In 1867, Claude Monet captured three iconic views of Paris from the Louvre's balcony, marking the onset of Impressionism. Impressionist Paris: A Panoramic View of Paris in French Impressionism delves into these groundbreaking works alongside a multitude of Impressionist paintings and drawings. Experts from leading museums worldwide reveal how artists like Paul Cézanne, Gustave Caillebotte, and Mary Cassatt depicted a Paris amidst radical transformation, transporting us to the birth of the French capital as a modern metropolis.
Their artworks invite us to traverse the theaters, parks, and boulevards of Haussmann's Paris, where the bourgeoisie showcased their newfound opulence. In this new world dominated by fashion and consumption, the graceful Parisienne emerges as the symbol of this vibrant city. Yet, behind the facade of light, beauty, and romance, political unrest and revolution brewed. This turbulent period comes alive in this publication through original photographs, posters, letters, and satirical prints.
