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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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"House by the Stream" Pastoral Summer Countryside Landscape Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Impressionist summer pastoral scene of a colorful and quaint home by the stream. Willet has portrayed this piece in a most intimate, yet energetic way, and has packed muc...
Category
20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Canvas
"View of the Empire State NYC in Snow" Impressionistic Ashcan School Style
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
An impressionistic depiction of a figure in the snow with cars and buildings in the busy City Streets. The Empire State Building is portrayed in the background as the snow filled str...
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
"After Work Walk Home" NYC Impressionist Central Park Snow Scene Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
Impressionist New York City winter city-scene depicting a walk home after work in Manhattan, New York City. This piece is done in a most intimate, yet energetic way. Christopher is k...
Category
20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Parisian Street Scene by Champs Elysees" Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas
By Georges Gerbier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful oil on canvas painting by Georges Gerbier. He was a French painter known for colorfully rich cityscapes depicting the times of her generation. This painting is a wonderfu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
“Comme Avant, As Before" Abstract Colorful Portrait Street Art Pop Art on Canvas
By J.M. Robert
Located in New York, NY
This particular piece depicts an anonymous portrait of a beautiful woman. Inspired by the every day, JM Robert strives to create paintings that mimic the flash of a beautiful face se...
Category
2010s Street Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic
"I'm A Dreamer" Abstract Oil Painting on Wood Panel in Vintage Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
"I'm a Dreamer" is an oil and mixed media on wood board painting inspired by John Lennon's "Imagine" With layers of bright oils, whisking brush strokes, and thrown paint, Shaoul capt...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel
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"Red Rover III" Black Bunny on Lip Stick Red Background Painting w Antique Frame
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on a Lipstick Red background with thick use of paint. ...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"Teal" Black Outline Bunny on Teal Blue Oil Painting on Panel in Antique Frame
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on Teal Turquoise background with thick use of paint. ...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"Untitled" White Outline Bunny Black Background Diamond Dust Oil Painting Framed
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a white bunny on a black background with thick white paint and then ...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Glass, Resin, Oil, Wood Panel
"Daisy" White with Yellow Flowers on a Lime Green Background Oil Painting Framed
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's newest series, Daisy's. This piece depicts a gestural Daisy on a lime green background with thick use of paint. Inspired by nature and a ge...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"Golden Pond" Black Outline Bunny on Gold Background Oil Painting Framed
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
This piece depicts a gestural figure of bunny against a golden background. Inspired by nature and a genuine love for animals, Slonem's paintings encompass unique inspirations drawn f...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel
"Aqua" Black Outline Bunny on Aqua Blue Oil Painting on Wood Panel Framed
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on an Aqua blue background with thick use of paint. It...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"Pinwheel & Hummingbirds" Hummingbirds on Coral Pink Background Oil Painting
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition Slonem's Hummingbirds. This piece depicts gestural figures of colorful Humming Birds on a light Coral Pink background with thick use of paint. It is housed in...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
