The exhibit is scheduled to remain in Philadelphia until January 14, 2001, so there is still plenty of time get tickets, but don't wait too long as crowds for the initial two weeks of the exhibit have been tremendous.
Featuring more than 70 paintings and drawings—many of which have never been on view in the United States--from an international array of public and private collections, Van Gogh: Face to Face reflects the artist’s commitment to portraiture throughout his enormously influential but brief career. Among the exhibition’s highlights is a range of five bold self-portraits, starting with the earliest paintings done shortly after his arrival in Paris in 1886.
For complete details of the exhibit, we suggest you take a look at the official press release of the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation or visit the website of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Tickets can be ordered online. Information on exhibit hours, prices and ordering information is also available on the museum's website.
For local residents or visitors planning on an overnight stay in Philadelphia, the GPTMC has arranged for a special hotel package that includes overnight accommodations, tickets to the exhibit, breakfast and parking at the hotel.
Parking at the museum itself can be difficult, especially on weekends. If possible, plan to use public transportation to reach the museum. If the weather is nice, however, a walk to the museum along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway is highly recommended.
For excellent background information on Vincent van Gogh, the following excellent articles are available from other About Guides.
The
Art of Vincent van Gogh
Arts/Crafts for Kids Guide Tracey Pearson reviews the life and work of
Vincent van Gough.
Vincent
van Gogh (1853-1890)
Painting Guide Calli Soules provides information on the complete range of Van
Gogh's work including his paintings, sketches, letter sketches, and watercolors.
Vincent
van Gogh
About's Art History Guide Andrea Mulder-Slater provides a brief
biography of Vincent van Gough.
You will also likely enjoy these excellent sites elsewhere on the web that feature valuable information on van Gogh.
van
Gogh Museum - Amsterdam
Featuring a superb on-line collection of some of van Gogh's most famous
works as well as a collection of his letters.
Vincent
van Gogh Gallery
The premier online source for viewing virtually all of van Gogh's work.
