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Marcel Dyf – The Lesser Known French Landscape Impressionist Marcel Dyf was a self-taught French Impressionism painter. He started out as an engineer but at the age of twenty-three, decided to pursue art. During his lifetime, his career as an artist… Continue Reading →
The Art World Thought Van Gogh’s Artworks “Rubbish” During His Lifetime Today we celebrate Vincent Van Gogh as one of the greatest post-impressionists of all time. His paintings are loved for their raw honesty, bold colors and beauty. The most… Continue Reading →
The Famous Impressionists & Their Homes in France Scattered throughout France are quite a few houses that belonged to the famous impressionists. It’s pretty amazing visiting these homes as they give you a more intimate glimpse into their lives. The homes… Continue Reading →
A New Picasso Museum to be Named after Jacqueline Roque Pablo Picasso’s stepdaughter, Catherine Hutin-Blay, is the driving force behind the idea of a new Pablo Picasso museum. A former convent in Aix-en-Provence will be the location of this new… Continue Reading →
Because of the COVID-19 outbreak, many art museums around the world are closed & planned exhibitions are not happening (or are being postponed). I will attempt to keep the exhibition dates updated, but please keep in mind that these scheduled… Continue Reading →
The Impressionism Style of the German/Swiss Artist Louise Catherine Breslau Louise Catherine Breslau was not officially part of the impressionism movement. However it is clear through her artworks, that Impressionism influenced her style. Maria Luise Katharina Breslau (December 6, 1856… Continue Reading →
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many art museums around the world are closed & exhibitions are either not happening or being rescheduled. I will try to keep the dates of the exhibitions updated but please keep in mind that they… Continue Reading →
Art Museums & Famous Artworks all over France
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A Guide to the Best Art Museums for Seeing the Famous Artwork of the Impressionists Going to France? Want to know where you can view the most famous artwork of the French Impressionists? Look no further!! Below is a comprehensive… Continue Reading →
Mont Sainte Victoire – In the Footsteps of Paul Cezanne Paul Cezanne painted Mont Sainte Victoire again and again between the years 1882 and 1906. These paintings are considered as some of the best landscapes ever painted. Art historians and… Continue Reading →
Van Gogh – Life in Arles, Provence In February 1888, Vincent Van Gogh, the Dutch painter, left the hectic Parisian capital for Provence. Coming from the cold and grey city, Van Gogh fell for the bright colors, sunshine and rugged… Continue Reading →