Paul Cézanne. The Toilette (detail), 1885–90. The Barnes Foundation, BF12. Public Domain.
Weekdays: $39; Weekends: $49; members free
About the Tour
Each month, Spotlight Tours focus on a different artist or theme, allowing for a deeper dive into specific areas of the collection.
The bather is one of the most common motifs in art history. From ancient Athens to 20th-century Paris and beyond, artists have presented bathing figures in a variety of mediums for a myriad of reasons, whether instructional, titillating, or allegorical. This tour focuses on how the trope was used over time and how bathing scenes by modern artists showcase a new way of seeing and appreciating natural and physical beauty.
Includes access to the collection before and after the tour.
Please note: Rooms 2–13 of the first-floor galleries are closed through Sept. 5 for a floor refinishing project. Many major works are on view in From Paris to Provence: French Painting at the Barnes in our Roberts Gallery until Aug. 31.
Paul Cézanne. The Toilette, 1885–90. The Barnes Foundation, BF12. Public Domain.
Go Further
Highlights Tour
This one-hour tour is perfect for first-time visitors. Explore highlights of the collection and learn the history of the Barnes.
Private Collection Tour
Explore highlights of the collection and learn the history of the Barnes. This tour is a private one-hour experience for you and up to nine guests.
Private Collection Tour: Favorite Artists
Choose your favorite artists in the collection for a private one-hour experience for up to ten guests.