The Clarke collection Giverny

Paintings from the Clarke collection 
Having resisted Giverny throughout the summer months, because it is undoubtably one of the most visited tourist places in France, we went to see this exhibition before it ended.
The museum which is quite small and used to be known as the American Museum has had a temporary exhibition from the Clarke collection. 
We were impressed by both the museum and the show. There was a predominance of Renoir portraits but many of which have not shown in Europe since their purchase direct from the artist.
There was a notable portrait by Berthe Morrissot which was the star of the show for me.

There was also a beautiful still life by Manet which is often illustrated  but was wonderful to see in the flesh.

An unusual Renoir was this one of Couchant de soleil. Almost certainly executed "plein air" and shows a real freshness after all this time.