Theodore Robinson and Claude Monet

Theodore Robinson 1852-1896

THEODORE ROBINSON

About Claude

“There is always a delightful sense of movement, vibration and life,”

"Clouds are moving across the sky, leaves are twinkling, the grass is growing."

Monet: mind no

“To my one has yet painted out of doors quite so truly.”

Citation published in 1892 in " Century"

THEODORE ROBINSON

CLAUDE MONET

PHOTO BY THEODORE ROBINSON

ARTGIVERNY

THEODORE ROBINSON

ARTGIVERNY

CHARCOAL SKETCH OF CLAUDE MONET BY THEODORE ROBINSON

EDITOR: CENTURY MAGAZINE

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August 10, 1888 on the reverse, this view of the Collegiate Church of Vernon from the right bank of the Seine takes up a point of view chosen several times by Claude Monet. Robinson concentrates there the impressionist pictorial research, in the open air, on the motif, offering by large strokes the subtle rendering of the reflections on the Seine, the breath in the foliage and the soft luminous vibrations on the Collegiate Church.

Theodore Robinson’s paintings are kept mainly in the United States, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington and at the Art Institute of Chicago. This exceptional acquisition, made from the Art-Giverny gallery in Oakland in the fall of 2021, fortunately enriches the collections of the Musée de Vernon, dedicated the colony of artists from Giverny, a great name in American Impressionism.

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MUSEUM OF VERNON, FRANCE

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Circa 1885-1886

Oil Canvas

became Hotel Baudy June 1887

Size: 42* 48,50 cm

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Angelina Baudy painting depicts Musette Bar, who became known as Hotel Baudy, 1887, was run Angélina Baudy. Hotel Baudy opened June 1887 became popular spot for stay, paint and socialize. Robinson moved into hotel same year and stayed regularly, until 1892. painting workshop Theodore Robinson ‘s request was built garden Hotel.

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Theodore Robinson studied with his friend John Sergeant, Paris under Carolus Durand. Theodore Robinson was mastering French language and was fond Flaubert and Zola. 1885, Theodore Robinson, an painter was introduced to a village Normandy, France, Deconchy , a friend Monet and a fellow painter. Notably, last day spent in Giverny was December 1st, 1892. He spent it in company both Monet and Deconchy.

Robinson attended Monet’s exhibition George Petit in June 1886 and was captivated by Monet’s use color and luminosity. Theodore Robinson moved out Paris and into Hotel Baudy in June 1887 and became a faithful Givernois until 1892. Giverny became a favorite spot for artists around mid-1880’s.

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brushstrokes are loose fluid, capturing light atmosphere landscape with impressionistic touch. conveys sense peacefulness quiet beauty, capturing simple yet sublime beauty rural life.

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