“Perfection of Skills – European and Russian Art of the 15th – Early 20th Century” - Exhibition From Funds of the Academy Museum

     The exhibition “Perfection of Skills – European and Russian Art of the 15th – Early 20th Century” to be displayed in Raphael, Titian and Catherine halls of the Academy Museum in St. Petersburg (17 University Embankment) from  November 8 – December 12, 2007 is one of the events in honor of the 250th anniversary of the Russian Academy of Arts.  The exposition comprises more than 100 works from funds of the Academy museum. 
     On show will be works by alumni of the Imperial Academy of Arts in the 18th – early 20th century including drawings, paintings, sculptural sketches, architectural projects honored with various awards.
     The section of European art of the 15th – 19th century will give an idea of the  Academy’s rich historical collection.




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