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The Review: A Brushstroke of Time – ‘Dawn of Impressionism: Paris 1874’

Dawn of Impressionism: Paris 1874, directed by Ali Ray, is a documentary that transports viewers back to a pivotal moment in art history. It’s release, to mark the 150th anniversary of the first Impressionist exhibition, delving viewers into the revolutionary show held in Paris in 1874, an event that birthed a movement and forever altered the trajectory of modern art. Ray, in collaboration with the Musée d’Orsay and the National Gallery of Art, crafts a story that is both educational and deeply immersive, drawing on the voices of the artists, critics, and Parisians who witnessed this shift firsthand.

Through letters, press clippings, and accounts from 1874, we hear directly from the likes of Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Mary Cassatt, as well as the scathing critics who dismissed their work as unfinished or vulgar. Ray’s decision to let these voices narrate the tale infuses the documentary with a raw emotion, making it feel less like a lecture and more like a time capsule.

Visually is where Dawn of Impressionism is a feast for the eyes, as one might expect from a film celebrating a movement defined by light, color, and fleeting moments. The cinematography lingers lovingly on the brushstrokes of iconic works, while archival footage and reenactments bring the bustling streets of 19th-century Paris to life.

The documentary’s final act ties the past to the present with elegance, reflecting on how Impressionism’s once-shocking techniques have become the gold standard of art’s popular imagination. As the film incorporates footage from its spectacular anniversary exhibition, offering a modern lens on this historical moment, it’s a reminder of how far these “outsiders” have come, their legacy cemented in every canvas.

Dawn Of Impressionism: Paris 1874, screens at the Windsor Cinema on Saturday, March 22, Sunday, March 23 at 1.00pm and Wednesday, March 26 at 11.00am.

Email:neill@outloudculture.com

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