The Impressionists: And the Man Who Made Them (2015)

Overview : 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.

Release Date : May 28, 2015

Runtime : 90m

Genre : Documentary  

Companies : Seventh Art Productions

Countries : United Kingdom

Keywords : art, claude monet, impressionist, impressionism