The best of the Impressionists

Impressionist painting, most often practiced as plein air painting (painting outdoors), prioritises the articulation of perceptions of light. Monet was committed to capturing his impressions of nature in the French countryside; he exemplified this commitment by painting the same scene again and again, in an effort to harness specific light from a time in the day, a method which was also useful in recording shifts in the seasons.

The Gallery Shop offer a range of products inspired by the impressionist movement from the National Gallery of Ireland collection.