Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
IMPRESSIONIST STYLE
Emerging in 19th-century France, Impressionist art embraced loose brushwork and plein-air painting to respond to the movement of daily life. Although the pioneers of the Impressionist movement — Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Paul Cézanne, Berthe Morisot, Camille Pissarro, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir — are now household names, their work was a radical break with an art scene led and shaped by academic traditions for around two centuries. These academies had oversight of a curriculum that emphasized formal drawing, painting and sculpting techniques and historical themes.
The French Impressionists were influenced by a group of artists known as the Barbizon School, who painted what they witnessed in nature. The rejection of pieces by these artists and the later Impressionists from the salons culminated in a watershed 1874 exhibition in Paris that was staged outside of the juried systems. After a work of Monet’s was derided by a critic as an unfinished “impression,” the term was taken as a celebration of their shared interest in capturing fleeting moments as subject matter, whether the shifting weather on rural landscapes or the frenzy of an urban crowd. Rather than the exacting realism of the academic tradition, Impressionist paintings, sculptures, prints and drawings represented how an artist saw a world in motion.
Many Impressionist painters were inspired by the perspectives in imported Japanese prints alongside these shifts in European painting — Édouard Manet drew on ukiyo-e woodblock prints and depicted Japanese design in his Portrait of Émile Zola, for example. American artists such as Mary Cassatt and William Merritt Chase, who studied abroad, were impacted by the work of the French artists, and by the late 19th century American Impressionism had its own distinct aesthetics with painters responding to the rapid modernization of cities through quickly created works that were vivid with color and light.
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Style: Impressionist
"Riffed Pears" - Watercolor Still Life
By Kathy Garvey
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant watercolor of pears with surreal patterning by Kathy Garvey (American, b. 1949). Initialed "KG" in the lower right corner. Notes by the artist on verso, including date and ti...
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Pen
Composition. May 27. 1992, watercolor on paper, 73x48 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Composition. May 27. 1992, watercolor on paper, 73x48 cm
Jekabs Arturs Springis
(1907– 2004) Painter, Latvia
1924 – 1927 – he learned at Aizpute Secondary School
1927 – 1930 – le...
Category
1990s Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Still Life with eelpout. 1979, watercolor on paper, 75x55 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Still Life with eelpout. 1979, watercolor on paper, 75x55 cm
Jekabs Arturs Springis
(1907– 2004) Painter, Latvia
1924 – 1927 – he learned at Aizpute Secondary School
1927 – 1930 ...
Category
1970s Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Books with yellow flowers. 1980's, watercolor on paper, 73x54 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Books with yellow flowers. 1980's, watercolor on paper, 73x54 cm
Jekabs Arturs Springis
(1907– 2004) Painter, Latvia
1924 – 1927 – he learned at Aizpute Secondary School
1927 – 1...
Category
1980s Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Mushrooms 1980's, watercolor on paper, 54x75 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Mushrooms. 1980's, watercolor on paper, 54x75 cm
Jekabs Arturs Springis
(1907– 2004) Painter, Latvia
1924 – 1927 – he learned at Aizpute Secondary School
1927 – 1930 – learning a...
Category
1980s Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Still life with pears 1979, watercolor on paper, 74x55 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Still life with pears. 1979, watercolor on paper, 74x55 cm
Jekabs Arturs Springis
(1907– 2004) Painter, Latvia
1924 – 1927 – he learned at Aizpute Secondary School
1927 – 1930 – ...
Category
1970s Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Still life with fruits. 1970's, watercolor on paper, 77x55 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Still life with fruits. 1970's, watercolor on paper, 77x55 cm
Jekabs Arturs Springis
(1907– 2004) Painter, Latvia
1924 – 1927 – he learned at Aizpute Secondary School
1927 – 1930...
Category
1970s Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Blue flowers. Lamp (double-sided) 1991, watercolor on paper, 73x53 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Blue flowers. Lamp (double-sided) . 1991, watercolor on paper, 73x53 cm
With edge defects
Jekabs Arturs Springis
(1907– 2004) Painter, Latvia
1924 – 1927 – he learned at Aizpute ...
Category
1990s Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Abstract composition. 1994, paper, watercolor, 75 x 55 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Abstract composition
1994, paper, watercolor, 75x55 cm
Jekabs Arturs Springis
(1907– 2004) Painter, Latvia
1924 – 1927 – he learned at Aizpute Secondary School
1927 – 1930 – lea...
Category
1990s Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Two lemons and jug. 1980s, paper, watercolor, 75, 5 x 56 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Two lemons and jug
1980s, paper, watercolor, 75,5x56 cm
Jekabs Arturs Springis
(1907– 2004) Painter, Latvia
1924 – 1927 – he learned at Aizpute Secondary School
1927 – 1930 – le...
Category
1980s Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Kitchen Still Life
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant kitchen still life by Aptos, California artist Virginia J. Hughins (American, 1923-2004), circa 1970. Signed "Hughins" lower right. Unframed...
Category
1970s Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Tulips, Original Still Life Painting, 2018
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary:
This is a watercolor of a floral garden.
Keywords: floral, flowers, floral garden, garden, impressionism, representational, tulips, red
Artist Biography:
Born a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Still Life with Flowers and Platter, Pastel on Paper by Adela Smith Lintelmann
Located in Long Island City, NY
Adela Smith Lintelmann, American (1902 - 1996) - Still Life with Flowers and Copper Platter, Medium: Pastel on Paper, Size: 19.5 in. x 25 in. (49.53 cm x 63.5 cm), Frame Size: 30 x ...
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel
Tulips I, Original Watercolor Painting, 2017
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary:
This is a watercolor on paper. Floral still life painting.
Keywords: flowers, floral, floral still life, tulips, red, floral arrangement, blue, green, yellow, pi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Floral Still Life with Lilies and Irises, Original Watercolor Painting, 2017
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary:
This is a floral still life painting on watercolor on paper.
Keywords: floral, flowers, floral still life, still life, representational, vibrant colors, irises, l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Tiger Lilies, Original Watercolor Painting, 2014
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary:
This is a watercolor floral still life painting, measuring 30 x 22 inches.
Keywords: watercolor, flowers, floral, bouquet, still life, vase, colorful, bright, pai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Tomatoes, Original Watercolor Painting, 2017
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary:
The original work is a watercolor still life painting.
Keywords: tomatoes, vegetables, seasonal, still life, representational, produce, green, yellow, red, farm, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Carpet (drawing)
By Sharon Levy
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary:
A drawing of a carpet of leaves
Keywords: nature, landscape, trees
Piece Details:
Hand-painted, watercolor on archival paper. Ready to hang with wires. Made in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Lilies, Original Still Life Painting, 2018
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary:
This is an original watercolor floral still life painting.
Keywords: flowers, lilies, floral still life, still life, representational, still life, flower, flowers...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Paper
Winter Valley, Original Watercolor Painting, 2017
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary:
This is an original watercolor on paper landscape painting.
Keywords: winter, snow, trees, mountains, valley, representational, watercolor
Artist Biography:
Bor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Still Life with Tulips Daffodils Daisies, Original Watercolor Painting, 2017
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary:
This is a floral still life painting in watercolor on paper.
Keywords: floral, flowers, floral still life, still life, representational, tulips, daffodils, daisie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Roses, Original Watercolor Painting, 2017
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary:
This is an original watercolor on paper, a floral still life painting.
Keywords: flowers, floral, still life, roses, yellow, red, pink,
Artist Biography:
Born a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Tulips II, Original Watercolor Painting, 2017
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary:
This is a watercolor on paper. Floral still life painting.
Keywords: still life, flowers, floral, floral still life, representational, tulips, floral arrangement,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Red Tulips, Original Acrylic Drawing, 2014
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary:
This is an original acrylic on canvas floral still life painting.
Keywords: flowers, still life, roses, red, white, home, serene, home
Artist Biography:
Born an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Sunnies No. 1, Original Signed Contemporary Impressionist Still Life Painting
By Dina Gardner
Located in Boston, MA
Sunnies No. 1, Original Contemporary Impressionist Still Life Painting
10" x 8" Pastel on Paper
Hand-signed by the artist
An ode to Vincent Van Gogh, this impressionist floral still...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel, Paper
Autumn flowers 1995, paper, watercolor, 47x36 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Autumn flowers
1995, paper, watercolor, 47x36 cm
"Autumn flowers" is a colorful still-life painting created in 1995. It was made on paper using watercolors and measures 47x36 cm in size. The painting depicts various types of flowers in rich, autumnal colors arranged in a vase. The composition is lively and vibrant, with the colors blending seamlessly to create a sense of warmth and beauty. Overall, it is a lovely depiction of the changing of seasons and the beauty of nature.
Oskars Berzins (1940)
Born on September 20, 1940
Education
1970 graduated from Art academy of Latvia Graphics department.
Diploma work-holiday...
Category
1990s Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Luxembourg Garden. 2010. Watercolor on paper, 26x50 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Luxembourg Garden. 2010. Watercolor on paper, 26x50 cm
Watercolor artwork with Flowers
Ingrida Irbe (1969)
Born 15th of June 1969 in Riga
Ed...
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Just Go (Sunflowers), 2020, oil on canvas, yellow, floral still-life painting
Located in New York, NY
Craddock’s floral paintings are loci for memory, spanning more than a decade and various dwellings. Sharing a kindred spirit with such artists as Jane Freilicher and Lois Dodd, Cradd...
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Flower Arrangement watercolor painting by John E. Costigan
Located in Hudson, NY
Painting measures 28" x 22" and framed 32" x 25 ½" x 2"
Hand-signed "J.E. Costigan N.A." lower left.
About this artist: John Costigan was a self-taught painter distinguished by hi...
Category
1960s Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Floral Arrabgement, Original Watercolor Painting, 2017
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary:
This is a watercolor on paper. Floral still life painting.
Keywords: floral, flowers, floral still life, still life, representational, floral arrangement, red, ye...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Sunflower and Daises, Original Watercolor Painting, 2017
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary:
This is a floral still life watercolor painting on paper.
Keywords: flowers, floral, floral still life, still life, f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
The Blue Vase, Original Watercolor Painting, 2015
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary:
This is a watercolor floral still life painting.
Keywords: Abstract, Bold, Pop & Graphic, Expressive & Gestural, symmetric, blue, yellow, orange
Artist Biography...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Yellow Rose, Original Watercolor Painting, 2014
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary:
This piece is a watercolor floral still life painting.
Keywords: flowers, floral, still life, vase, bouquet
Artist Biography:
Born and raised in a small town in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Impressionist still-life drawings and watercolors for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Impressionist still-life drawings and watercolors available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add still-life drawings and watercolors created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of green, blue, red and other colors. Frequently made by artists working with Gouache, and Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Impressionist still-life drawings and watercolors, so small editions measuring 1 inches across are also available. Prices for still-life drawings and watercolors made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $72 and tops out at $24,500, while the average work sells for $460.