Impressionism

September 25, 2022

Exploring How Monet’s Famous ‘Haystacks’ Paintings Explored the Beauty of the Changing Seasons

Few painters are as widely known as Claude Monet. Although radical for the time, his expressive depictions of leisurely scenes and picturesque gardens have since charmed the world with their effortless beauty. While some of his artworks, such as the Water Lilies series, are universally known, he created many artworks over the course of his creative career. Among them is the Haystacks series.

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June 12, 2021

Who Is Camille Pissarro? Learn About This Pioneering Impressionist Painter

Impressionism was an art movement that revolutionized the course of art history. Instead of adhering to the strict rules of the Salon, its artists sought to depict their subjects en plein air, capturing transient moments of light and color in the process. And while many are familiar with the name of its primary pioneer Claude Monet and his beloved Water Lilies series, there's another painter who was instrumental in the style's development: Camille Pissarro.

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February 26, 2021

Never-Before-Exhibited Vincent van Gogh Painting Will Be on View and Up for Auction

The works of Vincent van Gogh are prized around the world. His paintings in museums—such as The Starry Night and Sunflowers—draw thousands of visitors a day. Recently, a painting by the legendary artist has emerged from a private collection. Known as Scène de rue à Montmartre (Impasse des Deux Frères et le Moulin à Poivre), the painting depicts a street scene in Montmartre, Paris.

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