The Tsars' Cabinet: Two Hundred Years of Russian Decorative Arts under the Romanovs
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Organized by the Muscarelle Museum of Art at the College of William and Mary, the exhibition highlights more than 200 years of decorative arts under the Romanovs during the 18th and 19th centuries. Most of the works were designed for use by the tsars and members of their families, while others illustrate prominent styles of the period. Comprising objects ranging from porcelain services, glassware, enamel, silver gilt, and decorated eggs, the exhibition is a comprehensive and inclusive collection demonstrating the majesty and luxury of the Romanov reign.
Many of the items are grouped by tsar, which helps to illustrate major social or political trends of each tsar's reign. For example, Peter the Great and the engagement of the west; Catherine the Great and the Enlightenment; and Alexander and the defeat of Napoleon, among others. The objects and their styles reflect the political forces that shaped each tsar's regime. Each grouping of objects shows the tastes and attitudes of the Romanov family through the magnificent items they owned and commissioned. The exhibition puts these important artistic objects in context, to connect the viewer to the individuals and events that shaped the history of Russia.
Specifications:
| Number of Works: | More than 160 objects including glassware, porcelain, enamel, gilded silver, copper, and other decorative objects |
| Curator: | Dr. Aaron de Groft, director, Muscarelle Museum of Art |
| Organized by: | Muscarelle Museum of Art, College of William & Mary |
| Approximate size: | 3,500 square feet |
| Security: | High security |
| Fee: | $50,000 |
| Shipping: | IA&A makes all arrangements; exhibitors pay outgoing costs within the contiguous US |
| Booking Time: | 12 weeks |
| Tour: | August 2011 - April 2013 |
| Availability: | August 2011 - April 2013 |
| Contact: | Nicole Forrest |
Tour Schedule:
The Bowers Museum
April 16, 2011 - July 10, 2011
George R. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art
October 13, 2011 - January, 27, 2012
The Sonoma County Museum
February 17, 2012 - May 27, 2012
Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
January 26, 2013 - May 10, 2013
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