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Paul Cézanne (French, 1839-1906) Ginger Pot with Pomegranate and Pears, 1890-93 Oil on canvas 18-1/4 x 21-7/8 inches The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C. Gift of Gifford Phillips in memory of his father, James Laughlin Phillips, 1939

Ticketed Special Events

The Impressionist Table Lecture
Sun., May 1, 2005, 1:30 p.m.
Gartner Auditorium

Culinary historian and author Alexandra Leaf will discuss the fascinating world of 19th-century cafe's, picnics, concerts, and restaurants and their significance to such painters as Edouard Manet, Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, Mary Cassatt, Berthe Morisot, Vincent van Gogh, and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. This lecture will be followed by a tea party in the Oasis.

Leaf is the author of The Impressionists Table: Recipes and Gastronomy of 19th Century France (Rizzolli International Publications, 1994), a historical overview of 100 recipes modernized and updated for today's use. Internationally renowned chef Jacques Pépin selected various wines for each meal described in the book.

Tickets are available for $85 by calling (216) 421-7350 or 1-888-CMA-0033 or purchase online.

Monet's Garden in Art
Fri., May 20, 2005, 7:30 p.m.
Gartner Auditorium

Independent scholar Dr. Debra N. Mancoffs lecture offers a vital portrait of Claude Monet and his enduring vision of nature's beauty. She is the author of Monet's Garden in Art, which focuses on the artist's paintings and explores his favorite flowers and flower-inspired techniques. A garden party on the South Terrace will precede this lecture at 6 p.m.

Tickets are available for $85 by calling (216) 421-7350 or 1-888-CMA-0033 or purchase online.

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