Essential Impressionists

The Impressionists changed the face of 19th century painting radically with their interest in capturing a fleeting moment on canvas and working outdoors instead of relying on memory and models in their studios. This work looks in detail at all aspects of the moment, with detailed commentary on 120 of their works and additional imagery to highlight comparisons and contrasts in their style. Some of these works are considered their most important pieces, others may be less well-known but they all play an important role in the artistic and philosophical development of this diverses group of artists...