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Four Generations of Pissarro

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  • Where: The Westport River Gallery, 1 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT 06880
  • Date: Daily until March 14, 2010
  • Time: 11:00am–5:00pm
  • Next on: Tomorrow, March 13, 2010
  • The Westport River Gallery will present a mini-exhibit entitled "Four Centuries of Pissarro" starting Feb 14 that includes 12 pictures from four generations of the famed internationally known Pissarro family. The Pissarro family spans three centuries, starting in the 19th century wHen Camille Pissarro was born. The exhibit includes Camille, three of his sons, his grandson H. Claude, and his great grand daughter Lelia. Born July 10, 1830 in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. Camille Pissarro was sent to Paris to study as a boy, where he earned acclaim for his budding talent as an artist. He was obligated to return to St. Thomas in 1847 to help his father run his general store, but by 1855, he had convinced his parents to allow him to pursue his dream of becoming a painter.

    Open Wed-Sat, 11-4; Sunday 12-5

    Photo is drawing by Camille that dates back to the 1800s.

     

  • Price: Free

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The Westport River Gallery

The Westport River Gallery

1 Riverside Ave
203-226-6934

The Westport River Gallery is a small and inviting two-room art gallery which displays European, American and Asian fine art ranging from impressionistic to abstract to modern in style. The gallery's warm environment is enhanced by the brightly colored paintings on display and the oriental rugs covering the floor. The gallery regularly rotates artist exhibitions, and hosts opening night receptions for each exhibit. For more information about the gallery's exhibition schedule, visit the Westport River Gallery Web site.

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