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Impressionist Figurative Paintings

IMPRESSIONIST STYLE

Emerging in 19th-century France, Impressionist art embraced loose brushwork and plein-air painting to respond to the movement of daily life. Although the pioneers of the Impressionist movement — Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Paul Cézanne, Berthe Morisot, Camille Pissarro, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir — are now household names, their work was a radical break with an art scene led and shaped by academic traditions for around two centuries. These academies had oversight of a curriculum that emphasized formal drawing, painting and sculpting techniques and historical themes.

The French Impressionists were influenced by a group of artists known as the Barbizon School, who painted what they witnessed in nature. The rejection of pieces by these artists and the later Impressionists from the salons culminated in a watershed 1874 exhibition in Paris that was staged outside of the juried systems. After a work of Monet’s was derided by a critic as an unfinished “impression,” the term was taken as a celebration of their shared interest in capturing fleeting moments as subject matter, whether the shifting weather on rural landscapes or the frenzy of an urban crowd. Rather than the exacting realism of the academic tradition, Impressionist paintings, sculptures, prints and drawings represented how an artist saw a world in motion.

Many Impressionist painters were inspired by the perspectives in imported Japanese prints alongside these shifts in European painting — Édouard Manet drew on ukiyo-e woodblock prints and depicted Japanese design in his Portrait of Émile Zola, for example. American artists such as Mary Cassatt and William Merritt Chase, who studied abroad, were impacted by the work of the French artists, and by the late 19th century American Impressionism had its own distinct aesthetics with painters responding to the rapid modernization of cities through quickly created works that were vivid with color and light.

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Style: Impressionist
English Impressionist Oil Painting Artists Nude Model Posed For The Artist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Posed Nude Model by Helen Greenfield (British 20th century) oil painting on board, un framed board: 20 x 13 inches condition: overall very good provenance: all the paintings we have ...
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20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Lavenders on the Edge of the River
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beveled wood painting depicting a landscape of river banks with lavandieres by a painter from Spain. He works in Paris and exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français Very good co...
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

"Little Honey Bear" Oil Painting Honey Jar
Located in Denver, CO
Calvin Lai's (US based) "Little Honey Bear" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a still life of bear shaped honey container with a patte...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

"Limelight" Interior Oil Painting of Bar
Located in Denver, CO
Mark Andrew Bailey's "Limelight" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an impressionistic interior setting of a restaurant or dining hall. About the Artist: Artist Mar...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel

"Au Fait" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Mark Andrew Bailey's "Au Fait" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an impressionistic portrait of a modern male figure. About the Artist: Artist Mark Bailey’s painte...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Summer stories. Girl in a green boat.
Located in Oslo, NO
In this oil painting, I captured a serene moment of a young girl adrift in her thoughts, gracefully guiding her boat across the gentle waters. The interplay of light on the ripples c...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Berthed - 20th Century Modern British Impressionist Boats in Harbour Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful modern British impressionist oil on board depicting berthed boats in harbour, by Ken Moroney. The work is signed lower left and presented ...
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Summer stories. Fishing team.
Located in Oslo, NO
In this piece, I've captured a serene moment of connection with nature—a child and her companion, immersed in the simple pleasure of fishing. The warm, gentle palette and soft brushs...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

1930's French Oil Portrait Lady Posed In Yellow Shirt and Black Handkerchief
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Vintage French Oil Painting by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back oil painting on board, unframed measures: 8.25 high by 10.5 inches wide...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Washers on the banks of La Touques
Located in Belgravia, London, London
'Washers on the banks of La Touques' By Eugène BOUDIN (French 1824-1898) Oil on panel: 12 x 16.25 inches Framed size: 15.25 x 19 inches On the reverse of the frame: Old label beari...
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20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Summer stories. Evening fishing.
Located in Oslo, NO
In this circle of canvas, I captured a tranquil moment, where nature and the human spirit merge. The softness of the oils and the gentle brushstrokes evoke a sense of calm and reflec...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Tomorrow is Another Day Egg Tempera on Panel Gilded Frame Salmagundi Club
Located in Houston, TX
Tomorrow is another Day by E. Melinda Morrison is 24 x 30, egg tempera on ACM panel. Framed in a black 3-1/2" gilded frame. Tomorrow is Another Day received honorable mention at t...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Egg Tempera, Panel

Place de l'Opera - Impressionist Cityscape Oil Painting by Jules Rene Herve
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed impressionist figures in cityscape oil on canvas circa 1940 by French painter Jules Rene Herve. This bustling evening scene depicts a view of The Place de l'Opera square in Paris, France. Signature: Signed lower left & again verso Dimensions: Framed: 25"x29" Unframed: 18"x22" Provenance: Private French collection Jules Rene Hervé began his formal art studies in an evening school in Langres, France. Hervé was trained at the Ecole nationale supérieure d’arts decoratifs of Paris, and studied with Fernand Cormon and Jules Adler...
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1940s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

20th Century English Impressionist Oil Painting Artists Nude Model Posed On Bed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Nude Model by Helen Greenfield (British 20th century) signed oil painting on board, unframed board: 30 x 18 inches condition: overall very good provenance: all the paintings we have ...
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20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

The Harvest - Dutch Farm Scene, Original Oil Painting On Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
The Harvest - Dutch Farm Scene, Original Oil Painting On Canvas Original oil painting depicting Dutch farm workers in a vibrant gold colored field by Dutch artist Von Hassler (Nethe...
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1950s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Linen

Sleeping
Located in Oslo, NO
In this oil painting, I've immersed myself in the tranquil embrace of nature, capturing the essence of peaceful slumber. The rich textures and vibrant hues of blues and greens dance ...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Summer stories. At the overgrown pond
Located in Oslo, NO
In this work, I sought to capture the essence of tranquil reflection, where time meanders as lazily as the pond's waters. Using oil on canvas, my brush strokes embraced realism tinge...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Mediterranean Sea, Impressionist Seascape, Original Vintage Oil on Canvas
Located in PARIS, FR
*Dimensions include the frame This oil on canvas by Louis Jacques Vigon captures the essence of Impressionism, a movement originating in France in the 1860s. Impressionism is charac...
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1930s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

"Colorado Plains" Mountain Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
David Shingler's (NC based) "Colorado Plains" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts plains with a backdrop of foothills, blue snow-capped mo...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Wood, Oil

Blonde Lady In Red & White Vest Portrait 1930's French Impressionist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Portrait by Y. Blanchon, French 1950's Impressionist oil on board, unframed painting: 18 x 15 inches provenance: from a large private collection of this artists work in North...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Mid 20th Century French Oil Pre-Raphaelite Portrait of a Lady
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Working Sketch by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back oil painting on artist paper stuck on board, unframed measures: 10.5 high by 12 inche...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Flowers In Grand Vase Watercolour 1930's French Impressionist Still Life
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Interior by Y. Blanchon, French 1950's Impressionist watercolour on artist paper, unframed painting: 15 x 22 inches provenance: from a large private collection of this artist...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Watercolor

English Impressionist Oil Painting Artists Beached Nude Model Posed On Bed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Nude Model by Helen Greenfield (British 20th century) oil painting on board, unframed board: 20.5 x 24 inches condition: overall very good provenance: all the paintings we have by t...
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20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Still life with Shell
Located in Pasadena, CA
Constantin Font, born January 11, 1890 in Auch (Gers) and died in 1954 in Paris, is a French artist, painter of genre, nudes, landscapes, orientalist, sculptor and engraver. Outstand...
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1950s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Industrial Seasape
Located in Buffalo, NY
A stunning American modern industrial painting by an unknown artist with a very skilled hand. This beautiful impressionist painting depict...
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20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Board, Oil

English Impressionist Oil Painting Lady In White Dress Reading In Bright Room
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Lady Reading by Helen Greenfield (British 20th century) signed initials oil painting on board, unframed dated 2000 board: 17.75 x 23 inches condition: overall very good provenance: ...
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20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

1930's French Oil Portrait Of A Forlorn Lady In Orange Head Scarf
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait Of A Lady by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back oil painting canvas paper stuck on board, unframed measures: 18 high by 14.5 inch...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Christmas Day Morning Presents Giving Gouache French Impressionist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Christmas Day signed by Y. Blanchon, French 1950's Impressionist gouache on artist paper, unframed painting: 8.75 x 7 inches provenance: from a large private collection of this arti...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Gouache

1880's German/ French Impressionist Oil Painting Portrait of Man with Hat
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Man in a Hat French/ German School, late 19th century indistinctly inscribed verso, dated 1888 oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 14 x 11.5 inches provenance: private coll...
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Mission San Juan Bautista, 1971 - Original Oil Painting
Located in Soquel, CA
Mission San Juan Bautista, 1971 - Original Oil Painting Oil painting of Mission San Juan Bautista by Gorman Woody (American, 1907-2000). The viewer l...
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1970s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

English Impressionist Oil Painting Pink Artists Nude Model Posed On Bed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Nude Model by Helen Greenfield (British 20th century) oil painting on board, unframed board: 24 x 18 inches condition: overall very good provenance: all the paintings we have by thi...
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20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Pont du Château
Located in LE HAVRE, FR
Albert LEBOURG (1849-1928) Pont du Château, 1918 Oil on panel Size : 33 x 42 cm Signed and dated 1918 lower left. Origin : - Galerie Tuffier, Les Andelys, - Private collection, Pa...
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1910s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel

British Modernist Oil Painting Portrait Amy Whitehouse Styled Figure Posed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Posed Figure by Helen Greenfield (British 20th century) signed initials oil painting on board, framed framed: 19.5 x 28.5 inches board: 15 x 24 inches condition: overall very good pr...
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20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

20th Century British Modernist Painting Boys Messy Gaming Room
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Boy's Messy Room by Helen Greenfield (British 20th century) gouache painting on thin board, unframed board: 28 x 24 inches condition: overall very good provenance: all the paintings ...
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20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Texas Landscape with Cactus
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Texas Landscape with Cactus" c.1960 is an oil painting on canvas board by American artist Arnold Vail 1922-1995. It is signed at the l...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Summer stories. Dreamer
Located in Oslo, NO
In this oil painting, I've captured a serene moment of reflection, where the tranquility of nature meets the inner quietude of the human spirit. The light plays on the figure and sur...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Prague - City of Love
Located in Oslo, NO
This painting was done with acrylics on canvas after I visited Prague for the first time in 2008. The beautiful city thrilled and inspired me to create a whole series of paintings. ...
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Early 2000s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic

1930's French Impressionist Oil Grey Town Roof Tops Gathered Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Vintage French Oil Painting signed by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back oil painting on artist paper, unframed measures: 14.5 inches high...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

1930's French Impressionist Oil Mythological Figures By The River Bank
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Landscape by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back oil painting on loose canvas, unframed measures: 12.5 high by 16 inches wide condi...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Fishermen's beach spanish seascape original oil on board painting mediterranean
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Unframed Josep Marfa Guarro (1928-2014) Josep Marfa Guarro was a Catalan painter specialized in landscape painting. Among Josep Marfa Guarro's work are numerous watercolors and in...
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1980s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

Nude Sitting
By Howard Rogers
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Sitting Nude" c.1990, is an oil painting on hardboard panel by noted American artist Howard Rogers, b.1932. It is signed at the lower right corner by the artist. The artwork (panel) size is 8.85 x 11.85 inches, framed size is 17.75 x 21 inches. Framed in original wooden gold and grey frame, with fabric liner and gold bevel. It is in excellent condition, the frame have very small minor restorations, practically invisible. About the artist: Howard Rogers wanted to be an artist for as long as he could remember. "I had no idea what an artist was when I was a kid," he laughs. "But I had a distant cousin who had gone to art school and I saw some of his drawings. They really impressed me." Born and raised in San Diego, California, Rogers now focuses on the future: "I kind of enjoy today and tomorrow and to heck with yesterday." While in high school, Rogers took some art classes and served as an apprentice sign painter, eventually becoming a journeyman. He was also a member of his high school track team, competing in the high jump, the hurdles and cross-country, as well as doing some bike racing. Following a stint in the Army, he began training for the Olympics in bike racing, trying out in 1948, 1952 and 1956. Today, "I ride a stationary bike in front of my easel three times a week." After trying out for the 1956 Olympics...
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

1930's French Impressionist Oil Signed Bell Tower and Figure Town
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Vintage French Oil Painting signed by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back oil painting on artist paper, unframed measures: 14.5 inches high...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

The primrose yellow dress Vladimir Ezhakov. contemporary Russian Artist
By Vladimir Ezhakov
Located in Pollenca, Illes Baleares
The main theme of his works are portraits. He chooses contrasting and sensual colors, making confident and powerful strokes. The image of a woman in the artist's works remains both c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Waves - Original figurative modern impressionism seascape-figurative paintings
Located in London, Chelsea
"Waves" by Ayline Olukman is a mesmerizing exploration of movement and emotion, rendered in the abstract impressionistic style that defines the artist's unique vision. This original ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Women of the Beach-original impressionism figurative landscape painting-Artwork
Located in London, Chelsea
"Women of the Beach" by Ayline Olukman is a striking portrayal of leisure and relaxation amidst the coastal landscape, captured through the artist's abstract impressionistic lens. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Siren-original modern female figurative-seascape painting-contemporary Artwork
Located in London, Chelsea
"Siren" by Ayline Olukman is a captivating portrayal of feminine allure and coastal beauty, depicted through the lens of modern impressionism. This original still figurative painting...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

"Bond"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
I seek harmony in my interpersonal relationships. The sense of harmony gives me a feeling of well-being and peace. For me a harmonious relationship is life-changing and mutually nurt...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil Crayon, Oil, Acrylic, Canvas

"Rio Grande", Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Kevin Weckbach's (US based) "Rio Grande" is an original, hand made oil painting that depicts a canyon between stunning cliffs and rocks formations in a desert landscape dotted with g...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel

"Venus'
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This painting dedicated to "Women" series is a special one since it is all about my strong deep personal transformation as an artist. This transformation was based on the expansion ...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Oil

Claudine Reading
Located in Belgravia, London, London
Oil on canvas Canvas size: 18 x 21.5 inches Framed size: 26 x 29.5 inches Signed lower right
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20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Summer stories. Dreamer
Located in Oslo, NO
In this oil painting, I've captured a serene moment of reflection, where the tranquility of nature meets the inner quietude of the human spirit. The light plays on the figure and sur...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Offset

"Porch People" - Figurative Composition in Oil on Linen
Located in Soquel, CA
Bold composition of two people on a porch by Majel McHugh Logan (American, 1916-1982). Two people sit facing each other on a porch, backlit by warm sun. The piece is sketchy but confident, with thick brushstrokes adding high contrast shadows and highlights. Although the subjects' faces are undefined, there is nonetheless an expressive quality in their body language. Signed "Majel Logan" in the lower right corner.\ Artist's tag on verso with title. Presented in a wood frame with a gold accent. Frame size: 14.75"H x 16.75"W Canvas size: 14"H x 16"W Majel Logan (nee McHugh) (American, 1916-1982) was born in Utah. After graduation from St. Mary of the Wasatch College in Utah, she studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. She continued to study at Idaho State University before eventually settling in Santa Clara, CA. Although she was a professional artist at the time, she nonetheless continued her studies at San Jose State University in the 1970s. By the mid-70s, she had won 43 awards in state, regional, and local competitions, including Fiesta des Artes (Los Gatos...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Linen

"Little Aliens" Oil Painting Colorful Toys
Located in Denver, CO
Calvin Lai's (US based) "Aliens" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a still life of a pair of blue and purple toys of aliens. Artist Biography: Calvin Lai's art is...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

"The Kiss - In Paris" Figures Kissing in Paris with Poodle Oil Painting on Paper
Located in New York, NY
Exploring the purity of the feminine form and the excitement of High-End Fashion, artist Cindy Shaoul creates a dialogue between the figurative and the abstract. Her spirited composi...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Archival Paper

"Nightfall Gathering", Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
David Grossman's (US based) "Nightfall Gathering" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts the yellow sun setting in a purple and blue sky above a snow-capped mountain. D...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Linen, Panel

Running away childhood
Located in Oslo, NO
In this oil painting, I've blended elements of figurative work, impressionism, and realism to evoke a sense of fleeting innocence and the restless cusp of adolescence. The brushwork ...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Red Landscape with trees, Original Gouache on Paper, Impressionist style
Located in PARIS, FR
*Dimensions include the frame This French artwork from around 1940 exhibits a vivid, expressive style, reminiscent of Vincent van Gogh's post-Impressionist works. The robust, swirli...
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1940s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Gouache, Laid Paper

Infinite, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A woman stands in the shallow water, sensing the expansive world around her. The pink and purple sky blends with the sea, creating an image of endless space. Th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic

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