In the revolutionary wake of Impressionism, artists like Vincent van Gogh, Georges Seurat, Paul Cézanne and Paul Gauguin advanced the style further while firmly rejecting its limitations. Although the artists now associated with Postimpressionist art did not work as part of a group, they collectively employed an approach to expressing moments in time that was even more abstract than that of the Impressionists, and they shared an interest in moving away from naturalistic depictions to more subjective uses of vivid colors and light in their paintings.
The eighth and final Impressionist exhibition was held in Paris in 1886, and Postimpressionism — also spelled Post-Impressionism — is usually dated between then and 1905. The term “Postimpressionism” was coined by British curator and art critic Roger Fry in 1910 at the “Manet and the Postimpressionists” exhibition in London that connected their practices to the pioneering modernist art of Édouard Manet. Many Postimpressionist artists — most of whom lived in France — utilized thickly applied, vibrant pigments that emphasized the brushstrokes on the canvas.
The Postimpressionist movement’s iconic works of art include van Gogh’s The Starry Night (1889) and Seurat’s A Sunday on La Grande Jatte (1884). Seurat’s approach reflected the experimental spirit of Postimpressionism, as he used Pointillist dots of color that were mixed by the eye of the viewer rather than the hand of the artist. Van Gogh, meanwhile, often based his paintings on observation, yet instilled them with an emotional and personal perspective in which colors and forms did not mirror reality. Alongside Mary Cassatt, Cézanne, Henri Matisse and Gauguin, the Dutch painter was a pupil of Camille Pissarro, the groundbreaking Impressionist artist who boldly organized the first independent painting exhibitions in late-19th-century Paris.
The boundary-expanding work of the Postimpressionist painters, which focused on real-life subject matter and featured a prioritization of geometric forms, would inspire the Nabis, German Expressionism, Cubism and other modern art movements to continue to explore abstraction and challenge expectations for art.
Find a collection of original Postimpressionist paintings, mixed media, prints and other art on 1stDibs.
Bateaux dans le Port
By Raoul Dufy
Located in New York, NY
Color lithograph, circa 1950. With the artist's printed signature as issued, lower center, and numbered 84/200 in pencil, lower right. Printed and published by Mourlot, Paris. The...
Lithograph, Color
'Seated Nude', Paris, Louvre, Salon d'Automne, Academie Chaumière, LACMA, SFAA
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Stamped, verso, with estate stamp for Victor Di Gesu (American, 1914-1988) and created circa 1955. Winner of the Prix Othon Friesz, Victor di Gesu first attended the Los Angeles Art...
Paper, Watercolor
Sunset Surf
By Hayley Lever
Located in Milford, NH
A fine post-impressionist coastal sunset oil painting by American artist Hayley Lever Australian American artist Hayley Lever (1876-1958). Lever was born in Adelaide, Australia and s...
Oil, Panel
Modern Impressionist Beach Scene Oil of Three children playing on beach
Located in ludlow, GB
Modern Impressionist Beach Scene Oil of Three young children playing sandcastles on the beach. "Day at the Beach" Oil on Canvas, laid on board, Signed and Framed by Rene Jerome Legr...
Oil
“Morning Perastâ€
Located in Yardley, PA
Instagram: chebotaru.a The painting “Morning Perastâ€
Oil
$2,453
Fun of the Fair - original figurative cityscape 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, Acrylic
Evening in Dubrovnik, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
"Evening in Dubrovnik" captures the enchanting beauty of the historic Old Town of Dubrovnik, Croatia. Bathed in warm golden light, the harbor comes alive with colorful boats dotting ...
Oil
Golden sunset of Monaco, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
"Golden sunset of Monaco" captures the breathtaking beauty of Monte Carlo's coastline bathed in the warm glow of the setting sun. Sailboats gently float on the shimmering sea, reflec...
Oil
Fairytale Stoliv, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Fairytale Stoliv captures the tranquil beauty of a small tourist village in Montenegro named Stoliv. This impressionist piece showcases vibrant Mediterranean colors, highlighting the...
Oil
Untitled (Crucifixion on the Battlefield)
Located in Cliffside Park, NJ
One of the most successful illustrators of the early 20th century Dean Cornwell Untitled (Crucifixion on the Battlefield) initialed DC (center left), oil on canvas, framed canvas: 33...
Oil, Canvas
La Grande Guerre - Woodcut Realized by Benito - Early 20th Century
By Benito 6
Located in Roma, IT
La Grande Guerre is an original Woodcut by Benito (Edmond Garcia, 1891-1961) realized in the Early 20th Century. Good condition. The artwork is depicted through strong strokes in a...
Woodcut
Twentieth Century Traditional Marine Oil Painting of Clipper Ship at Dusk
Located in ludlow, GB
Modern Maritime Marine Oil Painting of Clipper Ship at Sea as the Sun goes down. A large and very appealing Signed Oil on Canvas, mounted ...
Oil
Early Twentieth Century Newlyn School Still Life of Lobster and Glass Painting
Located in ludlow, GB
Early Twentieth Century Newlyn School Painting of Still Life with Lobster and Wine Glass set on a Table, Large Framed Oil Painting. This painting by Wolseley is a marvellous study i...
Oil
French Post Impressionist Breton school Oil Painting of Harbour, Douarnenez
Located in ludlow, GB
French Post Impressionist Signed Oil Painting of Breton Fishermen and Boats in the Harbour at Douarnenez. A perfect study in post impressionism both in subject matter and technique. ...
Oil
Victorian Early Twentieth Century Watercolor Marine of Boats and Figures at Quay
By Henry Scott Tuke
Located in ludlow, GB
Victorian Early Twentieth Century Marine Watercolour of Customs House Quay Falmouth. It is a Signed Watercolour on paper, laid on board with a mount and Framed and Glazed. By the ce...
Watercolor
Twentieth Century Scottish Impressionist Landscape of Loch Earn, Watercolour
Located in ludlow, GB
Twentieth Century Impressionist Scottish Landscape of Loch Earn, Scotland an Original Signed Watercolour by one of the most famous T...
Watercolor
$23,852Sale Price|20% Off
Twentieth Century Landscape with Nude - Cecilia Lake Orta Original Watercolour
Located in ludlow, GB
Twentieth Century Landscape with Nude - Cecilia in the grounds of a Villa at Lake Orta in Italy. Original Signed Watercolour of one of his most favourite Models. I have long since ...
Watercolor
$750
Gaspar Riera dish. ceramics. terracotta. Majorca. Original unique piece
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Majorca. Original unique ceramic piece Painter born in the town of Estellencs on the island of Mallorca, since his youth he dedicated himself to drawing and watercolor, later enterin...
Ceramic
Autoportrait a la Pipe
By André Derain
Located in New York, NY
Etching and drypoint on cream laid paper. Catalogue raisonne reference: Adhemar 44.
Drypoint, Etching
Tournesols by H. Claude Pissarro - Still life
Located in London, GB
Tournesols by H. Claude Pissarro (b. 1935) Pastel on card 51 x 37 cm (20 ¹/₈ x 14 ⁵/₈ inches) Signed lower right, H. Claude Pissarro This work is accompanied by a certificate of aut...
Pastel
Neige à Paris by H. Claude Pissarro - Snow scene of Paris
Located in London, GB
Neige à Paris by H. Claude Pissarro (b. 1935) Pastel on card 37 x 51 cm (14 ⁵/₈ x 20 ¹/₈ inches) Signed lower right, H. Claude Pissarro This work is accompanied by a certificate of ...
Pastel
Sunny ?ity, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Sunny ?ity This vibrant painting captures the charm of the old town of Kotor bathed in golden sunlight. The terracotta rooftops, glowing with warm orange and yellow tones, contrast ...
Oil
Impressionist Landscape and Marine Oil Painting of Loch Fyne Scotland
Located in ludlow, GB
Impressionist Landscape and Marine Oil Painting of Loch Fyne Scotland. Fishing Boats on the Loch with the Hills and Cottages in the distance. Tarbert, Loch Fyne" by Terrick Williams...
Oil
$2,439
Now the Day is Over - original landscape cityscape 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, Acrylic
Le Baie de Trespasses
Located in New York, NY
Color aquatint , 1939 Signed and dated in lower right of image. Numbered 99/175 in pencil, lower right margin. Printed by Lacouriere, Paris. Published by Vollard, Paris. Sheet s...
Aquatint, Color
Twentieth Century Impressionist Oil of Ponte Vecchio, Florence and River Arno
Located in ludlow, GB
Twentieth Century Impressionist Framed Oil Painting on Panel of Ponte Vecchio, Florence with buildings along the River Arno. Signed bottom left. This painting was purchased by the Fr...
Oil
$5,792
Early Twentieth Century Impressionist Oil Painting Landscape of Ludlow Castle
Located in ludlow, GB
Early Twentieth Century Impressionist landscape Signed Oil Painting of a Passing Storm over Ludlow , with the Castle and Dinham Bridge and Cattle in the Fields. Oil on Canvas, laid ...
Oil
A summer day, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
A summer day captures the serene beauty of Skadar Lake, Montenegro, on a radiant day. Painted in the Pointillism technique, this artwork blends vibrant dabs of color to portray lush ...
Oil
Path of light. Pointillism landscape., Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
“Path of lightâ€
Oil
$852Sale Price|29% Off
“Bowl of Fruit”
“Morning Blissâ€
Located in Yardley, PA
Instagram: @chebotaru.a The painting “Morning Bliss,â€
Oil
“Lyrical Moodâ€
Located in Yardley, PA
Instagram: @chebotaru.a The painting, created in 2024 in the small village of Rozat near Dubrovnik, Croatia, is titled “Lyrical Mood.â€
Oil
"First Rays". Lake Skadar Montenegro, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
The painting "First Rays," created in 2024 on Lake Skadar in Montenegro, is a stunning example of Pointillism or Divisionism. It depicts the mouth of the Rijeka Crnojevi?a River, whi...
Oil
Fairy tale bridge, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
The painting titled "Fairy Tale Bridge" captures an ancient stone bridge arching gracefully over the mouth of a river flowing into Lake Skadar. Surrounded by lush greenery and soft s...
Oil
Morning light, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
"Morning light" captures the breathtaking view of Kotor Bay from the village of Njeguši, Montenegro. This pointillist painting shimmers with soft pastel tones, portraying the ethere...
Oil
$2,450
Whisper of the surf in the rays of the setting sun, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
"Whisper of the surf in the rays of the setting sun" This stunning pointillist painting captures the wild beauty of the Biarritz coastline, where the waves of the Bay of Biscay dance...
Oil
River of secrets, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS Impressionist landscape painting of Tara river, Montenegro. Nature wall art. Pointillism - "River of secrets" was painted en plein air along the em...
Oil
Phlox, ca. 1906
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Provenance David Ramus, Ltd.; Menconi and Schoelkopf Fine Art, New York; Private collection, Atlanta, Georgia, until 2010 Exhibitions Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine ...
Pastel
$8,586
Mid Century Portrait Post Impressionist Oil of Henrietta Phipps artists daughter
By Henry Lamb
Located in ludlow, GB
Mid Century Signed Portrait in Oils of artists daughter the renowned horticulturist Henrietta Phipps. Large oil painting on canvas mounted on stretchers of his beloved first daughte...
Oil
Boite de Nuit
Located in New York, NY
Etching printed in black on cream wove pape, 1927r. Full margins (full sheet dimensions 9.75 x 12.75 inches). Artist's proof, side from edition of 250. Signed by the artist in pen...
Etching
La Grande Guerre - Woodcut Realized by Benito - Early 20th Century
By Benito 6
Located in Roma, IT
La Grande Guerre is an original woodcut print by Benito (Edmond Garcia, 1891-1961) realized in the Early 20th Century. Good condition. The artwork is depicted through strong stroke...
Woodcut
$295
The Smoker - Woodcut realized by Charles Dubin - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Smoker is an original woodcut print, realized by Charles Dubin in the 20th Century. The artist was active in the period between 1920 ca. and 1955 ca. The artwork is hand-signed...
Woodcut
$4,434
Les Biches (on Hollande Van Gelder paper) - Original Illustrated Book - 1924
Located in Roma, IT
Les Biches is a ballet by Bronislava Nijinska, with music by Francis Poulenc and with costume design by Marie Laurencin. Edition of 335 copies. Copy number 14 of 60 copies on Hollande Van Gelder...
Paper
Dans la glu (from the Yvette Guilbert portfolio)
Located in New York, NY
Lithograph printed in black with a beige tint stone background, 1898. From the first edition of 350. Published by Bliss, Sands & Co., London. Sheet size: 15.13 x12.88 inches, with ...
Lithograph
Park in Winter (Personnages Dans un Parc)
Located in New York, NY
Black crayon on wove paper. Artist initials are ink stamped in lower right corner.
Crayon, Laid Paper, Carbon Pencil
La Femme aux Figues
By Paul Gauguin
Located in New York, NY
Etching, 1899. The full sheet, with margins. Catalogue raisonné reference: Boyle -Turner 5A (as Gauguin); Guerin 88 (as Sequin); Field 89 (as Gauguin and Seguin) Based on the in...
Etching
Early Twentieth Century Landscape Italian Lakes Watercolour Villa on Lake Como
Located in ludlow, GB
Early Twentieth Century Italian Lakes Landscape a Large Watercolour of the Villa Balbianello near Bellagio, Lake Como Italy. A Signed Watercolour Painting on Watercolour Paper, moun...
Watercolor
Tropical landscape with Toucan bird, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Tropical landscape with Toucan birdTropical landscape with a toucan Captured in a serene moment, this painting features a magnificent toucan at rest on a sturdy branch. The warm h...
Acrylic
Twentieth Century Impressionist Landscape Oil of Moonlight on River Fal Cornwall
Located in ludlow, GB
Twentieth Century Impressionist Signed Landscape Oil of Moonlight on River Fal Cornwall by Garstin Cox of the St Ives School. Moonlight on the River Fal, Cornwall - view of the Rive...
Oil
Modern Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting of Venice Grand Canal at Night
Located in ludlow, GB
Modern Impressionist Landscape Framed Oil Painting Nocturne view of Grand Canal in Venice. Large Oil Painting on Canvas of a night scene with sweeping vista of the Grand Canal in V...
Oil
Contemporary Impressionist Oil of Piccadilly London with Buildings and Red Buses
Located in ludlow, GB
Contemporary Impressionist Oil of Piccadilly London with Buildings and Red Buses. An atmospheric Oil Painting depicting Piccadilly showing the London Pavilion and the statue of Eros....
Oil
“Dubrovnik. Old Townâ€
Located in Yardley, PA
Instagram: chebotaru.a The painting “Dubrovnik. Old Townâ€
Oil
“Bay of Kotorâ€
Located in Yardley, PA
Instagram: chebotaru.a. The painting titled “Bay of Kotorâ€
Oil
“Evening Dubrovnikâ€
Located in Yardley, PA
Instagram: chebotaru.a The painting “Evening Dubrovnikâ€
Oil
“Morning in the Bayâ€
Located in Yardley, PA
instagram: chebotaru.a The painting “Morning in the Bayâ€
Oil
«Sunny Day», Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This captivating painting Sunny day depicts a radiant summer day in Mountain Stoliv, a charming village nestled in the Bay of Kotor, Montenegro. Created using the pointillism techniq...
Oil
Dreams come true, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This vibrant Pointillist painting was created in the picturesque surroundings of Bar, Montenegro, inspired by the serene coastal views and the innovative techniques of Georges-Pierre...
Oil
In the mountains of Montenegro, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
The painting, titled In the mountains of Montenegro, captures the breathtaking scenery of the Njeguši mountains in Montenegro. With a vibrant palette of blues, yellows, and purples,...
Oil
Bliss, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
The painting "Bliss," created in 2024, captures a serene view of the Kotor Bay in Montenegro during the calm hours of the afternoon. Soft pastel tones portray the interplay of light ...
Oil
Nighttime Kotor, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
"Nighttime Kotor" captures the enchanting ambiance of the marina in Kotor Bay, Montenegro, illuminated by a myriad of colors reflecting on the water. Painted in the pointillist style...
Oil