EOS: The Dawn of Impressionism - Paris 1874

The Impressionists represent the most famous movement in art history - millions of people around the world admire their works every year. In the beginning, however, they were poor and despised outcasts. But 1874 changed everything. The first Impressionists, hungry for independence, held their first informal exhibition. Impressionism was born and the art world changed forever. What led to this groundbreaking exhibition 150 years ago? Who were these rebels who took up their brushes in such a radical and provocative way? This stunning exhibition at the Orsay Museum provides a fresh perspective on this extraordinary story of passion and rebellion. It is told not only by contemporary historians and curators, but also by those who witnessed the dawn of Impressionism: artists, journalists and citizens of Paris in 1874.

Directed by Ali Ray