Crossing the Street, 1875, by Giovanni Boldini. The Clark, Williamstown, MA
Giovanni Boldini in Impressionist Paris
February 14, 2010 - April 25, 2010
Giovanni Boldini (1842–1931), an Italian artist who settled in Paris, is best known for his society portraits, painted around the turn of the twentieth century. He began his career, however, painting a wide range of subjects in varying styles. These genre scenes, landscapes, city views, and casual portraits were inspired by both established artists and the emerging Impressionists. This exhibition will explore Boldini’s artistic development in the first half of his career, before he became known as the quintessential portraitist of the Belle Époque.
