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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$600,000Sale Price|20% Off
Anna's Garden Signed Large Mosaic on MDF Board, Signed, 2024
By Scott Kahn
Located in Rochester Hills, MI
Artist: Scott Kahn Title: Anna's Garden Year 2024 Size:38.5 x 48.5 inches Mosaic on MDF panel Signed in the front and Signed on the back. Scott Kahn (b. 1946, Springfield, Massachus...
Mosaic
Pearl Sanskrit 4 Acrylic on Plexiglass Modern Art Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Title: Pearl Sanskrit 4 Medium: Acrylic on Plexiglass Year: 2026 Style: Modern Art Dimensions: 64.5" x 29.5 " x 0.2'' inch (164 x 75 x 0.5cm) Two Panels Present...
Canvas, Oil
Pearl Sanskrit 6 Acrylic on Plexiglass Modern Art Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Title: Pearl Sanskrit 6 Medium: Acrylic on Plexiglass Year: 2026 Style: Modern Art Dimensions: 32" x 64 " x 0.2'' inch (81 x 164 x 0.5cm) Four Panels Presentati...
Canvas, Oil
“The Shore of Peace” BALTIC series, Canvas, Oil, 80x80 cm
Located in Zofingen, AG
“The Shore of Peace” BALTIC series, Canvas, Oil, 80x80 cm Feel the timeless harmony of the coast with this captivating square landscape from the BALTIC series. The composition highl...
Oil, Acrylic
Baltic Surf, BALTIC series, MDF, Oil, acrylic, 50x75
Located in Zofingen, AG
“Baltic Surf” BALTIC series, MDF, Oil, acrylic, 50x75 Original oil painting on MDF board (50x70 cm) from the BALTIC series. This powerful seascape captures the restless energy of the...
Oil, Acrylic
Pearl Sanskrit 8 Acrylic on Plexiglass Modern Art Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Title: Pearl Sanskrit 8 Medium: Acrylic on Plexiglass Year: 2026 Style: Modern Art Dimensions: 32" x 48 " x 0.2'' inch (81 x 122 x 0.5cm) Three Panels Presentat...
Canvas, Oil
“The Streets of Old Riga” BALTIC series, Canvas, Oil, 50x70 cm
Located in Zofingen, AG
“The Streets of Old Riga” BALTIC series, Canvas, Oil, 50x70 cm 2016 Immerse yourself in the historic heart of Northern Europe with this spectacular, highly textured cityscape from th...
Oil, Acrylic
$702Sale Price|20% Off
Montparnasse Paris Mid Century French Picture Frame original
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French mid 20th century Montparnasse style picture frame Wood and plaster Internal measurement (to house painting or mirror): 18 x 36 inches Overal outer measurements: 26 x 44 inches Provenance: from a collection in Paris Condition: all old picture frames...
Plaster, Wood
$732
Lumière Dorée, Original Oil Pastel Seascape with Coastal Pines, Contemporary
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
Title (FR) : Lumière Dorée This original oil pastel painting, captures the serene essence of a coastal landscape bathed in the warm glow of a setting sun. The minimalist composition ...
Linen, Oil Pastel
Pond Water Sprites - Original Earthy Landscape Mixed Media Artwork on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Michaela Jean is an accomplished painter, devoted gardener, and mother from Southern California (USA). Her lifelong passion for art and nature began in childhood, inspired by her gra...
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache, Color Pencil
$1,143Sale Price|28% Off
Bullfighting Scene Gouache on paper
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Bullfighting Scene Artist: Roberto Domingo Technique: Gouache on paper Dimensions: 7 x 10 in (14 x 17.3 in with frame) Period: 1930s Style: Spanish Impressionism with Post-Impressionist influence Condition: Framed in a classic wooden frame Theme: Bullfighting scene Description of the Artwork "Bullfighting Scene" by Roberto Domingo is a vibrant and dynamic depiction of a typical moment in a bullring. The composition captures the drama and intensity of the moment, with a mounted picador on a striking white horse as the centerpiece, flanked by a matador and assistants preparing for the spectacle. The artwork radiates energy through swift and loose brushstrokes, imbuing the scene with movement and vitality. Domingo’s style emphasizes visual synthesis, focusing on color and form rather than meticulous detail to convey the atmosphere of the bullfighting arena. Warm tones dominate, with vibrant yellows and reds contrasting against the grays and whites of the horse and costumes, creating a captivating chromatic interplay. The classic frame adds sobriety and balance to the piece, further highlighting the expressive power of the gouache. Biography of the Artist Roberto Domingo Fallola (1883-1956), born in Paris, was a renowned painter and illustrator of Spanish descent. The son of the celebrated bullfighting painter Vicente Domingo, he inherited a passion for bullfights and became one of the leading exponents of bullfighting art...
Gouache
$524Sale Price|20% Off
Montparnasse Paris Mid Century French Picture Frame original
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French mid 20th century Montparnasse style picture frame Wood and plaster Internal measurement (to house painting or mirror): 13 x 16 inches Overal outer measurements: 18 x 21 inches Provenance: from a collection in Paris Condition: all old picture frames...
Plaster, Wood
$573Sale Price|20% Off
Montparnasse Paris Mid Century French Picture Frame original
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French mid 20th century Montparnasse style picture frame Wood and plaster Internal measurement (to house painting or mirror): 18 x 13 inches Overal outer measurements: 24 x 19 inches Provenance: from a collection in Paris Condition: all old picture frames...
Plaster, Wood
Recalling the Blue
By Kim Frohsin
Located in Burlingame, CA
"Recalling the Blue" by celebrated figurative artist Kim Frohsin, painted in 2009. The artwork is 9.75 x 11.25 inches and it is professionally framed in a museum quality white maple ...
Ink, Archival Paper, Carbon Pencil
“The Azure Harbor” BALTIC series, Canvas, Oil, 50x70 cm.2008
Located in Zofingen, AG
“The Azure Harbor” BALTIC series, Canvas, Oil, 50x70 cm.2008 Feel the crisp breeze of the northern coast with this vibrant, deeply textured marine landscape from the BALTIC series. T...
Oil, Acrylic
$535Sale Price|20% Off
Montparnasse Paris Mid Century French Picture Frame original
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French mid 20th century Montparnasse style picture frame Wood and plaster Internal measurement (to house painting or mirror): 18 x 15 inches Overal outer measurements: 24 x 21 inches Provenance: from a collection in Paris Condition: all old picture frames...
Plaster, Wood
Abstract No 423 , Original Painting, Ready to Hang
By Jakob Gold
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Jakob Gold Work: Original Acrylic Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil & Acrylic on Canvas Year: 2019 Style: Pop Art Unframed, Stretched on Wooden Bar, G...
Canvas, Acrylic
May Green, Contemporary Impressionist-inspired Oil Pastel, Signed 30x42cm
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
Work : Original artwork inspired by the Impressionist style, Unique Work executed entirely by hand by the artist. Subject : May Green (Title) The piece celebrates springtime renew...
Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel, Archival Paper
$318Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century French Picture Frame original 1950’s ideal for Painting / Mirror
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French mid 20th century picture frame Internal measurement (to house painting or mirror): 13 x 18 inches Overal outer measurements: 21.5 x 26 inches Provenance: from a collection in Paris Condition: all old picture frames...
Plaster, Wood
Uplift, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A rocky mountain rises dramatically from the red desert floor of the Valley of Fire. Loose washes of watercolor convey serenity, while sharp lines define the ...
Mixed Media
Cherry Wine, Original Painting
By Nava Lundy
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A loose floral arrangement of roses in soft blush tones, accented with deeper red, rests in a glass vase against a muted, airy background. The blooms feel gentl...
Mixed Media
Quiet Pause Ballerina Print on canvas with hand-painted acrylic by Onyshchenko
Located in Zofingen, AG
Quiet Pause (Ballerina) This evocative figurative work by Ukrainian artist Andrii Onyshchenko depicts a seated ballerina captured in a moment of quiet rest and introspection. The re...
Canvas, Acrylic
Zinnias on Dark Background, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Zinnias burst with vibrant energy, their single and double-petaled blooms showcasing a spectrum of colors. Bright sunlight and soft shadows highlight the varied...
Mixed Media
United No 141, Abstract, Original Painting, Ready to Hang
By Jakob Gold
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Jakob Gold Work: Original Acrylic Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, Oil and Spray paint on Canvas Year: 2019 Style: Abstract Art Siez: 40 X...
Canvas, Acrylic
$3,311Sale Price|30% Off
Impressionistic English River Landscape Original Oil Painting by British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Impressionistic English River Landscape Painting Original Oil by British Artist. A highly varnished mixed media artwork on deep edge canvas capturing the shimmering reflections of su...
Canvas, Cotton, Epoxy Resin, Varnish, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
Red Mountain #1, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
An enthralling view of the Red Mountain Pass during the fall season displays rich hues of greens and yellows. The dark, shifting clouds and turning aspens add...
Mixed Media
Jack, Original Painting
By Sally Adams
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A brown bird grips a branch. Speckled paint splatters on the white background add balance to the composition. The freedom of watercolor allows artist Sally Adam...
Mixed Media
Out to the Ballgame, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Keith Thomson depicts the Mets mascot riding the train—once again establishing his recurring narrative of unexpected commuters in transit. "With thei...
Mixed Media
Red Mountain Summit, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A wildly colorful panorama from the San Juan Mountains in Colorado unfolds in warm layers, with clouds casting cool blue shadows in contrast. The greens of th...
Mixed Media
$2,279Sale Price|25% Off
Impasto Oil Painting of Melting Snow on English Moor Landscape by British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Impasto Oil Painting of Melting Snow on English Moor Landscape by British Artist. Original on Canvas. Art measures 20 x 8 inches Frame measures 25 x 13 inches Colin Halliday is a ...
Canvas, Cotton, Wood, Varnish, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Pan...
Lunch at the Club, Mixed Media, Drawing , Archival Frame, Texas Artist, Lindbergh
Located in Houston, TX
"People, the human figure, fascinate me. Regardless of age or social status, I take particular interest in grasping the one moment that belongs solely to an individual." - Rosemary Mahoney...
Charcoal, Mixed Media, Carbon Pencil
$1,350Sale Price|40% Off
"Montagne Sainte-Geneviève, Paris" - Watercolor Drawing of French Street Scene
Located in Soquel, CA
"Montagne Sainte-Geneviève, Paris" - Watercolor Drawing of French Street Scene Vintage sketch of a 1920's Paris street scene by E. (Elizabeth) (Elisa...
Paper, Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil
Harbour Ripples, Coastal Painting, Original Landscape Paintings, skyscape
By Alison Groom
Located in Deddington, GB
Alison Groom Harbour Ripples. Original textured landscape painting. Oil on textured acrylic medium on board. Total Artwork Size: H 59cm x W 83cm x D2cm. Sold Unframed. Harbour Ripp...
Marble, Sandstone
Arturo Souto Feijoo (1901-1964) City Walls w/ Figures Original Mixed Media c.195
Located in San Francisco, CA
Arturo Souto Feijoo (1901-1964) City Walls w/ Figures Original Mixed Media c.1950 Original pastel, watercolor and charcoal on paper. Housed in a simple f...
Charcoal, Pastel, Watercolor
$439Sale Price|20% Off
Light composition in a light mood. Cardboard, oil, 70x50 cm
By Uldis Krauze
Located in Riga, LV
Light composition in a light mood. Cardboard, oil, 70x50 cm Still life with flowers in vase
Oil, Cardboard
Nicky Chubb, Pink Paradise, Affordable Art, Original Tree Painting
By Nicky Chubb
Located in Deddington, GB
Pink Paradise [2021] Original Flowers Acrylic Paint and Gold Leaf on Canvas Image size: H:76 cm x W:76 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:76 cm x W:76 cm x D:4cm Sold Unframed Plea...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$4,581
“Whisper of the Amber Shore”BALTIC series, Canvas, Oil, 60x90 cm
Located in Zofingen, AG
“Whisper of the Amber Shore”BALTIC series, Canvas, Oil, 60x90 cm Feel the rugged, poetic beauty of the northern coastline with this spectacular, highly textured landscape from the BA...
Oil, Acrylic
“The Golden Hour” BALTIC series, Canvas, Oil, 50x70 cm
Located in Zofingen, AG
“The Golden Hour” BALTIC series, Canvas, Oil, 50x70 cm Step into the romantic atmosphere of a rain-slicked European street with this enchanting cityscape from the BALTIC series. The...
Oil, Acrylic
Desert Poppies, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Crystal DiPietro paints a sweeping view of a western ravine gloriously gleaming in the sun's warmth. "At the bottom of a beautiful desert canyon, I was surprised and thrilled to discover a lovely field of desert poppies...
Mixed Media
Alison Groom, Harbour Ripples, Coastal Painting, Original Landscape Paintings
By Alison Groom
Located in Deddington, GB
Alison Groom Harbour Ripples. Original textured landscape painting. Oil on textured acrylic medium on board. Total Artwork Size: H 59cm x W 83cm x D2cm. Sold Unframed. Harbour Ripp...
Marble, Sandstone
Pearl Sanskrit 3 Acrylic on Plexiglass Modern Art Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Title: Pearl Sanskrit 3 Medium: Acrylic on Plexiglass Year: 2026 Style: Modern Art Dimensions: 64" x 32 " x 0.2'' inch (163 x 81 x 0.5cm) Two Panels Presentatio...
Canvas, Oil
$8,200
Multi-Exhibition Labels FRENCH IMPRESSIONIST Washerwoman Banks of Loing River
Located in New York, NY
Here I’m selling a very interesting work by an Important female American impressionist painter Lee Lufkin Kaula (1865-1957). Painting has Four Different EXHIBITION Labels: 1. Boston Art Club Exhibition 2. Pennsylvania Academy Fine Arts 1907 Exhibition 3. Poland Spring Gallery Exhibition 1908 4. The Arts Student League Of New York I Purchased this painting a few weeks ago as an unsigned impressionist...
Gouache
Evening Calm, BALTIC series, Canvas, Oil, acrylic, 30x40
Located in Zofingen, AG
Evening Calm, BALTIC series, Canvas, Oil, acrylic, 30x40 Original oil painting on canvas (30x40 cm) from the BALTIC series. This expressive seascape captures an atmospheric, peacefu...
Oil, Acrylic
Rouen
By Frank Will
Located in New York, NY
"Rouen" is a watercolor by Frank- Will , it is extremely large in size and from an important place in the history of France. This is where the tower of Joan of Arc is located and wh...
Watercolor
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
"Sunny Side Up" Abstract Painting 48 x 72" inch by Yoram Katz
By Yoram Katz
Located in Culver City, CA
"Sunny Side Up" Abstract Painting 48 x 72" inch by Yoram Katz Medium: Mix Media on board From the "Recycling Series" ABOUT THE ARTIST: Born in Israel. Graduated from the Bazelel A...
Mixed Media, Board
Stormy Regatta, BALTIC series, MDF, acrylic, Oil, 50x80
Located in Zofingen, AG
Stormy Regatta, BALTIC series, MDF, acrylic, Oil, 50x80 Original oil painting on MDF board (50x80 cm) from the BALTIC series. This dramatic seascape captures a classic red sailboat ...
Oil, Acrylic
The Mother Moon - Original Celestial Still Life Mixed Media Artwork on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Michaela Jean is an accomplished painter, devoted gardener, and mother from Southern California (USA). Her lifelong passion for art and nature began in childhood, inspired by her gra...
Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache, Color Pencil
Still life of flowers and fruits on a mossy bank, 19 th Victorian painting.
By Oliver Clare
Located in PARIS, FR
Conditions : Very good overall Conditions. An oil on canvas on its original frame signed lower right. No prior retouching under UV light. Thi magnificent composition by Oliver Clar...
Oil
Harbor in Brittany- the fisherman's catch
Located in PARIS, FR
Conditions : Very good overall Conditions. Original canvas and original french period frame. Signed on the lower left part E Renouf. . Dimensions incl frame 32 x 40 inches or 80 x 1...
Oil
Riga Tram, BALTIC series, Canvas, Oil, acrylic, 40x50cm
Located in Zofingen, AG
“Riga Tram” BALTIC series, Canvas, Oil, acrylic, 40x50cm Original oil painting on canvas (40x50 cm) from the BALTIC series. This atmospheric cityscape captures a nostalgic red tram m...
Oil, Acrylic
Parallels
Located in Edinburgh, GB
The center of the canvas is three anthropomorphic faces. The plot appeals to eternal themes - the allegory of the family, the concept of spiritual protection (guardian angels), the i...
Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
$4,581
“Golden Spires of Eternity”BALTIC series, Canvas, Oil, 60x90 cm
Located in Zofingen, AG
“Golden Spires of Eternity”BALTIC series, Canvas, Oil, 60x90 cm Contemplate the timeless beauty of Northern Europe with this breathtaking panoramic cityscape from the BALTIC series....
Oil, Acrylic
“Baltic Regatta” BALTIC series, Canvas, Oil, acrylic 60X80
Located in Zofingen, AG
“Baltic Regatta” BALTIC series, Canvas, Oil, acrylic 60X80 Original oil painting on canvas (60x80 cm) from the BALTIC series. This vibrant seascape captures a group of sailboats wi...
Oil, Acrylic
Baltic Anchorage, BALTIC series, MDF, Oil, acrylic, 50x80cm
Located in Zofingen, AG
Baltic Anchorage, BALTIC series, MDF, Oil, acrylic, 50x80cm Original oil and acrylic painting on MDF board (50x80 cm) from the BALTIC series. This scenic marine landscape captures se...
Oil, Acrylic
$540Sale Price|20% Off
Abundant Flowers - Colorful Original Watercolor Collage
Located in Soquel, CA
Abundant Flowers - Colorful Original Watercolor Collage Lively mixed media piece by an unknown artist. Watercolor paper is layers with pieces of cut paper which overlap and intersec...
Paper, Mixed Media, Watercolor
$2,290
Birch Grove, BALTIC series, Canvas, acrylic, Oil, 57x42cm. 2016
Located in Zofingen, AG
Birch Grove, BALTIC series, Canvas, Oil,acrylic, 57x42cm. Original oil painting on canvas (57x42 cm) from the BALTIC series. This atmospheric landscape captures a serene birch for...
Oil, Acrylic
“The Silent Harbor” BALTIC series, Canvas, Oil, 80x100 cm
Located in Zofingen, AG
“The Silent Harbor” BALTIC series, Canvas, Oil, 80x100 cm Immerse yourself in the serene, melancholic beauty of the northern coast with this captivating marine landscape from the BA...
Oil, Acrylic
“Riga Panorama” BALTIC series, Canvas, Oil, acrylic, 50x80
Located in Zofingen, AG
“Riga Panorama” BALTIC series, Canvas, Oil, 50X80 Original oil painting on canvas (50x80 cm) from the BALTIC series. This vibrant cityscape captures the majestic panorama of Riga wi...
Oil, Acrylic
Two Horses, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Jennifer Ross captures two horses standing side by side in profile, their forms stretching vertically against an expansive sky filled with clouds. She cr...
Mixed Media
Pearl Sanskrit 7 Acrylic on Plexiglass Modern Art Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Title: Pearl Sanskrit 7 Medium: Acrylic on Plexiglass Year: 2026 Style: Modern Art Dimensions: 14" x 56 " x 0.2'' inch (36 x 143 x 0.5cm) Four Panels Presentati...
Canvas, Oil