Top 10 Artworks at the Norton Simon Museum
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1. Madonna & Child with a Book
Renaissance artist Raphael (1483–1520) was only 19 years old when he painted this work. It perfectly exemplifies his geometrically balanced compositions and ability to imbue his figures with spirituality and tenderness.
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2. Self-Portrait
No artist has left behind such a thorough record of his own likeness as Rembrandt (1606–69). The elegant garb, dapper beret, and gold chain in this portrait emphasize his social status as a sought-after artist.
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3. Still Life with Lemons, Oranges, & a Rose
In this still life, Francisco de Zurbarán (1598–1664) applies the bright colors and minute detail usually reserved for his depictions of saints and clergy.
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4. The Triumph of Virtue & Nobility Over Ignorance
Rococo master Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (1696–1770) is known for his exuberant ceiling frescoes. This canvas shows off his bold compositions and use of color.
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5. The Artist’s Garden at Vétheuil
Claude Monet (1840–1926) looked out from his house on the Seine at the sunny, flower-filled garden of this painting.
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6. The Little Fourteen-Year-Old Dancer
Edgar Degas (1834–1917) was fascinated with dancers, and this exquisite sculpture is one of his finest. The figure is partly painted, dressed in a tulle skirt, and has been given real hair.
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7. Portrait of a Peasant
Vincent Van Gogh (1853–90) painted Patience Escalier, a gardener and shepherd, against a night-blue background to create “a mysterious effect, like a star in the depths of an azure sky.”
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8. Exotic Landscape
Henri Rousseau (1844–1910) is renowned for his poetic, naive paintings that depict magical, lushly landscaped dream worlds. He created this work shortly before his death.
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9. Woman with a Book
A highlight of the museum’s extensive Picasso (1881–1973) holdings, this graceful painting shows the artist’s mistress, Marie-Therèse Walter, in an introspective mood that contrasts sharply with the melodramatic colors.
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10. Shiva & Parvati
This pair of 11th-century Indian bronze sculpture casts depict the Hindu god Shiva, part of the holy Trinity of gods, accompanied by his wife Parvati.
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