Masterpieces from Paris

I went to see the 'Masterpieces from Paris' exhibition in Canberra.

Van Gogh

These priceless paintings are on loan to the National Gallery of Australia all the way from the Musée d'Orsay in France.

Degas

They were absoultely amazing to behold up close in real life. But don't try to take any photos - the guards will slap you on the wrist, stat.

Monet

I got to see the texture on the surface of the paintings - each and every brushstroke, which is not seen in printed copies of art books.

Pissarro

If you can't get to Paris, get yourself to Canberra!

It was well worth the day trip to Canberra (about 7 or 8 hours driving in total) and the hour-long wait to get inside the exhibition. And putting up with the dismal, rainy weather and getting soaked walking to and from the gallery!

Visit the exhibition's website here.