Collection: The Impressionist Revolution from Monet to Matisse - VMFA

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

November 14, 2026–April 4, 2027

Opening at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in fall 2026, The Impressionist Revolution: Monet to Matisse from the Dallas Museum of Art explores the fascinating story of Impressionism from its birth in 1874 to its legacy in the early 20th century. This exhibition reveals the rebellious origins of the independent artist collective known as the Impressionists and the revolutionary path they paved for modern art.

Breaking with tradition in both how and what they painted, as well as how they showed their work, the Impressionists redefined what constituted cutting-edge contemporary art. Core members such as Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, and Berthe Morisot introduced unique innovations and set the foundation against which following generations of avant-garde artists, from Paul Gauguin and Vincent van Gogh to Piet Mondrian and Henri Matisse, reacted.

The Impressionist Revolution invites you to travel back in time to Belle Époque France. Experience wondrous Impressionist works firsthand and marvel at the resounding impact made by these beloved artists, once considered scandalous revolutionaries.