Pissarro (surname)

Pissarro is a French surname, most notably associated with the Impressionist painter Camille Pissarro.

Notable People with the Surname:

• Camille Pissarro (1830-1903): A Danish-French Impressionist and Neo-Impressionist painter. A central figure in the development of Impressionism, he was a mentor to artists such as Paul Cézanne and Paul Gauguin. He is known for his landscapes, cityscapes, and depictions of rural life.

• Lucien Pissarro (1863-1944): Eldest son of Camille Pissarro, also a painter, printmaker, wood engraver, and typographer. He was associated with the Impressionist and Neo-Impressionist movements, and later founded the Eragny Press.

• Georges Henri Manzana-Pissarro (1871-1961): Son of Camille Pissarro, was also a painter, primarily known for his decorative landscapes and genre scenes.

• Félix Pissarro (1874-1897): Son of Camille Pissarro, also a painter.

• Ludovic-Rodolphe Pissarro (1878-1952): Son of Camille Pissarro, also a painter and printmaker.

• Orovida Camille Pissarro (1893-1968): Granddaughter of Camille Pissarro and daughter of Lucien Pissarro, was a British painter and printmaker known for her depictions of exotic subjects and stylized figures.