MODERN FRENCH IMPRESSIONISM
MODERN FRENCH IMPRESSIONISM: L'ATELIER DE PIERRE VAN DIJK Maison / Atelier Pierre ; a Gallery in France • 15 DECEMBER Since renovating our little maisonette in the Medieval town of Beynac, France , I've wanted to share something very special with you. It's been a long time coming, this post, and I am quite thrilled to finally let you in on a little secret, or rather, an undiscovered treasure. This small, picturesque village situated on a steep cliff, has been a destination for artists since the 19th century. We know for certain that French Impressionist painter, Paul Signac sojourned in Beynac; and we also know that another French Impressionist, Camille Pisarro, spent time in our village back in the 1800's. I was recently thrilled to discover, via one of our guests, that one of my favorite photographers, Henri Cartier-Bresson, also visited and photographed Beynac back in the 60's. What I wouldn't give to...