Adam Levine
Director of Toledo Museum of Art

It is with great pride and sincere enthusiasm that the Toledo Museum of Art presents to the public in Treviso a selection of masterpieces from its renowned Impressionist collection. This exhibition represents a significant moment of cultural exchange between our institution, based in Ohio, and our partners in the Veneto region, where history, artistic tradition, and civic engagement continue to thrive.

For over a century, the Toledo Museum of Art has been dedicated to collecting and presenting modern art, creating one of the most important and extensive collections of its kind in the United States. From Monet’s water lilies and Degas’ intimate depictions of modern life, to Renoir’s luminous brushwork and Morisot’s quiet radicalism, the works on display testify to a crucial moment in art history, when perception, light, and experience rightfully emerged as subjects worthy of being painted.

Presented within the unique atmosphere and rich cultural fabric of the Veneto, these masterpieces on display in Treviso invite reflection on the enduring influence of Impressionism, while also resonating with the region’s deep creative tradition. Nearby Venice, a city frequented by some of the artists featured in the exhibition, inspired many of them to explore new ways of capturing the nuances of light, reflection, and atmosphere.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our Italian colleagues for their collaboration and to all those who contributed to making this exhibition possible. I would also like to thank the readers of this catalog: their interest affirms the spirit of inquiry and connection that lies at the heart of our museum’s mission.

Adam Levine
Edward Drummond and Florence Scott Libbey
President, Director and CEO
Toledo Museum of Art