Camille Pissarro

Camille Pissarro was a Danish-French Impressionist and Neo-Impressionist painter known as the “father of Impressionism.” His landscapes and urban scenes capture natural light and atmosphere with loose brushwork and vibrant colors. Pissarro was a key organizer and mentor within the Impressionist circle, encouraging younger artists like Cézanne and Gauguin. Later, he experimented with Pointillism and Divisionism. His democratic ideals extended to his art, focusing on rural laborers and everyday life. Pissarro’s long career bridges early Impressionism to post-Impressionist innovations, deeply influencing modern art.