Presented by the Michael L. Rosenberg Foundation
Winning the Royal Academy’s prix de Rome was a major accomplishment for aspiring painters and sculptors in 18th-century France. The prize came with a three-year funded stay in Rome, and provided an opportunity for artists to finish their education by viewing firsthand antique, Renaissance, and Baroque works of art in the Eternal City. But, much like students who study abroad today, their time in Rome involved just as much play as work.
In this lecture, Dr. Jessica L. Fripp, Associate Professor of Art History and Undergraduate and Graduate Coordinator at Texas Christian University, will talk about works of art that provide a view into the less studious side of artists’ time in Rome: caricatures. What can these “silly” drawings tell us about life in Rome as a young artist, and the role of friendship and play in academic artistic training? This program will also be livestreamed on the DMA’s YouTube channel.
Dr. Fripp's recent book Portraiture and Friendship in Enlightenment France will be available for purchase at the DMA Store, and a book signing will follow the event on-site.
Free with RSVP
This talk will be livestreamed, and limited seating is available to attend the talk in person.
Due to the ongoing pandemic, please note that the DMA will continue to follow COVID-19 health and safety protocols and policies in accordance with public health guidelines and/or government requirements. These may include changes to masking and social distancing requirements and capacity limitations. As protocols are subject to shift between now and your pre-arranged visit to the DMA, we understand that you may wish to change your plans. We will honor refund requests for this event if made at least 48 hours in advance. Thank you for your understanding and consideration.
Image: Hubert Robert, View of the Gardens at the Villa Mattei, 1761, Dallas Museum of Art, fractional gift of Charlene and Tom Marsh, 2006.17