The Impressionist Revolution: Monet to Matisse from the Dallas Museum of Art

The Impressionist Revolution: Monet to Matisse from the Dallas Museum of Art explores the fascinating story of Impressionism from its birth in 1874 through its lasting legacy in the early twentieth century. Featuring nearly fifty paintings and sculptures, the exhibition traces the rebellious beginnings of the independent artist collective known as the Impressionists and the revolutionary path they forged for modern art. By breaking with tradition in both subject matter and technique, these artists redefined what it meant to create cutting-edge contemporary art. The distinctive innovations of core figures such as Edgar Degas, Claude Monet, and Berthe Morisot laid the groundwork for generations of avant-garde artists who followed, including Paul Gauguin, Vincent van Gogh, Piet Mondrian, and Henri Matisse.

This exhibition will be on view from February 26 through May 31, 2026, at the Frist Art Museum, located at 919 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203.

Image: Camille Pissarro, Apple Harvest, 1888. Oil on canvas; 24 x 29 1/8 in. Dallas Museum of Art, Munger Fund, 1955.17.M.