Groep van vijf zittende meisjes

About this artwork

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Art Historical Context

**Groep van vijf zittende meisjes** (Group of Five Sitting Girls is a delicate etching by Lucien Parro (1863–1944), the eldest son of Impressionist master Camille Pissarro. Created this intimate scale—92 mm high by 82 mm wide print captures a tender grouping of five young girls seated together, evoking everyday domestic serenity. Lucien's early works like this reflect his family's artistic legacy, blending Impressionist influences with a precision suited to printmaking, during a time when etching revived as a medium for personal expression among avant-garde artists in late 19th-century France....

About the Artist

Lucien Pissarro · 1863–1944

Lucien Pissarro (1863–1944) stands as a unique bridge between French Impressionism and British modernism, successfully navigating multiple artistic movements and mediums throughout his seven-decade career. Born in Paris as the eldest son of the celebrated Impressionist painter Camille Pissarro, Lucien inherited not only his father's artistic talent but also his commitment to innovation and experim...