Dawn of Impressionism: Paris 1874

National Theatre Live

150 years ago, a group of rebellious artists defied tradition, launching the first Impressionist exhibition and forever transforming the art world. Through the words of those who lived it—artists, critics, and Parisians—this film brings the Musée d’Orsay’s spectacular exhibition to life, capturing the passion and defiance that birthed Impressionism. Produced by the team behind Vermeer: The Greatest Exhibition