It’s not just natural-born talent and hard-earned skill that sets an artist on a path for success, but often, it’s the experiences in an artist’s life that dictate their work. Such is the case for Camille Pissarro— often lauded as the Father of Impressionism— who grew up on the island of St. Thomas and was born to a Portuguese Jewish father and French mother. In “The Marriage of Opposites,” by Alice Hoffman, Pissarro’s fragrant, colorful youth in the Danish West Indies is told, as his parent’s curious connection, and forbidden love, unfolds. Join the Toledo Museum of Art’s Art Book Club Book Discussion of the novel from 5:30-6:30pm on Tuesday, July 26. Register in advance.
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