Explore the highlights of Oxford's two major art collections, at the Ashmolean Museum and Christ Church Picture Gallery, with an art historian and Sotheby’s specialist. Join me on a rich and entertaining journey through the history of European art, from Ancient Greece to French Impressionism. On the way, you’ll discover masterpieces ranging from Uccello's Hunt in the Forest, to Monet’s Sunset at Sea. Half way through, we’ll have a coffee break at Ashmolean’s Rooftop café. We’ll then walk to Christ Church Picture Gallery, part of Christ Church, one Oxford’s most famous colleges, to see masterpieces from their collection of mainly Italian paintings and drawings, including Botticelli's paintings of the Sybils, and Head of Young Woman by Verrocchio, one of the most beautiful drawings that remains from the Florentine Renaissance. During the experience, you'll be introduced to specialist skills, including spotting painting restorations and identifying 15th century paper.
Ashmolean Museum Beaumont Street, Oxford, United Kingdom
Travellers will be given an overview of the history of European art from Ancient Greece to Picasso, through focusing on highlights of painting, and sculpture. They'll see masterpieces ranging from the 15th century Paolo Uccello's famous 'Hunt in the Forest', to Picasso's 'Blue Roofs, Paris' painted in 1901, as well as views of Oxford by Joseph Mallord William Turner.
Ashmolean Museum Beaumont Street, Oxford, United Kingdom
You'll enjoy a coffee and chat in the Ashmolean Rooftop café / restaurant, which has beautiful views of Oxford's spires.
St Aldate's, Christ Church, Oxford, United Kingdom
You'll see the highlights of Christ Church, whose major collection of mainly Italian old master paintings and drawings is unique amongst Oxford and Cambridge colleges. You'll have the rare opportunity to see beautiful Renaissance drawings, which are on continuous display.
Inside the main entrance (there is only one entrance). I'll be holding an Ashmolean Museum guide book
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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