Réunion de famille
Frédéric Bazille · 1867
Why it's great
Bazille's family are posed on a terrace under the trees at their home in southern France. He painted them in strong sunlight, looking out in rows. The picture was accepted at the Salon of 1868. It's an early step in Impressionism.
Where to see it
📍 Musée d'OrsayParis, France
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Frédéric Bazille was born into a wealthy family in Montpellier, France, and moved to Paris to paint. He was a close friend of Monet and Renoir and shared a studio with them. He painted sunny outdoor scenes and portraits. He was killed in the Franco-Prussian War in 1870 when he was only 28.
