Episode 2

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The Impressionists
7th May 2006 1 hour Season 1 Episode 2

Waldemar Januszczak continues his investigation of the Impressionists by taking us outdoors to their most famous locations. Although Impressionist pictures often look sunny and relaxed, achieving this peaceful air was hard work.

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Cezanne is forced to lead a double life with his mistress and secret child, and refuses to compromise his vision in the face of vitriol from both the critics and a close friend. Manet receives the Legion d'Honneur, but his health is failing fast. Monet embarks on a successful tour of Europe, but decides that what he really wants is to return to his beloved Alice - and the lilies that will fascinate him for the rest of his life.
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01 Julian Glover profile Julian Gloveras Claude Monet - older 02 Richard Armitage profile Richard Armitageas Claude Monet 03 Sebastian Armesto profile Sebastian Armestoas Art Critic 04 Charlie Condou profile Charlie Condouas Renoir 05 Aden Gillett profile Aden Gillettas Degas 06 Andrew Havill profile Andrew Havillas Manet 07 Amanda Root profile Amanda Rootas Alice Hoschede 08 Michael Culver profile Michael Culveras Cezanne's father 09 Paloma Faith profile Paloma Faithas Renoir's Model 10 James Lance profile James Lanceas Bazille 11 Crispin Bonham-Carter profile Crispin Bonham-Carteras Ambroise Vollard 12 Anthony Calf profile Anthony Calfas Emile Zola
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