Art-to-Art Palette Journal

Monet works in the spotlight

 

“Waterloo Bridge, Sunlight Effect” (Effet de Soleil), 1903 Claude Monet, French, 1840-1926

On view at the Dayton Art Institute in Dayton, Ohio through August 25, 2019, “Monet and Impressionism†features 13 paintings, with the focal point of the exhibition being a special loan from the Denver Art Museum of Monet’s spectacular painting, “Waterloo Bridge, Sunlight Effect†(Effect de soleil), 1903.

This work demonstrates Monet’s tireless explorations of atmosphere and light. Additional loans include works by Edgar Degas, Camille Pissarro, Pierre Auguste Renoir, Alfred Sisley, Frederick Frieseke and Henri Matisse.

The exhibition also features examples of Impressionist painting from the DAI’s collection, including “Monet’s Waterlilies†1903, and the rarely shown Degas pastel, “After the Bath†1895.

“After the Bath” ca 1895, oil on canvas, Edgar Degas 1834-1917.

A related event, Auditorium Talk will be on Thursday, May 30 at 6:00 pm, with Chief Curator, Dr. Jerry N. Smith to hear about some of the exceptional paintings on exhibit. Conversation follows in Leo Bistro, where food and drink are available for purchase.  FREE for Members, included with admission for Non-Members.



For more information, including current venues see: www.daytonartinstitute.org.

 

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