The Impressionists: And the Man Who Made Them
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Monet, Cezanne, Degas, Renoir: some of the world’s most popular artists. Their works, and that of their contemporaries, fetch tens of millions of dollars around the globe. But who were they really? Why & how exactly did they paint? What lies behind their enduring appeal? To help answer these questions, this unique film secured unparalleled access to a major exhibition focussing on the man credited with inventing impressionism as we know it: 19th-century Parisian art collector Paul Durand-Ruel. This eagerly anticipated international exhibition is possibly the most comprehensive exploration of the Impressionists in history.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2015-05-28
Runtime: 90 mins
Director: Phil Grabsky
Spoken language: English
Genres: Documentary
Original title: The Impressionists: And the Man Who Made Them
Production Companies: Seventh Art Productions
Production Countries: United Kingdom
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