Bowes Museum and MuMa Le Havre Launch Impressionist Landscape Survey
The Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle is showcasing a new exhibition called "Impressions of Light," featuring masterpieces from the Musée d'art moderne André Malraux (MuMa) in Le Havre. This exhibition explores the evolution of landscape painting from before to after the Impressionist movement. Highlighted works include pieces by famous artists such as Claude Monet, Eugène Boudin, and Camille Pissarro, many of which are being seen in the UK for the first time. The exhibition enriches the museum's existing collection and highlights the significant artistic changes in landscape art throughout these influential periods.
Key facts
- The Bowes Museum presents 'Impressions of Light: Masterpieces from MuMa Le Havre and The Bowes Museum'.
- The exhibition traces landscape painting from Pre-Impressionism to Post-Impressionism.
- It marks an international partnership with the Musée d'art moderne André Malraux (MuMa) in Le Havre.
- Artists include Claude Monet (1840–1926), Eugène Boudin (1824–1898), Gustave Courbet (1819–1877), Camille Pissarro (1830–1903), Jean-Francis Auburtin (1866–1930), and Raoul Dufy (1877–1953).
- Works travel from France to Barnard Castle.
- Many works are shown in the UK for the first time.
- The loans are displayed alongside The Bowes Museum's pioneering collection of pre-Impressionist works.
- The exhibition is a major international partnership.
Entities
Artists
- Claude Monet
- Eugène Boudin
- Gustave Courbet
- Camille Pissarro
- Jean-Francis Auburtin
- Raoul Dufy
Institutions
- The Bowes Museum
- Musée d'art moderne André Malraux (MuMa)
Locations
- Barnard Castle
- United Kingdom
- Le Havre
- France