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Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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
Man`s study. 1968. Paper, pencil, 35x25 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Man`s study. 1968. Paper, pencil, 35x25 cm Vladimir Borisovich Glushenkov (May 21, 1948, Riga - December 26, 2009, Riga.) - painter, graphic artist, poet, translator. Born in Riga in a Russian-Polish-German family. Vladimir Glushenkov...
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1960s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Pencil

Goodbye Picasso. Cardboard, pencil, 31x20 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Goodbye Picasso. Cardboard, mixed media, 31x20 cm Vladimir Borisovich Glushenkov (May 21, 1948, Riga - December 26, 2009, Riga.) - painter, graphic ar...
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1990s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil, Cardboard

La Roche Posay by Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro - Landscape watercolour
Located in London, GB
La Roche Posay by Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro (1878-1952) Watercolour and pencil on paper 26 x 36.5 cm (10 ¹/₄ x 14 ³/₈ inches) Signed and titled lower left Executed circa 1910 This work ...
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1910s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

Paul emile Lecomte - study of the quais by the river - pencil - signed.
Located in PARIS, FR
Provenance: Family of the artist, studio sale. Signed in pencil lower right. SHIPPING: Continental USA and Worldwide delivery included Born in Paris, the French painter Paul Lecomt...
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

Million Bells, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
This is one of my studio paintings. I love watercolor because it’s a very challenging medium. I used Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolors with world-class acid-free Arches 300gsm wa...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Yellow Flower 02, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
This is one of my studio paintings. I love watercolor because it’s a very challenging medium. I used Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolors with world-class acid-free Arches 300gsm wa...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Firm House, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
This is one of my studio paintings. I love watercolor because it’s a very challenging medium. I used Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolors with world-class acid-free Arches 300gsm wa...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Chelsea Old Church London watercolour Angela Stones Wedding Present
Located in London, GB
To see our other Modern British Art and views of London, including more from Angela Stones, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller." ...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Pont Neuf Paris. 2010. Watercolor on paper, 24x50 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Pont Neuf Paris. 2010. Watercolor on paper, 24x50 cm Landscape with the bridge in Paris Ingrida Irbe (1969) Born 15th of June 1969 in Riga Education:...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Pont des Arts. Bridge at Paris. 2010. Watercolor on paper, 40x50 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Pont des Arts. 2010. Watercolor on paper, 40x50 cm View on the bridge at Paris. Artwork In gray and light yellow colors Ingrida Irbe (1969) Born 15th of June 1969 in Riga Educat...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Asters. 2004. acrylic on canvas, 40x30 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Impressionist technique employed by the artist focuses on the essence of flowers rather than details. The play of light and shadows creates the atmosphere of a summer day. Ingrida Irbe...
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Early 2000s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

La Seine à Paris by Georges Manzana Pissarro - Work on Paper, Paris scene
Located in London, GB
La Seine à Paris by Georges Manzana Pissarro (1871-1961) Pencil on paper 22.5 x 28.3 cm (8 ⁷/₈ x 11 ¹/₈ inches) Stamped lower right, Manzana-Pissarro Executed circa 1930 This work i...
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1930s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Pencil

Reflection, Drawing, Charcoal on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Original charcoal drawing on paper by James Shipton My works are heavily influenced by the art work of Degas and Gustav Klimt. My desire is to capture the human form, whilst port...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal

Oscar Andreae: Schlossgarten, Baden Baden, Germany - 1861 drawing
Located in London, GB
This is from a series of Andreae's sketches of European tourist destinations from the 1860s, to see some others, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this seller." Oscar Andreae (fl.1860-1880) Pencil drawing Inscribed 'Schlossgarten - Juli 1861/ Baden Baden...
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1860s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Carbon Pencil

Den Haag – Nassaulaan – 01-05-24, Drawing, Pencil/Colored Pencil on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
A Bit of Impressionism This graphite pencil drawing ‘Den Haag – Nassaulaan – 01-05-24’ is a bit of impressionism. For no particular reason I always associate this season wit...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

Portrait of a woman, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Full portrait of a woman :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: No :: Signed: Yes :: Sig...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Scène de rivière, près de Lyons-la-Forêt by Paulémile Pissarro - Watercolour
Located in London, GB
Scène de rivière, près de Lyons-la-Forêt by Paulémile Pissarro (1884-1972) Watercolour and crayon on paper 31.5 x 48.3 cm (12 ³/₈ x 19 inches) Signed lower left, Paulémile - Pissarro...
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1920s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Crayon, Watercolor

"A Grandmother's Delight"
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Jim’s of Lambertville is proud to offer this artwork by: Martha Walter (1875-1976) Born in Philadelphia in 1875, Martha Walter attended Girls’ High School followed by the Pennsylva...
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Early 1900s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Charcoal, Watercolor

Charcoal Study of a Woman Reading
Located in Houston, TX
Charcoal study of a woman reading. The work is attached to a matte backing. It is signed by the artist in the bottom corner. The dimensions are of the p...
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19th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal

Panda Express, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
An original 12â€
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

White Flower_02, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
This is one of my plein air paintings. I love watercolor because it’s a very challenging medium. I used Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolors with world-class acid-free Arches Baohon...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Mount Monadnock
Located in Milford, NH
A fine monochromatic watercolor landscape painting of Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire by American artist Gifford Beal (1879-1956). Beal was b...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Reach Out, Drawing, Charcoal on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Original charcoal drawing on paper by James Shipton My works are heavily influenced by the art work of Degas and Gustav Klimt. My desire is to capture the human form, whilst port...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal

Étang de Cernay by Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro - Watercolour
Located in London, GB
Étang de Cernay by Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro (1878 - 1952) Watercolour and pencil on paper 24.5 x 35.5 cm (9 ⅝ x 13 ⅝ inches) Inscribed and dated lower right, Étang de Cernay 12 Aug 05 ...
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Early 1900s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

Rock Star, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Rock Star was painted on Arches 140 pound paper with a 2" flat brush. The artist attempted to catch the high-energy performance. The painting comes with a 3" off-white mat. :: Painti...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Fourteen, 20x16", pastel, framed
Located in Loveland, CO
Fourteen by Lu Haskew Pastel 20x16" image size 30x26" framed Vintage Portrait of a young person. This painting has been in the artist's family collection since Lu painted it in the 1...
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1960s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pastel

''Snowy'', Painting, Watercolor on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Excellent piece of original art. Handmade Signed Painting. Original watercolor painting by Ukrainian artist Maksym Kisilov Title: ''Snowy'' Size: 16.1" x 23.2" (41 x 59 cm) MA...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

''Let's go faster'', Painting, Watercolor on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Excellent piece of original art. Handmade Signed Painting. Original watercolor painting by Ukrainian artist Maksym Kisilov Title: ''Let's go faster'' Size: 16.1" x 23.2" (41 x ...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

''Silence'', Painting, Watercolor on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Excellent piece of original art. Handmade Signed Painting. Original watercolor painting by Ukrainian artist Maksym Kisilov Title: ''Silence'' Size: 11.8" x 16.9" (30 x 43 cm) ...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

''Evening in Vyshka'', Painting, Watercolor on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Excellent piece of original art. Handmade Signed Painting. Original watercolor painting by Ukrainian artist Maksym Kisilov Title: ''Evening in Vyshka'' Size: 14.9" x 22" (38 x ...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

''Orange evening'', Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Excellent piece of original art. Handmade Signed Painting. Original watercolor painting by Ukrainian artist Maksym Kisilov Title: ''Orange evening'' Size: 14.1" x 18.8" (36 x 4...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

''Travel'', Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Excellent piece of original art. Handmade Signed Painting. Original watercolor painting by Ukrainian artist Maksym Kisilov Title: ''Travel'' Size: 11.4" x 16.5" (29 x 42 cm) M...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

''Rendezvous'', Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Excellent piece of original art. Handmade Signed Painting. Original watercolor painting by Ukrainian artist Maksym Kisilov Title: ''Rendezvous'' Size: 16.1" x 23.2" (41 x 59 cm...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

''Street in Studenoy'', Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Excellent piece of original art. Handmade Signed Painting. Original watercolor painting by Ukrainian artist Maksym Kisilov Title: ''Street in Studenoy'' Size: 14.1" x 18.8" (36...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

''Beskydy'', Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Excellent piece of original art. Handmade Signed Painting. Original watercolor painting by Ukrainian artist Maksym Kisilov Title: ''Beskydy'' Size: 14.1" x 18.8" (36 x 48 cm) ...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

''Krasiya'', Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Excellent piece of original art. Handmade Signed Painting. Original watercolor painting by Ukrainian artist Maksym Kisilov Title: ''Krasiya'' Size: 14.9" x 22" (38 x 56 cm) MA...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Hyacinth Macaws, Painting, Watercolor on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
A highly detailed original watercolor painting of 2 hyacinth macaws feasting on acuri palm nuts which is one of their favorite foods. These birds are native to central and eastern S...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Last day before curfew, La Playuela Cabo Rojo PR, Painting, Watercolor on Waterc
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein air watercolor from La Playuela beach in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. It was the last day of freedom before the curfew. March 15, 2020. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece co...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

El Escambron Beach, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein air watercolor of El Escambron Beach in San Juan, Puerto Rico. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artis...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Crow's Nest Saugatuck, MI, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein air watercolor overlooking Lake Michigan from the Crow's Nest in Saugatuck, MI. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity si...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Ox-Bow wood's number 2, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein air watercolor of the woods at Ox-Bow in Saugatuck, MI. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Re...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Answers?, Drawing, Charcoal on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Original charcoal drawing on paper by James Shipton My works are heavily influenced by the art work of Degas and Gustav Klimt. My desire is to capture the beauty of the female huma...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal

QUAPROPTER PATERNITATIS, Drawing, Charcoal on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Original charcoal drawing on paper by James Shipton My works are heavily influenced by the art work of Degas and Gustav Klimt. My desire is to capture the beauty of the human for...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal

Undone, Drawing, Charcoal on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Original charcoal drawing on paper by James Shipton My works are heavily influenced by the art work of Degas and Gustav Klimt. My desire is to capture the beauty of the human for...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal

What Next?, Drawing, Charcoal on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Original charcoal drawing on paper by James Shipton My works are heavily influenced by the art work of Degas and Gustav Klimt. My desire is to capture the beauty of the human for...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal

Closed Door, Drawing, Charcoal on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Original charcoal drawing on paper by James Shipton My works are heavily influenced by the art work of Degas and Gustav Klimt. My desire is to capture the beauty of the human for...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal

Lies, Drawing, Charcoal on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Original charcoal drawing on paper by James Shipton My works are heavily influenced by the art work of Degas and Gustav Klimt. My desire is to capture the beauty of the human for...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal

Shock, Drawing, Charcoal on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Original charcoal drawing on paper by James Shipton My works are heavily influenced by the art work of Degas and Gustav Klimt. My desire is to capture the beauty of the human for...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal

CrackâEs, Drawing, Charcoal on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Original charcoal drawing on paper by James Shipton My works are heavily influenced by the art work of Degas and Gustav Klimt. My desire is to capture the beauty of the human for...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal

Vision, Drawing, Charcoal on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Original charcoal drawing on paper by James Shipton My works are heavily influenced by the art work of Degas and Gustav Klimt. My desire is to capture the beauty of the human for...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal

Thought, Drawing, Charcoal on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Original charcoal drawing on paper by James Shipton My works are heavily influenced by the art work of Degas and Gustav Klimt. My desire is to capture the beauty of the human for...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal

Care, Drawing, Charcoal on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Original charcoal drawing on paper by James Shipton My works are heavily influenced by the art work of Degas and Gustav Klimt. My desire is to capture the beauty of the human for...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal

School Traffic, Toront, CA, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
My studio painting :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes :: Signatur...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

After snow melting, Canada_01, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
My studio painting :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes :: Signatur...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Valley Farm rd CA, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
My plein air painting :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes :: Signa...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Park, Canada, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
My studio painting :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes :: Signatur...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Flower_13, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
My studio painting :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes :: Signatur...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Flower 14, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
One of my studio painting :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes :: S...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Under the bridge, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
I always inspired by beauty of nature to paint and this one of my studio watercolor painting. I always take reference pictures from the nature. I was trying to capture of the days at...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Rainy Dy_02, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
This is one of my studio painting. Trying to capture urban environment on the rainy day. I love watercolor because it’s very challenging medium. I used Daniel Smith Extra Fine Wate...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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