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San Giorgio Maggiore by Twilight

MONET, Claude (1840 - 1926)

Date: 1908

Media: oil on canvas

Size: 65.2 x 92.4 cm

Acquired: 1952; Bequest; Gwendoline Davies

Accession Number: NMW A 2485

Collection: The Davies Sisters Collection

A view of the monastery island of San Giorgio, painted from the south-eastern end of Venice. On the right are faintly visible the dome of Santa Maria della Salute and the mouth of the Grand Canal. Every evening in late November 1908, Monet and his wife made gondola trips to enjoy 'these splendid sunsets which are unique in the world'. This work was purchased by Gwendoline Davies in 1912, directly from Monet's exhibition of his Venetian Scenes in Paris.

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Jennifer Dudley Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales Staff
14 September 2021, 12:47

Dear Pier,

Thank you for your enquiry. Gallery 16, which houses our wonderful Impressionist collection, has recently re-opened to the public. There you will be able to see six paintings by Monet, including this work.

We really hope you enjoy your visit!

With best wishes,
Jennifer Dudley
Curator: Art Collections Management and Access

Pier Luigi Ceccarelli
16 August 2021, 08:39
I am planning to visit the museum in September 2021. Can you confirm how many Monet paintings are on display next Month? Thanks
Marc Haynes Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales Staff
31 December 2018, 12:03
Dear Hang Vu,

Thank you very much for your enquiry. This painting currently has pride of place in Gallery 16 at National Museum Cardiff.

Best wishes,

Marc
Digital Team
Hang Vu
22 December 2018, 10:29
Hi,

I was wondering if this piece is on the display at the museum at the moment?

Thank you!
Marc Haynes Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales Staff
20 September 2018, 10:46
Hi Tony,

Thank you for your enquiry. This painting is back on display in Gallery 16 at National Museum Cardiff.

Best wishes,

Marc
Digital Team
Tony R
19 September 2018, 16:44
Is this piece back on display at your museum?
Shunji Funaki
30 March 2017, 16:47
Seventy works National Museum Cardiff owns will be shown at a gallery in Hiroshima from 1st April through 28th May. One of them is "San Giorgio Maggiore by Twilight". In addition, Rossetti's "Fair Rosamund" will be on display. It is interesting to note that he was a poet.

Sara Huws Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales Staff
6 February 2017, 12:18

Hi there Tony

Further to my earlier comment, I can confirm that San Giorgio Maggiore in Twilight is off display for conservation work at the moment, and is then part of the 6 venue Japan tour between March 2017 and June 2018. Once it is back from touring, the aim will be to redisplay it here in Cardiff.

Best wishes,

Sara

Sara Huws Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales Staff
6 February 2017, 10:28

Hi there Tony,

Thanks for your enquiry. I will check with the Department of Art and get back to you.

Best wishes,

Sara
Digital Team

Tony Jackson
3 February 2017, 16:25
I read in another comment that the Monet painting "San Giorgio di Maggiore by Twilight" is on an international tour and will not be back in the museum until mid 2018. Can you tell me anything about this tour? This is my favorite painting and I would love to see it if possible. Thank you for your assistance.
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