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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
"He had Pure Thoughts with Blue Flowers" Dog Sculpture in Resin with Flowers
By Gillie and Marc Schattner
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical yet very strong piece depicting the Weim character from Gillie and Marc's iconic figures of the Dog/Bunny Human Hybrid, which has picked up much esteem across the globe. ...
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
"On The Hudson" American Tonalist Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas Antique Frame
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, serene tonalist landscape depicting a tranquil marshy scene at dawn, painted at the turn of the 19th Century on the Hudson. This piece features beautiful reflections of ...
Category
Late 19th Century Tonalist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Lavender Fields" Toulouse School Colorful Impressionist Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
A strong Post-Impressionist oil painting by Paul Ramond depicting lavender flower fields of Toulouse. Executed in wonderful colors and gestural brushstrokes, the details are a wonder...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Canvas
"Plage Au Parasol" Post-Impressionist Beach Scene Oil on Canvas Painting Framed
By Gaston Sebire
Located in New York, NY
A charming 20th Century oil painting depicting a French beach scene with figures in the sand and under a parasol. The waves ebb and flow as the turquoise waters move effortlessly. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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"Plage Au Parasol" Post-Impressionist Beach Scene Oil on Canvas Painting Framed
By Gaston Sebire
Located in New York, NY
A charming 20th Century oil painting depicting a French beach scene with figures in the sand and under a parasol. The waves ebb and flow as the turquoise waters move effortlessly. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Ferry Road" Point Pleasant Pike Bucks County Pennsylvania Nocturne Oil Painting
By Christopher Willett 1
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful impressionist winter pastoral scene of quaint homes covered in snow and star light.. Willet has portrayed this piece in a most intimate, yet energetic way, and has packed...
Category
20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Benjamin" Impressionist Benjamin Franklin Portrait Abstract Oil Painting Framed
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts an impressionistic and abstract portrait of Benjamin Franklin. The thick brush strokes and fun marks creates an atmosphere reminiscent of the impressionists fro...
Category
2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Arc de Triumph" Post-Impressionist Winter Street Scene Oil Painting on Canvas
By Robert Lebron 1
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful oil on canvas painting by French artist Robert Lebrone. He was a Parisian painter known for his colorful cityscapes depicting the times of his generation. His work is com...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Interior Scene with Flowers" Post-Impressionist Interior Oil Painting on Canvas
By Jacques Zucker
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts an interior scene of a man comfortably sitting next to a lush flower bouquet placed atop a table. Its vibrant palette and energetic, quick brush strokes infuse ...
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Dripping Dots - St. Tropez" Contemporary Oil and Gold Leaf Painting Framed
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Cindy Shaoul’s celebrated “Dripping Dots” series is a vibrant body of work characterized by cascading, chunky dots of richly layered paint that flow dynamically across the canvas wit...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
"Dripping Dots - Tulum" Blue and Silver Leaf Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
With layers of bright oils and whisking brush strokes, the paint is able to shine and shimmer in a very unique pattern. The artist uses thick textured oils and silver leaf to add a v...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Silver Leaf
