French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850–1950
French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850–1950 showcases 59 artworks from the Brooklyn Museum’s esteemed collection of European art, spanning the era between the Revolution of 1848 and the conclusion of World War II—a period marked by significant social, intellectual, and political upheaval in France. In Paris, the art scene experienced profound changes as artists delved into bold, expressive styles. This era saw the emergence of artistic movements like Realism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Symbolism, Fauvism, Cubism, and Surrealism, which left a lasting impact on the Western artistic tradition.
The exhibition highlights the avant-garde movements that shaped modern art in the 19th and 20th centuries, featuring works by renowned artists native to France, as well as those who studied and exhibited there. Notable artists included in the exhibition are Pierre Bonnard, Gustave Caillebotte, Paul Cézanne, Marc Chagall, Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Gustave Courbet, Edgar Degas, Édouard Manet, Henri Matisse, Claude Monet, Berthe Morisot, Gabriele Münter, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Auguste Rodin, and others.
French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850- 1950 is organized by Lisa Small, Senior Curator of European Art, and Richard Aste, former Curator of European Art, Brooklyn Museum.
A fully illustrated catalog will be available for purchase in the Vero Beach Museum of Art Museum Store.
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Director’s Sponsor: The Bill and Laura Buck Estate
Presenting Sponsors: Theodore W. Brickman Jr. and Sally B. Brickman Endowment for Exhibitions of 18th and 19th Century Art, The Laura T. Buck Exhibition Endowment, Joan DeCrane, Dorinda Dodge, Bill Frick, The Yela “Peter” and Derek Fowler Endowment for Acquisitions and Exhibitions, Patricia M. Patten Endowment, Estate of Glee and Robert Ries Endowment, Emily and Ned Sherwood, Charlotte Stifel, and Roberta and James W. Titelman Endowment for Exhibitions
Season Sponsor: John’s Island Real Estate
Supporting Sponsors: Molly Butler Hart and Michael D. Griffin, Donald H. Layton and Sandra L. Lazo, Mason Investment Advisory Services, PNC Private Bank, Bill and Peg Regan & Bristol-Myers Squibb Matching Gift Foundation, Charlotte and Henry G. Stifel Endowment for Exhibitions, Harvey and Mary Struthers, and Bill and Carolyn Stutt
Patron Sponsors: Broadbent Family Endowment, Erin Mansfield and Phil Newcomb Global, Sandy and Randy Rolf Endowment for Exhibitions, and Dick and Jamie Schulte
Additional Support: Schumann Foundation Endowment for Exhibitions