* Museum Admission is included with your reservation

19th Century Parisian and French Art

Join renowned artist John Varriano on a breathtaking tour of this magnificent period in art history and understand it through the insights that only an accomplished artist can offer.

John weaves a wonderful historical tapestry that will captivate your imagination as he makes connections regarding the vast array of artists, writers, composers, architects, politicians, and businessmen of the time. 

Come to understand the parallel accomplishments made in art, science, and mathematics and how they influenced each other to form the foundations of what would become the twentieth century.

Learn about the ateliers where these artists studied and the studios in which they worked. Then, explore the geography of Paris and France to see where they lived and painted.

Discover the deep and complex relationships they often had with their families, friends, lovers, vices, and addictions. John says, “It is astounding to realize just how many of these historic figures knew each other personally and intimately and how their lives interacted.”

Having created art for a lifetime and experimented with a myriad of mediums and techniques, John Varriano conjures for attendees an in-depth study of each artist’s painting and sculpting style and the methods that they developed and invented.

John’s engaging yet composed manner, combined with deep historic knowledge and articulate wit, as well as his ability to create an entertaining environment, make this tour a must for anyone interested in art.