
Jean Béraud, A Parisian Street Scene: Boulevard des Capucines, c. late 1897–early 1898
Collecting Impressionism at LACMA explores how French Impressionism came to define a transformative period in art history while revealing the forces that shaped the museum’s collection. Through acquisitions, donations, and changing tastes, the exhibition examines how museums construct art historical narratives and reflect the evolving cultural identity of Los Angeles.