Musée d'Orsay: Paris 1874 Inventing Impressionism

Exclusive entry to the Paris 1874 Inventing impressionism exhibition

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Gain exclusive entry to the Paris 1874 Inventing Impressionism exhibition at the Orsay Museum
Delve into a beloved assortment of Impressionist masterpieces
Admire artworks by Monet, Renoir, Degas, Cézanne, and more

Summary

150 years ago, on April 15, 1874, the inaugural impressionist exhibition commenced in Paris. Monet, Renoir, Degas, Morisot, Pissarro, Sisley, and Cézanne, "hungry for independence," decided to break free from traditional constraints by organizing their independent exhibition, marking the birth of impressionism. To commemorate this milestone, the Musée d’Orsay is showcasing around 130 artworks and offering a fresh perspective on this crucial event that sparked the avant-garde movements. What occurred in Paris during the spring of 1874, and how do we interpret today an exhibition that has attained legendary status? This exhibition aims to explore the rise of an artistic movement amid a rapidly evolving society. Your ticket grants you access to both the permanent and temporary exhibitions. Experience the swift wind, perceive the fragrance of the forest, and immerse yourself in the wilderness symphony.

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The initial impressionist exhibition took place 150 years ago on April 15, 1874, in Paris. Feeling a strong desire for independence, artists such as Monet, Renoir, Degas, Morisot, Pissarro, Sisley, and Cézanne made a bold choice to break away from traditional norms by organizing their own exhibition independently, diverging from the established galleries. This marked the birth of impressionism.

To mark this special occasion, Musée d’Orsay is showcasing around 130 art pieces and offering a new perspective on this significant date, considered as the beginning point of modern art movements.The events that took place in Paris in the spring of 1874, and the significance of an exhibition that has gained a legendary status, continue to be a topic of intrigue. This exhibition aims to document the birth of an artistic movement that arose during a time of swift transformation.

With your ticket, you can also explore both the permanent and temporary exhibitions. Experience the thrill of the wind, savor the scent of the crisp forest air, and be serenaded by the symphony of nature.