Follow the paths of Canadian artists on their travels to Europe and their subsequent return home in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
In a new light shows around 125 masterpieces by 35 artists. They position Canadian art within the global phenomenon of impressionism and show a new perspective on its reception in Canada’s art landscape. Comprehensive articles highlight the pioneers’ commitment to an innovative interpretation of the strange and familiar environment, permeated by an impressionistic vocabulary.
A detailed chronology examines the diverse contributions of Canadians to the development of impressionism and the emergence of modernism in their homeland.
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