Printmaking skills of Manet, Van Gogh and more celebrated in Bath show
An exhibition titled 'Beyond Impressionism' is set to open at the Holburne Museum in Bath, showcasing the printmaking skills of renowned artists like Manet, Van Gogh, and Gauguin. The exhibition aims to highlight how these artists contributed to the revival of printmaking in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It features over 50 prints, including works from public and private collections, and runs from May 23 to September 13, 2026.
- ▪The exhibition focuses on the printmaking skills of artists primarily known for their paintings.
- ▪It includes over 50 prints from impressionists, post-impressionists, and cubists.
- ▪The show aims to acknowledge the revival of printmaking as an artistic expression in its own right.
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The museum’s director was particularly taken with etchings by James McNeill Whistler capturing scenes of Venice (pictured) and London. Photograph: Karen Robinson/The GuardianView image in fullscreenThe museum’s director was particularly taken with etchings by James McNeill Whistler capturing scenes of Venice (pictured) and London. Photograph: Karen Robinson/The GuardianArtPrintmaking skills of Manet, Van Gogh and more celebrated in Bath showExhibition explores how artists mainly known for their paintings helped revive a skill that had fallen out of fashionSteven MorrisSun 17 May 2026 11.00 EDTLast modified on Sun 17 May 2026 11.02 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThey may be best known for their vibrant oil paintings but an exhibition opening in the English West Country is focusing…
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