Adults ages 18+ / Registration required (Zoom)

On 15 April 1874 in Paris, an exhibition opened that would launch one of the most famous artistic movements in the world: impressionism. On Thursday, July 18 at 10:30 AM in person or via Zoom, we'll hear about the first time, Monet, Renoir, Degas, Morisot, Pissarro, Cezanne, and Sisley came together independently to exhibit their work: light-filled, colorful paintings convoying fleeting impressions with a brisk and lively touch. In doing so, these artists distanced themselves from the official Salon, the major official exhibition that dominated the Paris artistic life and the guardian of academic tradition. What happened over the course of those few week? Through a selection of works shown at the exhibition of these independent artists and at the official salon, Musée d’Orsay proposed a revival of it for its 150th anniversary. Examine the exhibitions of both 1874 and 2024 with Patrick Herpe, a French tour guide ZOOMing live from Europe. This program is presented with Tewksbury (MA) Public Library. Image: Madame Monet and Her Son, 1874, Auguste Renoir

Register directly on Zoom HERE.

This virtual program will also be shown at the library. Light refreshments will be served. No registration required to attend the in-person screening.

RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.

Questions? Call the library at 432-7154 or email Librarian Maria.