Impressionist (style)
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Refers to the movement in 19th-century Western art that developed in France and rejected traditional academic teaching and attempted to use science regarding the physics of color to achieve exact representations of color, tone, and light. Impressionist art is characterized by the use of small touches of pure color, painting out-of-doors in order to catch the essence of a fleeting time of day, and an objective depiction of contemporary life.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Paintings from the Collection of Mrs. Mellon Bruce, June 15-July 30, 1961
Sub-Series
Abstract
An exhibition of 75 paintings by nineteenth century French artists lent by Ailsa Mellon Bruce, sponsored by the Patrons of Art and Music auxiliary. The exhibition records span 12 folders plus a catalog, a related magazine, clippings, photographs, and scrapbook.
Dates:
June 15-July 30, 1961