Tag Pissarro
Dieppe Beach – Birthplace of Seaside Swimming & Loved by the Painters Dieppe beach is known as the birthplace of seaside swimming in France. As soon as the train route from Paris to Dieppe was completed in 1848, Dieppe beach… Continue Reading →
Top Day Trips from Paris in the Footsteps of the Impressionism Painters Although Paris was the happening place to be in the 19th century, many of the impressionists eventually left the hectic captial. Some left for the distant towns in… Continue Reading →
Alfred Sisley Art of the French Medieval Town of Moret-sur-Loing An hour away from hectic Paris is the magnificent and tranquil, medieval town of Moret-sur-Loing. Visit this beautiful town that inspired so many Alfred Sisley artworks. Here will find a… Continue Reading →
The Whimsical & Colorful Raoul Dufy Paintings Raoul Dufy paintings are described as expressing the most optimistic aspects of the 20th century with humour and style. His paintings are characterized by their whimsical bright colors depicting leisure activities and landscapes. He… Continue Reading →
Luncheon of the Boating Party by Susan Vreeland Impressionism has always been my favorite style of art. However, I must admit that I have never really understood the obsession with the iconic Pierre-Auguste Renoir painting: Luncheon of the Boating Party…. Continue Reading →
Pontoise – The Subject of Many Pissarro Impressionism Landscapes Many of Camille Pissarro‘s impressionism paintings are of landscapes surrounding the town of Pontoise. Pissarro left the busy life of Paris for the more tranquil and rural setting of Pontoise between… Continue Reading →
Camille Pissarro Artworks belonging to Impressionism, Postimpressionism & Neoimpressionism Some of Camille Pissarro’s artworks show elements of Impressionism, others Post-Impressionism and later works, Neo-impressionism. He enjoyed experimenting with new ideas and techniques from the different avant garde art movements. Camille… Continue Reading →
A Wonderful Impressionism book called “The Private Lives of the Impressionists “ The Private Lives of the Impressionists is a wonderful impressionism book (non-fiction) about the 19th century French impressionists. The author, Sue Roe, provides you with a fascinating account… Continue Reading →
MuMa Le Havre a MUST Attraction The Musée d’art moderne André Malraux is also known as Musée Malraux or MuMa. It is a very popular Normandy tourism attraction. This gorgeous museum is located by the sea in Le Havre, Normandy. It… Continue Reading →