The Impressionist Revolution from Monet to Matisse explores the fascinating story of Impressionism from its birth in 1874 to its legacy in the early 20th century. Told almost entirely through the DMA’s exceptional holdings, this exhibition reveals the rebellious origins of the independent artist collective known as the Impressionists and the revolutionary course they charted for modern art.
The Impressionists’ radical approach extended beyond their subjects to their techniques and materials. Fueled by technological advances, such as the invention of the resealable metal paint tube and the expansion of railways, nearly all of the Impressionists took their canvases outdoors to record the sensation of light and movement, whether in and around France’s capital or further afield to its coasts and southern regions.
En Plein Air Demonstrations on Eagle Family Plaza at the DMA
Join us to experience Dallas-based plein air artists painting on the grounds of the DMA on selected Saturday afternoons. You can meet the artists and view techniques first used by the Impressionists that are still in use by contemporary artists working today.
Juliana Crownover – Saturday, May 18
Melanie Brannan – Saturday, June 8
Patrick Michael Reeves – Saturday, September 14
Patrick Michael Reeves will paint live as part of the DMA's celebration of Impressionist Week, followed by a screening of the new film 1874: The Birth of Impressionism in Horchow Auditorium at 2:00 p.m. Click here for details.
Please note: All dates and events are dependent upon weather in the Dallas Arts District.
Image: Melanie Brannan on Eagle Family Plaza, April 27, 2024