Exhibition on Screen - Dawn of Impressionism: Paris 1874

The works of Monet, Renoir and Cézanne come together in this stunning Musée d'Orsay exhibition that brings fresh eyes to this once radical, provocative art movement.

What led to that first groundbreaking show 150 years ago? Who were the maverick personalities that wielded their brushes in such a radical and provocative way? The spectacular Musée d'Orsay exhibition brings fresh eyes to this extraordinary tale of passion and rebellion, featuring works by Monet, Renoir and Cézanne.

Made in close collaboration with the Musee d'Orsay and National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, historians and curators interweave their interpretations with accounts from those who witnessed the dawn of Impressionism: the artists, press and people of Paris, 1874.

Come to the Loew early for a pre-show talk at 1:30pm!

Spotlight Talk on Monet
Dr. Elizabeth Rice Mattison, the Hood Museum's Andrew W. Mellon Curator of Academic Programming and curator of European art, will provide a brief spotlight presentation in Loew Auditorium on two masterpieces by famous French Impressionist Claude Monet. The paintings are on view at the Hood Museum of Art through September 28, 2025, for all visitors to experience free of charge. Monet's Pommiers en fleurs (Apple Trees in Bloom) (1872) and Route près de Giverny (Road near Giverny) (1885) are on loan to the Hood Museum from the Gregg Turk Foundation during the museum's 40th anniversary year. "Since opening in 1985, the Hood Museum has held countless important exhibitions, but we have not yet had the opportunity to feature two major Monet paintings in our galleries. What a way to celebrate!" says Dr. John Stomberg, the Hood Museum of Art's Virginia Rice Kelsey 1961s Director. Monet's paintings are the centerpieces of the upcoming exhibition Monet: Reimagining the French Landscape.

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