The impressionist movement occurred in France from 1874 to 1886. In that time, Paul Cézanne, Claude Monet, Berthe Morisot, and Camille Pissaro produced some of the greatest paintings. Now over 100 years later, their artwork is being brought to the National Gallery of Art as part of a limited exhibition. It is being shown from September 8th, 2024 to January 15th, 2025.
The “Paris 1874: The Impressionist Movement” exhibition, curated by Mary Morton, will present 130 paintings from the Impressionist era.
I enjoyed many of the paintings being presented. My personal favorite piece is “The Mother and Sister of the Artist.” Created by Berthe Morsoit in 1870, this painting presents Morsoit’s mother and sister in a domestic scene.
I personally enjoyed this scene because of the tranquility it radiates. It sucked me into its world just by looking at it.
Morsoit’s work often keeps this same serene, calmness that is shown in “The Mother and Sister of the Artist.” This is what makes him one of my favorites of the era.
Another artist I enjoyed while visiting was Auguste Renior. His use of bold, complementary colors when painting really pulls his pieces together. Looking at his art is like looking inside a dream, it connects realism and style.
I personally loved this exhibit! If you enjoy impressionism, this is the perfect exhibit for you!
Other exhibits being shown currently are “The Anxious Eye: German Expressionism and its Legacy” from February 11th, 2024 to May 27th, 2025 and “Spirit and Strength: Modern Art from Haiti” from September 29th, 2024 to March 9th, 2025.
