On April 15th, 1874 in Paris, an exhibition opened that would launch one of the most famous artistic movements in the world: Impressionism. For the first time, Monet, Renoir, Degas, Morisot, Pissarro, Cezanne and Sisley came together independently to exhibit their work: light-filled, colorful paintings, convoying fleeting impressions with a brisk and lively touch. In doing so, these artists distanced themselves from the official Salon, the major official exhibition that dominated the Paris artistic life, and the guardian of academic tradition. 

This year marks that landmark show’s 150th anniversary. What happened over the course of its one-month run — and the part played by its principal actors, such as Monet, Renoir and Degas — is the subject of a major new exhibition at the Musée d’Orsay, Paris 1874: Inventing Impressionism.

 Examine the exhibitions of both 1874 and 2024 with Patrick Herpe, a French tour guide ZOOMing live from Europe.

RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE ZOOM LINK.

This program is hosted by the Tewksbury Public Library in partnership with other area libraries. Sponsored in part by the Friends of the West Newbury Library.