Post-Impressionism, a French art movement from 1886 to 1905, reacted against Impressionism by focusing on abstract qualities and symbolic content. Key artists include Cézanne, Gauguin, Van Gogh, and Seurat.
Paul Cezanne, the most famous French artist of the Post-Impressionist movement, was born in Aix-en-Provence, France. He advocated for painting to remain connected to its sculptural origins and is credited with influencing twentieth-century modernism.
Paul Gauguin, a French artist, was born in Paris, France. He was initially trained in Impressionism but later developed a new painting style known as Symbolism, focusing on abstract qualities.
Georges Seurat, a prominent French post-Impressionist artist, was born on December 2, 1859. He is known for developing the painting technique known as Pointillism.
An artist associated with Post-Impressionism was born in 1860.
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, a renowned French painter, was born on November 24, 1864. He is best known for his colorful and evocative paintings depicting the bohemian life of Paris.
The painting 'The Wave' by Paul Gauguin was created on May 3, 1870.
In 1872, Claude Monet painted Impression, soleil levant, which later became the source of the term Impressionism due to Louis Leroy's scathing review.
In 1874, Louis Leroy's scathing review of Claude Monet's Impression, soleil levant led to the term Impressionism being coined.
In 1878, Paul Cézanne withdrew from Impressionism to create a more solid and enduring art style, focusing on the underlying structures of natural forms and unifying surface patterns with spatial depth. His approach influenced Cubism, which aimed to depict the structure of objects.
Paul Cézanne painted The Viaduct at L'Estaque in 1882. It is a notable work of Post-Impressionism.
In 1884, Georges Seurat created the seminal pointillist composition A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, which was included in the last Impressionist show in 1886.
Vincent van Gogh painted 'Peasant Woman Cooking by a Fireplace' in 1885.
Vincent van Gogh, a leading post-impressionist painter, spends time with Pissarro, Gauguin, and Seurat in Paris. This period influences his artistic style, leading to a shift in his color palette and culminating in the Impressionists du Petit Boulevard exhibition.
Georges Seurat created a study for his famous painting 'A Sunday on La Grande Jatte' in 1887.
In 1888, Vincent Van Gogh created 'Café Terrace at Night' with clashing hues and tones, depicting a scene of cobblestone streets under waning light, adding a spiritual and psychological undertone to the image.
Paul Gaugin created a self-portrait in 1889 titled Self-Portrait with Halo and Snake, which explores the themes of good versus evil and self-regard.
Vincent van Gogh painted 'The Starry Night' in Saint Rémy in June 1889.
Vincent van Gogh, a Dutch artist, passed away in Auvers-sur-Oise, France. He was known for his unique and expressive style of painting, leaving behind a legacy of influential artworks.
Georges Seurat, the French artist who developed pointillism and had a profound impact on art, passed away in Paris, France.
George's Lemmen created a painting titled 'View of the Thames' in 1892.
Paul Gauguin created the painting 'Ia Orana Maria' in 1892, depicting Tahitian women in a scene inspired by Christian themes such as the Adoration of the Magi and the Annunciation. The artwork combines Polynesian iconography with unconventional Christian imagery.
Henri Rousseau painted The Centenary of Independence in 1892. The painting features an old building with smoke in the sky, possibly done near a river.
Edvard Munch's iconic painting conveys personal anguish and symbolic expressionism, reflecting the artist's introspective exploration of the self.
In 1894, Paul Gauguin created the painting 'Nave, Nave Moe (Miraculous Source)', which is a representation of symphonies and harmonies inspired by nature, aiming to evoke thoughts similar to music.
In 1895, art dealer Ambrose Vollard organized Paul Cézanne's first solo exhibition, showcasing the artist's unique approach to still life and landscapes. This exhibition marked a significant moment in Cézanne's career and the recognition of his innovative style.
Paul Gauguin created the painting 'Still Life with Teapot and Fruit' in 1896.
Henri Martin completed the painting 'Serenity, also called, The Sacred Wood' in 1899.
Henri-Edmond Cross created the painting Cypresses at Cagnes in 1900. The artwork depicts trees and nature scenery.
In 1901, Maurice de Vlaminck encountered the work of Van Gogh for the first time, expressing his admiration for the artist and adopting a more expressive painting style.
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, the French artist whose work had a significant influence on the development of modern art, passed away at Château Malromé, France.
Paul Gauguin, a renowned French artist, passed away in Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia. He was known for his unique style of combining flat planes of color with sharply defined lines in his artworks.
The Post-Impressionism art movement came to a close in 1905. It had a significant impact on the art world, influencing subsequent avant-garde movements like Fauvism, Expressionism, Neo-Impressionism, Surrealism, and Cubism. The principles and styles of Post-Impressionism laid the groundwork for artistic developments in the early 20th century.
Paul Cezanne, the influential Post-Impressionist artist, passed away in Aix-en-Provence, France. His emphasis on the tangible and sculptural aspects of painting had a lasting impact on the development of modern art.
In 1907, a retrospective exhibition of French Post-Impressionist Paul Cézanne's work was held at the Salon d’Automne, showcasing his Montagne Sainte-Victoire series from 1904-06. The series featured scenes reduced to broken planes of color and form, which fascinated artists like Braque and Picasso.
In 1908, Pablo Picasso painted 'Three Women'.
Critic Frank Rutter referred to Othon Friesz as a 'post-impressionist leader' in a review published in Art News on October 15, 1910.
In 1913, Canadian Post-Impressionism emerged as an extension of the Post-Impressionist movement, with artists like Randolph Hewton, A. Y. Jackson, and John Lyman contributing to the style.
Alan Bowness and his collaborators expanded the period covered by the term 'Post-Impressionism' forward to 1914 and the beginning of World War I, focusing widely on the 1890s to France.
An artist associated with Post-Impressionism passed away in 1949.
In 2001, the Robert McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa organized the travelling exhibition showcasing Post-Impressionism in Canada from 1900 to 1920, featuring artists like James Wilson Morrice, John Lyman, David Milne, Tom Thomson, and Emily Carr.
A painting by Paul Cézanne titled The Card Players was sold for $259 million, becoming the most expensive painting ever sold at that time.
A style of art that developed in the late 19th century as a reaction against Impressionism. Post-Impressionist artists focused on exploring color, form, and expression in their works.
Vincent van Gogh's painting titled L'Allée des Alyscamps was auctioned during the Impressionist & Modern Art Evening Sale in New York with an estimated value of 40,000,000 – 40,000,001 USD.
Paul Gauguin's artwork named Te Arii Vahine – La Femme aux mangos (II) was part of the Impressionist & Modern Art Evening Sale in London, estimated to be valued between 7,000,000 – 10,000,000 GBP.
A detailed exploration of Vincent van Gogh's iconic painting 'Starry Night' using a new imaging tool, providing viewers with a unique behind-the-scenes perspective.
An author, former editor, and storied restaurant critic reflects on a pivotal moment in her life that was inspired by Cézanne's apples.