Impressionism Paintings

Impressionism developed in nineteenth-century France through varied approaches to modern life and changing light. Its first independent exhibition took place in Paris in 1874, outside the official Salon; Monet's Impression, Sunrise supplied the group's name through a critic's response. Monet revisited landscapes, Renoir social gatherings, and Degas rehearsal and performance. Visible brushwork, outdoor studies, and carefully developed studio compositions reflect their different methods.