Known only to the French, his pointillism, Symbolism, and bold use of colour bring startling results.
Pissarro
You’ve probably heard of him, but can’t recall any of his paintings. Here is a small selection from his more than 2,000 oils.
His paintings move through Impressionism to a distinctive Post-Impressionism, with swirling brushstrokes, and more subtle colour.
Was he really one of the most important French painters of the nineteenth century?
An innovator and major influence in the Impressionist movement, he seems to have been judged on his poorer works, not these, his best paintings.
A noted critic and sculptor, a career painter, and an artist who became a local politician, with examples of their work.
Trees in snowy landscapes, as painted by Bruegel, van Ruisdael, Courbet, and a multitude of Impressionists. A Wintry feast.
Over a thousand visitors have looked at Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night over the Rhône. Other popular articles cover relatively unknown artists.
His paintings of trees reached a peak in 1887-92, with his series of poplars. Among these are some of the finest Impressionist paintings.
Sadly neglected today, his landscapes are some of the finest of the century, and his depictions of trees are among the best.
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