6abc Loves the Arts - Iconic Impressionists

A stunning art collection is on display at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The collection is from a promoter of iconic impressionists.

Popular French impressionists Monet, and others may not have received the notoriety if it not for art dealer Paul Durand-Ruel. He becomes this great supporter financially of the artist and offers them moral support. He didn't hesitate to buy as many as 90 works from an artist in a single day.

Nearly 100 works from his collection are on display at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

The exhibition is called Discovering the Impressionists. He had an international outlook. He opened it to members of the public. You can visit one or two days a week. You can see the remarkable collection of works.

Philadelphia is the third and final stop for the exhibition which began in Paris and London.

From the early days in the 1870's up to the triumph and magnificent paintings of the 1890's and beyond, it's a visual treat.

Discovering the Impressionists is on exhibition through September 13.

Get tickets at the artsinphilly.org.