About Impressionism

Impressionism is a 19th-century art movement characterized by small, thin, yet visible brush strokes, open composition, and emphasis on accurate depiction of light in its changing qualities. It began in France and was significant for its transformation in how art was perceived, moving away from the historical and overweight subjects towards everyday life and landscapes.

Claude Monet's Water Lilies

This series of about 250 oil paintings depicts Monet's flower garden at Giverny and illustrates his lifelong love of water and light.

Famous Impressionists

• Claude Monet
• Pierre-Auguste Renoir
• Edgar Degas
• Édouard Manet
• Camille Pissarro