A winter's day of art and friendship

06 Aug 2025

On a crisp winter’s day, members of the East Malvern Combined Probus Club strolled across Princes Bridge to the National Gallery of Victoria.

Their destination was the much-anticipated Winter Masterpieces: French Impressionism exhibition, on loan from the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.

Upon entering, they were immediately transported into the grandeur of a Boston mansion from the 1800s, beautifully recreated as the setting for the exhibition. The interior design was outstanding—full credit to the designers who brought it to life so vividly.

The mansion was adorned with over 100 magnificent works from the French Impressionist era, featuring renowned artists such as Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Alfred Sisley. The group described it as a truly enriching experience.

Following their visit, they made their way to the Gallery’s Tea Room upstairs, where they enjoyed a delicious lunch filled with conversation and laughter.