Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know the fabulous “Birth of Impressionism” exhibition is currently at the de Young. The exhibition showcases over 100 paintings by Impressionist masters including Edgar Degas, Edouard Manet, Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Camille Pissarro, and Gustave Courbet. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see these masterpieces in your own backyard.
Recently, the de Young launched “Impressionism at Twilight” on Thursday nights through September 2. The special program features reduced admission and extended viewing hours for Birth of Impressionism until 8:45 pm, along with a French prix fixe menu in the café.
Our friends at the de Young have provided us with two special packages to give away to RichmondSFBlog readers. Answer the questions below and you’ll be entered to win two tickets to “Impressionism at Twilight” PLUS free dinner for two in the de Young’s café.
To enter, send in your answers using our contact us page by this Wednesday, June 23 at 12noon. I’ll then pick two winner from the correct entries. If you win, you can use your free tickets and dinner for any “Impressionism at Twilight” date (Thursday nights throug September 2).
1) The Birth of Impressionism exhibition includes the painting commonly known as “Whister’s Mother”. What is the real name of this famous work?
2) The Birth of Impressionism exhibition will be replaced in the fall by the second touring exhibition from the Musée d’Orsay. What will that exhibition be called?
Good luck!
Sarah B.
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