Pissarro Family Impressionism Exhibition Opens at Newfields
Newfields presents 'Impressionism Across Generations: The Pissarro Family Legacy,' featuring seven works from its collection by Camille Pissarro, Lucien Pissarro, and Georges Henri Manzana Pissarro. The exhibition, opening in May, compares their individual styles and highlights how familial collaboration fostered artistic innovation. Curatorial Assistant Sadie Arft noted that Camille, known as the 'father' of Impressionism, and his sons experimented with pioneering techniques, with Lucien influencing his father to adopt Neo-Impressionism. The show emphasizes intergenerational support as a source of inspiration.
Key facts
- Exhibition opens in May at Newfields.
- Features seven works from the IMA collection.
- Includes works by Camille Pissarro, Lucien Pissarro, and Georges Henri Manzana Pissarro.
- Highlights familial collaboration and artistic innovation.
- Lucien Pissarro influenced Camille to adopt Neo-Impressionism.
- Curatorial Assistant Sadie Arft commented on the exhibition.
Entities
Artists
- Camille Pissarro
- Lucien Pissarro
- Georges Henri Manzana Pissarro
Institutions
- Newfields
- Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA)
Locations
- Indianapolis
- United States