Impressionism

Impressionism is known for its capturing a single glimpse of an image. It is also known for its more exact representations of tones and colors and applying paint in small touches as apposed to broader strokes. Some examples include these works by:

Claude Monet

The Water Lily Pond (The Japanese Bridge), 1899

The Cliffs at Etretat, 1885

Mary Cassatt

Sara and her Dog, 1901

Lilacs in a Window, 1880

Edgar Degas

Ballerina in Red, 1883

Horses and Jockeys, 1890