... his work.. He longed to be accepted as a skilful traditional artist and placed great importance on having his paintings accepted into the official exhibition of the Académie des Beaux-Arts - The Salon, which was widely regarded as the most prestigious art event in the Western World. Although this is a very Realist viewpoint, the actualisation of Manet's Absinthe Drinker lacks diligence ... ...

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... generation, his own goal was to reach beyond impressionism and apply the results of scientific research to his art. Like so many he began his career at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in 1878 studying under Henri Lehmann and was influenced by artists such as Corot, Pissaro, Monet and especially the writings of Charles Blanc and Chemist Chevreul. Seurat was really interested ... ...

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