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VIRTUAL - Gustave Caillebotte and the Story of Impressionism

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Lectures, Virtual

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Adults, Seniors
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VIRTUAL - Gustave Caillebotte and the Story of Impressionism

In celebration of the new show on the life and works of Gustave Caillebotte at the Art Institute this summer, we are happy to present this Zoom presentation hosted by Jeff Mishur. 

Artist Gustave Caillebotte (1848-1894) was one of the founding French Impressionists. His artwork captured the spirit of modern life. His personal investment in French Impressionism helped it to persevere through difficult years of critical scorn and weak sales. His gift to the French nation of a remarkable art collection helped achieve an enduring legacy for the work of his fellow modernists. This lecture presents a number of important Caillebotte works and their art historical context. 

Art historian Jeff Mishur presents this program. Jeff is co-owner of Art Excursions, Inc., a company that provides art related lectures and tours in the United States and private guiding in Chicago. Jeff Mishur has taught art history at the university level for more than twenty years.