On April 15, 1874, a group of young artists put their paintings on display in Paris – and Impressionism was born. Their move was in protest against the strict admission rules of the country’s official salons, where their style was not wanted. The personal impressions, loose brushstrokes, strong colours and themes of everyday life were radical at the time. And yet their approach was one that, rather fittingly, left an impression on the art world. Now, 150 years later, Dutch museums are celebrating the anniversary of Impressionism with around 140 landmark works on display in the exhibition “Vive…