While we may think of Impressionism as a famous art form today, very few of us realize how out-of-the-box and visionary the painting style was at the time. In a world of realism (think Frida Kahlo), the group of artists that was Monet, Degas, Renoir, Cézanne and more, broke the codes — sometimes garnering bad press.
Tonight with the Impressionists takes you through the artists’ very first art exhibition, where 165 of their pieces found a home on the walls of Nadar’s former studio. You’ll wander through the 3-story venue on Boulevard des Capucines, taking in art that changed the course of history.
Tonight with the Impressionists takes you through that innovative art exhibition on Boulevard des Capucines, but you’ll also wander through key moments in the history of Impressionism. Visit the Salon de peinture et de sculpture before marveling at Frédéric Bazille’s painting studio — where the idea for the Impressionist art exhibit was brought to life.
See Monet and Renoir on the Ile de la Grenouillère while they’re painting, witness every brushstroke of Monet’s iconic ‘Impression, Soleil Levant’ as he creates it for the first time at Le Havre… every one of these encounters highlight the strong bond between these artists and their art; transporting you deeper into the time period.
Tonight with the Impressionists comes from Excurio, the same creators behind Horizon of Khufu. Using state-of-the-art technology, the producers captivate the feeling of 1874 Paris in captivating detail.
