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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"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 202...
Oil
Quiet Path, Provence, Original Painting
By Janet Dyer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A dirt path winds through a rural landscape lined with trees and bushes, leading toward open fields and the horizon. Loose palette knife and brushwork give the ...
Acrylic
Around the River, Painting, Oil on Other
Located in Yardley, PA
A vibrant landscape depicts a serene river flowing through a colorful countryside, with mountains providing a majestic backdrop. The scene is full of lush greenery, houses, and a cle...
Oil
"Endless sunrise", Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Instagram:@chebotaru.a The painting "Endless sunrise" created in 2024 on the ?ur?evi?a Bridge over the Tara River in Montenegro, captures a majestic morning panorama of the canyon. T...
Oil
Coast of Galicia, Before the Rain, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
The coasts of Galicia, Spain. In this work, I sought to capture the imposing force and raw beauty of the Galician coast just before the arrival of a rain shower. The inexorable ap...
Oil
Autumn Forest Light, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Painting of a beautiful river, flowing through a forest in the heart of the welsh country side. In this scene the river is splashing over large rocks and tree branches, creating ear...
Oil
Winter wolf portrait, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This is is a painting of a wolf in a wintry forest setting. The wolf, central to the composition, has gray fur and features detailing like yellow eyes and a wet black nose. The anima...
Oil
Cretan Bali beach, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Immerse yourself in the tranquility of the Cretan coast with this original oil painting. "Cretan Bali Beach" captures a peaceful cove in an impressionistic style. The vibrant blue wa...
Oil
Sailboat at sea, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky "Sailboat at sea" 25.0 X 35.0 CM / 9.8 X 13.7 IN HIGH QUALITY oil on canvas Signed on the front and back Dated 2...
Oil
Balos beach boat, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
The image is a painting of a coastal scene with a bright blue and red boat beached on yellow sands. The boat is positioned with its center of gravity low on the sand, suggesting it m...
Oil
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
Grape, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky "Grape" 70.0 X 80.0 CM / 27.5 X 31.4 IN HIGH QUALITY oil on canvas Signed on the front and back Dated 2025 Goo...
Oil
Glowing Sunset, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original hand-painted painting. A dream sunset with vibrant colors. An original painting that expresses a fantasy seascape and colorful sunset. * The artwork is signed on the ...
Oil
Walking in Nature, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A woman walks along a narrow trail. Bushes on either side guide the eye and soften the bright sunlight. Artist Carey Parks captures this serene moment along t...
Acrylic
Cholla Cactus, Oil Painting
By Mandy Main
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
As the sun sets behind the Joshua Tree Cholla Garden, the backlit plants glow with halos as their fine, bristling spines catch the light, both delicate and unto...
Oil
Orchid Trio, Oil Painting
By Joanie Ford
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Joanie Ford painted this piece from a photograph she took at an orchid garden. She wanted to tell their story using light, shadow, and a gentle diagonal ...
Oil
Summer in Oregon with Karen II, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
By Gary Westall
Located in Yardley, PA
I painted this painting as part of an online competition that Karen Ilari ran in 2016. All participants received the same motif and each interpreted it in a different way. I painted ...
Oil
Approaching Storm, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Approaching Storm Watercolor Art size - 8"x6" Matted to fit in standard 8"x10" frame :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticit...
Watercolor
Impressionist French outbuildings in the winter ti, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Gav Banns
Located in Yardley, PA
In the rural parts of France, many of the old stone farm buildings still scatter the landscape; some abandoned, many still in use. This is a typical scene from the area where I live,...
Oil
Red flowers lover, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This painting appears is an abstract, impressionistic work, with a vibrant array of colors that evoke the feeling of a lush, blooming garden or a landscape filled with flowers. The d...
Acrylic
Mallow, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky "Mallow" 70.0 X 70.0 CM / 27.5 X 27.5 IN HIGH QUALITY oil on canvas Signed on the front and back Dated 2025 Goo...
Oil
"Moonlit Night", Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky "Moonlit Night" 90.0 X 70.0 CM / 35.4 X 27.5 IN HIGH QUALITY oil on canvas Signed on the front and back Dated 20...
Oil
Modern Impressionist Traditional Oil Painting of Children playing on Sandy Beach
Located in ludlow, GB
Modern Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas, mounted on stretchers and Signed and Framed. Framed in a simple distressed white wood handmade frame. Listed and highly respected Briti...
Oil
Kirchdorf III, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Gary Westall
Located in Yardley, PA
On the Heath and Moor Plein air Event in Kirchdorf I participated. This event takes place every two years and I'm always happy to be there. Although it rained very heavily at times,...
Oil
Paul Laurtiz Winter Landscape
By Paul Lauritz
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paul Lauritz (Norway / California, 1889-1975) winter landscape circa 1950s Fine original oil painting by listed California artist Paul Lauritz. Canvas dimensions 40" x 30". The fra...
Canvas, Oil
Phacelia Field near Dygowo-Skoczów, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
By Gary Westall
Located in Yardley, PA
My painting colleague discovered this field and told me about it. I went there the next day and was completely amazed by the colors. The farmer was kind enough to let me set up my ea...
Oil
Ice rink, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
The ice rink is a light, icy blue-white color, smooth and reflecting the light from the surrounding area. Numerous figures are skating on the ice in various colors of winter coats a...
Oil
Fall Evening Current, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Shaded water carries streaks of gold and orange reflected from the sunlit hills of Redstone, Colorado. The current flows around clusters of stones, breaking i...
Oil
Late Arrival_Glenwood Springs, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
This impressionist landscape painting captures the final stretch of the interstate before Glenwood Springs in the late evening. A car moves along the winding ...
Oil
Night Glow, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A candle glows inside a red jar, its faint light revealing nearby flowers and fruit. In this still life, artist Hugh Masterson keeps the scene dark while main...
Oil
"Morning Calm", Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky "Morning Calm" 80.0 X 95.0 CM / 31.4 X 37.4 IN HIGH QUALITY oil on canvas Signed on the front and back Dated 2...
Oil
Boats at the pier, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky "Boats at the pier 70.0 X 50.0 CM / 27.5 X 19.6 IN HIGH QUALITY oil on canvas Signed on the front and back Dated...
Oil
Monet's Bequest to Us, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Impressionism has been a gift from Monet to us. The freedom that has come to us is amazing and as an artist I am thrilled to have learned the acceptance of simply painting how one f...
Oil
September Sun, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
By Gary Westall
Located in Yardley, PA
The castle park in Bückeburg is a worthwhile destination for nature lovers. The park has many old trees. This oak tree is a prime example. I find it a true beauty. The light and sha...
Oil
Ellendorfer Heide II, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Gary Westall
Located in Yardley, PA
For a week, I painted en plein air in the Lüneburg Heath with my painting colleague Edeltraud Woydeck. Edeltraud knows the Lüneburg Heath very well and chose beautiful places to pa...
Oil
Beauty comes from within, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Gary Westall
Located in Yardley, PA
When I was on holiday in Mallorca in spring 2023, I saw this beautiful vase and sea of ??flowers in a front garden. I knew immediately that I had to paint it. So inviting, cheerful a...
Oil
Marxener Paradies, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Gary Westall
Located in Yardley, PA
For a week, I painted en plein air in the Lüneburg Heath with my painting colleague Edeltraud Woydeck. Edeltraud, who knows the Lüneburg Heath very well, chose beautiful places to ...
Oil
Morning Stillness, 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
"Bay in Dubrovnik", Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky "Bay in Dubrovnik" 50.0 X 60.0 CM / 19.6 X 23.6 IN HIGH QUALITY oil on canvas Signed on the front and back Dated...
Oil
"Chrysanthemums", Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky "Chrysanthemums" 60.0 X 70.0 CM / 23.6 X 27.5 IN HIGH QUALITY oil on canvas Signed on the front and back Dated 2...
Oil
Galloping horse, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This oil painting captures the raw energy of a chestnut horse galloping through ocean waves. The artist's impressionistic style brings the scene to life, with the muscular horse de...
Oil
Field Serenity, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original hand-painted painting. Artwork inspired by impressionist style that expresses with subtle colors that evokes a sense of tranquility and an appreciation for the beauty of ...
Acrylic
Forest scene, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
An oil painting depicts a forest scene during autumn, with the primary focus on aspen or poplar trees that feature vivid yellow leaves. Surrounding trees with green and brown foliage...
Oil
Rocks by the Loire, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Auvergne landscape, France. Near its source, before becoming the majestic river lined with the most beautiful castles of France, the Loire is a river that carves its bed through v...
Oil
Ballerinas, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Three ballerinas are depicted in a dynamic pose, seemingly in mid-movement. The ballerinas are rendered with light, muted colors. Skin tones are pale and rosy, and the tutus are in ...
Oil
Kamaris beach, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
"Kamaris Beach" is an original oil painting depicting a small white church with a red tiled roof, standing guard over a lively sea. The waves crash against the rocks, creating a dyna...
Oil
Shaggy dogs, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
The painting shows two shaggy dogs standing on a sandy beach with the ocean waves rolling in behind them. The dog on the left has lighter fur, while the one on the right has a mix of...
Oil
Cretan Bali beach boat, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This original oil painting captures a peaceful boat scene on the bright blue sea near the coast of Crete. The artist's impressionistic style brings the scene to life, with a vibran...
Oil
Small chhapel at Gerani, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
The chapel is set in a garden surrounded by greenery. The roof is light cream or white. Two arched windows are visible on the sides of the building, each set in a small niche. A smal...
Oil
Oysters, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Oysters 14" x 14" Acrylic painting on canvas Mounted and matted in a white mat. Ready to be framed. Frame is not included. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes ...
Acrylic
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
Whispers of Dusk, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This evocative landscape captures the quiet majesty of twilight, where the sky transitions from deep indigo to radiant amber. Wisps of clouds catch the fading light, creating a lumin...
Acrylic
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
Olive Trees, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
In this artwork, I've captured the venerable spirit of an ancient tree, its gnarled roots deeply entrenched in the earth. Employing the impressionist and figurative style with oil pa...
Oil
Sunny Day, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Sunny Day Acrylic on watercolor paper Mounted on foamboard, matted in a crisp white mat. Ready to be framed in a 10"x10" frame :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes w...
Watercolor
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
Wild Poppies, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
In this painting, I've captured a vibrant sea of red poppies, blossoming fervently in a lively field. Using oils, I aimed to express the raw, pulsating life of nature, where each str...
Oil
Jetty by the sea, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky "Jetty by the sea" 50.0 X 80.0 CM / 19.6 X 31.4 IN HIGH QUALITY oil on canvas Signed on the front and back Dated...
Oil
"Flowering Canyon cacti ", Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky "Flowering Canyon cacti " 50.0 X 35.0 CM / 19.6 X 13.7 IN HIGH QUALITY oil on canvas Signed on the front and back...
Oil
Water lilies pond, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
"Water lilies pond" 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 Da...
Oil