Masterpieces of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Painting

April 25-May 24, 1959

Overview: 50 French 19th-century paintings were shown by 17 artists from 33 private collections in the United States. The exhibition was coordinated in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the American Federation of Arts, and to honor the meetings of the International Chamber of Commerce. Ralph T. Coe, museum curator and expert on impressionist painting, handled all phases of the exhibition.

Attendance: 85,800 (30 days)

Location: Main Floor, Galleries 59, 60, 67, 71

Catalogue: Masterpieces of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Painting. Washington, DC: National Gallery of Art, 1959.

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