Camille Pissarro

стиль: Realism; Impressionism; Pointillism; Post-Impressionism;

місце: Charlotte Amalie

нарождення : 1830

смерть: 1903

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Early Life and Training

, a Danish-French Impressionist and Neo-Impressionist painter, was born on July 10, 1830, on the island of St. Thomas (now in the US Virgin Islands). His father, Frederick Pissarro, was of Portuguese Jewish descent with French nationality, and his mother, Rachel Manzano de Pissarro, was from a French-Jewish family. Pissarro's early artistic training began at the Savary Academy in Passy near Paris. He developed an appreciation for French art masters and was encouraged by Monsieur Savary to draw from nature. At 17, he returned to St. Thomas and continued drawing during his breaks and after work as a cargo clerk.

Artistic Career

In 1855, Pissarro moved to Paris, where he worked as an assistant to Danish painter Anton Melbye. He studied paintings by Courbet, Daubigny, Millet, and Camille Corot, whose style impressed him. Pissarro eventually found the teaching methods of École des Beaux-Arts and Académie Suisse "stifling" and sought alternative instruction from Corot. Pissarro's initial paintings were in line with the standards of the time, displayed at the Paris Salon. His first painting was accepted and exhibited in 1859. He worked in the traditional manner to satisfy the tastes of the official committee.

Contribution to Impressionism

Pissarro is the only artist to have shown his work at all eight Paris Impressionist exhibitions, from 1874 to 1886. He acted as a father figure not only to the Impressionists but also to four major Post-Impressionists: Georges Seurat, Paul Cézanne, Vincent van Gogh, and Paul Gauguin.

• Pissarro's Portrait of Eugene Murer showcases his ability to capture the essence of his subjects.
• His artworks can be found in various museums, including the Museum Kunstsalon Franke Schenk and the Museum Frieder Burda.
• Pissarro's legacy continues to inspire artists, with his work being featured in exhibitions like The Women of Klimt, Schiele and Kokoschka.

Legacy

Pissarro's importance resides in his contributions to both Impressionism and Post-Impressionism. He remains a pivotal figure in the art world, with his work continuing to be celebrated and studied by art enthusiasts. Recommended Reading: The Museum Frieder Burda (Germany) - A Haven for Art Lovers Camille Pissarro on Wikipedia