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The Little Gardener- Frederick Bazille
Frederick Bazille was one of the original founders of impressionism. He originally moved to Paris to study medicine, but soon quit school Because of his family's wealth, he was able to afford a larger apartment than most artists, which made his home the meeting place for the group of artists who pioneered the impressionist movement. "Frédéric Bazille." Bio. A&E Television Networks, 2015. Web. 17 Apr. 2015 -
Bain a la Grenouillere- Claude Monet
Claude Monet was one of the original impressionist painters in France. The term "impressionist" was actually coined after his painting titled "Impression, Sunset". He was a master colorist and was particularly interested at how landscapes changed throughout the day and the atmospherical effect on the subject. Falconer, Morgan. "Claude Monet Biography, Art, and Analysis of Works." The Art Story. Michael Zurakhinsky, 2014. Web. 17 Apr. 2015. -
Beach Scene- Edgar Degas
Edgar Degas spent much of his life in a solitary existance, based on his belief that an artist must spend vast amounts of time alone. He never married and his eye sight deteriorated as he got older. "Edgar Degas." Edgar-degas.org. Creative Commons, 2002. Web. 17 Apr. 2015. -
Lady at her Toilette- Berthe Marisot
Berthe Marisot was a French painter and first woman to join the original group of Impressionist. She developed a very close platonic relationship with Edouard Manet who is credited as having helped Marisot develop her style. Pioch, Nicholas. "Morisot, Berthe." WebMuseum:. BMW Foundation, 19 Aug. 2002. Web. 17 Apr. 2015. -
At The Theatre- Pierre-August Renoir
Pierre Renoir began his art career by apprenticing a porcelein painter, before branching out and copying paintings in the Louvre and taking drawing classes. Eventually he attended Ecole de Beaux-Arts where he met Claude Monet and many of his other fellow impressionists. "Pierre-Auguste Renoir." Bio. A&E Television Networks, 2015. Web. 17 Apr. 2015. -
Dancer with Bouquet of Flowers- Edgar Degas
Edgar Degas began studying art at a relatively young age, but did not pursue his own original works until his mid forties. He worked as a copyist at the Louvre until his brother's financial debt forced him to begin selling paintings. Degas was also an accomplished photographer and sculpter. "Edgar Degas." Edgar-degas.org. Creative Commons, 2002. Web. 17 Apr. 2015. -
Les Perissoires- Gustav Caillebotte
Gustav Caillebotte was not only one of the original artists of impressionism, but because of his wealthy family, became the financial backer, organizer and promoter of impressonist exhibitions. He is most noted for his post humous work, as those paintings were possessed by his family and not revealed until after his death. "Gustav Caillebotte." Britannica.com. Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Aug. 2014. Web. 17 Apr. 2015. -
Three Ladies with Umbrellas- Marie Bracquemond
Marie Bracquemond is a not very well known French impressionist. She has been labelled "one of the three great ladies of impressionism" but her work is often overshadowed by that of Cassatt and Marisot. She favored painting well dressed women and using bright colors and light in her works. "Marie Bracquemond." WetCanvas: Virtual Museum: Individual Artists: Marie Bracquemond. Web. 17 Apr. 2015. -
Trouville- Eugene Boudin
Eugene Boudin was a French impressionist said to have inspired Claude Monet to progress passed caricatures and into painting. Boudin is known for his various sea scape paintings. Stamberg, Susan. "Eugene Boudin: The Man Who Inspired Monet." NPR. NPR, 1 July 2013. Web. 17 Apr. 2015. -
Chestnut Trees at the Jas de Bouffan- Paul Cezanne
Paul Cezanne is a French painter who is said to have been a great influence to Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso. His early works were often religious in nature with subdued colors. Later, when he began to focus on impressionism, his focus shifted to landscape which incorporated brighter colors. "Paul Cézanne." Bio. A&E Television Networks, 2015. Web. 17 Apr. 2015. -
Shepherdess Bringing in Sheep- Camille Pissarro
Camille Pissarro was the only French impressionist to showcase his works at all eight impressionist shows. He was highly regarded by the group, and often referred to as the "dean" and called upon for advice. "Camille Pissarro." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 20 Mar. 2014. Web. 17 Apr. 2015. -
Claude Debussy
Debussy was one of the first to pioneer "impressionist" music, although he rejected the monicker constantly. Impressionist music consisted of western classical music which hoped to convey moods and emotions without a "tone picture". "Claude Debussy." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 25 Feb. 2015. Web. 23 Apr. 2015. -
The Mirror- Dennis Miller Bunker
Dennis Miller Bunker was an American impressionist from Boston who preferred to paint outdoors. He had trememdous talent but lacked the financial resources, confidence and social graces needed to be a successful artist on his own. With the help of his friends and father in law, he was able to become popular. He was also a teacher at Cowles Art School. "Dennis Miller Bunker." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 8 Jan. 2015. Web. 17 Apr. 2015. -
La Debacle- Theodore Robinson
Theodore Robinson was a classically trained painter who, under the mentorship of Claude Monet, was able to break free of his academic constraints. Robinson was best known for his paintings depicting people, mostly women, who lived around him in their natural state. Goddard, Donald. "In Monet's Light: Theodore Robinson at Giverny." Newyorkartworld.com. 2005. Web. 17 Apr. 2015. -
Summertime- Mary Cassatt
Mary Cassatt was an American impressionist who moved to Paris to study art and was befriended by Edgar Degas. Her career took off when one of her works was selected by the Salon to be showcased. She favored portraits over landscape. In time, Mary moved away from the impressionist style and worked toward more simple and refined techniques. "Mary Cassatt." Bio. A&E Television Networks, 2015. Web. 17 Apr. 2015. -
Young Girl Combing her Hair- Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Renoir was known for his use of bright colors and multiple different brush strokes. He lived long enough to see one of his paintings purchased by the Louvre. "Pierre-Auguste Renoir." Bio. A&E Television Networks, 2015. Web. 17 Apr. 2015. -
Boulevard Montmartre Night- Camille Pissary
Camille Pissary was known for being very generous with his teachings. Paul Cezanne, Lucien Pissarry and Gauguin all had high praise for Pissarry because of his patience and his ability to teach without infringing on the student's personal style. "Camille Pissarro." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 20 Mar. 2014. Web. 17 Apr. 2015. -
The Song- William Merritt Chase
Willima Merritt Chse was an American painter who began his career by painting and selling still lifes, which afforded him a fan base that eventually helped fund a trip to Munich to study at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. After school and a trip to Venic, Chase returned to the States and continued paintng and teaching. "American Impressionism: William Merritt Chase - NGA." American Impressionism: William Merritt Chase - NGA. National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., 2015. Web. 17 Apr. 2015. -
Watching the Fish- Joaquin Sorolla
Joaquin Sorolla was a Spanish artist who found great success in historical and societal themes. He preferred his subjects to be bathed in bright sunlight, giving the painting a warm or shimmery quality. When he died, his wife gave the majority of his paintings to the Spanish public, which were later collected and showcased together in the artist's home in Madrid. "Joaquín Sorolla." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation. Web. 17 Apr. 2015. -
Afternoon by the Pond- J. Alden Weir
Julian Alden Weir was an American impressionist artist who favored landscapes painted with broken brush strokes and pastel colors. In his later works, he began experimenting with tonalism. "J. Alden Weir." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 9 Apr. 2015. Web. 17 Apr. 2015 -
The Avenue in the Rain- Childe Hassam
Frederick Childe Hassam was a successful American impressionist who created over 3,000 separate works of art over his lifetime. He was instrumental in promoting impressionism in America. "Childe Hassam." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 17 Apr. 2015. Web. 17 Apr. 2015. -
Parade's End- Ford Madox Ford
Literary impressionism saught to rid writing of the omniscient narrator and the life of the work with brutally honest objectivity. This lead to the rise of the slightly ignorant character embedded in the story narrating what they saw or heard. Burgess, Anthony. "Novel." Encyclopedia Britannica. 31 July 2015. Web. 23 Apr. 2015.
