An Alternative Perspective of Beloved Impressionist Masters
While Impressionism is almost synonymous with sun-drenched landscapes and shifting outdoor light, this exhibition focuses on the domestic side of the movement. Amid the rapid urban development of Paris during the latter decades of the 19th century, artists like Edgar Degas and Pierre-Auguste Renoir were increasingly drawn to intimate, private scenes, in which they captured the spirit of modern life.
This is the first time in a decade that Japan has hosted such a massive selection of artworks from the Musée d’Orsay, with nearly 70 of the works on display being masterpieces from the Paris museum — and January is the last full month to catch the exhibition. From gentle, light-filled rooms to complex wall decorations and ornamental art, the collection — featuring over 100 works by Manet, Monet, Cézanne, Morisot and beyond — offers an alternative perspective of the impressionist masters we know and love.
