French Tonal Impressionism was invented in Paris, France. It is an Art method inspired by the Louvre, created by Max Meldrum in France from 1900-1912. Like the Impressionism and Realist works found today in the Musee d'Orsay and the Grand Palais this Oil Painting method combines the free spirit and invention of Montmarte with ancient Chiaroscuro technique narrated by L'artiste Guillaume.