The Vectis Decorative & Fine Arts Society present The Ups and Downs in the Lives of the Impressionists along a section of the Seine which has been termed the Cradle of Impressionism.

Lecture by Carole Petipher

Doors open at 6.30pm. Light suppers and bar available. Lecture starts at 8pm until 9pm. Visitors welcome £8.00

The Title says it all!

A tiny section of the Seine to the West of Paris which would have represented the perfect antidote to the claustrophobia of mid 19th Paris has been termed the Cradle of Impressionism.

It was here, to five neighbouring riverside villages, that the artists who would later become known as the Impressionists, became frequent visitors. In some cases they even set up home for awhile. The lives and early works of Monet, Renoir, Pisarro. Sisley and Morisot will be explored in this lively and entertaining lecture.

Their desperation to gain recognition and make their mark is apparent and both the painting styles adopted, and subject matter depicted were to cause a Revolution in the Art World. Carole Petipher is a guide and lecturer on combined history/art tours in France, with over ten years' experience.

Life aboard river vessels on the Seine, Oise, Marne and Rhone offered the chance to explore and further research certain riverside locations linked to art, which helped develop in-depth knowledge.

Also has experience working with NADFAS groups through work as a private guide for a privately owned stately home in the UK.