Open Air Impressions of the California Landscape
May 16, 2009 - November 29, 2009
Installation Gallery
Legendary for its intense sunlight and diverse natural beauty, California has long been a source of artistic inspiration. In the early twentieth century, artists flocked to Southern California, especially, to carry on the French Impressionist tradition of plein-air painting-creating artworks outdoors. From rolling hills basked in golden light to dramatic seascapes, the paintings in Open Air: Impressions of the California Landscape represent the work of artists who shaped and defined a distinct style of American painting.
