What does the cryptic crossword clue "Historic Impressionist version of exile in Italy? (3,9)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OLD (synonym="historic") + PRETENDER (synonym="Impressionist") = OLDPRETENDER The answer is OLDPRETENDER.

Historic Impressionist version of exile in Italy? (3,9)

Guardian Cryptic #29340 | 14 Across | 2024-03-26 flower

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