Every now and then you see something written about the Impressionists and usually the school is described as being one of if not the most beloved of art movements. As an art movement redolent of beauty and grace Impressionism strikes a chord in our hearts. The Musee des Beaux Art du Quebec is hosting Berthe Morisot Woman Impressionist from June 21 through to September 23, 2018, which consists of 50-60 paintings borrowed from public and private collections.
Morisot lived from 1841 to 1895. The Quebec show will mark her first solo exhibition in Canada. In her own time Morisot was a star and seen as one of Impressionism’s leaders. Her work was sought after by gallery owners and collectors.
The exhibition illustrates why she was seen as a leader of the Parisian avant garde from 1860 until her death. Morisot explored the domestic and middle class themes that became the hallmarks of the school.
Summer 2018
