Journey Through Impressionism, reception with the curator
07/04/2008 - 7:00p.m. to 07/05/2008 - 10:00p.m.
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Ocean Galleries
9618 Third Avenue
Stone Harbor,
Phone: 609.368.7777
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ARTISTS: Featuring the artwork of Pierre-Auguste Renoir and his great grandson, Alexandre Renoir, along with Edouard Manet, Camille Pissarro, Jean-Francois Raffaelli, James Whistler and other famous ImpressionistsReceptions with the Curator*
Friday, June 27; Saturday, June 28; Friday, July 4; Saturday, July 5
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
*Please note: Each reception will begin with a curatorial lecture by
Alexandre Renoir to offer insight on the value and significance of the artwork.
Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to experience and collect some of the world’s most magnificent art, and to meet Alexandre Renoir, great-grandson of the legendary Pierre-Auguste Renoir. This exceptional exhibition includes a broad survey of artworks and artists to fully illuminate the principles of the Impressionist movement. A viable form of visual expression for the past 150 years, Impressionism is one of the most popular and beloved art forms.
The survey begins with the artists who pioneered Impressionism and changed the course of western art history, featuring original lithographs, etchings, and drypoints from some of the greatest Impressionists including Edouard Manet, Jean-Francois Raffaelli, and James Whistler.
One of the most well-known leaders in the development of the Impressionist style is Pierre-Auguste Renoir whose original etchings, lithographs, bronzes, and oils will be part of this extraordinary show. In addition, his great-grandson, Alexandre Renoir, will be on hand at the show with his own original oil paintings. Guests will have a rare opportunity to watch Alexandre as he paints amazing new oils during the exhibition.
The exhibition also features numerous pieces from the Pissarro family, who has a long history of producing famous Impressionist artists. The first family artist was Camille Pissarro, nicknamed the “the father of impressionism” because his work directly lead to the development of the movement. Besides being the figurative father of the movement, he was also the biological father of Paulemile and Manzana Pissarro, both of whom became prolific Impressionist artists in their own right, along with Paulemile’s son, H. Claude Pissarro. There will also be original limited edition lithographs by the contemporary artist Lelia Pissarro, who is the great-granddaughter of Camille Pissarro.
