1871

Monet and Pissarro visit galleries in London. Monet is inspired by Constable and Turner. Later they also meet Whistler. Monet and Pissarro are included in an International Exhibition at the South Kensington Museum, later called the V&A. Durand-Ruel buys his first Monet.

J. M. W. Turner
A mountain scene, Val d'Aosta c. 1845
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Purchased with the assistance of a special grant from the Government of Victoria and donations from Associated Securities Limited, the Commonwealth Government (through the Australia Council), the National Gallery Society of Victoria, the National Art Collections Fund (Great Britain), The Potter Foundation and other organisations, the Myer family and the people of Victoria, 1973 E2-1973