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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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
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
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
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
Overcast Amsterdam, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Amsterdam cityscape oil painting by Andrii Chebotaru, Impressionist canal bridge artwork, romantic dutch wall art, blue city decor - “Overcast Amsterdamâ€
Oil
Yellow Houses, Original Painting
By Judy Mudd
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Yellow houses bask in the soft light of spring, their warm tones contrasting with the cool shades of trees and shadows on the ground. A lone figure walks alon...
Watercolor
Tree-Lined Path, Original Painting
By Janet Dyer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Sunlight filters through the dense leaves, casting dappled shadows on an allée. The trees form a natural corridor, leading deeper to the tranquil trail. Painted with a brush and palette knife, the scene's warm palette and rich texture evoke the soothing essence of a summer day.
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Acrylic
Somewhere on the Camino Frances, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Sunlight bathes a quaint village scene along the Camino de Santiago, highlighting the warm terracotta roofs of the farmhouses. Shadows play across the buildin...
Oil
In the Farm. Haystack and Trees, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
The early evening sunlight casts a beautiful, relaxing atmosphere over the farm. In the background, a farmhouse nestled among trees and haystacks reflects the...
Oil
Autumn embrace, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original watermelon still life oil painting Summer harvest impressionism - "Autumn embrace", painted in Dornbirn, Austria, captures the radiant beauty of fall in the mountains. Go...
Oil
Golden palette of summer, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original still life oil painting Melons, grapes, and summer abundance - "Golden palette of summer", painted in Kyiv, Ukraine, celebrates the richness of seasonal abundance. Juicy ...
Oil
Poetry of the forest, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Impressionist landscape by Andrii Chebotaru - "Poetry of the forest" captures the golden embrace of the Zakarpattia woods in Ukraine. Vibrant autumn foliage dances above a peaceful...
Oil
Winter Zakarpattia, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
"Winter Zakarpattia" captures the vibrant soul of a Ukrainian village blanketed in snow. Painted in expressive impasto strokes, it radiates warmth despite the chill, with golden fiel...
Oil
Fragrance of the garden, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
"Fragrance of the garden" captures the lush abundance of a Kyiv summer. The vibrant asters and roses burst with color, set among ripe peaches glowing in the grass. The sunlight dance...
Oil
Breath of freedom, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Impressionist seascape by Andrii Chebotaru - “Breath of freedomâ€
Oil
Aroma of the elements, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
“Aroma of the elementsâ€
Oil
Evening Istanbul, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Impressionist cityscape by Andrii Chebotaru - “Evening Istanbulâ€
Oil
Whisper of autumn light, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Impressionist landscape by Andrii Chebotaru - “Whisper of autumn lightâ€
Oil
Fires of autumn hills, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Impressionist landscape by Andrii Chebotaru - “Fires of autumn hillsâ€
Oil
The gold of Venice, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Impressionist seascape by Andrii Chebotaru - “The gold of Veniceâ€
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
Sails of freedom, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Impressionist seascape by Andrii Chebotaru - A vivid seascape painted off the coast of Cannes captures the power and poetry of the wind. Fiery clouds merge with shimmering waves, a...
Oil
Tapestry, Oil Painting
By Jo Galang
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Winding trunks weave through dense foliage, depicting an overgrown forest. Hints of the sky peek through the vegetation, introducing new hues to the dominant ...
Oil
Spanish Moss and River Grasses, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Sunlight illuminates the vibrant autumn foliage and golden grasses along the banks of Phillippi Creek in Sarasota, Florida. Spanish moss hangs from mature oak...
Acrylic
Spring Hike, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Sunlight filters through the forest, casting a warm, golden glow on the ground. Tall trees with reddish-brown trunks line ...
Acrylic
Where the sun is born, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
“Where the sun is bornâ€
Oil
“Garden of motherâEs loveâ€
Located in Yardley, PA
“Garden of mother’s loveâ€
Oil
Sails of freedom, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Impressionist seascape by Andrii Chebotaru - In the Series “Sails of Freedomâ€
Oil
Sweet summer. Watermelon still life., Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
“Sweet summerâ€
Oil
"walk" Mountain landscape., Painting, Oil on Canvas
Moment of happiness, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
“Moment of happinessâ€
Oil
Lilies, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
“Liliesâ€
Oil
Energy of the mountains, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
“Energy of the mountainsâ€
Oil
Rock at El Matador Beach; Malibu, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Waves crash softly against a towering rock formation at El Matador Beach in Malibu. The sunlight illuminates the coastal scene, casting reflections on the wat...
Oil
Red Barn in Diablo Foothills, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A rustic red barn nestles among the lush greenery at the Thomas Ranch on Old Northville Road. Mt. Diablo peeks through the trees while vibrant wildflowers sca...
Watercolor
Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Oil of Tremezzo Monastery, Lake Como Italy.
Located in ludlow, GB
Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Oil of Tremezzo Monastery, Lake Como Italy. Rene Jerome Legrand (British, Born 1953) Tremezzo Monastery, Lake Como i...
Oil
Afternoon Delight, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
The afternoon sun brings out the magical colors of fall. Yellows and oranges blend, fading gracefully among the trees. The river reflects its surroundings, he...
Acrylic
Near Strasburg, Original Painting
By Judy Mudd
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A barn quietly sits in the picturesque Pennsylvania countryside. The muted color palette evokes the serene tranquility inherent in the Amish homesteads of the...
Watercolor
Summer All Day, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
This summer scene, captured along a hiking trail in Venice, Florida, embodies the season's radiant glow. The sun casts beautiful clear highlights that enhance...
Acrylic
Cypresses and Orchard, Springtime, Original Painting
By Janet Dyer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Provence in spring is a delightful place to be. Olive trees bloom, cypresses sway gently in the breeze, and the sun casts a warm glow over the landscape. Pain...
Acrylic
Orchard Wave, Original Painting
By Janet Dyer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
In an orchard in Provence, France, olive trees dot the landscape. Streaks of sunlight filter through the leaves, warming the soil below. Using a palette knife and brush, artist Janet Dyer...
Acrylic
"Mystical Horse", Impressionist Etching, Engraving, 2010s, Signed
Located in San Diego, CA
This is an impressionist etching/engraving by San Diego artist, Lenore Simon. Its dimensions are 17" x 12". A certificate of authenticity will fo...
Engraving, Etching
Magical garden pond, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Bold colorful abstract landscape original painting on tones of green, navy blue, bright yellow, light green and white. This abstract painting, created with energetic brushstrokes, w...
Oil
Cattails at Dusk, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
A vivid reflection of nature’s quiet drama, Cattails at Dusk captures the fleeting glow of sunset over still water. Golden yellows, fiery oranges, and deep magentas intertwine with...
Acrylic
Longleaf Pine, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Vibrant tropical scenes greet hikers at every turn in the Florida hiking preserves. Under the summer sun, tall and majestic longleaf pines provide ample shade...
Acrylic
Summer Grasses, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Early fall brings forth golden grasses, with distant mountains providing a cool backdrop. The rushing stream curves through the sunlight and shade, creating a sense of movement within the composition. Bold brushstrokes and vibrant colors capture the rugged beauty of the landscape...
Acrylic
Quietly Joining, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Grass, bushes, and trees form a picturesque setting for a rivulet that subtly joins a stream. Varied brushstrokes capture the nuances of their forms and textu...
Acrylic
Melting Snow, Original Painting
By Janet Dyer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
The winter sun begins to shine, casting a warm, gentle glow upon the treetops and the two houses, almost concealed by the foliage. As the snow gradually melts...
Acrylic
Spring forest, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Experience the serene beauty of a spring pine forest with this original oil painting. The spring landscape is brought to life with beautiful pine and flowering trees, creating a sens...
Oil
Boats in the Bay, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Add a touch of nautical charm to your home with this original oil painting, "Boats in the Bay"! Artwork captures the beauty of Balaklava Bay, with colorful boats and yachts dotting t...
Oil
White Abstraction, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Introducing the original oil painting White Abstraction, created with a combination of brushes and palette knife on canvas. This contemporary work of art features a beautiful abstrac...
Oil
Boats in the Bay, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This original oil painting captures the serene beauty of yachts at sunset in an impressionistic style. The rich, textured layers of paint applied with brushes and palette knife in an...
Oil
Yachts at the pier in Jaffa, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original oil painting depicts a scene of yachts resting at the pier in Jaffa. This impasto artwork was meticulously painted with brushes and palette knife on high-quality canvas, cap...
Oil
178, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Amidst the intricate architectural details and timeless appeal of a brick building, the presence of people engaged in their daily routines brings vibrancy to ...
Watercolor
Miscanthus in Snow, Original Painting
By Janet Dyer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Vibrant red grass pierces through the snow, infusing fiery hues into the cold landscape. Dark green foliage extends into the distance, contrasting the whites ...
Acrylic
Winter Garden, Original Painting
By Janet Dyer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A thick blanket of snow covers a garden, exposing only tall bushes and grass to the sunlight. A thicket of trees stands in the background, adding brown and gr...
Acrylic
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Contemporary Original Oil Portrait of Luciano Pavarotti Framed
Located in ludlow, GB
Contemporary Original Oil Portrait of Luciano Pavarotti one of the most revered Tenor Opera Singers of all time. A big voice and an even bigger smile he is instantly recognisable. ...
Oil