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In these uncertain times, we’re here to take it one day at a time with you. If you, like us, are craving some continuity in your day-to-day, we’ve got just the thing: we’ve cooked up a special schedule to brighten your days and create moments of peace and inspiration. Follow along here every day and check out cmoa.org to see the full schedule. . Today, we’ll start with #ArtistWednesday! . #CamillePissarro is often referred to as the father of #Impressionism. His paintings of French urban and rural life capture a period where urbanization began to spread into the countryside surrounding Paris, impacting the landscape and ways of life of its inhabitants. . This painting comes from one of the most productive eras of Pissarro’s carreer, when he moved his family back to Paris following the Franco-Prussian War. Pontoise, a northern suburb of Paris you see in this image, was a favorite subject of his. . Camille Pissarro, The Crossroads, Pontoise, or Square at the Old Cemetery, 1872, Carnegie ...

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