Impressionism Through Time

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Llewellyn Petley-Jones, “Fleurs,” 1941

installation image at Petley Jones Gallery, oil on canvas, 22.5" x 29.5" (courtesy of the Gallery)

Spanning over 165 years of artistic evolution, Impressions Through Time brings together a rich tapestry of landscapes, cityscapes, and seascapes that trace the enduring legacy of Impressionism. From the luminous brushwork of 19th-century French artists to the interpretations of contemporary artists, this exhibition highlights the global impact and timeless appeal of the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist movements.

Claude Monet’s “Impression, Sunrise” (Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris), first shown in 1874, lent its name to the Impressionist movement after critic Louis Leroy dismissed it as merely a sketch—an “impression” rather than a completed work. The painting showcases the hallmarks of the style embraced by the Impressionist artists: loose, fragmented brushwork, focusing on capturing fleeting light and atmosphere.

Whether evoking the bustling charm of an old-world street or the raging waves of an ocean storm, these works reveal how artists across generations and continents have responded to—and been inspired by—the revolutionary spirit of Impressionism.