom technology developed by the Barnes, she leads participants through the Philadelphia museum’s galleries and provides remarkably close-up views of the canvases, revealing their paint surface, brushstrokes, and details in ways that bring the art and the artist vividly to life. All programs provide the chance to interact with Hansen in a Q&A session.

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Modigliani and Soutine

The Barnes holds important works by Amedeo Modigliani and Chaim Soutine, two modern masters whose friendship and time together in Paris left a lasting mark on 20th-century art. Modigliani is known for his elegant, elongated portraits that convey both intimacy and timelessness, while Soutine’s expressive brushwork and vibrant colors captured raw emotion and intensity. Hansen explores their contrasting yet complementary approaches, their shared struggles as émigré artists, and their lasting impact on modern painting.

Additional Sessions of the Masterworks at the Barnes Foundation Series

• January 23: Cézanne
• January 30: Matisse
• February 6: Renoir
• February 20: Van Gogh, Gauguin, and Seurat

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