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What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?
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The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Beautiful 19th Century French Oil Painting on Panel Portrait Lady in Red
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady in a Red Dress
French artist, late 19th century
oil on wooden panel, framed in
Category
Late 19th Century French School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,302 Sale Price
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Portrait of a Lady - 19th Century French Oil on Panel Antique Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful 19th century French oil on panel portrait of a lady wearing a red hat. Finely painted
Category
Late 19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Man with Pipe - 19th Century French Impressionist Smoking Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A superb late 19th century French impressionist oil on board portrait of a man with a pipe. Painted
Category
1890s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fine Quality 19th Century French Impressionist Oil Portrait Man Smoking Pipe
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Late 19th century French Impressionist
'The Pipe Smoker'
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas: 22 x 18
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Very Large 19th Century French Impressionist Oil Painting Portrait Bearded Man
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Bearded Man
French Impressionist artist, late 19th century
oil on canvas, framed
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Belle Epoque French Impressionist 19th Century Oil Painting Portrait of Elegant
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of an Elegant Beauty
French Impressionist painter, circa 1890s
signed indistinctly
oil on
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$3,200 Sale Price
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