Caillebotte's Paris: Art, Camaraderie, and Cuisine

Food & Talk
Painting of a large cobbled street intersection featuring individuals holding umbrellas wearing dress typical of the mid-1800s.

Paris Street, Rainy Day, 1877, Gustave Caillebotte. Oil on canvas. The Art Institute of Chicago. Charles H. and Mary F. S. Worcester Collection, 1964.336

May 10 and 11, 2025

Saturday, May 10, 3-6pm
Sunday, May 11, 2-5pm

Getty Center

Museum Lecture Hall

$115

Tickets must be purchased for event entrance and are non-refundable. Your event ticket will also serve as your Center entrance reservation. Please note, there is an additional fee for parking.

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Enter the world of Gustave Caillebotte and his circle of friends—the Impressionist painters and noted authors who shaped the artistic and literary landscape of late 1800s Paris. Dining and café culture played a central role in the social life of artists, providing inspiration as well as sustenance. Join culinary historian Carolyn Tillie as she embarks on a delectable journey exploring this rich intersection of art and cuisine. After her talk, gather around the table for a tasting of three classic French wines along with a curated selection of Impressionist-era cheeses, pâte, savories, and sweets.

Menu

Savory Appetizers

French Cheeses, Fruit, and Country Pâté
ARTisanal Salad
Potato Leek Soup
Brandade (Salt Cod) Croquettes
Duck w/ Olives

Sweet Treats

Citrus Madeleine
Stone Fruit Galette

Libations

French Wines (White, Rose, Red)
Limon Presse
Flat and Sparkling Waters

We strive to offer a variety of options, but please note that we are unable to accommodate specific dietary restrictions. Menu may be subject to change.

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    What's Included

    Tickets include wines, hearty appetizers, and good company; parking is additional.

    Age Restrictions

    Guests must be 21+.

    Approximate Duration

    3 hours.

    Planning your arrival

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    Event check-in

    Check-in begins 90 minutes before program start time at the Museum Lecture Hall.

    Doors open 30 minutes before program start time.

    Seating

    Unless otherwise noted, all seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend arriving early to select your preferred seat.

    Accessibility

    Wheelchairs are available for free rental on a first-come, first-served basis at the Lower Tram Station above the parking structure and at the Coat Check Room in the Museum Entrance Hall.

    Assisted listening devices are available for this event. Please request one from our Visitor Services associates when you check in.

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