Camille Pissarro
Camille Pissarro was born in 1830 on the island of Saint Thomas in the Caribbean and became a central figure in Impressionism. He moved to France to pursue art and studied in Paris, where he formed lasting connections with other modern painters. Pissarro played a key role in organizing the Impressionist exhibitions and was the only artist to participate in all eight of them. His work reflects a deep commitment to observing nature and rural life.
Pissarro painted landscapes, village scenes, and later urban views with a calm and balanced approach. He embraced plein air painting and explored the effects of light and atmosphere. For a period, he experimented with Neo-Impressionism and Divisionist techniques before returning to a freer style. As a mentor, he influenced artists such as Cézanne and Gauguin. Pissarro remained dedicated to both artistic innovation and social ideals throughout his life. He died in 1903. Today, he is remembered as a guiding force behind Impressionism and modern landscape painting.