Australian and Mancunian varieties of impressionism are unveiled this week, along with the beautiful scientific art of Franz and Ferdinand Bauer – plus the rest of the week’s art happenings
Australia’s Impressionists
This is, if nothing else, an unexpected angle on the birth of modern art, following such painters as Tom Roberts and John Russell in their quest to emulate Monet and bring the light of impressionism to Australia. Hey, it worked with French wine – why not French art?
• National Gallery, London, 7 December-26 March.
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Published on December 02, 2016 04:56