The Hermitage is huge, so we didn't see all of it. We skipped the copious 18th century artworks, and went straight for the late 19th and early 20th century stuff. The Hermitage has a nice collection of Picassos:
One of the more famous ones is The Visit:
But I like The Absinthe Drinker better:
I love the expression on her face.
In addition, the Hermitage has a great Matisse collection. Here a group of preschoolers is studying The Red Room:
A powerful piece is the Portrait of Lydia Delectorskaya:
And another Matisse is his Family Portrait:
The Hermitage also has a good cellection os Gauguins and Renoirs. Here's Renoir's Girl with a Fan:
But there are more than just Impressionist paintings in the Hermitage. Here's a samurai suit of armor:
And there's quite an extensive Classical sculpture court. Here are two Greek statues with their admirers:
In addition, the Hermitage has a great Matisse collection. Here a group of preschoolers is studying The Red Room:
A powerful piece is the Portrait of Lydia Delectorskaya:
The Hermitage also has a good cellection os Gauguins and Renoirs. Here's Renoir's Girl with a Fan:
But there are more than just Impressionist paintings in the Hermitage. Here's a samurai suit of armor:
And there's quite an extensive Classical sculpture court. Here are two Greek statues with their admirers:
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