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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Marsh on a Sunny Day, Original Painting
By Janet Dyer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
With soothing blues and greens, a tranquil scene unfolds from a marsh on a sunny day. The water reflects the bright sky and passing clouds. Painted with a bru...
Acrylic
Children in the Rollers, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Onelio Marrero depicts two carefree children playing in the surf. Part of a series of summer paintings that explores the joyful spirit of youth. His ex...
Oil
Morning Light on Albert Bridge-original cityscape impressionism-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. "Morning Light on Albert Bridge" by Amylou Jennings is a radiant depiction of one of London’s most recognisable landmarks, captured in her signature expressive and modern style. Using fluid brushstrokes and a pastel-rich palette, Jennings conveys the architectural grace of the Albert Bridge with a fresh and uplifting approach. The towering mint-green turrets and sweeping white cables are rendered with luminous softness against a sky brushed in periwinkle and pale blue hues, while the rose-pink bridge deck...
Board, Oil
Farm in Afternoon Light, Original Painting
By Janet Dyer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A scenic view from Route 80 in Ohio displays the dynamics between light and simple architectural elements. Amidst the surrounding trees, the sun-struck walls ...
Acrylic
Early Twentieth Century Impressionist Landscape of Autumn with Golden Trees
Located in ludlow, GB
Early Twentieth Century Impressionist Landscape of Trees in a Wooded Landscape in Autumn with gold and rust coloured Leaves. This Impressionistic Unsigned Oil Painting on Canvas is ...
Oil
The Crescent, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
"The Crescent Hotel, built in 1938, is one of the famous Art Deco buildings in Miami's South Beach," shares artist John Jaster. He pictures the historical arc...
Acrylic
Dandelions, Original Painting
By Kira Yustak
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Kira Yustak paints a bed of dandelions with two bumblebees hovering above. The airy flowers provide essential food to pollinators as the first blooms o...
Acrylic
Wright Street, Sterling Ontario, Oil Painting
By Doug Cosbie
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Houses and cottages dot a quiet street inspired by the township of Sterling in Ontario, Canada. Bathed in the warm sunlight, the setting comes to life with bo...
Oil
Sea symphony, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
"Sea symphony" captures the mesmerizing beauty of Kotor Bay in Stoliv, Montenegro. Painted in an expressive Impressionist style, this artwork is a vibrant interplay of color and ligh...
Oil
Harbor of dreams, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Harbor of dreams captures the serene beauty of the marina in Hendaye, a coastal town on the Bay of Biscay, France. This impressionist piece, painted with bold palette knife strokes, ...
Oil
Radiance of the azure wave, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
"Radiance of the azure wave" captures the breathtaking beauty of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat on the French Riviera. The painting, created in an expressive Impressionist style, immerses the...
Oil
Golden waters of Venice, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Golden waters of Venice captures the enchanting glow of Venice at sunset. The Grand Canal shimmers in fiery hues of gold and amber, reflecting the last light of the day. The majestic...
Oil
Azure breeze of Antibes, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
"Azure breeze of Antibes" Immerse yourself in the vibrant beauty of Antibes, French Riviera, with this impressionist coastal scene. The artist’s dynamic brushwork and rich palette...
Oil
Whisper of the bay, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
"Whisper of the bay" captures the untamed beauty of Biarritz, a picturesque coastal town on the Bay of Biscay, France. This impressionist oil painting evokes the rhythmic movement of...
Oil
Where the sea meets the sun, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
"Where the sea meets the sun" Bask in the golden embrace of the French Riviera with this expressive impressionist painting of Cap-d'Ail’s coastline. The textured strokes capture t...
Oil
Radiance of the Riviera, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
"Radiance of the Riviera" captures the enchanting beauty of Cap d’Antibes on the Côte d’Azur. Painted in an impressionist style, this artwork immerses the viewer in a vibrant co...
Oil
Aromas of spring, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
"Aromas of spring" transports you to a dreamy wisteria garden on the shores of Lake Como, Italy. Cascading violet blossoms create a magical tunnel, their fragrance lingering in the a...
Oil
Azure coast dream, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS IMPRESSIONIST WALL ART WORK morning artwork/ French seascape painting/ Impressionist seascape/ handmade oil ...
Oil
Fragrances of spring, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS IMPRESSIONIST WALL ART WORK morning artwork/ Italy seascape painting/ Impressionist seascape/ handmade oil painting/ - "Fragrances of spring" capt...
Oil
Jacarandas with Monet, Oil Painting
By Lisa Elley
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Lisa Elley presents an impressionist garden with extraordinarily rich flora. She paints the piece with a palette knife, greatly inspired by Monet's wor...
Oil
Off Broadway, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Carey Parks shares a striking viewpoint of a busy day at an urban crosswalk. She illustrates numerous people hurriedly cross...
Acrylic
Hope's Song, Original Painting
By Nava Lundy
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Bathed in the glow from the window and an inner light, a woman sits in front of a piano. As she gently hits the keys, she plays her hopeful tune. This impress...
Acrylic
Faded Pride, Oil Painting
By David Thelen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
"I came across an old tractor parked in someone's yard and wanted to capture its current state with all of its dignity," shares artist David Thelen. The vehic...
Oil
Clive's Porch, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
The bright morning sunshine floods a front porch where an inviting scene unfolds. Artist Sherri Aldawood was drawn to the light and cast shadows on this historic adobe home in Taos, New Mexico. The two turquoise chairs add to the scene's charm and beckon the viewer to relax and enjoy the peaceful ambiance of the moment.
About the Artist
Sherri Aldawood didn't intend to always paint flowers, but over time her love of gardens started to permeate her art. She focuses on the light and color of the flowers on the canvas. Sherri prefers alla prima, working with wet layers of paint instead of letting them dry. She keeps the paint as wet as possible by using walnut and clove oil...
Oil
Adirondack, Oil Painting
By David Thelen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist David Thelen presents a serene spot nestled in a mountain range. The water's edge glimmers at the foot of towering trees, while lush foliage adorns the...
Oil
Fields of Sunshine, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Claudia Verciani captures the splendor of a Tuscan landscape. "During my vacation, I came across a field of sunflowers by the road, and I felt compelle...
Oil
Marsh Movement, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Valerie Berkely offers a dreamy, atmospheric scene that guides the eyes toward the distant horizon. The rich pastel hues evoke a sense of autumn tranqu...
Oil
Morning in the Marina, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A small white boat floats along the edge of a dock in artist Andres Lopez's impressionist seascape. The calm crystalline waters mirror the refreshing coastal ...
Oil
Lost and Found, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
"Sometimes, when you lose your way in life, you will find yourself in a quiet place," says artist Jeff Fleming. In a secluded lake corner, he captures a scene...
Oil
American Beauty, Original Painting
By Judy Mudd
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Judy Mudd embarks on a scenic journey along the Atlantic coast in search of inspiration for her rural collection. "One of the most memorable places I v...
Watercolor
Parisian on the Phone, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Warren Keating draws inspiration from the pedestrian view below his hotel balcony in St. Germain. This piece encapsulates the moment and character of a...
Oil
Modern Impressionist Oil Painting of Flamenco Dancer in Red Dress
Located in ludlow, GB
Modern Impressionist Oil Painting of a Flamenco Dancer performing in a Red Dress. An Oil on Canvas mounted on stretchers and framed in a contemporary handmade distressed gold fram...
Oil
Mountain Reverie Series 15, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Siyuan Ma presents a tantalizing view of snowcapped mountains in soothing tones of turquoise. He presents aesthetic imagery th...
Watercolor
Mountain Reverie Series 9, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Siyuan Ma presents a snow-capped landscape enveloped by light fog. The abstract imagery takes the viewer into a dreamlike worl...
Watercolor
Watercolor Impressions of Chinese Architecture 16, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Siyuan Ma depicts a temple towering on the ancient city walls of China. These buildings stand as critical defensive structures and serve as important p...
Watercolor
Hasidic Mother And Child In The Surf, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Onelio Marrero captures a gentle moment of a Hasidic mother and her child enjoying the surf as the tide rolled in. While out on the New Jersey seashore...
Oil
Watercolor Impressions of Chinese Architecture 15, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Siyuan Ma presents an impressionist depiction of the Hanging Temple, a famous cultural landmark in China. Its Chinese name takes the character "Xuan" f...
Watercolor
La Maison Tellier - Vintage Rare Book Illustrated after Edgar Degas - 1934
By Edgar Degas
Located in Roma, IT
La Maison Tellier is an original modern rare book illustrated by Edgar Degas (Paris, 1834 – Paris, 1917) and written by Henri-René-Albert-Guy de Maupassant (Tourville-sur-Arques, 185...
Paper, Etching
Walking in Soho, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Carey Parks depicts a woman walking along the streets of Soho. A yellow taxi passes in the background, compelling the viewer to explore the compositio...
Acrylic
Watercolor Impressions of Chinese Architecture 14, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Siyuan Ma shares a view of the Hanging Temple, a famous cultural landmark in China. Its Chinese name takes the character "Xuan" from Chinese Taoism an...
Watercolor
Walking in Midtown, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Carey Parks illustrates a woman walking along the streets of New York City. She bundles herself in a coat and scarf as she listens to music, unbothered...
Acrylic
Where time floats slowly, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS IMPRESSIONIST WALL ART WORK Modern painting / Impressionist / Impressionism artwork / Original oil painting / Contemporary Landscape - “Where t...
Oil
Sunny bouquet, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS IMPRESSIONIST WALL ART WORK Modern painting /Tulip painting / Impressionism artwork / Original oil painting / Still life painting / Daffodil art -...
Oil
Mirror of the mountains, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS IMPRESSIONIST WALL ART WORK Modern painting / Impressionist / Impressionism artwork / Original oil painting / Contemporary landscape / Hallstatt Aus...
Oil
Irises, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS IMPRESSIONIST WALL ART WORK Modern painting / Impressionism artwork / Original oil painting / Irises oil painting / original botanical artwork - â...
Oil
Coast of lights, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS IMPRESSIONIST WALL ART WORK Modern painting / Impressionism artwork / Original oil painting / Bay of Biscay seascape / Biarritz coast painting - â...
Oil
Temple of blooming silence, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS IMPRESSIONIST WALL ART WORK Modern painting / Impressionism artwork / Original oil painting / Kyiv lilac painting / Ukrainian spring landscape / - ...
Oil
Flowers for you, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS IMPRESSIONIST WALL ART WORK Modern painting / Impressionism artwork / Original oil painting / Flowers for you painting / Impressionist still life -...
Oil
Barn and Silo II, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Shela Goodman presents an impressionist outlook of a barn and silo. The placement of the yellow flowers in the foreground aptly embodies the carefree s...
Oil
Shards of sky. Dolomites, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS IMPRESSIONIST WALL ART WORK Dolomites mountain painting – Original oil landscape art – Alpine wall decor – Italian mountain scene. - This ex...
Oil
Sunny day bouquet, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS IMPRESSIONIST WALL ART WORK Dolomites mountain painting – Original oil landscape art – Alpine wall decor – Italian mountain scene. - "Sunny ...
Oil
Taste of the sun, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS IMPRESSIONIST WALL ART WORK. Radiant sunflowers and fruits – Vibrant impressionist still life by Andrii Chebotaru - "Taste of the sun" is a vibr...
Oil
Winter symphony, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS IMPRESSIONIST WALL ART WORK Modern painting / Impressionism artwork / Original oil painting / Vibrant winter scene / Snowy rural house painting fro...
Oil
The mirror of the Danube, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS IMPRESSIONIST WALL ART WORK The Mirror of the Danube – Original Ukrainian Landscape Painting – Vilk...
Oil
Dance of irises, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS Iris Garden – Dance of Irises – Impressionist Floral – Vibrant Colorful Artwork - “Dance of irisesâ€
Oil
Evening on the Danube, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS Impressionist oil painting of boats and river landscape. Ukraine wall decor - "Evening on the Danube" captures the serene beauty of Vylkove, Ukrain...
Oil
Shore of memories, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS Antibes seascape. French Riviera wall art. Textured mediterranean landscape. - "Shore of memories" captures the vivid charm of the Antibes coastlin...
Oil
Verdon. Heart of the canyon, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS Verdon gorge artwork . French canyon art. Impressionist style. - “Verdon. Heart of the canyonâ€
Oil
Stream of silence, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original impressionist oil painting. Ukrainian landscape art. River scene. Blue green wall decor. - "Stream of silence" – Kyiv, Ukraine This lyrical landscape captures the tranq...
Oil
Silent song of the river, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Quiet river landscape oil painting. Ukrainian impressionist artwork. Original nature scene by Andrii Chebotaru - "Silent song of the river" cap...
Oil