Patrick Bade
The Collectors: Sergei Shchukin and Ivan Morozov
Summary
The lecture discusses two Russian collectors, Sergei Shchukin and Ivan Morozov, who were pivotal figures in the modern art scene from 1900 to 1914. Despite not being Jewish, unlike many other influential figures in the early modern art world, Shchukin and Morozov demonstrated extraordinary courage and openness to new artistic movements, amassing vast collections of modern art despite their outsider status in Russian high society. The lecture explores Shchukin’s and Morozov’s backgrounds, their vast collections spanning from Monet to Matisse and Picasso, and their impact on the appreciation of modern art.
Patrick Bade
Patrick Bade is a historian, writer, and broadcaster. He studied at UCL and the Courtauld Institute of Art. He was a senior lecturer at Christie’s Education for many years and has worked for the Art Fund, Royal Opera House, National Gallery, and V&A. He has published on 19th- and early 20th-century paintings and historical vocal recordings. His latest book is Music Wars: 1937–1945.
There are very early works by Lowry who are influenced by his teacher who was a French artist and was certainly influenced by Monet. But I would say, the more famous characteristic Lowry’s that we all know didn’t have much connection with Monet.
I’m not sure about that. However, there are descendants that have been struggling for years in the courts in America and Europe to try and get some compensation, but without any luck.
Wendy’s going to get somebody from the Guggenheim to talk to you about Kandinsky. That will be much better because they’ll be a specialist and will know more in-depth than I do.