XIX CENTURY AND CONTEMPORARY ART

“Red Horse” by Marino Marini

This painting titled “Red Horse” by Marino Marini was kindly donated to the Vatican Museums Contemporary Art Collection in 2004 by Mr. Anthony Lewis, son of famous comedian, Jerry Lewis.

Madonna and Child

Restored thanks to the generosity of the California Chapter

This monumental piece is actually a preparatory drawing which was done by Matisse between 1947 and 1950, during the execution of the Chappelle du Rosaire at Saint Paul de Vence. Designed and decorated by the great French master, the chapel is one of the best examples of twentieth-century sacred art; combining spirituality and liturgy with artistic expression. This drawing, which depicts the Madonna and Child surrounded by flowers, was made in preparation for a ceramic panel to be placed near the chapel’s apse. Certain elements of the drawing were later changed in executing the final work. This piece will be located in the new Matisse Room (see current restorations).

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