French Porcelain in the NGV Collection: John Whitehead

Schedule

Thu Oct 30 2025 at 02:00 am to 03:00 am

UTC+11:00

Location

NGV International | Melbourne, VI

Advertisement
FREE EVENT, NO BOOKING REQUIRED
Hear from international French porcelain specialist, John Whitehead, as he discusses the NGV’s holdings of eighteenth-century French porcelain, finishing up with a close look at the magnificent Art Nouveau suite of Scarf Dance figures by the Sèvres manufactory, on display at NGV International.
The Scarf Dance (Le Jeu de l’Écharpe) series of porcelain figures by the Sèvres manufactory has become one of the most iconic expressions of the Art Nouveau style, embodying the principles of organic form and movement and the representation of the now liberated female form. It comprises figures of women dressed in flowing garments and dancing with scarves and musical instruments. While each individual has a distinctive character and pose, the whole ensemble possesses a rhythm and harmony that contributes to the unity of the whole.
About the Speaker:
John Whitehead is an art dealer, writer and lecturer specialising in French eighteenth and nineteeth-century decoration and works of art, including Sèvres porcelain. He has served as a member of the Council of the Furniture History Society and is currently a member of the committee of the French Porcelain Society, with responsibility as co-editor of the Society’s Journal. In 2010 he was made an officier of the French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in recognition of services to the Arts, and in 2014 he was elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
Learn more: https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/program/french-porcelain/
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road,Melbourne,VIC,Australia

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

National Gallery of Victoria

Host or Publisher National Gallery of Victoria

It's more fun with friends. Share with friends

Discover More Events in Melbourne

AL JARDINE | PERFORMING THE HITS OF THE BEACH BOYS | WED 29 OCT | HAMER HALL, MELBOURNE
Wed, 29 Oct at 10:00 am AL JARDINE | PERFORMING THE HITS OF THE BEACH BOYS | WED 29 OCT | HAMER HALL, MELBOURNE

Melbourne, VIC, Australia, Victoria

ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC
Rob Thomas in Melbourne
Wed, 29 Oct at 07:00 pm Rob Thomas in Melbourne

Forum Melbourne

BUSINESS
Wed, 29 Oct at 07:00 pm Jelly Roll in Melbourne

Rod Laver Arena

ART
The Vinelander returns to Mildura! Marvel at Mildura's Trail of Lights and the Mungo National Park
Wed, 29 Oct at 10:45 pm The Vinelander returns to Mildura! Marvel at Mildura's Trail of Lights and the Mungo National Park

Southern Cross railway station, Melbourne

TRIPS-ADVENTURES ART
The Cloud Maker
Thu, 30 Oct at 08:00 am The Cloud Maker

Melbourne Recital Centre

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Rob Thomas: The All Night Days Tour [MELBOURNE #2]
Thu, 30 Oct at 09:00 am Rob Thomas: The All Night Days Tour [MELBOURNE #2]

Forum Theatre Melbourne

MUSIC ART
MKTO (USA)
Thu, 30 Oct at 09:00 am MKTO (USA)

170 Russell

Halloween 2025 - Tales from the GRAVE - Melbourne
Thu, 30 Oct at 09:00 am Halloween 2025 - Tales from the GRAVE - Melbourne

The 86

HALLOWEEN HALLOWEEN-PARTIES
Art and Heritage Collection Tour
Fri, 03 Jan at 02:30 pm Art and Heritage Collection Tour

Melbourne Town Hall

ART NONPROFIT
Model \u2013 4K Resoration | ACMI Matinees
Fri, 05 Sep at 03:30 am Model – 4K Resoration | ACMI Matinees

ACMI

ENTERTAINMENT
NGV Friday Nights | Jonah Gabriel + Friends
Fri, 05 Sep at 08:00 am NGV Friday Nights | Jonah Gabriel + Friends

NGV International

EXHIBITIONS ART
Adult Melbourne Museum Sleepovers
Fri, 05 Sep at 08:30 am Adult Melbourne Museum Sleepovers

11 Nicholson St, Carlton, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3053

EXHIBITIONS MEET-AND-GREET
Sat, 26 Oct Art Exhibitions & Paint and Sip Events

Ladder Art Space, Denmark Street, Kew VIC, Australia

ART EXHIBITIONS
Zero Waste Festival 2025
Sat, 06 Sep at 12:00 am Zero Waste Festival 2025

Federation Square, Melbourne

FESTIVALS KIDS
Lights and Delights 2025
Sat, 06 Sep at 12:00 am Lights and Delights 2025

Melbourne, VIC, Australia, Victoria

EXHIBITIONS CALENDAR
Sacred Scents: Bespoke Perfume Workshop
Sat, 06 Sep at 10:30 am Sacred Scents: Bespoke Perfume Workshop

Hellenic Museum

WORKSHOPS EXHIBITIONS
EVELYN HOTEL (Brunswick St, Fitzroy) RECORD FAIR
Sun, 07 Sep at 12:00 am EVELYN HOTEL (Brunswick St, Fitzroy) RECORD FAIR

Evelyn Hotel

PARADOX
Sun, 07 Sep at 02:00 am PARADOX

Claw Creative Studios

EXHIBITIONS ART
Forged in Silver: Silver Jewellery Workshop
Thu, 11 Sep at 08:00 am Forged in Silver: Silver Jewellery Workshop

11 Nicholson St, Carlton, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3053

WORKSHOPS EXHIBITIONS
Relaxed Sessions: Kimono
Fri, 12 Sep at 10:00 pm Relaxed Sessions: Kimono

NGV International

EXHIBITIONS ART

What's Happening Next in Melbourne?

Discover Melbourne Events