In a New Light: American Impressionism 1870–1940, Works from the Bank of America Collection
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
The LSU Museum of Art (LSUMOA) presents In a New Light: American Impressionism 1870–1940, Works from the Bank of America Collection, on exhibit October 18, 2024–March 23, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A sweeping survey of American Impressionism embracing precursor, contemporary, and subsequent movements, In a New Light explores the reinterpretation of American landscape painting. Presenting works by a diverse group of more than 75 artists, the exhibition traces not only the development of Impressionism in the United States, but also the emergence of a uniquely American style.
The show presents a thought-provoking historical context for American Impressionism by positioning it between the Hudson River School—whose majestic landscapes influenced, and then gradually gave way to, French Impressionist-inspired works—and the modernist trends evident in the later pieces. The works included reflect the changing mindset of America from the mid-nineteenth to the early-twentieth century. Concentrating on regional artists’ colonies established across the United States, In a New Light explores the ways in which local artists interpreted America’s rural, maritime and urban spaces and portrayed daily life using the Impressionist devices of capturing the moment with brisk brushstrokes, a vibrant palette, and atmospheric effects. This exhibition is made possible through the Bank of America Art in our Communities® program.
“At Bank of America, we believe investing in the arts helps to build strong communities,” said Jonathan Matessino, President Bank of America New Orleans/Baton Rouge. “By sharing these works with the LSU Museum of Art we hope to enhance educational experiences, spur creativity and provide inspiration throughout our entire community.”
On view October 18, 2024–March 23, 2025
About Bank of America
Bank of America is one of the world’s leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving approximately 69 million consumer and small business clients with approximately 3,800 retail financial centers, approximately 15,000 ATMs (automated teller machines) and award-winning digital banking with approximately 57 million verified digital users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 4 million small business households through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations across the United States, its territories and more than 35 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BAC).
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This exhibition is made possible through the Bank of America Art in our Communities® program.
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