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Impressionists Painters

The Impressionists ignited a revolution with an explosion of color and movement. Their vibrant canvases confounded critics, defied conventions and sparked scandal. A century and a half later, they are among the most revered and influentional artists of all time.

He preferred to be called a "realist."

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Edgar Degas

His were among the most polished and refined paintings in history. An obsessive and careful planner, Degas liked to joke that he was the least spontaneous artist alive. "If painting weren't difficult," he once remarked. "It wouldn't be so fun."

He opened the door to further abstraction in art.

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Claude Monet

Creator of the famous series of water lily paintings, Monet once wrote, "My only merit lies in having painted directly in front of nature, seeking to render my impressions of the most fleeting effects."


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