Post-Impressionist Art

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...

Fauvist Spanish Wildflower Landscape in Jaén, Mediterranean Oil Painting Artist: Rafael Duran Benet (Spanish, 1931–2015) Title: Campos de Jaén Medium: Oil on canvas board Dimensions...

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There are moments when we need nothing more than a quiet place, a little warmth, and time to simply be. A Place Bathed in Sunlight captures the gentle stillness of an evening spent ...

Lined avenue leads the eye into the distance, framed by rounded monumental trees and slender cypress silhouettes, with soft blue and turquoise mountains rising in the background. The...

A striking study in theatrical poise and modern elegance, this contemporary figurative painting explores the intersection of the female form, high fashion, and subtle dramatic gestur...

Cadaqués Costa Brava Mediterranean Harbor with Fishing Boats and Whitewashed Village Artist: Rafael Durán Benet (1931–2015) Medium: Oil on canvas laid on cardboard Dimensions: 13 x 16.1 in (33 x 41 cm) Frame: Unframed Origin: Spain Subject: Cadaqués, Costa Brava, Mediterranean harbor, fishing boats, whitewashed village Style: Post-Impressionist, Mediterranean Modernism Period: Mid-20th century Condition: Good vintage condition, with minor signs of age consistent with an original period artwork. Please refer to the photographs for full details. Signature: Signed lower right “R. Duran” Description A highly atmospheric Mediterranean coastal scene by Rafael Durán Benet, depicting the unmistakable visual world of Cadaqués on the Costa Brava, with traditional fishing boats resting in the foreground and a cluster of luminous whitewashed houses rising behind the harbor. The composition combines several of the most desirable subjects in 20th-century Catalan painting: Cadaqués, the Costa Brava, Mediterranean architecture, fishing boats and brilliant coastal light. Durán Benet constructs the scene with broad, confident brushwork and a sophisticated palette of turquoise, ivory, ochre, green and deep violet. The boats are reduced to strong, elegant shapes, while the white façades of the village dissolve into soft planes of light and color. Rather than pursuing photographic detail, the artist captures the atmosphere of Cadaqués through rhythm, light and simplified form. The turquoise water creates a luminous horizontal band across the composition, while the boats and architecture establish a balanced sequence of shapes characteristic of his mature Mediterranean landscapes. The painting evokes the quiet charm of the historic fishing village of Cadaqués, one of the most iconic artistic destinations on the Costa Brava and one of the great recurring subjects of modern Catalan art. Biography Rafael Durán Benet was born in Terrassa, Catalonia, in 1931 and died in Barcelona in 2015. He was the nephew of Rafael Benet i Vancells, the important Catalan painter, critic and art historian, who played a significant role in his early artistic development. During the 1950s Durán Benet settled in Cadaqués, on the Costa Brava, where the Mediterranean landscape became one of the defining themes of his career. The village, its harbor, whitewashed architecture, fishing boats and surrounding coastline provided him with an enduring visual vocabulary. Cadaqués was also one of the great artistic meeting points of 20th-century Europe. During his years there, Durán Benet moved within the cultural environment associated with figures such as Salvador Dalí, Marcel Duchamp and Pablo Picasso. His first solo exhibition was held in 1958 at Sala Vayreda in Barcelona. He later exhibited extensively in Barcelona, Madrid and Cadaqués, as well as internationally in cities including Paris, London, Houston and Los Angeles. He also maintained a longstanding relationship with the prestigious Sala Parés in Barcelona. In 1980, Durán Benet received the Henri Forman Prize from the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts in Paris. In 2011, the city of Terrassa honored him with a retrospective exhibition at the Sala Muncunill. His paintings are immediately recognizable for their luminous Mediterranean palette, simplified architecture, expressive brushwork and ability to transform everyday coastal scenes into poetic studies of light and atmosphere. Artistic Inspiration This work belongs directly to the great tradition of Mediterranean and Costa Brava landscape painting that shaped modern Catalan art during the 20th century. The subject of Cadaqués places the painting within a particularly important artistic context. The village became internationally associated with artists including Salvador Dalí, Pablo Picasso and Marcel Duchamp, while its extraordinary light, rocky coastline, fishing boats and whitewashed architecture attracted generations of painters. Durán Benet interprets this world through a personal post-impressionist language. His broad brushwork, simplified forms and flattened perspective give the composition a modern character, while his sensitivity to atmosphere preserves the intimacy and authenticity of traditional Mediterranean landscape painting. A particularly appealing example of Spanish and Catalan Mediterranean painting, combining several highly searchable and collectible subjects: Cadaqués, Costa Brava, Mediterranean harbor, fishing boats, whitewashed village and Spanish modern art. Cadaqués paintings are especially sought after for their association with the artistic heritage of the Costa Brava and with figures such as Salvador Dalí, Picasso and Duchamp. This work offers that cultural connection while retaining the decorative immediacy and color that make Mediterranean paintings especially attractive in contemporary interiors. Its compact 13 x 16.1 inch format makes it particularly versatile for collectors and interior designers seeking authentic European art with strong regional identity. Ideal for collectors of Spanish Modern Art, Catalan Painting, Cadaqués Painting, Costa Brava Art, Mediterranean Landscape, Harbor Painting, Marine Painting, Fishing Boat Art, Post-Impressionism and Mid-Century European Painting. 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Mid-Century post impressionist oil on board of waterlillies by French artist Marc Mussier. Signed and dated 1959 to the reverse. This evocative oil painting captures a serene aquat...

A stunning depiction a romantic Parisian street scene painted in 1957. We are drawn to the playful use of light and how the rain sparkles on the sidewalk. Figures go about in the day...

Step into the timeless brilliance of Henri Matisse with this extraordinary color cliché, expertly edited by Editions du Chêne in Paris, France, in 1943. Adorned by a stunning solid...

In her painting "Peonies After the Rain," Anna Shesterikova captures one of nature's most poetic moments—the moment when the rain has ended but the flowers in her garden still retain...

Carl Johansson (1863–1944) Sweden Lavaklippstrand, Tenerife (Lava Coast, Tenerife), 1894 signed lower left “Carl Johansson” oil on canvas, executed in grisaille unframed 27.5 × 49....

A beautiful large oil on canvas painting by American artist Gregory Sievers, capturing a romantic and atmospheric scene of a cafe near the St. Charles Bridge in Prague. Figures gathe...

Step into the timeless brilliance of Henri Matisse with this extraordinary color cliché, expertly edited by Editions du Chêne in Paris, France, in 1943. Adorned by a stunning solid...

There is a part of us that does not always want to be serious, composed or reasonable. Le Petit Cirque du Soleil is about giving that part a little space to come out. A small persona...

ARTIST: Michael J Strang (1942-2021) British TITLE: "Cornish Poppies" SIGNED: lower right MEDIUM: oil on board SIZE: 56cm x 50cm inclusive of frame CONDITION: very good DETAIL: ...

Portrait French PS 247 Starry Night Diving Portrait of a diving woman dress with a Vincent Van Gogh swimsuit A daring dive in the unknown! This is one of the famous artwork from V...

Artist: Henri Matisse (1869–1954) (after) Title: Mrs. Colette (Mrs. Colette) Year: December 20, 1954 Medium: Heliogravure on grand velin Renage filigrane a la marque de l'editeur pap...

A beautiful mid 20th century French post-impressionist oil on canvas depicting a river landscape with woman washing sheets in the foreground. Excellent quality work that is presented...

ARTIST: Oliver Warman RBA ROI (1932-2019) British TITLE: "Punts On A French River" MEDIUM: oil on board SIZE: 64cm x 54cm inclusive of frame CONDITION: very good NOTES: Painter i...

Artist: Henri Matisse (1869–1954) (after) Title: Blue Nude IX (Nu Bleu XI) Year: July 28, 1958 Medium: Lithograph on velin du Marais paper Paper Size: 14 x 10.5 inches (35.56 x 26.67...

Artist: Henri Matisse (1869–1954) (after) Title: Ballerina (Ballerine) Year: 1952 Medium: Lithograph on velin paper Paper Size: 15 x 11 inches (38.1 x 27.94 cm) Condition: Well prese...

ARTIST: ?? Large (mid/late 20th Century) British TITLE: "Leslies Shop" SIGNED: lower right and dated 1977 MEDIUM: oil on board SIZE: 47cm x 38cm inclusive of frame CONDITION: very...

Maurice de VLAMINCK (after) Seine River and Boat in Chatou Color lithograph after a painting Printed signature in the plate On Arches Vellum 50 x 65 cm (c. 20 x 26 inch) Excellent ...

A mid-century Provençal landscape of a chapel by the coast by Italian artist, Jo Bernardi. Signed, dated and framed. A Mediterranean atmosphere radiates from this composition. The ...

A highly decorative framed color print after Vincent van Gogh, depicting Joseph-Michel Ginoux, one of the notable figures from Van Gogh’s circle in Arles. Published in Paris by Editi...

"Portese" is a 40x30 cm oil painting sketch. With rich brushstrokes and a light, almost shining palette of colors, the artist conveys the peaceful atmosphere of a small Italian town...

Details: Title: Abyssal Cryptography Medium: Acrylic Paint and Mixed Media on Watercolor Paper Size: 105x70cm ( 41,7x28 inches) Year: 2026 * Frame is for illustrative purposes only....

Luigi Corbellini (1901-1968) Vue d' Anvers (View of Antwerp), ca. 1950 Oil on canvas, 19.5 x 25 inches. Measuring 27.5 x 33 inches in original frame. Signed lower left. Titled i...

➡️ River town landscape⬅️ ⏩It is signed J Borin⏪ ⭐Medium:⭐ Oil on wood / isorel ⭐Technique: ⭐Impasto painting with expressive brushwork. ⭐Size:⭐31x43cm / 12.2x16.9 inch with fr...

Artist: Henri Matisse (1869–1954) (after) Title: Mrs. Monique Mercier (Mme Monique Mercier) Year: December 20, 1954 Medium: Heliogravure on grand velin Renage filigrane a la marque d...

➡️ Landscape Luminous Canal in Bruges (Belgium) ⬅️ ⏩It is signed (not easy to decypher)⏪ ⭐Medium:⭐ Oil on canvas ⭐Technique: ⭐Impasto painting with expressive brushwork. ⭐Size:...

This landscape from 1931 is an outstanding example of Otto Lindberg's mature production. Painted most likely in the surroundings of his native Söderhamn, the composition captures the...

Helmer Osslund (1866–1938) Sweden Northern Swedish Landscape signed lower right Helmer Osslund oil on greaseproof paper laid down on panel unframed 17 × 33.5 cm (6.7 × 13.2 in) fra...

Mediterranean Woman by the Sea, Colorful Expressionist Coastal Painting Artist: José Antonio Pineda Bueno (Spanish, born 1950) Title: Rocas y mar Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 2...

Artist: Henri Matisse (1869–1954) (after) Title: Woman in the Red Chair (Femme a la Chaise Rouge) Year: December 20, 1954 Medium: Lithograph on velin paper, archivally hinged on gran...

A vibrant street scene unfolds with bold energy. Gabled houses stand side by side in a rhythmic row. Warm yellows and deep reds dominate the architecture. The light suggests a cool t...

➡️ Landscape Luminous Mediterranean ⬅️ ⏩It is signed Mieutaud⏪ ⭐Medium:⭐ Oil on canvas ⭐Technique: ⭐Impasto painting with expressive brushwork. ⭐Size:⭐46x55cm /18.1x21.7 inch w...

A beautiful oil on canvas painting by the French artist, Te Pencke. Pencke was a Parisian painter known for his colorful cityscapes depicting the times of his generation. His work is...

Owe Zerge (1894–1983) Sweden Blåsippor och vitsippor (Blue and White Anemones) signed lower left Owe Zerge oil on panel unframed 54 × 64.5 cm (21.3 × 25.4 in) framed 70 × 80 cm (27...

In this piece, the artist depicts the eiffel tower and his subjects in an abstract and impressionistic way, capturing the busy Parisian street from the 20th Century with much life. T...

ARTIST: Leonard Bennetts (1933-2004) New Zealand / British TITLE: "Orchard Landscape" MEDIUM: oil on canvas SIZE: 70cm x 60cm inclusive of frame CONDITION: very good NOTES:Leonard...

Houses in Torcello, Venice, Colorful Italian Post-Impressionist Landscape Artist: Rafael Durán Benet (1931–2015) Original title: Casas de Torcello, Venecia Date: 1985 Medium: Oil on...

What struck me when I visited Los Angeles in April and May was the abundance of flowering trees and the incredible amount of exotic flowers! One of these discoveries for me are the p...

This layered abstract painting evokes an indefinite seascape, where shifting bands of color and gestural line work suggest movement, depth, and natural rhythm. Built through a comple...

In my artistic practice, I explore the space of modern hedonism through the prism of "the female gaze." The artwork Celebrate is not merely a domestic scene, but a visual investigat...

This captivating summer day beach scene is a remarkable display of Van der Plas's true passion for outdoor genre paintings. A wonderfully rich beach scene executed in the 21st Centur...

A beautiful oil painting by the French artist, Jack Prudnik. Prudnik was an American painter known for his colorful cityscapes depicting the times of his ...

Mary Cassatt (1844-1926) Maternal Love Engraving after a pastel Signed in the plate On vellum, 50 x 38 cm (c. 20 x 15 in) INFORMATION: Copperplate engraving published by the Galer...

European Café Interior Scene, Blue Tonal Figurative Oil Painting, Contemporary Spanish Urban Painting Artist: Julio García Iglesias Title: Café Interior Date: 1986 Medium: Oil on c...

A beautiful oil on canvas painting by the French artist, Henri Alexis Schaeffer. This painting is a wonderful example of his work from the prime of his career, where you can feel the...

➡️ Landscape countryside forest⬅️ ⏩It is signed H Aucier⏪ ⭐Medium:⭐ Oil on wood panel / isorel ⭐Technique: ⭐Impasto painting with expressive brushwork. ⭐Size:⭐33x41cm /13x16.1 i...

Dick Beer was born in London in 1893 as Richard Beer, the youngest of five sons of the Swedish painter John Beer. After the death of both parents in 1906 and 1907, he came to Sweden ...

Medium: pochoir (after the gouache). This pochoir illustrates a scene from Oscar Wilde's "Salomé". It was printed in 1938 at the atelier Saudé of Paris and published by The Limited E...

A wonderful impressionist summer street scene of Washington Square Park in New York City. Baitler has portrayed this piece in a most intimate, yet energetic way, and has packed so mu...

The painting "Panicled Hydrangea" (30x40 cm), done in oil on canvas in a vertical format, captures the eye with its brightness and liveliness. In the center of the composition is a b...

The Harvest Workers French Post-Impressionist, signed and dated 1977 oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 20 x 25.5 inches Provenance: private collection, South of France Condition: very ...

"Interior with Chair and Vanity" circa 1918 Ricardo Gomez-Gimeno (Spain/France 1892-1954) Oil on cardboard Signed 17 1/4 x 14 1/4 (22 1/2 x 19 1/2 frame) This painting and its mat...

Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of spring awakening with the bright, dynamic composition "Spring Twitter". This expressive work is filled with the freshness of flowering trees and...