Impressionist Camera: Pictorial Photography in Europe, 1888-1918, the first comprehensive exhibition of European Pictorial photography from the great photography collections of Europe, features more than 140 exquisite works seldom seen in the United States. The exhibition travels to the Saint Louis Art Museum, its only American venue, from the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rennes in France.

Using soft-focus lenses and hand-made materials, Pictorial photographers produced beautiful and engaging photographs. Dedicated to the creation of photographs that look like paintings or drawings, these artists were among the first to elevate photography to the status of fine art. The stunning works of such masters as Alvin Langdon Coburn, Robert Demachy, Frantisek Drtikol, and Heinrich Kuehn are featured in this exclusive exhibition.

Impressionist Camera: Pictorial Photography in Europe, 1888-1918 is organized by the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rennes. It is curated in St. Louis by guest curator Phillip Prodger. The exhibition is on view in the Museum’s Main Exhibition Galleries from February 19 through May 14, 2006.

Admission:
$6 for adults
$5 for students and seniors
$4 for children 6 to 12
Free for Members and children younger than 6
Free to all on Fridays
Audio tour included with each paid admission

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