Edgar Degas House Impressionist Tour in New Orleans

3 Hours 15 Minutes

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Spend a morning or afternoon in Impressionist"era New Orleans with a tour of Edgar Degas' former home and art studio, led by his great-grandniece. See the grand interior spaces that provided the setting for many of Degas works, learn about the artist's Creole roots and stroll under the beautiful oaken canopy along Esplanade Avenue. Extend your tour with optional upgrades including a courtyard breakfast beforehand or a visit to the New Orleans Museum of Modern Art.

Tour of the Degas House in New Orleans
Explore the former home and art studio of French Impressionist artist Edgar Degas
Learn intimate details about this historic home from your guide, Degas' actual great-grandniece!
See first-hand where Degas found inspiration for many of his greatest masterpieces
Peruse the gift shop for unique Degas-inspired souvenirs
Upgrade to enjoy a wonderful courtyard breakfast before your tour

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Choose the morning or afternoon for your historic tour and enjoy a stroll down New Orleans' picturesque Esplanade Avenue - dubbed 'Millionaire's Row' for the prosperous Creole population that lived there - to the Degas House. This elegant property was the home and workplace of Edgar Degas during his five"month sojourn from France, notably the only US journey made by any French painter of the Impressionist period. Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by a congenial host - one of Degas' great"grandnieces who manage the historic site. Begin your tour with a short viewing of the documentary A Creole Sojourn, an award"winning film that details Degas' stay in New Orleans, a critical turning point in his life and work. Learn about Degas' Creole relations and the 18 paintings that he supposedly created in the house. Then take a more informed tour of the property that is listed in the French National Order of Arts and Letters and the National Register of Historic Places.Your art historian guide will lead you through the property's principal houses that now serve as a museum and a bed and breakfast. Learn intimate information about Degas life and work, appreciate immaculate period artifacts and furnishings, and see the settings that inspired Degas' portrayals of Louisiana - the only scenes of 19th century American life depicted by an impressionist artist.New Orleans Museum of Modern ArtAdd this upgrade your guide will escort you to the New Orleans Museum of Art following your house tour. There, you'll have a chance to see more stunning work by Degas among the museum's remarkable 40,000"piece collection. Courtyard BreakfastSelect this add"on and arrive by 9am for an intimate courtyard breakfast before your morning tour. Soak up the distinctive beauty of the space as you enjoy a made"to"order meal featuring French waffles with fresh fruit, Creole Omelets, and French toast topped with caramelized bananas paired with a complimentary Bloody Mary or Mimosa.

Edgar Degas House Impressionist Tour in New Orleans

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