Impressionism
Impressionism was a revolutionary art movement that originated in Paris in the late 19th century. It was a departure from established artistic norms and heralded a new period in the development of the visual arts. Rather than creating highly detailed and realistic depictions of the world, Impressionist artists sought to capture the momentary impressions of light and colour in their paintings. They weren’t concerned with accuracy so much as with conveying the mood and atmosphere of the scene. The result was a shattered style of brushwork and a riot of colour.
The fleeting effects of sunlight and the beauty of nature provided the Impressionist artists with inspiration. They also tried to capture the essence of the urbanised, modern world, complete with its teeming city streets and cutting-edge technology. The artists frequently worked en plein air (outdoors) to capture the scene’s ever-shifting lighting and ambience.
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In the Loge by Mary Cassatt
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Rocks at Belle-Île by Monet
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Sailboats on the Seine at Petit-Gennevilliers
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Lydia by Mary Cassatt
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Impression, Sunrise, Monet
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Female Act, With Hair Drying
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The Railway Bridge at Argenteuil
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Meadows by Childe Hassam
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In the Dining Room by Berthe Morisot
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Russian Dancers
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Agapanthus by Claude Monet
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The Ballet Class by Edgar Degas
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Portrait of Jeanne Pontillon
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Red Water Lilies by Claude Monet
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Children in the Garden by Cassatt
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The Lac d’Annecy by Cézanne
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The Milliners – Edgar Degas
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Banks of the Marne by Cézanne
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The Boating Party by Cassatt
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Water Lillies – Claude Monet
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Le Lac D’annecy by Cezanne
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Pont Japonais Japanilainen Silta
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Summertime – Mary Cassatt
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Chair in the Garden by Berthe Morisot
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Four Trees – Claude Monet
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Under the Orange Tree
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The Pensive Reader
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Gardenpath in Mezy by Berthe Morisot
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Antibes in the Morning by Monet
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Antibes Seen from the Salis Garden
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Antibes Afternoon Effect
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The Bathers by Paul Cézanne
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Waiting by Edgar Degas
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Water Lily Pond by Monet
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In the Norvégienne by Claude Monet
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After the Bath by Degas
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Luncheon of the Boating Party
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The Water Lily Pond at Giverny – Monet
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Two Girls by the Window
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A Church at Cagnes
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Rough Sea at Etretat by Monet
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Young Girl Writing by Berthe Morisot
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Sea Roses by Monet
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San Giorgio Maggiore by Monet
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At the Beach of Guernesey
Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Berthe Morisot are just a few of the most well-known Impressionist artists. Artist Claude Monet is often called the “father of Impressionism” for his series of paintings depicting water lilies and his views of the Rouen Cathedral. Renoir is better known for his portraits and scenes from everyday life, while Degas is better known for his paintings of dancers and horse races. The only female Impressionist, Morisot is celebrated for her depictions of women and domestic life.
As a result of questioning canonical art practises and expanding the parameters of artistic expression, the Impressionist movement had far-reaching effects on the art world. It was instrumental in launching the Post-Impressionist and Fauvist art movements. Many of the most prestigious museums and art galleries in the world feature Impressionist paintings because of their high value and popularity. Its emphasis on capturing a moment’s vitality and expressing emotion through colour and brushwork continues to serve as an inspiration to modern artists.