American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Scott Conary's "Matriarch" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a hyper realistic pink and white flower with a dark background. About the Artist: Raised where the Eas...

This artwork titled "Viking Norse Oseberg" c.1960 is an oil painting on canvas by impressionist American artist Charles Beauvais, 1917-1976. It is signed at the lower left corner and titled on the back by the artist. The canvas size is 35.5 x 24 inches. It is in excellent condition About the artist: Charles J. Beauvais was born in Washington on October 28...

Kathleen Keifer's original artworks represent one of the most significant expressions of New California Realism. Keifer brings a fresh perspective to her colorful scenes of everyday ...

Scott Conary's "Rose at Dusk" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a hyper realistic white flower with a dark background. About the Artist...

Gray Umbrella is an example of the bright colors that Beckner uses in his paintings. The Gray Umbrella series was painted in Dana Point California Jim Beckner just finished a series of beach paintings. All of them can be seen below and available. Framing will be complete be December or cam be shipped without a frame. Denver-based artist Jim Beckner paints like a jazz musician. The blues bop, the oranges swing, and the yellows vibrate. Drawn to the beat of the city, the artist creates expressionistic urban landscapes that show his unabashed love of color. More than anything, his paintings dance with their own energy, and an urban rhythm emanates from his canvases. Beckner was born and raised in Lakewood, CO, a suburb of Denver. Art played an integral role in the family. “My dad was—and still is—a watercolor artist,” he explains. “He does a lot of Colorado landscapes, very detailed, specific, realistic artwork.” Beckner remembers drawing and coloring at every opportunity when he was a child. “Both of my parents recognized that it was something I enjoyed,” he recalls. “I often drew to entertain those around me.” Occasionally, the Beckner family would drive into downtown Denver to eat out at a restaurant. “I always thought the city was an exciting place,” notes the artist. “It had a certain edginess about it.” Those early excursions, and the urban sensibility they fostered in the impressionable youth, would have a profound effect on his burgeoning talent. Encouraged by his parents, Beckner took art classes in junior high school. “I began to realize that I had some skill at drawing,” he says, “that I could see something and then re-create it.” In high school his art teacher was artist Ray Knaub...

Clyde Steadman's "On a Plain" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an impasto painting of an open yellow prairie with clouds overhead.

Scott Conary's "Indian Four" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an old style Indian Motorcycle in red. About the Artist: Raised whe...

Grazing cows on the California Big Sur coast, a farm landscape by J.W Ford (American, 20th Century). Signed "J.W Ford" lower right. Unframed. Image size, 16"H x...

Still Life of Gladiolas in a Blue Pot with bird figurine and Samurai portrait by Bonnie Beach Ryan (American, 1901-1940). In 1933, Bonnie Beach Ryan held her first solo show of flower and still life paintings at the Dana Bartlett...

Scott Conary's "Banner" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts yellow fabric draped with light hitting every fold. About the Artist: Raised w...

Kathleen Keifer's original artworks represent one of the most significant expressions of New California Realism. Keifer brings a fresh perspective to her colorful scenes of everyday ...

Fourteen by Lu Haskew Oil 20x16" image size Vintage Portrait of a young person. This painting has been in the artist's family collection since Lu painted it in the 1960's and offere...

Beautiful figurative painting of a female nude figure standing with a vibrantly colored and patterned quilt by Rebecca Hall (American, 20th Century). Signed "Rebecca Hall 1984" on ve...

"Happy Family", Mid Century Sepia Figurative Interior Scene, Illustration Art by Charles Kinghan A classic and heartwarming mid-century sepia toned figurative interior scene by Charles Ross Kinghan (American, 1895-1984). Circa 1940's. This mid-century piece exemplifies the classic style of illustrations and advertisements from the period, and depicts a family gathered in their living room. Signed "Kinghan" in the lower right corner. Acquired with other works by the artist. Displayed in a period giltwood frame. Linen size: 36"H x 30"W. Framed size: 45"H x 38.5"W x 2"D. Charles Ross Kinghan (American, 1895-1984) was born in Anthony, KS on January 18, 1895. A teacher, he moved to Wichita as a teenager and did sign painting for the Western Sign...

Scott Conary's "Beneath" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts fabric draped over a surface with light hitting every fold. About the Artist: Raised where the East Coast...

Outstanding late 19th century English Impressionist landscape, with a horse and cart in a village. Described in 1893 by George Moore as "our greatest living landscape painter," Will...

Yana Beylinson's (US based) "Echinacea" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts impressionistic red, and pink flowers melding together with green leaves. Artist Bio: ...

C.W. Mundy's "Shoshone Canyon, West of Cody" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts the rocky terrain and foliage in an impressionistic landscape. About the Artist: C.W. Mundy, an American impressionist, was born in 1945 and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. He graduated with a B.F.A. from Ball State University, in Indiana, in 1969 and then shortly thereafter traveled to California, where he painted, played music, and worked on his M.F.A. at Long Beach State. In 1978, he returned home to Indiana, worked as a sports illustrator for a decade, then in the early 1990s took on the challenge of painting in a more impressionistic style, going out of doors and painting en plein air, from life. This painting style led Mundy to a series of European plein air painting trips, beginning with a trip to France in 1995 and continuing through the present. In 2007, Mundy achieved master status in The American Impressionist Society and in 2003 he was invited to master signature membership in the Oil Painters of America. He is also a signature member of the American Society of Marine Artists. His work is in select public collections including the Art Museum of Grater Lafayette in Lafayette, Indiana; the National Art Museum of Sport in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in New Castle Indiana...

Scott Conary's "The Conversation" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a folding chair and a wooden chair with green upholstery situated together. About the Artist: ...

Stately portrait of an Asian man by Carmel, California artist Ceila Burnham Kent Seymour (American, 1869-1958). The man sits in a chair against a yellow wall, facing the right of the composition. He is wearing a dark green shirt and has a somber expression on his face. Signed "Celia B...

Scott Conary's "Cloth" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts blue and white fabric draped with light hitting every fold. About the Artist: R...

Yana Beylinson's (US based) "Glass Table" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts impressionistic white, and pink flowers melding together with green leaves. Artist Bio:...

This artwork titled "On the Road to Palm Spring" c.1970is an oil painting on canvas by California artist Mabel Vinson Cage, 1891-1995. It is signed at the lower right corner by the a...

Dramatic depiction of a flood by an unknown artist (20th Century). Flood waters have risen and are rushing through a town, with rain still falling. One house is still standing, but another red one is completely upended and being caried away. Power lines...

Industrial illustration of a smokestack by Charles Ross Kinghan (American, 1895-1984). A large tower and holding tanks are rendered in exquisite detail, especially considering the size of the illustration. The smokestack towers above the landscape, with stairs running up the outside. Two large green holding tanks sit next to the tower. At ground level, there are a few small figures, indicating the enormous scale of the refinery. possibly a sketch for Colliers or The Saturday Evening Post Magazine. Unsigned, but was acquired with other signed estate works by the artist. Presented...

Scott Conary's "Bound" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts blue and white fabric draped with light hitting every fold. About the Artist: Raised where the East Coast s...

Basket Weaver with his Baskets for the Market 1950s figurative oil Expressive and detail portrait of a weaver and his baskets, heading to market by California impressionist nna Oley...

Clyde Steadman's "Waiting for the Train" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an impasto painting of a crowd of people gathered together.

"No Place Like Home" By Greg Harris is a perfect example of his most sought-after paintings. Measuring 24x30 in., this painting has a woman dressed in white sitting in a field of flo...

Yana Beylinson's (US based) "Lanterns" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts impressionistic flowers of purple and yellow melding together ...

This artwork titled "Phoenician" c.1960 is an oil painting on canvas by impressionist American artist Charles Beauvais, 1917-1976. It is signed at the lower right corner, and titled on the back by the artist. The canvas size is 24 x 36 inches. It is in excellent condition About the artist: Charles J. Beauvais was born in Washington on October 28...

Native American Geronimo 1870s Portrait painted circa 1950s Oil on canvasboard Excellent and expressive portrait of Apache Indian Chief Geronimo as he looked in the 1870s by D. Morgan, unknown (American, 20th C). Painted by a California or Arizona artist...

A truly stunning jewel and pertinent example of Berthelsen's charming New York City winter scenes depicting Washington Square Park in the snow. An iconic scene that so many have come...

Josh George's (US based) "Understanding of Bat Wing Revolution" is an original, handmade mixed media painting that depicts an urban cityscape, of buildings...

This artwork "California Coast" 1978 is an oil painting on hard board by noted California artist Robert Wee, 1927-2021. It is signed at the lower right corn...

Yana Beylinson's (US based) "Surge" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts impressionistic flowers of white, yellow and pink melding together with green leaves. Artist ...

Clyde Steadman's "Going Round the Bend" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an impasto painting of a two lane road going around the bend with mountains in the backgrou...

Clyde Steadman's "Apples and Cherries" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a green apple with cherries on a white background.

Clyde Steadman's "Commerce City Sunset" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an impasto painting of cars stopped at a street light and th...

Tranquil seascape with a large flock of migrating Redhead ducks in flight by California artist Dan Findlay (American, 20th Century). Signed "Dan Findlay" lower right. Presented in a ...

Judd Mercer's (US based) "Melt," is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts golden grass and trees peeking out from beneath a blanket of snow. About the Artist: Judd Mercer is a watercolor painter based in Denver, Colorado. After attending art school for industrial design, Judd pursued a career in digital design and user experience and is co-owner of Elevated Third, a Denver-based digital agency. After committing to writing and illustrating a full-length fantasy novel in his spare time, Judd began watercolor painting around 2014, studying with teachers such as Alvaro Castagnet, Joseph Zbukvic and Herman Pekel...

Carl Nordell (1885 - 1957) The Pensive Beauty Oil on canvas 40 x 32 inches Signed lower left Nordell was born in Copenhagen on 23 September 1885. In 1892 the Nordell family settled in Westerly, New Jersey, where Carl Johan, one of several children, received his education. Reportedly, a local gambler and art collector, Richard Canfield was so impressed with young Nordell's talent that he assisted him to gain admittance to the Rhode Island School of Design. Carl was a tireless student and serious in his studies of art, literature, and philosophy. Friends nicknamed him "The American Frans Hals," as a result of his study of that Dutch master. After graduating from the school in 1905, Nordell continued his training at the Art Students League in New York City for the following two years. There he received criticism and instruction from George Bridgman (1864-1943), a noted teacher of anatomy, and Frank Vincent DuMond (1865-1951), a landscapist associated with Old Lyme. The popularity of Impressionism in America at this time had reached its peak, and the style was of paramount influence in Nordell's advanced studies. Around 1906, Nordell visited an exhibition of paintings by the Ten, most of whom were American Impressionists. Moved by the work of Tarbell and Joseph R. De Camp, he sought instruction from them at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Nordell worked diligently under Tarbell and experimented with the genre of women in interiors, or Intimism. In 1909, Nordell received the Paige Traveling Scholarship, which provided for two years of continued study in Europe. He became one of the hundreds of Americans to receive criticism from Jean-Paul Laurens at the Académie Julian in Paris. From this base, he made study trips to visit major museums and galleries in Italy, Holland, Spain and Germany and during this period Nordell's style reached a level of uniqueness, though he definitely remained under the general influence of French Impressionism. By the time of his return to Boston in 1911, Nordell had successfully incorporated the use of broken color, a high-keyed palette, and the practice of working en plein air to achieve an accurate representation of light and atmosphere. In October of that year, the Boston Art Club presented eighty-seven of Nordell's watercolors and oils to the viewing public. Some of the watercolors seem revolutionary in their spontaneity. Nordell continued his career in Boston at Fenway Studios and exhibited in national competitions, including the annuals of the National Academy of Design, the Art Institute of Chicago; at the 1912 biennial of the Corcoran Gallery he won the fourth Clarke Prize. Nordell's finances were augmented by portrait commissions of some of Boston's affluent citizens. The artist was so intent on recording the sitter's likeness that in this genre, he deviated from his usual impressionist technique. In the women-in-interior genre, he frequently depicted a fully draped woman seated in profile or at an oblique angle to the picture plane. These pensive and attractive young ladies usually gaze into space and become an integral part of the pleasant ambiance of the scene. In this way, Nordell remained within the Genteel Tradition as it was manifest in Boston. The artist exhibited several such works in the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco in 1915, and won a silver medal for his efforts. In 1918, a one-man exhibition of fifty works was presented at the Boston Art Club. Nordell remained active in the Boston area art clubs and societies through the early 1920s. In the winter of 1921 Babcock Art Galleries presented him with yet another one-man show. During this period, Nordell increased the production of prints and won the Salmagundi Club's Shaw Prize for etching in 1923. Sometime after 1927 he began taking summer sketching trips to Chautauqua Lake...

Clyde Steadman's "Fall in Phippsburg" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a train cutting through a pastoral landscape.

Yana Beylinson's (US based) "Sunflowers II" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts impressionistic flowers of red and yellow melding together with green leaves. Artist ...

Capitola (California) is an oil on board painting by Jon Blanchette (1908-1987) circa 1955. Marine seascape painting with crashing waves and buildings along the coast painted in shad...

C.W. Mundy's "Sunset in Wind River Valley" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts vibrant hues of yellow on clouds that arch over a hilly landsc...

Clyde Steadman's "Remembered Nights" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a portrait of a female model

A stunning Mid-20th Century depiction of a man writing with the with thick use of paint and vibrant coloration. The model posing is writing on a paper with rolled up sleeves, a wonde...

Clyde Steadman's "Taking the Spotlight" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts orange, green ornaments on a white background.

Clyde Steadman's "Constantly Waiting" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a Black female model holding her hands to her face.

Two Early Massachusetts Paintings Boy fishing "Beaver Pool" - "The Conway" 1897 Pair of early Massachusetts paintings on walnut wood pane...

An antique American Woodstock school landscape painting in an original hand carved period wood frame. Unsigned but clearly done by a very masterful hand.

Clyde Steadman's "What Are You Having" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts the interior of a bar with a bartender at the counter.

A striking mid century figurative oil painting of a seated nude woman posing in a long lavish red robe by Northern California artist Genevieve Rogers (America...

Clyde Steadman's "Remembering Mornings With You" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a female model in a white dress with a pink background.

This artwork Titled "Carmel Valley Nursery" is an oil painting on canvas by Carmel impressionist artist Edward Glafke, 1925-1997. It is signed and dated ...

This artwork "Native American Woman with basket" c.1970 is an oil painting on canvas by noted California artist Richard Rackus, 1922-2013. It is signed at the lower right corner by the artist. The canvas size is 28 x 22 inches, framed size is 33 x 27 inches. Custom framed in a wood distressed style frame. It is in excellent condition. About the artist: Born in Michigan in 1922, Richard Rackus moved to Los Angeles, California in 1936. He studied at Chouinard Art Institute under the tutelage of Frank Tolles Chamberlin...

Judd Mercer's (US based) "Under the Table," is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts blue waves crashing on the shore of a sandy beach with boulders. About the Artist: Judd Mercer is a watercolor painter based in Denver, Colorado. After attending art school for industrial design, Judd pursued a career in digital design and user experience and is co-owner of Elevated Third, a Denver-based digital agency. After committing to writing and illustrating a full-length fantasy novel in his spare time, Judd began watercolor painting around 2014, studying with teachers such as Alvaro Castagnet, Joseph Zbukvic and Herman Pekel...