Impressionist Still-life Paintings
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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Early 2000s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1990s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Wood, Acrylic
Artist Comments
An orchid tree blooms in celebration of tropical beauty. The soft blue background creates a serene and complementary contrast to the vibrant flowers and leaves....
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Oil
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Oil, Canvas
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Oil, Cardboard, Crayon
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Oil, Cardboard
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Late 20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Oil
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Panel, Oil
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Linen, Oil
1950s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1940s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Oil, Canvas
1990s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Gouache
Late 19th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
This still-life painting depicts two red roses in a vase. The rich hues of the flowers stand out against the transparent glass and subdued background. The simple impressionistic rendering of the elements imparts a sense of stillness to the composition.
About the Artist
Artist Carey Parks paints impressionist scenes of everyday life that imbue a sense of nostalgia reminiscent of a family album. By observing how her subjects navigate their way and relate to each other, Carey seizes the moment they are randomly connected, even so briefly. "My goal is to capture the character and personalities of the individuals in a scene, as well as the surroundings as a whole," shares Carey. Positive in her artistry, she completed her undergraduate degrees in Fine Art and Zoology from UC Santa Barbara, then finished with a Master's in Art. When producing her paintings, she frequently mixes paint directly on the canvas to create intriguing color palettes. She carries out her creativity in her home studio, an organized space that helps her minimize any distractions. Carey also teaches as an adjunct professor of art during the school year. She enjoys running, hiking, and relaxing at the beach during her free time. Her esteemed work has been profiled in American Artist Magazine and numerous local publications.
Words that describe this painting: flower, rose, stem, vase, glass, floral...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Acrylic
1910s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Oil Pastel, Paper
Artist Comments
This still-life painting features a lively bouquet of pink flowers in a vase. Painted with a palette knife, the various blooms carry subtle textures, adding dep...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
This still-life painting features roses in a clear glass vase. The flowers' velvety red hues contrast beautifully with their green stems, making them stand out ...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Acrylic
1940s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Watercolor, Paper
Artist Comments
This oil painting vividly captures the essence of the summer season. Painted with a palette knife, the rich colors of the juicy watermelon and the dappled sunli...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Oil
Early 2000s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
This painting presents a cheerful bouquet with dark undertones and is complemented with shades of violets and greens. The vague details of the composition invite the viewer to ponder about the types of yellow...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Oil
1990s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Wood, Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Oil
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Oil
1990s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Oil
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Gold Leaf
20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Oil
1990s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Lacquer, Paste, Oil, Canvas
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Board, Oil
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Oil
1950s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Cardboard, Oil, Canvas
1990s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Cardboard, Oil
Late 20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Oil, Canvas
Early 2000s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Oil
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Oil
1940s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Wood Panel, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Early 20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Oil
1930s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Oil, Canvas, Illustration Board
Late 20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Oil
1980s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Watercolor, Paper
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Fiberboard, Linen
20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Oil
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Linen, Oil
1910s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil