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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Almost Like a Dream, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Andres Lopez shares a view of two figures by the shade of the trees in loose painterly strokes. A simple moment of peace for two people who walk near the water. "It is almost like a dream...
Oil
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
$585
Cipriano Mannucci "Italian Village Landscape" Original Oil Painting c.1927
By Cipriano Mannucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
Cipriano Mannucci (1882-1970) Village Landscape Oil Painting c.1927 Original oil on panel by listed artist. The painting shows an outdoor market in a small village. Oil on panel. ...
Oil, Panel
$1,672Sale Price|20% Off
View of a Venetian Harbor oil painting on wood panel 2Oth C
Located in Gavere, BE
View of a Venetian Harbor oil painting on wood panel 2Oth C Additional information about the work: Title: View of a Venetian Harbor Medium: oil on wooden panel Signature: not sign...
Oil, Wood Panel
Changing Times
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
The Russian forests that I grew up exploring were somewhat like those in eastern Canada and the Northeast US. You can just as e...
Acrylic
Street Under the Rain. New York, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Stanislav Sidorov exhibits colorful umbrellas spread along the busy streets of New York. A bright display of hues parades along the streets amidst wate...
Oil
Mountain Reverie Series 9, Original Painting
Mountain Reverie Series 15, Original Painting
Mountain Reverie Series 14, Original Painting
By Siyuan Ma
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Siyuan Ma exhibits a panoramic view of mountains engulfed by a mysterious fog. He presents aesthetic imagery that can take the viewer into a dreamlike ...
Watercolor
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
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
How Does Your Garden Grow..., Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
The 9th piece in my 'Accents Of Gold' collection In this painting, I've tapped into the energy of a thriving garden, using acrylics, genuine 23ct gold and genuine Platinum leaf to...
Acrylic
The Pumphouse, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Maurice Dionne paints a bridge on a bright day with people enjoying the sound of rushing water. "The pumphouse feeds water from Ottawa's canal system into a fast-moving white water course where the River Runners are located," shares Maurice. "During summer months, you can catch people enjoying white water kayaking...
Watercolor
Gerber, Oil Painting
By Judy Mackey
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Judy Mackey paints an impressionist still life of a bright red daisy in a vase. "I happened on a Gerber Daisy that had a bro...
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
Day at the Beach, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Carey Parks displays a family of three frolicking on the beach. "In addition to capturing people in the city, one of the best places is at the beach be...
Acrylic
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
Orchard in Bloom, Original Painting
By Janet Dyer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Flowering white trees spread through an orchard in Provence, France, in springtime. A dirt road cuts through the landscape, leading through a field, rolling hil...
Acrylic
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
Sketching in the Garden, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Inspired after a trip to The New York Botanical Gardens in the Bronx, artist Onelio Marrero shares a view of a person taking a break on a park bench. The idea...
Oil
Shadow Play, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Maurice Dionne paints an impressionist cityscape with cool tones. He presents the view in delicate strokes and detailed brushwork, showing depth and di...
Watercolor
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
$9,800
Arthur Clifton Goodwin Cityscape Oil Painting, Boston Waterfront in Winter
Located in Milford, NH
A fine impressionist winter cityscape of the Boston waterfront in Massachusetts by American artist (1864-1929). Born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Goodwin lived and worked most of hi...
Canvas, Oil
A Simpler Time, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Faye Vander Veer presents an old white shingled farmhouse with a tin roof. The piece evokes a strong sense of nostalgia that reminds of simpler times b...
Oil
Ray of hope, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
By Gary Westall
Located in Yardley, PA
This work was created during my plein air trip through Poland, in a particularly impressive forest. I was particularly inspired by the light falling through the tall treetops – it...
Oil
Elm Motel, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Mitchell Freifeld takes the viewer on a road trip around the northwest, taking random turns in any direction on the oldest roads—no plans or destinat...
Oil
Sails of freedom, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Impressionist seascape by Andrii Chebotaru - This painting from the “Sails of freedomâ€
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
St Ives School Twentieth Century view of Pier at St Ives Cornwall, Oil Painting
Located in ludlow, GB
St Ives School Twentieth Century view of Pier at St Ives Cornwall, Oil Painting with Sailing Boat and Silvery Seas. Fantastic Post Impressionist Oil Painting of her native town whic...
Oil
Camden Market, Morning- Original realism cityscape oil painting-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 C...
Canvas, Oil
urban 2, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Welsh
Located in Yardley, PA
Happy summer! This is the latest in my urban series - where I try to capture the colour, blur and movement of cities. Here, there is a mixture of realism and more abstract brushwor...
Oil
Blooming lotus pond, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By LE ANH TUAN
Located in Yardley, PA
blooming lotus pond The blooming lotus pond painting is painted with acrylic material, with an expressive style, bright colors, bringing joy and radiance to your home space. The p...
Acrylic
The Land Between, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This original, impressionistic landscape painting is stretched on a 1.5" deep gallery wrap canvas. Only the finest professional quality acrylic paints were used in the creation of t...
Acrylic
Sunset Magic 6, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
In creating this piece, I endeavored to capture the mesmerizing interplay of light on water at sunset, blending minimalism with touches of realism and impressionism. Each stroke of m...
Acrylic
Mountain river, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Mountain river – Original winter oil painting from Pylypets, Carpathian Ukraine Impressionist landscape by Andrii Chebotaru - "Mountain rive...
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
Heart of autumn, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By LE ANH TUAN
Located in Yardley, PA
, morning in the lake, , , , Lake, Art, Inspiration, Living space, Engraved in the space with a soft autumnal rhythm, the painting expresses warmth and tenderness through each ...
Acrylic
Jan Schaeffer(1923-2018) "Ships in Port" Original Oil Painting c.1930s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Jan Schaeffer(1923-2018) "Ships in Port" Original Oil Painting c.1930s This fine original oil on canvas is signed in the lower left corner. Though undat...
Canvas, Oil
$882Sale Price|20% Off
Flooded river 1950s. Paper, pastel. 26.5x35.5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Flooded river 1950s. Paper, pastel. 26,5x35,5 cm The medium used for this artwork is pastel on paper, offering a soft and powdery texture that can effectively convey the atmospheric and natural elements of the subject. The flooding of a river can be a powerful and evocative subject, as it can symbolize the forces of nature and the unpredictable beauty and devastation that water can bring. Aleksandra Belcova...
Paper, Pastel
Roofs of Forgotten Town
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
I painted this piece from sketches I did from a small Eastern European town. The old buildings and houses are highlighted through amazing texture.
Abou...
Oil
The Spring Morning Visitors, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Viktoria Majestic presents an impressionist oil painting featuring a vibrant bouquet of yellow flowers. Tulips and mimosas arranged in a clear glass pitc...
Oil
Nantucket Harbor
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A serene depiction of a Nantucket harbor. Painted en plein air. Artist Bio: Nelson H. White was born in New London, Connecticut in 1932. White has be...
Oil
Water lilies flowers, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
"Water lilies flowers" 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 ...
Oil
In My Solitude, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Serene landscape of trees and flowing water :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :...
Acrylic
Golden Serenade, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This cheerful painting bursts with color and joy. It features a vibrant bouquet of yellow daffodils sitting in a rounded green vase. The vase was and old one of the artist her mother...
Acrylic
Morning sunlight on Mount Fuji, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By LE ANH TUAN
Located in Yardley, PA
Mount Fuji in spring Mount Fuji in spring people will immediately think of cherry blossoms. Coming here, visitors have the opportunity to admire the pink flower buds swaying in the w...
Acrylic
Beautiful colors, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By LE ANH TUAN
Located in Yardley, PA
beautiful colors We are excited to introduce this **beautiful colors** painting, where nature is vividly expressed through every stroke. With elegant water lilies standing out a...
Acrylic
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
Oxbow Lagoon Diptych, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein air watercolor of Oxbow Lagoon in Michigan. This is a diptych with two sheets of watercolor paper. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate...
Watercolor
Green Hollow at Blue Spruce, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Jonelle Summerfield captures a quiet hollow in Blue Spruce Park in this impressionist oil landscape. Varied shades of green and layered textures bring th...
Oil
An Enchanting Evening, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This is an original oil painting of a lush garden filled with colorful flowers in full bloom in the soft, early evening light . Vibrant hues of pink, purple, and green create a livel...
Oil
Pink Hollyhocks, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein air oil painting on wood of the hollyhocks in my backyard. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist ::...
Oil
Sweet summer. Watermelon still life., Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
“Sweet summerâ€
Oil
$2,000
'A Day in the Country' by Alyona Kostina; Framed 16" x 20" Oil on Linen, 2019
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This framed 16" x 20" oil painting on linen by Siberia-born, Oklahoma City-based artist Alyona Kostina depicts the Dutch countryside. The warm composition features a golden field, a ...
Linen, Oil
Peach blossom, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By LE ANH TUAN
Located in Yardley, PA
Peach blossoms are not simply the flowers of Tet, a symbol of spring. This flower is also considered the quintessence of the five elements because of its bright, gentle and delicat...
Acrylic
De Smorenhoek – 15-12-24, Drawing, Pencil/Colored Pencil on Paper
By Corne Akkers
Located in Yardley, PA
The Second One This colored pencil drawing ‘De Smorenhoek – 15-12-24’ is my next impressionist one after ‘Royal Estate – 12-12-24’. This time in color. This isn’t th...
Pencil
The Siesta, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
This joyful painting is filled with many thoughtful details that make me smile! On the wall hangs a painting by Paul Gauguin called, "The Siesta". The colors of this painting are ...
Watercolor
Seaside Solace, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Lisa Elley
Located in Yardley, PA
'Seaside Solace' is an original oil painting on gallery wrap stretched canvas by Lisa Elley. Inspired by the iconic California coastal landscape, this piece features thick impasto te...
Oil
Spring Peach Blossom Bloom, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By LE ANH TUAN
Located in Yardley, PA
Peach blossom is the most beautiful and popular flower in the North of Vietnam, loved by many people and displayed during Tet. Peach tree is considered the quintessence of the Five ...
Acrylic
Early Spring Cherry Blossoms, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By LE ANH TUAN
Located in Yardley, PA
Early Spring Cherry Blossoms Immerse yourself in the magical beauty of nature with this wonderful work of art – **"Early Spring Cherry Blossoms"**. The painting is a harmony of ...
Acrylic