The British artists who embraced Impressionism
Impressionism is often viewed as an exclusively French affair, but the movement also had a major impact in the UK. Alastair Smart and specialist Peter Brown look at the artists involved and the remarkable works they produced — illustrated with lots offered at Christie’s
Sir John Lavery, R.A., R.S.A., R.H.A. (1856-1941), The Bathing Hour, Lido, Venice, 1912. Oil on canvas. 18 x 30 in (45.6 x 76.2 cm). Sold for £686,500 on 19 November 2014 at Christie’s in London
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