Impressionism
First impressions
The first Impressionist exhibition was no obscure bit of posturing, but artistic sedition
Pissarro: paintings, prints, and papery pleasure
This exhibition shows the world of the impressionists beyond their most famous paintings
The Courtauld: a collection unmasked
The gallery has long been famous for its impressionist collection, but the reopening sheds light on other works of art
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