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Inspiring Impressionism

 

On view through May 25, 2008

 

Inspiring Impressionism explored how impressionist artists were inspired by their artistic predecessors—a theme rarely examined in previous exhibitions.

 

Through side-by-side comparisons, this show demonstrated that impressionists, who are popularly seen as artistic revolutionaries, drew inspiration from earlier artists, including Raphael, El Greco, Rubens, van Rysdael, Velazquez, and Watteau. The exhibition featured about 100 works of art, including 65 artworks by impressionist painters like Monet, Degas, and Renoir. 

 

    

 

This exhibition was organized by the Denver Art Museum in collaboration with the High Museum of Art, Atlanta, and the Seattle Art Museum.

 

National Tour Sponsor
Northern Trust

Northern Trust is the National Tour Sponsor of Inspiring Impressionism. Additional support is provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities and an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities.

 

Local support was provided by the Samuel H. Kress Foundation, Friends of Painting and Sculpture, the Macy's Foundation, the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado, Ms. Betty Weiss, the citizens who support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, and sponsors to the Annual Leadership Campaign. Promotional support is provided by The Denver Post, The Integer Group®, and 5280 Magazine.