Impressionism

Home accessories and gifts inspired by the works of the Impressionists. Impressionism was an art movement that originated with a group of Paris-based artists whose came to prominence during the late 19th-century. By painting in sunlight directly from nature, and making bold use of vivid synthetic pigments, they began to develop a lighter and brighter style. Originally a term of derision by an art critic, the term Impressionist quickly gained favour with the public. It was also accepted by the growing group of artists, including, Monet, Renoir, Pissarro, Sisley, Cézanne, Morisot and Degas.