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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Oak and Stone, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
North Carolina boasts many beautiful rivers. The scene, set in late summer, highlights the early blush of fall and its reflections in the water. The sunlight ...
Acrylic
Mallows at home, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky "Mallows at home" 80.0 X 90.0 CM / 31.4 X 35.4IN HIGH QUALITY oil on canvas Signed on the front and back Dated 2...
Oil
"Underwater Reef", Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
"Underwater Reef" Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky 80.0 X 90.0 CM / 31.4 X 35.5 IN HIGH QUALITY oil on canvas Signed on the front and back Dated ...
Oil
" Grape", Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky "Grape" 70.0 X 60.0 CM / 27.5 X 23.6 IN HIGH QUALITY oil on canvas Signed on the front and back Dated 2025 Goo...
Oil
"Evening courtyard", Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky "Evening courtyard " 70.0 X 90.0 CM / 27.5 X 35.4IN HIGH QUALITY oil on canvas Signed on the front and back Date...
Oil
Spilies beach, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of "Spilies Beach," an original oil painting that captures a vibrant beach scene. Glimpses of grey stones peek through the turquoise and aqu...
Oil
The Window Designer, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Onelio Marrero finds inspiration in observing fellow artists at work. This vibrant oil painting features a window designer along the sidewalk of midtow...
Oil
Ring Around the Rosie, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Onelio Marrero enjoys spending time with his family at the New Jersey shore. In this painting, his wife frolics in the shallow surf with two of their g...
Oil
Melody of water, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Lake landscape oil painting Ukrainian art Original impressionist artwork Blue green nature scene Wall decor from Kyiv - Immerse yourself in the soothing harmony of nature with ...
Oil
Sunset, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
"Sunset" 100.0 X 85.0 CM /39.3 X 33.4 IN HIGH QUALITY oil on canvas Signed on the front and back Dated 2025 Good condition GUARANTEE OF AUTHENTICITY :: Painting :: Impressionis...
Oil
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Victorian Landscape Marine Watercolour Shipping on the Grand Canal Venice
Located in ludlow, GB
Victorian Landscape Marine Watercolour Shipping on the Grand Canal Venice. A large and very attractive signed Victorian Watercolour on paper mount...
Watercolor
Elafonissi beach, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
A light beige/cream-colored sandy beach slopes gently down to a body of turquoise and light blue water. The water appears calm, with subtle ripples and variations in shade. Rocks and...
Oil
"Mountain River", Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky "Mountain River" 75.0 X 100.0 CM / 29.5 X 39.3 IN HIGH QUALITY oil on canvas Signed on the front and back Dated ...
Oil
Sunset, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky "Sunset" 60.0 X 70.0 CM / 23.6 X 27.5 IN HIGH QUALITY oil on canvas Signed on the front and back Dated 2025 Goo...
Oil
"Dawn at the Shore", Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky "Dawn at the Shore" 70.0 X 50.0 CM / 27.5 X 19.6 IN HIGH QUALITY oil on canvas Signed on the front and back Da...
Oil
Water lilies, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
"Water lilies" Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky 35.0 X 50.0 CM / 13.7 X 19.6 IN HIGH QUALITY oil on canvas Signed on the front and back Dated 2...
Oil
Shimmer, Original Painting
By Jinny Tomozy
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
The rising sun bathes a high desert with warm, golden light. Soft, purple shadows mingle with the vibrant yellow and orange hues of the rabbitbrush. The abstr...
Acrylic
Watercolor Impressions of Chinese Architecture 7, Original Painting
By Siyuan Ma
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Siyuan Ma exhibits the Shanhua Temple, located inside the ancient city of Datong in Shanxi Province–a key cultural relic under state-level protectio...
Watercolor
Buxton Memorial Fountain, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
During a trip to London, artist Onleio Marrero explored the city's wonderful sites. On one of his strolls along the Thames, he noticed the neo-gothic fountain...
Oil
Sepia Trees 24120, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Don Bishop
Located in Yardley, PA
Sepia Trees 241203 is a contemporary tonal landscape painting with nice light and atmosphere. This painting is part of my Tonal Landscapes series which are landscapes with a focus on...
Acrylic
Evening Light. Street in Prague, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Stanislav Sidorov captures a couple walking in a fairytale-looking town. The street light accentuates the building's medieval details and casts a drama...
Oil
Morning in Canyon, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky "Morning in Canyon " 50.0 X 35.0 CM / 19.6 X 13.7 IN HIGH QUALITY oil on canvas Signed on the front and back Dat...
Oil
River View. 1992. Cardboard/oil. 40x49 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Edgars Vinters (1919-2014) Edgars Vinters is working in oil, watercolor and monotype techniques. He paints landscapes in different seasons and flowers. In 1970 the significant place...
Oil, Cardboard
"Watermelons", Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky "Watermelon" 80.0 X 50.0 CM / 31.4 X 19.6 IN HIGH QUALITY oil on canvas Signed on the front and back Dated 2025 ...
Oil
Full moon, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky "Full moon" 80.0 X 50.0 CM / 31.4 X 19.6 IN HIGH QUALITY oil on canvas Signed on the front and back Dated 2025 ...
Oil
"Water lilies in the pond", Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
"Water lilies in the pond" Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky 50.0 X 80.0 CM / 19.6 X 31.4 IN HIGH QUALITY oil on canvas Signed on the front and bac...
Oil
Night city at the pier, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky "Night city at the pier" 50.0 X 60.0 CM / 19.6 X 23.6 IN HIGH QUALITY oil on canvas Signed on the front and back ...
Oil
Watercolor Impressions of Chinese Architecture 6, Original Painting
By Siyuan Ma
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Siyuan Ma depicts Shanhua Temple, located inside the ancient city of Datong in Shanxi Province–a key cultural relic under state-level protection. "S...
Watercolor
" Birch forest ", Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky " Birch forest " 45.0 X 60.0 CM / 17.7 X 23.6 IN HIGH QUALITY oil on canvas Signed on the front and back Dated 2...
Oil
Wildflower and Blues, Oil Painting
By Lisa Elley
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Wildflowers sway with the sea breeze, their vibrant petals complementing the blueness of the sky and water. Painted en plein air, artist Lisa Elley captures t...
Oil
Hues of Fall, Oil Painting
By Lisa Elley
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Lisa Elley paints a kaleidoscopic autumnal landscape, vibrant with spirited flecks from her palette knife. Using her signature style, Lisa applies impasto trees with thick texture and gentle movement. The foliage sways with energy, suggesting a beautiful fall day in the mountains with the colorful changing leaves on display.
About the Artist
Artist Lisa Elley produces sweeping impressionist views and rich geographies with lush textures. Growing up on a little farm in New Zealand surrounded by rolling green, she became greatly influenced by her surroundings. This instilled a remarkable ingenuity in her leading her to pursue a fine arts degree at the University of Auckland. Passionate about experiencing new things, she moved to London, New York, Florida, and ultimately the San Francisco Bay Area, where she now resides. She works at her studio inside an old cannery in San Jose with perfect natural light, 30-foot ceilings, and infinite possibilities. She cultivates her skillful command with a palette that allows her to maneuver her artistic blade with fluidity. “I am drawn to them over brushes as they create an amazing sense of movement with the beautiful texture they evoke,†shares Lisa. An award-winning artist, her works have been represented by galleries all over the globe and have also been featured in distinguished publications. Lisa savors the quality time she spends with her family during her free time.
Words that describe this painting: autumn, forest...
Oil
Fall Morning, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Early morning sunlight brings out the soft colors of fall. Riverside trees cast a soothing shadow onto the water that reflects their vibrant hues. The stillne...
Acrylic
Captive to the waves, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky "Captive to the waves" 70.0 X 90.0 CM / 27.5 X 35.4 IN HIGH QUALITY oil on canvas Signed on the front and back D...
Oil
Evening, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, Oil Painting
By Doug Cosbie
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
At sunset, the landscape basks in the last ray of light. The gradual transition to the evening sky brings a golden color to the rural areas of Pennsylvania. F...
Oil
Lake Street, Autumn, Original Painting
By Janet Dyer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A small pond witnesses an evolving scenery. Initially devoid of houses, it now features a few nestled among the trees yet retains patches of woodland. The com...
Acrylic
Fighting Time, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Three young dancers style their hair, racing against time before a show. The vibrant brushwork and colors portray the lively and intense energy of dance prepa...
Oil
Slice of Life, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Inspired by the aerial view of pedestrians from a hotel balcony in Paris, this impressionistic painting depicts a stylishly attired woman strolling with her c...
Oil
Waters Up, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
The painting depicts a serene autumn scene in the delta land of the Mississippi River. Towering cypress trees encircle the area, with the water hazily reflecting their yellow and orange-tinted leaves. The composition exudes a tranquil atmosphere.
About the Artist
Artist Shela Goodman paints impressionist pastoral scenes with graceful refinement. Growing up on a farm in rural Arkansas, she nurtured her love for the beauty of nature. Shela captures these memories in harmonious displays of the environment around her. She was diagnosed with partial cone dystrophy, which closed off her periphery and deterred her ability to see. “In order for me to see a large painting in full, I have to take photos of it while it is in progress to see what the whole painting looks like,†shares Shela. The impairment of her vision only inspired her to paint what she can still perceive. She spent many years in Indiana and Michigan until she returned to Arkansas to care for her parents. Their unused living room became the perfect studio space for Shela, allowing her to grow her creative process while being available for her parents’ needs. As expected from a genealogy buff, she savors time spent with her family. Her other pastimes also include cooking and quilting. Various institutions in the United States have commissioned Shela’s highly favored work.
Words that describe this painting: cypress, trees, river, Mississippi, delta, fall, autumn, water, woods, season, forest...
Oil
A Cold Day in the City, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Carey Parks illustrates a crowd of pedestrians crossing the street. She captures the image on a bright and sunny but cold Saturday in New York City. "T...
Acrylic
Summer Morning, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Abundant with trees, the painting offers a visual sanctuary. The blend of warm yellow greens and cooler blue greens evokes feelings of freshness that calm the...
Acrylic
Country Church, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Shela Goodman paints an old country church on an quiet landscape. It sits alone surrounded by fields that seem to be dese...
Oil
Nimbus, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Maurice Dionne illustrates crowds of people walking along the street in an impressionistic representation. "Nimbus describes the luminous cloud or atmo...
Watercolor
Sunrise at the Lakes, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
The rising sun hides behind the trees, casting their crowns in a soft red glow. Cotton candy clouds drift across the sky, their reflections dancing on the tra...
Acrylic
Aerial, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
With a contrasting cool-hued trunk and sun-kissed branches and leaves, an oak tree boasts a stylized image. Under the brilliant sky, the surrounding woodland ...
Acrylic
Moment in Time, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Maurice Dionne illustrates a glimpse of O'Connor Street in Ottawa. He draws inspiration from the quality of light and the steeple, evident in the background. The light, the cars, and all the reflections create dynamic movement in the scene. "In sketching, I left a lot of impressionistic areas to catch your imagination," says Maurice.
About the Artist
Artist Maurice Dionne paints watercolor scenes of Ottawa, from quiet city walks to charming Victorian homes. "The transparency of the medium is truly remarkable; it allows so much light to shine through," says Maurice. He devotedly captures the mood and vibrancy most often inspired by the people around him. He finished a degree in science but ultimately decided to embrace his true freedom of expression. Now a full-time artist, he commits to a home studio as his haven of creativity, where he has access to artist-grade material that ensures that his pieces will be archival and endure the test of time. Maurice's work received merits from The Marketer Art Competition in 2020 and 2021 and was featured in the Electric Street Gallery, Ottawa Art Gallery, and Art Gallery of Ontario. He relishes cycling, hiking, kayaking, reading, and visiting specialty coffee shops with his spouse in his spare time.
Words that describe this painting: street, road, watercolor, cars, buildings, pedestrians, city, cityscape, architecture, travel, Canada, dome, buildings, impressionism, paper, architecture, impressionism, travel, watercolor painting, beige
Watercolor
Birthday Roses and Cuties, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
A warm, earthy floral with bright otange notes and neutral whites and greens. Frame can be included for extra fee. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official ...
Oil
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
Hammer and Anvil, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
This impressionist painting is part of a series by artist Onelio Marrero, exploring craftsmen at work in their environments. Within this interior scene, Oneli...
Oil
Fall Forest, Oil Painting
By Shuxing Fan
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Golden foliage blankets the forest in this autumn landscape. The vast meadow in the distance echoes the seasonal transition. With the sun hidden behind drifti...
Oil
Hillside Trees 250314, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Don Bishop
Located in Yardley, PA
Hillside Trees 250314 is a contemporary impressionist landscape painting with rich texture and soft warm colors. This large scale landscape is painted in acrylics, measures 40x40 in...
Acrylic
Swimming duck, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
The painting depicts a duck swimming on the surface of a body of water. The water is a mix of blues and turquoise tones, with white and light blue paint strokes representing ripples ...
Oil
Pastors lake scene, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
The painting depicts a serene lakeside scene with a richly colored landscape. Tall, vibrant green trees line the shores of the lake, with one particularly tall tree positioned in the...
Oil
Kindness Part II, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Colette Wirz Nauke paints a bird perched on a tree. Plump red berries adorn the meandering branches, creating a sense of movement and vitality to the p...
Acrylic
Thunder, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
"Thunder only happens when it's going to rain," says artist Valerie Berkely. The shoreline exudes a moody ambiance with its hues of purple and blue illuminate...
Oil
Blue Ridge Mountains Farm, Oil Painting
By Doug Cosbie
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
This painting depicts the rustic log houses populating the starting point of the Blue Ridge Trail, stretching from Southern Pennsylvania to Georgia. The satur...
Oil
Autumn Tunnel, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Shela Goodman presents a scenic path enveloped by autumnal foliage. In her travels, Shela is always fascinated with the tunnels that trees create. "Not knowing when you entered where you may be when you come out the other side," says Shela. The piece captures the majesty of the season with festive colors and energetic paintwork.
About the Artist
Words that describe this painting: autumn, tunnel, trees, fall, road, season, path, woods, forest...
Oil
Mer Bleu, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Maurice Dionne paints a trio exploring the Mer Bleu Bog in an unexpected nature escape in Ottawa. "Located in the east end of the city, this unique bog...
Watercolor
Bouquet for Monet, Oil Painting
By Jeff Fleming
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
"I dedicate this vibrant still life to Claude Monet," says artist Jeff Fleming. With its explosion of colors and richness of textures, this impressionist pain...
Oil
Flower Pots, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
An en plein air study of sunlight hitting flower pots. Painted with an emphasis on the light and shadow of the pots. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an officia...
Oil