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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
By Christopher Willett 1
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
"Enchanted" Modernist Multicolor & Textured Abstract Portrait Painting on Canvas
By Gee Gee Collins
Located in New York, NY
A modernist depiction of a portrait executed with strong use of line and texture. This piece is filled with movement and beautiful brushwork, the use of color placement is enchanting...
Category
2010s Cubist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
"Parisian Cafe Scene" Post-Impressionist Oil Painting Framed in Antique Frame
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a Parisian cafe scene in Paris, France, by Luigi Cagliani. As an Italian Impressionist artist, Cagliani produced most of his works in the first hal...
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Arc de Triomphe" Parisian Street Scene with Cafes Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
In this piece, the artist depicts the Arc de Triomphe in the distance and his subjects in an abstract and impressionistic way, capturing the busy Parisian streets with cafes from the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"My Copacabana Heart" Colorful with Gold Contemporary Oil Painting Framed
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil paints in these works. Shaoul’s “My Heart Collection” is a vibrant and energetic dis...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
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"Amsterdam-Street" Realist Netherlands Cityscape Oil Painting on Canvas Framed
By George Jan Dispo
Located in New York, NY
A charming, realistic oil painting of a classic street scene in Amsterdam, rendered in a traditional 19th-century academic style with a warm, inviting atmosphere. A tall, elegant Chu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"My Golden Hearts" White and Gold Contemporary Oil Painting w Antique Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil paints in these works. Shaoul’s “My Heart Collection” is a vibrant and energetic dis...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"My Copacabana Heart" Colorful with Gold Contemporary Oil Painting Framed
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil paints in these works. Shaoul’s “My Heart Collection” is a vibrant and energetic dis...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Artist Pallet " Abstract Oil Painting on Wood Panel in Shadow Box Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
"Artist Pallet" is an oil on wood board painting inspired by use of the artist pallet. With layers of bright oils, whisking brush strokes, and mixed paint, Shaoul captures a love st...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"La Madeleine" Impressionist 20th Century Parisian Street Scene Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
In this piece, the artist depicts the "La Madeleine" in the distance and his subjects in an abstract and impressionistic way, capturing the busy Parisian streets with cafes from the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Arc de Triomphe" Parisian Street Scene with Cafes Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
In this piece, the artist depicts the Arc de Triomphe in the distance and his subjects in an abstract and impressionistic way, capturing the busy Parisian streets with cafes from the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"5th Avenue New York City" Impressionist Snow Scene Oil Painting on Board Framed
By Christopher Willett 1
Located in New York, NY
Impressionist New York City winter city-scene depicting Fifth Avenue in New York City cars and pedestrians in a most intimate, yet energetic way. Christopher is known for capturing t...
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
