FABERGE IMPERIAL EASTER EGGS
An interactive and beautifully illustrated presentation

Scholar, Traditional artist and lecturer, Marina Forbes, will offer a unique interactive and beautifully illustrated presentation titled Faberge Imperial Easter Eggs focusing on the life and remarkable work of master jeweler and artist, Peter Carl Fabergé.

The program will feature a spectacular photo-tour of the Fabergé collections at the world famous museums and private collections around the world. Emphasis is on the important role of egg painting in Slavic culture and on the unique development of this major art form from a traditional craft to the level of exquisite fine art under the patronage of the tsars. The fascinating history of these eggs and their role in the dramatic events of the last decades of Romanov rule in Russia and in the years following the Revolution will also be discussed by presenter Marina Forbes.

Light refreshments will be provided by Sunapee Seniors
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