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A Window on Italy – The Corsini Collection: Masterpieces from Florence

Introducing the private art collection of one of Florence’s most eminent families, the Corsini family.

 

Featuring Renaissance and Baroque paintings by Italian artists such as Botticelli, Tintoretto, Caravaggio and Pontormo – these extraordinary works of art have been reserved over centuries, surviving the devastation of World War II and the great flood of Florence.

This personal collection includes portraits, landscapes, mythological and religious paintings, plus fascinating decorative objects and furniture from the Palazzo Corsini. Leaving the city it’s called home for 500 years, this is the first time this collection has toured outside Italy and will be the only showing in Australia Experience for yourself this uniquely visual history of passion, fortune, and survival.

MEMBERS SEE IT FOR FREE

Become an AGWA Member and receive one adult ticket as part of your membership. You will also have access to special members events and exclusive offers.

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  • 24 February 2018 – 19 June 2018

Prices

$15 Adult
$12 AGWA Member /Concession/Senior
$55 Two adult tickets and a catalogue
$37 Adult Season Pass
$30 Concession Season Pass
$37 Family Pass (2 Adults plus 3 Children)
$7 Children (5-17)
Children 4 and under, free

Curated by

Mary Kisler, Ludovica Sebregondi

Melissa Harpley 
Co-ordinating Curator
AGWA Curator of 19th Century Arts | Manager of Collections

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Exhibition Highlights

Sandro Botticelli and workshop (Italian, b. c1445, d.1510) Madonna and Child with Six Angels c1500. Tempera and oil on board. 165 x 165 cm (framed) 143 cm (diameter). Galleria Corsini, Florence

Giovanni Francesco Barbieri known as Guercino (Cento 1591-Bologna1666) Saint Andrea Corsini 1630. Oil on canvas. 75 x 65 cm. Galleria Corsini, Florence.

Pietro Annigoni Portrait of Princess Elena Corsini 1950. Oil on tempera on board. 60.3 x 48.0 cm. On loan from Florence, Private Collection.

Competitions

Thanks to Singapore Airlines, AGWA is giving you the chance to win a trip for two to Italy!

Purchase a ticket to visit AGWA’s exclusive exhibition A Window on Italy – The Corsini Collection: Masterpieces from Florenc for your chance to win a fantastic trip to Rome and Florence.

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This is the captivating story of ambition, perseverance,
providence and beauty that shaped the Corsini family and its collection…
The remarkable opportunity to experience this story in Australia should not be missed

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Major Partners

Exhibition Partners

The exhibition is organised by the Galleria Corsini, Florence; Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki; Art Gallery of Western Australia, Perth; and MondoMostre, Rome.

 

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Community Partner

Kedela wer kalyakoorl ngalak Wadjak boodjak yaak.

Today and always, we stand on the traditional land of the Whadjuk Noongar people.