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What does plein air mean?
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The 'Plein air' is a French expression that means “in the open air.” And it is a term used by artists to describe when the painting was executed outside or outdoors, in contrast to painting inside of a studio. This method became very relevant in the 19th-century when French impressionism was centered in painting outdoors, with a strong sense of the open air, capturing landscapes or cityscapes on-site, at the location where the subject depicted was painted.
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Monterey Bay Dock Plein Air Seascape
Located in Soquel, CA
landscape and works primarily in oil and outdoors "en plein air" on locations. She was born and raised in
Category
1980s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Masonite
Carmel Beach Plein Air Seascape 1920s
By Carl Oscar Borg
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous vintage plein air Carmel by the Sea seascape by Carl Oscar Borg (Sweden/American, 1879
Category
1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
"Ballaro Market" Plein Air Oil Of Sicily
By Bryan Mark Taylor
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
his Utah studio. Bryan has won numerous top awards at the nation’s most prestigious plein air
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Canyonland - Western Plein Aire Landscape Acrylic on Board
Located in Soquel, CA
Canyonland - Western Plein Aire Landscape Acrylic on Board
Expansive Western landscape by
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Board
"Sicilian Fishing Boat" Plein Air Oil Of Italy
By Bryan Mark Taylor
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
awards at the nation’s most prestigious plein air invitationals and his work has been shown in museums
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Modern Impressionist Cityscape "Night Lights" Plein Air Oil
By Bryan Mark Taylor
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
awards at the nation’s most prestigious plein air invitationals and his work has been shown in museums
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Materials
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