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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"A Cool Evening."
Located in Zofingen, AG
A summer evening, a gentle breeze, the singing of birds, and the anticipation of relief from the summer heat. How can one convey these sensations and transform them into colors? The ...
Canvas, Lacquer, Acrylic
"Lilac Mist."Green collection.
Located in Zofingen, AG
The painting depicts a lake in the morning hours, as the mist slowly clears and the sun begins to filter through the branches of trees and bushes. This is one of the magnificent lake...
Canvas, Lacquer, Acrylic
Serg Graff "Color Synapse" Abstract Painting Acrylic on Canvas Framed Art, COA
By Serg Graff
Located in Palm Coast, FL
“Color Synapse” by Serg Graff is a dynamic contemporary abstract painting bursting with movement, emotion, and vibrant chromatic energy. Executed in the artist’s signature expressive...
Acrylic
"Lemon juice."Abstract collection.
Located in Zofingen, AG
Miniature painting is like a little pearl in a collection of paintings. It was created specifically so that you can decorate your room and harmoniously place it in combination with p...
Canvas, Acrylic, Cardboard
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
"Night at the Museum" Young Woman with Monet at Paris Museum Oil Painting Framed
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
A lively, impressionistic depiction of a young woman in a red jacket discovering Claude Monet's oil paintings at the Paris Museum. We are whisked away in this cherished scene with th...
Canvas, Oil
"Green lamp."
Located in Zofingen, AG
Miniature painting is like a little pearl in a collection of paintings. It was created specifically so that you can decorate your room and harmoniously place it in combination with p...
Canvas, Acrylic
$250
Serg Graff "Find Mr. Squiggle" Abstract Acrylic Painting Framed Outsider Art COA
By Serg Graff
Located in Palm Coast, FL
“Find Mr. Squiggle” is an original acrylic painting on canvas board from Serg Graff’s imaginative "Adventures M" collection. Filled with vibrant colors, hidden faces, playful symbols...
Acrylic
$543Sale Price|20% Off
French Harbour Scene Oil Painting of Boats and Waterfront at La Croisic
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Harbour Scene Oil Painting of Boats and Waterfront at La Croisic By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 15.25 x 18 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed Condi...
Oil
Return To Natural, Abstract Modern art Original Painting on Canvas Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Voskan Galstian Work: Original Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Year: 2024 Style: Abstract Art, Title: Return To Natural Size: 30" x 39"...
Canvas, Acrylic
"Summer mood."Green collection.
Located in Zofingen, AG
Genre paintings have become especially popular recently. In this world of computer technology and robots, art transports our consciousness to a special world where feelings and thoug...
Canvas, Acrylic, Lacquer
Coral Reef Fish Painting Impasto
Located in Zofingen, AG
* Title: Coral Reef * Size: 12 x 8 inches * Materials: oil, stretched canvas, palette knife * Shipping: gallery standards packaging, express shipping Bright abstract seascape paintin...
Cotton Canvas, Oil
$1,450
Through Impression, Abstract art, Original Acrylic Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
30 Artist: Voskan Galstian Work: Original Acrylic Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Year: 2022 Style: Abstract Art, Title: Through Impression, ...
Canvas, Acrylic
$450Sale Price|20% Off
Impressionist Harbour Scene with Lighthouse Fishing Boats and Seagulls in Motion
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Impressionist Harbour Scene with Lighthouse Fishing Boats and Seagulls in Motion By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 16.25 x 12.25 inches (height x width) Gouache painting on board...
Gouache
$1,646
Sunset Stroll, Chelsea Embankment -original impressionism cityscape painting-art
By David Farren
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, Board
$543Sale Price|20% Off
Vibrant Impressionist Landscape of Lush Greenery and Meadow
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Vibrant Impressionist Landscape by Helen Greenfield (British 20th century) signed oil painting on board, unframed board: 18 x 24 inches condition: overall very good provenance: all t...
Oil
"By the Lake ."Green collection.
Located in Zofingen, AG
There are magnificent lakes in the Spanish Pyrenees. The painting was created under the impression of a trip to Huesca. The cool morning and light mist are enchanting. The color pale...
Canvas, Lacquer, Acrylic, Plaster
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Village Oil Painting, Impressionist Style, 20th Century, Signed
Located in Belgrade, MT
This oil painting is original and signed by the artist. I have owned this piece since the early 1970's. The oil depicts a village and is vibrant in color.
Oil
"Green Armchair."Green collection.
Located in Zofingen, AG
A cozy corner in a beautiful house, soft evening light, warmth and classic charm. There is no need to rush anywhere, nothing to worry about. Now not many people can afford it. But le...
Canvas, Lacquer, Acrylic
$575Sale Price|20% Off
Textured Coastal Oil Painting of Fishing Boats and Lighthouse with Dramatic Sky
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Textured Coastal Oil Painting of Fishing Boats and Lighthouse with Dramatic Sky By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 12.25 x 17.25 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unf...
Oil
$701Sale Price|20% Off
French Impressionist Oil of Twin Turrets and Trees Reflected in River Scene
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil of Twin Turrets and Trees Reflected in River Scene By Fanch Lel Signed: yes Size: 15 x 18 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed Cond...
Oil
"Pink Evening." Green collection.
Located in Zofingen, AG
The Spanish land with endless olive gardens, hills and mountains is an inspiration for artists. The Mediterranean region stands out in particular. The open spaces of the sea, hot sun...
Canvas, Acrylic, Lacquer
"Seeing Red" Oil on Canvas Signed
Located in Zofingen, AG
This is a striking, original abstract expressionist oil painting on canvas by contemporary artist Marina Fisher. Titled "Seeing Red", this powerful work features a singular, captivat...
Oil, Canvas
$4,300
Exploration Abstract Contemporary art Original Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Varouján Hovakimyan Title: Exploration Medium: Acrylic on Textured Canvas Year: 2024 Style: Contemporary Art Dimensions: 36" x 48'' x 1.5" inch (91 x 122 x 4cm) Presentation:...
Canvas, Acrylic
$580Sale Price|20% Off
French Impressionist Coastal Scene with Crashing Waves and Sailing Boats
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Coastal Scene with Crashing Waves and Sailing Boats By Fanch Lel Size: 13 x 16.25 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed Condition: The ...
Oil
$4,707Sale Price|20% Off
Spring in Paris series - Fleur d'Iris, iris flower, garden
Located in Vienna, AT
This artwork is a striking botanical painting of an iris flower, capturing its elegance and intricate details with precision. The petals, a harmonious blend of soft lavender and deep...
Acrylic, Oil, Lacquer, Canvas, Watercolor
"Potential" Abstracted Landscape Oil Painting
By Bri Custer
Located in Westport, CT
Potential pulses with kinetic color and form, offering a vibrant abstraction of a forest path flooded with light. Bri Custer’s distinctive approach blends bold geometry with nuanced ...
Canvas, Oil
$2,400Sale Price|25% Off
Impressionist City in France Oil Painting, 20th Century, Unframed
Located in Belgrade, MT
This painting by Lucien Durand is an original and part of my private collection since the 1970's.
Oil
$713Sale Price|20% Off
Impressionist Village Scene with Tower and Olive Tree View of Monte Maggiore
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Impressionist Village Scene with Tower and Olive Tree View of Monte Maggiore By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 14.75 x 18 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed ...
Oil
"Summer is always with you." Abstract collection.
Located in Zofingen, AG
Miniature painting is like a little pearl in a collection of paintings. It was created specifically so that you can decorate your room and harmoniously place it in combination with p...
Canvas, Acrylic, Cardboard
Vermont Landscape (Diptych) - Colorful Abstract Nature Oil Painting
By Beth Munro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beth Munro’s original paintings, whether composed of still life, landscape, or abstract forms, focus on pattern, color, and texture. Munro is inspired by everything from the impressi...
Canvas, Oil
$240Sale Price|20% Off
Hawaii Coral Reef Oil Painting on Stretched Canvas, Impasto, 8x12"
Located in Zofingen, AG
* Title: Hawaii Coral Reef * Size: 12 x 8 inches * Materials: oil, stretched canvas, palette knife * Shipping: gallery standards packaging, express ship...
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Pearl Shoreline Abstract Coastal Original Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Abstract Coastal Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Year: 2026 Style: Contemporary Art, Subject: Pearl Shor...
Canvas, Oil
$629Sale Price|20% Off
Impressionist Reflections of a French Chateau in Soft Lavender Light with Moat
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Impressionist Reflections of a French Chateau in Soft Lavender Light with Moat By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 10.75 x 13.5 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unfra...
Oil
$1,303
Evening Shower, Paris - oil painting - original impressionist cityscape artwork
By David Farren
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, Oil
$1,095Sale Price|20% Off
The Bridge at Argenteuil Large French Impressionist Oil Painting after Monet
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Bridge at Argenteuil a copy after the earlier, original painting by Claude Monet oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 20 x 24 inches provenance: private collection, south west of Eng...
Oil
Red Poppy Original Painting Abstract Flower Painting Wall Art Canvas Art
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Red Poppy Original Painting Abstract Flower Painting Wall Art Canvas Art" This one-of-a-kind original painting presents a bold and expressive interpretation of a red poppy, transfor...
Canvas, Oil
"Yellow sofá."
Located in Zofingen, AG
Miniature painting is like a little pearl in a collection of paintings. It was created specifically so that you can decorate your room and harmoniously place it in combination with paintings of a different genre and size. The yellow sofa...
Canvas, Lacquer, Acrylic
$1,980Sale Price|20% Off
Antique American School Impressionist Landscape Nicely Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early American impressionist landscape painting. Oil on board. Housed in a period impressionist giltwood frame. Excellent condition.
Canvas, Oil
"Pink morning." Collection "Green"
Located in Zofingen, AG
Sometimes at dawn the sky is soft pink and the azure sea is incredibly beautiful. Green hills and cypress trees, olive groves and mountains, all this is a typical Spanish landscape. ...
Canvas, Lacquer, Acrylic
$1,677Sale Price|30% Off
Californian Coastline Seascape Landscape Impasto Painting by 20th Century Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Californian Coastline Seascape Landscape Impasto Oil Painting by 20th Century Artist, Constance Lee Art measures 19 x 15 inches Frame measures 21 x 17 ...
Oil, Board
$1,407Sale Price|20% Off
Superb Impressionist Oil Painting Misty River Landscape Oil Painting signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Misty River Landscape by Jacob Markiel (Polish 1911-2008) *see notes oil on board, unframed board: 14 x 18 inches provenance: private collection, Marseille, France condition: ver...
Oil
Signed Antique American Impressionist Framed Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Charles Sutton, “April Afternoon,” Oil on Board, Framed Landscape Painting Warmly toned impressionist oil painting by Charles Sutton, titled April Afternoon. The work captures a tra...
Canvas, Oil
Hokusai sakura"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Syria paintings of flowers, in all their forms and shades. I love to draw flowers, they delight the soul with their colors and shapes. Flowers crea...
Paper, Acrylic
$536Sale Price|20% Off
French Coastal Oil Painting of Small Rowboat at Sea Under Dramatic Sunset Sky
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Coastal Oil Painting of Small Rowboat at Sea Under Dramatic Sunset Sky By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 13 x 16 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed Co...
Oil
$620Sale Price|20% Off
Antique American Impressionist Fall Hills Landscape Framed Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nicely painted early American impressionist landscape oil painting. Framed. Oil on board. Signed.
Canvas, Oil
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
Antique American School Summer Beach Scene Framed Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist seascape beach scene oil painting. Oil on board. No signature found. Framed. Image size, 18L x 14H.
Canvas, Oil
Abstraction, Contemporary Art, Original Acrylic Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Voskan Galstian Work: Original Acrylic Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Year: 2022 Style: Abstract Art, Title: Abstraction, Size: 24" x...
Canvas, Oil
$4,707Sale Price|20% Off
Spring in Paris series - Fleur d'Iris, iris flower, garden
Located in Vienna, AT
This artwork is a striking botanical painting of an iris flower, capturing its elegance and intricate details with precision. The petals, a harmonious blend of soft lavender and deep...
Canvas, Lacquer, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor
Nicely Framed American Impressionist Tropical Beach Scene Gold Giltwood Frame
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early American impressionist landscape oil painting. Framed. Oil on board. Image size, 11H by 14L.
Canvas, Oil
$629Sale Price|20% Off
French Coastal Oil Painting of Low Tide Shore Fishing with Sailboats and Figures
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Coastal Oil Painting of Low Tide Shore Fishing with Sailboats and Figures By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 13.25 x 16.25 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, un...
Oil
$282
"Alcazar of Toledo", Spain, muted colours, oil pastels, Landscape Paintings
Located in Oslo, NO
This plein air oil pastel sketch beautifully captures the imposing presence of the Alcázar of Toledo, Spain on an overcast day. The artist's expressive strokes and soft palette conve...
Paper, Oil Pastel
"Hokusai sakura"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Diptych, consists of two sheets of cardboard, each sheet is 85-61 centimeters. Syria paintings of flowers, in all their forms and shades. I love to ...
Paper, Acrylic
Antique American Impressionist Gloucester Harbor Signed Seascape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique exhibited Gloucester harbor signed seascape painting. Oil on board. Signed. Label verso. Framed in a period giltwood impressionist frame. Measuring 14 by 16 inches image...
Canvas, Oil
$498Sale Price|20% Off
Impressionist Promenade Scene with Red Parasols in Aix en Provence
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Impressionist Promenade Scene with Red Parasols in Aix en Provence By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 10.75 x 8.5 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed Condition...
Oil
$658
Having a cigarette amongst Green and Blue-hand painted Large CanvasEdition 12/20
By Shizico Yi
Located in London, GB
This Limited Canvas Edition ( #12 of 20 ) is authentically hand painted by the artist on Giclée canvas; finished with Shizico Yi's original brushstroke and oil paints on 90% of the ...
Gesso, Canvas, Archival Ink, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
$613Sale Price|20% Off
French Impressionist Equestrian Parade with Jockeys and French Flags
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Equestrian Parade with Jockeys and French Flags By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 13 x 16.25 inches (height x width) Oil painting on cardboard, unframed Con...
Oil
$880Sale Price|20% Off
Autumn Trees - Mid Century Small-Scale Landscape, Signed Oil Painting
Located in Soquel, CA
Autumn Trees - Mid Century Small-Scale Landscape, Signed Oil Painting Vivid mid century landscape of autumn trees blurring into colorful abstraction by Helen Gleiforst (American, 19...
Masonite, Oil
Antique American Impressionist Winter Landscape Snow Scene Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early American impressionist winter landscape snow scene oil painting. Framed. Oil on canvas. Image size, 20H by 24L.
Canvas, Oil
"Pistachio sky."Green collection
Located in Zofingen, AG
Pistachio sky. This is not usual, but sometimes the landscape takes on such shades. It depends on the inclination of the sun's rays, on our perception and mood. The beauty of the Spa...
Canvas, Acrylic, Lacquer
Portrait Contemporary Art Avant- Garde Original Painting Ready to Hang
By Ara Tevkantz
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Large size Contemporary Art Avant- Garde Original Acrylic Painting Ready to Hang Artist: Ara Tevkantz Title: Portrait Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Year: 1990 Style: Abstract Art, Avant-...
Silk, Oil