"The term “impressionism” was first used in 1874, and its initial usage was not very complimentary. A critic was making a sarcastic remark about one of Monet's landscape paintings. Not allowing an unfavorable judgment to cramp his style, Claude Monet (1840 – 1926), working with Pierre Auguste Renoir (1841 – 1919), developed the technique of broken-color painting. These two artists are recognized as the founders of the art form known as Impressionism."
Others who were also a part of the group known as impressionist painters include: Édouard Manet (1832 – 1883), Jacob Camille Pissarro (1831 – 1903), Paul Cézanne (1839 – 1906), and Edgar Hilaire Germain Degas (1834 – 1917).
The ArtStory.org published a biographical snap-shot of:
* Claude Monet (1840 – 1926);
* Édouard Manet (1832 – 1883); and
* Edgar Hilaire Germain Degas (1834 – 1917).
For the biography of Pierre Auguste Renoir, visit notablebiographies.com.
A wonderful presentation of the life of Jacob Camille Pissarro (1831 – 1903) can be found at impressionniste.net.
PBS.org provided an introduction to the life of Paul Cézanne (1839 – 1906) for the program which aired July 2006 entitled Cézanne in Provence.
If interested, artcyclopedia.com is an online database where the artwork of thousands of artists can be viewed freely.
Persistence, Perseverance and Patience Pays
~ Impressionism ~A word that now labels an accepted and respected artistic style, was originally a feeble attempt to insult a man whose skillful use of the paintbrush made a lasting impression on the viewers.
Link of Interest
'Roses and Jasmine in a Delft Vase, 1880-1881' Giclee Print - Pierre-Auguste Renoir | https://t.co/dMIBuDQqpc
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