Generative Art Timeline · Chapter 2: Modern Era (1850–1949)

1877

The Third to Eighth Impressionist Exhibitions

Exhibition · Europe

Black-and-white poster for the eighth Impressionist exhibition, with a large numeral 8 and a list of participating artists.
Poster for the eighth Impressionist exhibition, 1 rue Laffitte, Paris, 15 May–15 June 1886. Imprimerie Morris Père et Fils. Historical poster; identity corroborated by Galerie Hélène Bailly Marcilhac’s Impressionism catalogue. Current reproduction photographer and rights not established. Image source.

The subsequent Impressionist Exhibitions began showcasing more distinct, experimental styles before ultimately fracturing. The exhibitions reached peak levels of artist-harmony as well as popular and critical acclaim by the Seventh exhibition. The Eighth saw the movement come to an inglorious end over internal turmoil.

Text by Peter Bauman. Generative Art Timeline, Le Random, fact-checked September 2026.

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