Images of the Theater: From Delacroix and Daumier to Toulouse-Lautrec and Klinger
Oct 1, 2026 · Ueno
[Ueno] Small-Scale Exhibition "Images of the Theater" Opens October 20 at the National Museum of Western Art
Overview
The National Museum of Western Art in Ueno will hold the small-scale exhibition "Images of the Theater: From Delacroix and Daumier to Toulouse-Lautrec and Klinger." It will run from October 20, 2026 to January 11, 2027.
The theme of the exhibition is the theater. The title suggests that it looks beyond the stage itself to the images that have grown up around the theater as a place.
The subtitle names four artists: Delacroix, Daumier, Toulouse-Lautrec and Klinger. The wording "from Delacroix and Daumier" "to Toulouse-Lautrec and Klinger" suggests that the exhibition follows how images of the theater changed through the work of several artists. Unlike a show devoted to a single artist, it lets visitors compare how different artists approached the same theme, which is one of the pleasures of a themed exhibition.
This is a "small-scale exhibition." Unlike a major exhibition, it focuses on a single theme, so it should suit visitors who want to spend time with each work.
The exhibition runs for about three months, from late October to early January. The long run from autumn into winter spans the New Year holidays, so it is easy to fit a visit into your plans in Ueno.
It looks like a rare chance to view artworks through the lens of the theater, both for fans of theater and the performing arts and for anyone interested in Western art. Consider adding it to your list of museums to visit in Ueno.
Admission fees and other details have not yet been announced, so check the latest information from the National Museum of Western Art before you visit.
Event Information
- Dates: October 20, 2026 – January 11, 2027
- Venue: National Museum of Western Art
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