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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I Found You, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Inspired by his plein air study, artist Andres Lopez paints a narrow stream filled with light and color. After a long walk through the forest, he came upon a cl...
Oil
Bundle of Joy, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
The artwork showcases a vibrant and rich bouquet of flowers in an impressionistic style. The texture is bold and expressive, with thick, tactile brushstrokes that add a dynamic sense...
Acrylic
May We Never Forget, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
The artwork vividly captures a serene landscape with a rich tapestry of textures and colors. The most striking feature is the lavender flowers, painted with a lively use of purples i...
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
Marsh Movement, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Valerie Berkely offers a dreamy, atmospheric scene that guides the eyes toward the distant horizon. The rich pastel hues evoke a sense of autumn tranqu...
Oil
Transcendence, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Valerie Berkely offers a dreamy, atmospheric coastal scene that soothes the soul. The pastel tones of the seascape calm the eye, creating a profound se...
Oil
Harbour Serenade, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Drawing inspiration from a boathouse floating on the water at Coal Harbour in Vancouver, artist Maurice Dionne paints this idle watercolor scene. In the foreg...
Watercolor
Lost and Found, Oil Painting
By Jeff Fleming
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
"Sometimes, when you lose your way in life, you will find yourself in a quiet place," says artist Jeff Fleming. In a secluded lake corner, he captures a scene...
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
Hasidic Mother And Child In The Surf, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Onelio Marrero captures a gentle moment of a Hasidic mother and her child enjoying the surf as the tide rolled in. While out on the New Jersey seashore...
Oil
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St John's College Cambridge Hanslip Fletcher (1874-1955) Pen and Wash painting
Located in London, GB
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Ink, Pen
Mountain Reverie Series 10, Original Painting
Watercolor Impressions of Chinese Architecture 17, Original Painting
By Siyuan Ma
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Siyuan Ma illustrates the Mingtang in the ancient city of Datong, Shanxi Province–a national key cultural protected site. "It is one of the four grea...
Watercolor
Walking in Soho, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Carey Parks depicts a woman walking along the streets of Soho. A yellow taxi passes in the background, compelling the viewer to explore the compositio...
Acrylic
Watercolor Impressions of Chinese Architecture 11, 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 heritage site under state-level pr...
Watercolor
Watercolor Impressions of Chinese Architecture 14, Original Painting
By Siyuan Ma
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Siyuan Ma shares a view of the Hanging Temple, a famous cultural landmark in China. Its Chinese name takes the character "Xuan" from Chinese Taoism an...
Watercolor
Watercolor Impressions of Chinese Architecture 8, Original Painting
By Siyuan Ma
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Siyuan Ma illustrates the Shanhua Temple, located inside the ancient city of Datong in Shanxi Province–a key cultural relic under state-level protec...
Watercolor
Thriftstore in Anza, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Samuel Pretorius illustrates a modest thrift shop in an old rural town in California. Standing amidst the rugged beauty of Anza, he finds himself capti...
Acrylic
Commute, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Maurice Dionne shows the activity around the transit station, waiting for an incoming train. "In this particular case, we are at the U of Ottawa statio...
Watercolor
October Afternoon Sparkle, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Catherine shares a peek into the beautiful autumnal woodlands of California, presenting her keen eye for color an...
Watercolor
Relaxing at the Pool, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Carey Parks paints a woman lounging by the pool in Novato, California. She uses a photo of her mother-in-law as a reference....
Acrylic
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Victorian Landscape with Horse and Foal with Cattle in a pasture by Moonlight.
Located in ludlow, GB
Victorian Landscape with Horse and Foal with Cattle in a pasture by Moonlight. Large Framed Oil Painting of Animals gathered together in the Moonlight. An evocative Landscape which is well drawn and nicely executed. "Horse and Foal and Cattle in Pastures by Moonlight" Oil on Canvas (18 by 24 inches) Signed and dated 1899 and Framed in a traditional Impressionist Swept Frame. Charles Augustus Henry Lutyens was a portrait, animal and sporting painter. He was fairly eccentric and indeed named one of his sonsSir Edward...
Oil
Let's Go Fishing, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Shela Goodman paints a silhouette of a man in his boat, floating peacefully on a bright still lake. With his motor engine up and rope in his hands, he ...
Oil
Sunset, Oil Painting
By Judy Mackey
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Judy Mackey exhibits a glorious display of the United States flag. "Being an expatriate growing up in a foreign country gave me a deep love for our US ...
Oil
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
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
May My Heart Always Be Open to Little Birds, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Jennifer Ross presents a brown bird perched over its three eggs. "A bird's nest is the universal symbol of hope," says Jenni...
Acrylic
Buddleia Blooms, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Catherine McCargar paints vibrant purple flowers cut fresh from her lawn. "This summer, after plentiful winter rains, the buddleia or butterfly bushes in my garden are full of lush blooms," shares Catherine. She gathers a bunch and paints them in an impressionist style, letting the watercolors flow together. Catherine makes a delicate and painterly portrait of the blossoming stems.
About the Artist
Impressionist Catherine McCargar expresses her deep admiration of nature through landscape paintings of Northern California...
Watercolor
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
Garden Bouquet, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Catherine McCargar presents a bright and lively impressionist rendering of flowers and leaves. They bloom profusely in a garden, celebrating abundance and color. The flowers, dahlias, roses, and pansies, growing so closely together, resemble a bouquet. "I am equally interested in gardening pursuits as I am in creating paintings," shares Catherine.
About the Artist
Impressionist Catherine McCargar expresses her deep admiration of nature through landscape paintings of Northern California. While she is well-versed in a range of media, her preferred medium for painting is watercolor. The fluidity of the paint allows her to capture the muted undertones and the fleeting light found in the natural world. While the backgrounds of her paintings are impressionistic, the foregrounds of her paintings are often highly detailed, showcasing her technical mastery over her medium.
Words that describe this painting: flora, nature, garden, roses, spring, summer, season, flora, flowers, dahlia, pansy, pansies, botanical, watercolor, paper, impressionism, impressionism, flora, watercolor painting, green
Watercolor
Provincetown Summer, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
The artwork is an abstract landscape piece with a textured, impasto technique. The composition transitions from a lush, green base that represents a grassy field. Above, a medley of ...
Acrylic
Greenfields, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
The artwork is an expressive landscape painting with vibrant brushstrokes that create a lively, textured impression of a lush, open field under a vast sky. The palette predominantly ...
Acrylic
Doncaster, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
The artwork created is a vibrant and lush representation of a landscape, primarily using a palette of greens, yellows, and hints of orange and red. The brushwork is dynamic and expre...
Acrylic
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
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
Ice Plant, Carmel-by-the-Sea
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A plein air painting of the Carmel coast in California. The quick white brushstrokes approximate the crashing water on the rocks. Artist Bio Marc Dalessio was born in 1972 in Los An...
Oil, Panel, Wood Panel
Spring Near Bonnieux, Provence, Original Painting
By Janet Dyer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Janet Dyer exhibits a view of Provence in the spring, when pear, almond, and cherry trees flourish in full bloom. "These are near a hilltop village in ...
Acrylic
Spring Trees, Red Roof, Provence, Original Painting
By Janet Dyer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Janet Dyer illustrates a lovely spring day in Provence with flourishing pear, cherry, and almond trees. She captures the essence of the season with a v...
Acrylic
Conservatory Orchids, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Sherri Aldawood paints dainty orchids nestled in multi-colored flower pots. "I saw these orchids at the Conservatory in San Diego's Balboa Park," shares Sherri. She captures the bright morning light illuminating the blossoms while contrasting against the darker background. The evident balance of light and shadow creates a harmonious display.
About the Artist
Sherri Aldawood didn't intend to always paint flowers, but over time her love of gardens started to permeate her art. She focuses on the light and color of the flowers on the canvas. Sherri prefers alla prima, working with wet layers of paint instead of letting them dry. She keeps the paint as wet as possible by using walnut and clove oil...
Oil
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
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
Folkestone, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
The artwork is a beautifully rendered landscape with lush hills and verdant fields. The artist has skillfully employed a palette of greens and yellows to capture the vibrancy of natu...
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
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
Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting Langdale Pikes, Lake District
Located in ludlow, GB
Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting of the Langdale Pikes in the Lake District. A Large Framed Oil on Canvas showing the Lake and the Mountains behind shrouded in Mist...
Oil
Morning Light on Albert Bridge-original cityscape impressionism 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...
Oil, Canvas
Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting of Villa San Michele Capri
Located in ludlow, GB
Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting of Villa San Michele Capri. Large bright Impressionist oil painting showing Villa San Michele Capri with flowers in dappled sunlight and view of the Amalfi Coast. Rene Jerome Legrand...
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
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
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
Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting of Fishermen in Boat on River
Located in ludlow, GB
Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting of Fishermen in a Boat. His work is firmly in the Dutch tradition with a nod to the Barbazon School of Landscape Painters. The Oil P...
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