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What makes a painting a landscape?

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What makes a painting a landscape?
The word 'Landscape' regarding the art could potentially refer to one of two things. The first one is that the proportions of the artwork are in a 'rectangular' shape and the largest side has to be placed horizontally. That would be the difference between 'Portrait' (Vertical) vs. 'Landscape' (Horizontal) artwork. And the second meaning could be of what the subject is been referred to. A painting of a 'Landscape' usually portrays a scene in the countryside, it could include elements like mountains, rivers, trees, figures and animals, sky and clouds, and some other elements that are not descriptive of an urban location as this would be referred as a 'Cityscape'
Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 18, 2021
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"Garden Table Views" American Impressionist Patio Landscape Oil Painting Framed
By Robert Waltsak
Located in New York, NY
Waltsak engages his audience with the quick use of brushwork and great attention to picking up the passionate energy of his subjects. Many of his paintings are depicted in recognizab...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

"Garden Landscape with Water Views" Louis Comfort Tiffany Style Oil Painting
By Kristina Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
This piece is a bold depiction of an abstract landscape with a colorful and expressive nature. Nemethy uses techniques borrowed from early Tiffany stained glass windows giving this p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"The Rose Garden" Mid Century Oil Painting on Canvas Abstract Landscape & Figure
By Robert Freiman
Located in New York, NY
An abstract Mid-Century piece with lighter color tones accentuated with the use of basic colors, blue, red and yellow. In this abstract composition we see a figure, tending to their ...
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1950s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Watering Flowers" Impressionistic Oil on Board Painting of Figure in Garden
By Kristina Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
A stunning depiction of a classical woman watering flower in the garden. Nemethy uses a bold impressionistic technique with thick use of paint and wonderful impressions. With unique ...
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2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

"Pond With Lotus Flowers" Monet's Water Garden in Giverny Painting on Canvas
By Eric Alfaro
Located in New York, NY
From Monet's sanctuary in Giverny, we are transported effortlessly through bold brushwork and impasto paint. Alfaro diligently layers the canvas with acrylic paint creating a truly b...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Mother and Child in the Garden by the Coast" Impressionist Oil Painting Framed
By Jacques Deveau
Located in New York, NY
Deveau’s work was also known for his beach scenes and landscapes, and his paintings have been represented by many prominent galleries and appear in private collections worldwide.
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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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"One Winters Morning" Impressionist Snow Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas Framed
By Robert Waltsak
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful impressionist-style winter landscape with beautiful color tones throughout. Waltsak has portrayed this piece in a most intimate yet energetic way and has packed much feel...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

"An Afternoon Along the Seine, Paris" Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas
By Jules René Hervé
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional impressionistic depiction of an afternoon along the Seine, in Paris by Jules René Hervé on a fall day with Books sellers and artists lining the wall, as the busy activ...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"My Horizon - Manhattan Nights" Abstract Color Field Contemporary Painting
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
An acrylic and gold leaf on canvas piece with bright use of color and texture. We are focused on the simplicity of beauty in the moment as Shaoul creates a translucent but very color...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Gold Leaf

"Picks in Paris" Impressionistic Pink Peonies Floral Still Life Oil Painting
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts an impressionistic scene of Pink Peonies in a glass Vase, a poetic piece with beautiful details. With marks similarly captured by the French impressionists, rem...
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2010s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Archival Paper

"Pink Peonies in Paris" Impressionistic Floral Still Life Oil on Heavy Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts an impressionistic scene of Pink Peonies in a glass Vase, a poetic piece with beautiful details. With marks similarly captured by the French impressionists, rem...
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2010s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Archival Paper

"Morning Tulips" Impressionistic Floral Still Life w Oranges and Moroccan Jar
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts an impressionistic scene of Yellow Tulips in a glass Vase, a poetic piece with beautiful details. The work reminds us of Claude Monet, with impressions similarl...
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2010s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

"Blooms in Paris" Impressionistic Floral Still Life in style of Claude Monet
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts an impressionistic scene of Peonies in a Blue Parisian Ceramic Vase, a poetic piece with beautiful details. The work reminds us of Claude Monet, with impression...
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2010s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

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