Russian Impressionists

Lasting from approximately 1930 to 1980, the Russian Impressionist period made an important contribution to the cultural heritage of Russia. Recently becoming known as some of the best art produced in the twentieth century, the works celebrate the common people, depicting their lives, hopes, dreams and emotions quite intimately. The Russian Impressionists focused deeply on land, people and the new social experiment founded in Mother Russia. Their art was meant to enrich the lives of all people.