Artists appear in chronological order of birth, not alphabetical or last published.

Eva Gonzalès is an important artist of 19th century painting. She is part of the Impressionist movement.

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Founder and first president of the Ecole de Nancy, pioneer of Art Nouveau, Émile Gallé was interested in glassmaking, cabinetmaking and ceramics.

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A major figure of Impressionism, Pierre-Auguste Renoir is mainly known for his portraits and female nudes, although he also devoted himself to landscapes, genre scenes, seascapes and still lifes.

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Undisputed master of Impressionism, Claude Monet dictated the new rules of artistic practice and revolutionized it forever.

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Undisputed master of Impressionism, Alfred Sisley (1839-1899) remains in many ways a mystery.

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A unique artist from the same period as the Impressionists, Paul CEZANNE developed a unique and personal style of painting.

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