Impressionist Interiors: Intimacy, Decoration, Modernity

For this meetup, we will check out an exhibition that showcases Impressionist paintings from the collection of the Musee d’Orsay in Paris

"Generally, when thinking of Impressionism, the first thing that comes to mind is landscape painting, works that seek to capture the fleeting light and atmosphere of the outdoors, the evanescent quality of nature. But during the 1870s, the time these artists began to hold their collective exhibitions, Paris was rapidly evolving into a great metropolis, and scenes from modern life offered them a wealth of subject matter, inspiring many works set in private interiors, an increasingly important venue for urban living.
Among them, Edgar Degas, a true Parisian, was in his element applying his keen observational eye to interior scenes with figures. Pierre-Auguste Renoir painted many indoor scenes imbued with gentle light and conveying an intimate atmosphere. Impressionists were also involved in creating wall decorations and ornamental works to adorn the rooms of private residences. The relationship of Impressionism to the interior space was much deeper, in fact, than one might imagine.
The present exhibition consists of around 100 important works from Japan and France (paintings, drawings, and decorative art), centering on nearly 70 masterpieces from the collection of the Musee d’Orsay in Paris—the renowned sanctum of Impressionism. Japan has not seen such a large selection of works from this French museum for a decade. Notably, the superb Family Portrait (The Bellelli Family) from the brush of the young Degas is making its first appearance here. It is shown alongside works by other major artists, including Edouard Manet, Claude Monet, Paul Cezanne, Camille Pissarro, and Berthe Morisot, offering visitors a unique opportunity to appreciate “another” facet of the charm of Impressionism through the theme of the interior." [from The museum Website]

Location
The National Museum of Western Art
(https://www.nmwa.go.jp/en/visit/map.html)

Exhibition to see
Impressionist Interiors: Intimacy, Decoration, Modernity

Meeting Time
04:00 PM (16:00)

Meeting Spot
Around the Park Exit of JR Ueno Station

Admission Fee
¥2,300

Description of the exhibition
https://www.orsay2025.jp/

Chat session after the show
As usual, let's have a chat session at the end of the event. When we meet up before the exhibition, let's decide where we go after the show.