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"One morning, one of us had no more black, and then impressionnism was born"

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A walk through impressionnism

Welcome in this web site devoted to french impressionnist painting

I require your indulgence for the quality of its realization and of the english translation ; the works are not finished and other items will come soon. Do not hesitate to send me your comments and suggestions to improve these few pages which are here just for the pleasure of your eyes .

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This picture gave his name to the movement that has doubtless the more revolutionize the paint. More than a revival in this art, it brought a new manner to perceive and to represent reality ; after it, nothing has no longer been like before.

Today again, the heirs of Impressionnism are numerous and its popularity does not decrease. It is proved by the number and the success of the exhibitions that have been consecrated to Monet, Cézanne or Renoir, during these last years.

The origins	Claude Monet gallery
The era	Pierre-Auguste Renoir gallery
The style
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