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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Coton in the Elms, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This landscape painting is a vibrant exploration of nature's lush greenery. The artist uses bold brushstrokes and a rich palette of greens, yellows, and hints of brown to create a te...
Acrylic
Storm Over Garden, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
The artwork presents a vibrant scene of yellow flowers set against a textured blue background. The flowers, likely sunflowers, are depicted with broad, expressive brushstrokes that c...
Acrylic
Brighton, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
The artwork showcases a vibrant landscape with a rich palette dominated by yellows and greens. The brushwork is expressive, creating a sense of movement and vitality in the foliage a...
Acrylic
Love for Fall In Cold Spring, NY, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Autumn trees partly obscure low-rise structures beyond, their lush foliage filling the scene. Rhythmic brushstrokes capture the gentle rustling of leaves in the...
Watercolor
Heavenly Garden, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
The artwork is a vibrant, textured painting depicting a bouquet of flowers. The composition is a rich tapestry of colors, primarily featuring pinks, yellows, and greens. The flowers,...
Acrylic
Folkestone, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This landscape painting is a vivid celebration of pastoral beauty rendered with a bold use of color and texture. The artwork conveys a sense of rolling hills, utilizing a palette dom...
Acrylic
$5,500
"The Wild Rose Bush" oil painting pink flowers at seaside American Impressionist
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Oil Painting of a rose bush, on a bright sunny day. A rose bush, backlit and mostly in shadow, dominates the foreground, adorned with spots of hot pink roses. Crisp blues and light p...
Linen, Oil
Brooklyn Bridge at sunset, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Alisa Onipchenko-Cherniakovska This vibrant artwork captures a mesmerizing sunset over a cityscape, with the iconic image of a suspension...
Oil
St. Angelo Bridge in Rome, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Alisa Onipchenko-Cherniakovska This captivating artwork vividly portrays a stunning sunset over a historic European cityscape. The vibrant ...
Oil
Evening Venice. Grand Canal, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This vibrant artwork vividly captures Venice’s enchanting nighttime allure. Executed in luscious, bold strokes, the painting portrays the Grand Canal's shimmering reflections under...
Oil
Night over the bay, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Alisa Onipchenko-Cherniakovska This captivating artwork presents a mesmerizing nocturnal landscape under a luminous, cloud-filled sky. The ...
Oil
Trinita dei Monti in Rome, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Alisa Onipchenko-Cherniakovska This vibrant artwork captures the essence of a picturesque European plaza dominated by a historic church wit...
Oil
The beauty of Tuscany, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Alisa Onipchenko-Cherniakovska This vibrant artwork captures a sunlit vineyard landscape, radiating with rich, dynamic colors. A symphony o...
Oil
Evening Riomaggiore Italy, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This vibrant artwork depicts a dramatic coastal town illuminated by the golden hues of sunset. Richly textured brushstrokes capture the vivid interplay of light and shadow, creating ...
Oil
Night storm, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Alisa Onipchenko-Cherniakovska This striking artwork captures the raw energy of a tumultuous sea, swirling with dynamic movement and depth....
Oil
Lofoten Norway, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This captivating artwork masterfully depicts a serene, snow-laden village nestled by a tranquil fjord, its beauty accentuated by imposing, jagged mountains under an expansive twiligh...
Oil
The Carpathian Harmony, Painting, Oil on Other
Located in Yardley, PA
Colorful houses and trees are nestled in a serene valley surrounded by rolling, verdant mountains with a vibrant sky overhead. A stream runs through the foreground, leading the eye t...
Oil
Lights Reflection After the Rain. Union Station, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Viewed from Union Station, the rain creates a romantic and cozy atmosphere in downtown Denver. Cars park on both sides of the road while a cycle rickshaw crosse...
Oil
Svalyava Region, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Painting, Oil on Canvas Size: 39.4 W x 31.5 H x 1.1 D in Ships in a Tube :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by...
Oil
Prayer for Ukraine, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Vibrant hues dominate a scene with large bells hanging amidst tall columns, set against a backdrop of colorful architecture. A silhouetted figure in the foreground adds to the dynami...
Oil
Kolochava Surroundings, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Vibrant colors create a lively landscape featuring a flowing river, surrounded by trees and mountains. A vivid blue sky with scattered clouds enhances the dynamic composition of the ...
Oil
Spring in the Valley, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This vibrant artwork captures a picturesque mountain landscape filled with vivid, expressive colors. The rolling hills are depicted in rich purples and blues, creating a serene yet d...
Oil
Spring Rhapsody, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Vibrant pink blossoms in ornate vases are arranged against a lush green background, accompanied by scattered fruits on a draped white cloth. The composition exudes a lively and color...
Oil
Green Serenity, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Vibrant colors depict a rural village scene with a winding path leading through greenery and quaint houses. Mountains with striking hues serve as a backdrop under a partly cloudy sky...
Oil
Light in Silence, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Vibrant colors depict a rural landscape with rolling hills and a small house nestled among fields. A winding path leads through the scene, surrounded by lush greens, bold blues, and ...
Oil
July Twilight, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
The image depicts a lively rural scene with vibrant colors, showcasing quaint houses against a backdrop of rolling hills and mountains. A figure is tending to the land, adding a sens...
Oil
Borzhava, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
A vivid display of autumn colors surrounds a calm lake. The reflection of trees and sky in the water adds depth to the scene. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an...
Oil
Hutsul Autumn, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Capture the essence of autumn in the mountains with "Hutsul Autumn," a vibrant landscape painting. This colorful artwork depicts a charming village nestled among rolling hills, wit...
Oil
$6,500
"Barcelona Point" contemporary lush landscape of Sag Harbor Bay from wetlands
By Terry Elkins
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Barcelona Point" is a contemporary lush landscape of Sag Harbor Bay from the surrounding wetlands in summer. Frame Dimensions 24 x 30in After growing up in the American South and receiving his BFA from Sam Houston State University, and an MFA from the University of Houston in Texas, Terry...
Canvas, Oil
Modern Impressionist Large Bright Floral Oil Painting of Water Lilies in Pond
Located in ludlow, GB
Modern Impressionist Large Floral Oil Painting of Water Lilies in a Lily Pond, a large bright Oil on Canvas with a nod to Monet's Water Lilies at Giverny. This is a large Oil Paint...
Oil
West on Muhammad Ali Blvd, Original Painting
By Judy Mudd
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
This watercolor painting captures the rhythm of an urban street alive with daily activity. Cars line the road while pedestrians move along the sidewalks. Soft w...
Watercolor
Iris Spring, Oil Painting
By Jay Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Iris flowers sway among the grass in a sun-dappled landscape. Their petals reveal subtle shifts in color, from soft greyish purples to deep burgundy tones. Hint...
Oil
Victorian Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting of Lake District England Framed
By Augustus William Enness
Located in ludlow, GB
Victorian Impressionist Large Signed Landscape Framed Oil Painting on canvas laid on stretchers of Lake District England. This lovely painting was produced by the Whitby artist Augus...
Oil
Rocking Chair, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Light spills through a window onto a vacant rocking chair in a striking silhouette. A basket of yarn rests patiently at its side, waiting to be used. The painti...
Oil
Whimsy in Bloom, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
The artwork presents a lively arrangement of flowers, each petal infused with warmth and color. A hummingbird hovers on a bloom while a ladybug lingers on a lea...
Oil
Mandalay Beach, Dusk, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
This seascape captures a fleeting moment at Mandalay Beach, where the day yields to the beauty of dusk. A burst of light breaks through the clouds, illuminating...
Oil
$8,281
Modern Figurative Portrait Impressionist style Oil Painting of Lady in Red Dress
Located in ludlow, GB
Modern Figurative Portrait Impressionist style Oil Painting of Lady in Red Dress, beautiful model sitting on a leather sofa and sipping a glass of Champagn...
Oil
$1,587
St John's College Cambridge Hanslip Fletcher (1874-1955) Pen and Wash painting
Located in London, GB
To see our other views of Oxford and Cambridge , particularly suitable for wedding and graduation presents, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller" - or send us a message if you cannot find the view you want. Hanslip Fletcher (1874-1955) St John's College, Cambridge 20x30cm Pen and Wash
Ink, Pen
Modern Impressionist Oil Painting Children Playing at Seaside on Sandy Beach
Located in ludlow, GB
Modern Impressionist Beach Scene with Children Playing at the Seaside, an Oil Painting on Canvas on stretchers, Signed and Framed, there is a choice of modern or traditional style fr...
Oil
Bridgeport (The Dock, Bridgeport, Connecticut)
Located in New York, NY
Etching, 1888 (printed later). Initialed by the artist's son, Alden Twachtman, in lower margin "JHT per AT". Sheet size: 4.25 x6.38 inches, with full margins. Catalogue raisonné re...
Etching
$841Sale Price|20% Off
Sunny autumn forest edge. 1960, cardboard, oil, 36x50 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Sunny autumn forest edge. 1960, cardboard, oil, 36x50 cm Edgars Vinters (1919-2014) Edgars Vinters is working in oil, watercolor and monotype techniques. He paints landscapes in dif...
Oil, Cardboard
Wilting Rose, Peach, Knife, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A still life features an arrangement of a rose, a knife, and a peach. Loose strokes and muted colors give textural variation to the composition. During the summ...
Oil
Head Study, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A portrait of a woman with closed eyes captures an ethereal and haunting mood. Artist Sara Sisun painted the piece from a live model, a student based in Florenc...
Oil
Toffee Rose, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A toffee-colored rose sits in a fishbowl. The mirror beneath reflects and enhances the vibrancy of the composition. Artist Sara Sisun drew inspiration from an u...
Oil
Bucolic Valley, Oil Painting
By Mandy Main
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A vibrant, loosely rendered landscape captures a serene and expansive rural scene. In the foreground, bright green fields with varied shading create depth and t...
Oil
Figures in a Landscape, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Figures stand in a verdant landscape, sharing a moment of quiet intimacy. Artist Sara Sisun captured the scene on location in Tuscany during a painting retreat....
Oil
Modern Impressionist Oil Painting - Beach Scene with Children playing at the Sea
Located in ludlow, GB
Modern Impressionist Oil Painting of a beach scene with Children playing in a Rocky Cove. Signed Oil on Canvas on Stretchers and Framed in a bronzed silver modern bespoke frame. Str...
Oil
Petaluma Alley, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Quaint houses line a quiet alleyway, where overgrown weeds and trees bring a sense of life. Warm tones and impressionistic strokes add charm throughout. In this...
Acrylic
Sun on the Marsh, Original Painting
By Janet Dyer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Various shades of green hint at an abstract landscape. It depicts a marsh with scattered pools that reflect the colors of the sky. Artist Janet Dyer painted the...
Acrylic
Bay, Ireland, Original Painting
By Janet Dyer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A peaceful bay stretches along an Irish countryside, where the hills slope down to meet the soft curve of the shore. Bold strokes and earthy colors capture the ...
Acrylic
Thinking About Dinner Plans, Oil Painting
By Karen Barton
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A raccoon stands against a soft blue background, its curious gaze full of life. Artist Karen Barton was inspired by the animal’s charm and cleverness. Using b...
Oil
Every Year Spring Comes, Original Painting
By Judy Mudd
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A weathered yet sturdy barn stands quietly in a grassy landscape. Artist Judy Mudd captures the regenerative spirit of spring and the enduring rhythm of farm li...
Watercolor
$35,400
"Castelmuzio" large-scale contemporary oil painting, Etruscan village, Italy
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Marc Dalessio was born in 1972 in Los Angeles, California. Even in his earliest years, it was evident that his passion was art. In 1989 he started at the University of California at ...
Linen, Oil
$7,591
Modern Impressionist Figurative Oil Painting of Model in Stockings
Located in ludlow, GB
Modern Impressionist Oil Painting of a beautiful Model adjusting her Stockings. It is a Contemporary depiction yet in a Traditional style. The artist is referencing Vermeer in hi...
Oil
Summer Bouquet, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
I love the flowers of spring and summer and I love having fresh flowers through out my house all year long. The sides are painted the same color as the background. This painting ha...
Acrylic
$573Sale Price|20% Off
March 24x32 cm, oil/cardboard, 1990
Located in Riga, LV
March 24x32 cm, oil/cardboard, 1990
Oil, Cardboard
Arthur J. Krakower "Sunday" Original Oil Painting c.2000
Located in San Francisco, CA
Arthur J. Krakower "Sunday" Original Oil Painting c.2000 Arthur Krakower took up painting well into his 80s. The response was amazing from the get-go! His works are now highly sough...
Oil
Desert Sunset, Oil Painting
By Mandy Main
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Palm trees and desert vegetation frame a road stretching into the distance. At the horizon, purple mountains rise under a sky filled with multicolored clouds. A...
Oil
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
Red Roses and Coffee, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
A rich, intimate still life where glowing red roses bring a touch of romance and sensuality to the table. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificat...
Oil