Pissarro: Father of Impressionism

FATHER OF IMPRESSIONISM

Open 18 February – 12 June 2022

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This major exhibition, of works drawn from the Ashmolean's collections as well as international loans, will span Pissarro's entire career.

Camille Pissarro (1830–1903) is one of the most celebrated artists of nineteenth-century France and a central figure in Impressionism. Considered a father-figure to many in the movement, his work was enormously influential for many artists, including Claude Monet and Paul Cézanne. It opens in spring 2022.
 

Image: Design for a fan: The pea stakers, 1890, Camille Pissarro (1830–1903) WA1952.6.310  

SOME OF THE WORKS ON DISPLAY

Click on each image to see the full artwork

Impressionist painting by Camille Pissarro of a group of people collecting apples from a tree in the middle of a large field
Painting by Camille Pissarro of a man opening a gate to a farmhouse in the snow
Impressionist painting by Camille Pissarro of a woman cutting meat on a wooden bench in a market
Painting by Camille Pissarro of a view from a window over a green landscape, with buildings and figures in the foreground
Oil painting by Camille Pissarro of a bridge over a river
Detail of a painting by Camille Pissarro of women staking peas under a tree
Impressionist painting by Camille Pissarro of landscaped gardens in the rain, with a cloudy sky behind
Painting by Paul Gauguin of a child holding an orange fruit while sat at a table with more fruit in a bowl
Painting by Claude Monet of a winter scene, with trees, buildings and villagers in the distance

VISITING AND TICKETS

Timed tickets will be in operation, and advance booking is essential.

Members can visit the exhibition for free, but will also need to book timed tickets in advance.

Tickets include Pissarro exhibition, General Museum, café and shop entry

EXHIBITION VISITING FAQs

 

Full price adult

Weekday Price

£13.50
£15.00 with Gift Aid

Weekend Price

£14.50
£16.00 with Gift Aid

 

FREE Entry (but booking is required) for
  • Members & Patrons
  • Under 12s
  • Carers (see 'Disabled visitors & carers' section, below)
  • University of Oxford Students
  • ASH Pass holders
  • OU GLAM Staff & Volunteers

Proof of eligibility must be presented with your ticket when you visit.

Due to very limited capacity, free entry is currently suspended for Museum Colleagues (OU Ruskin School, ICOM, and Museum Association)

 

Concession rate tickets available for
  • Senior citizens
  • University of Oxford staff & alumni

Proof of eligibility must be presented with your ticket when you visit.

 

Half Price tickets available for
  • Blue Light Card Holders
  • Children aged 12–17 years
  • Students and those under 25
  • Those who are unemployed
  • Art Fund Members

Proof of eligibility must be presented with your ticket when you visit.

 

Disabled visitors & carers

Disabled visitors should book a regular exhibition ticket at full or concession price, depending on eligibility.

Accompanying carers can access the exhibition for free with a ticket-holding disabled visitor, but should please book one of our free 'Carer' tickets for the same time slot.

 

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FOR UNLIMITED FREE ENTRY

Membership gives you unlimited access to exhibitions, as well as members-only previews, exclusive discounts in our our shop, restaurant and café, and much more.

 

 

Yes, all visitors, including Members, will need to book a ticket in advance.

For more information about changes we have made to the Museum, to keep staff and visitors safe, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

 

 

Yes. Access to the exhibition is via lift and the entire exhibition is wheelchair accessible. Handheld labels will be available.

There is also a level access route from the pavement outside the Museum to the front door. You can read more about Museum access at this link Ashmolean Access Guide

Disabled visitors should book a regular exhibition ticket at full or concession price, depending on eligibility (when tickets are made available later this year). Accompanying carers can access the exhibition for free with a ticket-holding disabled visitor, but will need to book a free, timed Carer ticket.

 

 
No. At the moment we are not taking bookings for adult group visits.

For more information please contact learning@ashmus.ox.ac.uk

 

 

No, we are not currently taking bookings for school groups for the exhibition, but bookings are being taken for on-site self-guided visits to the rest of the Museum.

Please visit our Primary School and Secondary School pages for more information. We are regularly reviewing our policy around school group bookings, following government announcements and changes to social distancing guidelines. To make an enquiry, or for more information, please contact the Learning Department: learning@ashmus.ox.ac.uk

 

 

Yes. A family trail will be available from the exhibition entrance.

 

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EXHIBITION SUPPORTERS

Mr Barrie Wigmore and Mrs Deedee Wigmore

The Patrons of the Ashmolean Museum

The Ruth Stanton Foundation

The Huo Family Foundation

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In Memory of Charles Young

Robert Lehman Foundation

Dr Lee MacCormick Edwards Charitable Foundation

Sponsored by Stern Pissarro

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