London: The Impressionists and Romantics – Monet and Turner – London, United Kingdom

EXPERIENCE:

Follow in the footsteps of the great French Impressionists like Claude Monet and Romantics like J. M. W. Turner. Explore places that inspired their work and learn about their lives and art with a professional guide.

Walk along the Thames Path towards St Thomas’ Hospital and take in the views that inspired many of Monet’s paintings. Hear about J. M. W. Turner’s paintings that depict a fire destroying the Houses of Parliament.

Continue to Westminster and Charing Cross which inspired many of Monet’s paintings while your guide explains the technique and genius of his work.

Hear interesting facts and anecdotes about the painters’ lives in London including why the French Impressionists left Paris and sought refuge during the Franco-Prussian War and the story of Monet’s stay at the Savoy Hotel.

Discover a lesser-known Animalier who drastically changed London’s cityscape.
Finish the adventure at the National Gallery where you can view the paintings, including those of other influential Impressionists who fled the war, such as Sisley and Pissarro.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Learn about the Impressionist movement in London
Tour the sites that inspired Monet and J. M. W. Turner
View Impressionist works in the National Gallery
Learn about the lives of Monet and Turner from your expert guide

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