The French painter Claude Monet (1840-1926) is considered the foremost figure of Impressionism, a movement that emerged in 19th-century Paris seeking to break from academic conventions and produce a new form of art. An Impressionist work must, above all, hold a commitment to the present moment. Through a gaze free from preconception and subjectivity, the artist portrays their initial impressions of an observed subject, with a primary emphasis on ... | LEIA MAIS >>>

The Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) stands as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. While his paintings are now among the most valuable in the world, his style was considered peculiar and incomprehensible in his own time. He lived in poverty and solitude, supported by his brother Theo, an art dealer who tried to sell Van Gogh’s works without success. Throughout his life he sold only one painting, “The ... | LEIA MAIS >>>