Impressionist Figurative Paintings
IMPRESSIONIST STYLE
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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Style: Impressionist
Color: Gray
Early 20th Century Figurative -- The Paper Boy and His Comics
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful 1940s figurative of paper boy reading the comics by Louise Miller Clark (American, 20th Century). Signed "Louise Miller" lower right. Unframed. Im...
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1940s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cardboard, Canvas, Oil
River Seine Banks by René THOMSEN
By René Thomsen
Located in Pasadena, CA
THOMSEN René
Born in Paris in 1897 and died in 1976 in Paris.
20th century. French.
Painter of figures, nudes, portraits, landscape, still life, flowers.
Pupil of Louis ...
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1920s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Nude Figure Study, Standing Female Figure with Sage Green
By M. Z. Murphy
Located in Soquel, CA
Nude Figure Study, Standing Female Figure with Sage Green
Figure study of a nude model in studio by Los Gatos, California artist M.Z. Murphy (American, 20th century), c.1990. The f...
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1990s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Children Jumping Waves on Sunny Beach, small bright Impressionist oil painting
Located in ludlow, GB
Two little girls in dresses jumping in the waves at the beach, a bright Impressionist Oil painting on canvas, laid on board and framed by well known British Painter famed for his beach scenes.
Rene Jerome Legrand...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of a Man in Armchair, Mid Century Short Story Illustration
Located in Soquel, CA
Excellent figurative oil painting of a man seated in an armchair with papers strewn about the interior space by Charles Ross Kinghan (American, 18...
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1930s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
Bad Ischl Austria
By Franz Weidinger
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original antique watercolor painting by well listed Austrian artist Franz Weidinger. This work is signed and titled lower left and housed in a be...
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1930s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Laid Paper
untitled impressionist lanscape Paris
Located in Belgrade, MT
This oil painting framed is part of my private collection. Lucien Durand was a French painter. I have several of his pieces.
HI art work has been offered at auction multiple times.
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Couple in a Snowing day
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Couple in a Snowing Day" c.1960 is an oil painting on canvas by Spanish artist Josep (Jose) Buigas, b.1927. It is signed at the lower right corner by the artist. The si...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"windy summer day" Ukraine, River, Sunflowers, Summer Oil cm. 100 x 97 1998
Located in Torino, IT
Sunflowers, Countryside, River, Yellow, Sky, Clouds, Ukraine
Georgij MOROZ (Dneprodzerzinsk, Ukraine, 1937 - St. Petersburg, 2015)
MUSEUMS
Moscow, Tret’jakov Gallery
Moscow, USSR Ar...
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1990s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pebble Beach 1, Cornwall, Original Painting, Coastal art, Beach, Seaside, Summer
Located in Deddington, GB
A colourful and lively aerial seascape painting featuring turquoise waters and beach umbrellas. This painting was inspired by the north coast of Cornwall and painted in Cornwall. Len...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1930's French Impressionist Lady in Red Dress Lounging In The Garden Shade
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Lady in Red
signed by Y. Blanchon, French 1950's Impressionist
oil on board, unframed
painting: 14 x 11 inches
provenance: from a large private collection of this artists work in N...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Awakenings
Located in PUIFLIJK, NL
Francien Krieg, a contemporary Dutch artist, gives a new dimension to figurative painting with her penetrating and unfiltered portraits. Krieg, who received her art education at the ...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer stories. Girl in a green boat.
Located in Oslo, NO
In this oil painting, I captured a serene moment of a young girl adrift in her thoughts, gracefully guiding her boat across the gentle waters. The interplay of light on the ripples c...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Summer stories. Evening fishing.
Located in Oslo, NO
In this circle of canvas, I captured a tranquil moment, where nature and the human spirit merge. The softness of the oils and the gentle brushstrokes evoke a sense of calm and reflec...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
English Impressionist Oil Painting Pink Artists Nude Model Posed On Bed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Nude Model
by Helen Greenfield (British 20th century)
oil painting on board, unframed
board: 24 x 18 inches
condition: overall very good
provenance: all the paintings we have by thi...
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20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pont du Château
Located in LE HAVRE, FR
Albert LEBOURG (1849-1928)
Pont du Château, 1918
Oil on panel
Size : 33 x 42 cm
Signed and dated 1918 lower left.
Origin :
- Galerie Tuffier, Les Andelys,
- Private collection, Pa...
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1910s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Running away childhood
Located in Oslo, NO
In this oil painting, I've blended elements of figurative work, impressionism, and realism to evoke a sense of fleeting innocence and the restless cusp of adolescence. The brushwork ...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Set of 6 Figure Illustrations Egyptian Classical Characters Listed American
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Set of x6 figures
original watercolour painting on artist paper
signed by Marjorie Schiele (1913-2008) *see notes below
piece of paper is 14 x 10 inches
In good condition
provenance:...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Set of 9 Figure Illustrations Egyptian Classical Characters Listed American
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Set of x9 figures
original watercolour painting on artist paper
signed by Marjorie Schiele (1913-2008) *see notes below
piece of paper is 14 x 10 inches
In good condition
provenance:...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Elegant Portrait of Young Lady Paris School Mid 20th Century Listed Artist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of an Elegant Lady
original pencil drawing on paper
signed by Marjorie Schiele (1913-2008) *see notes below
piece of paper is 12 x 8 inches
...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Crayon, Pencil
Elegant Portrait of Young Lady Paris School Mid 20th Century Listed Artist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of an Elegant Lady
original pencil drawing on paper
by Marjorie Schiele (1913-2008) *see notes below
piece of paper is 7 x 5.5 inches
In good...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Crayon, Pencil
Elegant Portrait of Young Lady Paris School Mid 20th Century Listed Artist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of an Elegant Lady
original pencil drawing on paper
by Marjorie Schiele (1913-2008) *see notes below
piece of paper is 12 x 8 inches
In good...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Crayon, Pencil
Cafe Society-original impressionism figurative cityscape painting- contemporary
Located in London, Chelsea
This energetic contemporary impressionist painting by artist Richard Gower captures the atmosphere of individuals enjoying their time in a cafe. The whole scene is described in thick...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid Century Figure Study, Standing Woman with Plants
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful mid century nude figure study of a red haired woman standing with plants by California artist Genevieve Rogers (American, 1904-1984). Unsigned, but acquired with a collec...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Laid Paper, Oil
Large 1950's Portrait of Dashing Gentleman Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Gentleman
European artist, mid 20th century
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 35.5 x 30.5 inches
canvas: 30 x 25 inches
provenance: private collection, England
condition: o...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ranunculus Study 2-original modern realism flowers oil painting-contemporary art
By Robert Lemay
Located in London, Chelsea
"Ranunculus Study" by the renowned artist Robert Lemay is a mesmerizing example of the beauty that can be found in simplicity. This original still life painting captivates the viewer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Come Home!-original impressionism figurative oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Come Home!" by Richard Gower is a captivating original cityscape painting that encapsulates the essence of a spirited moment. Executed with finesse in oil on board and enriched with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Windy Day-original impressionism figurative minimalist painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Windy Day" by Richard Gower is a captivating journey into the dynamic and atmospheric world of impressionism. Executed in oil on board, this original figurative painting skillfully ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Summer Stroll, the Dog Walkers-original impressionism figurative landscape Art
Located in London, Chelsea
In this contemporary impressionist creation by artist Richard Gower, we find two individuals strolling their canine companion within an abstracted realm. The entire scene unfolds wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
MAURICE MAZEILIE-FRENCH IMPRESSIONIST SIGNED WATERCOLOUR- Figure On Cloudy Beach
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Watercolour Beach Scene"
signed by Maurice Mazeilie (French)
watercolour painting on paper, unframed
stamped verso
painting: 7.5 x 10.75 inches
A delightful original oil painting ...
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20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Traffalgar Square-original IMPRESSIONISM Cityscape painting- contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Traffalgar Square" by Richard Gower stands as a magnificent original cityscape painting, a testament to the artist's mastery in capturing the essence of one of London's most iconic ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Park Life-Original impressionism figurative cityscape painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Park Life" by Richard Gower is an exquisite original cityscape painting that invites viewers into the serene embrace of a park scene. Executed with finesse in oil on board and adorn...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Red Wooly Hat-Original impression figurative cityscape painting contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"The Red Wooly Hat" by Richard Gower invites viewers into a captivating world where the magic of impressionism breathes life into a tranquil park scene. This original figurative pain...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Waiter Cafe Society-Original impressionism figurative cityscape oil painting-Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"The Waiter Cafe Society" is an exquisite original impressionist figurative painting by the talented artist Richard Gower. This captivating artwork transports viewers into a charming...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A Walk in The Park-original impressionism figurative landscape oil painting-art
Located in London, Chelsea
"A Walk in The Park" by Richard Gower is a captivating original cityscape painting that invites viewers to experience the serenity of a leisurely stroll amidst nature. Executed with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemplative Park Retreat-original impressionism figurative oil painting- Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Contemplative Park Retreat" by Richard Gower is a captivating original figurative painting that invites viewers into a tranquil oasis, capturing the essence of a serene park scene. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rush Hour Reflection Millennium Bridge-original impressionism cityscape painting
Located in London, Chelsea
"Rush Hour Reflection Millennium Bridge" by Richard Gower is a breathtaking original figurative cityscape painting, skillfully rendered in oil on board with a distinctive impressioni...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
View Of Tower Bridge Passing Ships-original impressionism cityscape painting-Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"View Of Tower Bridge Passing Ships" by Richard Gower is a captivating original cityscape painting that invites viewers to experience the timeless elegance of London's iconic Tower B...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
London Commute-original impressionism figurative Cityscape oil painting- ART
Located in London, Chelsea
Artist Richard Gower’s contemporary figurative painting, “London Commute,” adeptly captures the everyday essence of a scene in London. The artwork is characterized by thick impasto b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"BULLFIGHTER" MATADOR MEXICO MEXICAN CIRCA 1950s PORFIRIO SALINAS ARTIST
Located in San Antonio, TX
Porfirio Salinas
(1910-1973)
San Antonio Artist
Size: 16 x 12
Frame: 20 x 16
Medium: Oil
"Bullfighter"
Porfirio Salinas was a self-taught artist who painted landscapes of Central Tex...
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1930s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Classic Jaguar Motor Racing Action Scene Original 1960's Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Jaguar Motor Racing
Sylvia Smith (British 20th century).
signed and dated Jul. 65'
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 28.5 x 34.5 inches
canvas: 24 x 30 inches
provenance: private collec...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Contemporary French Impressionist Oil Still Life Dead Game Pheasant
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Still Life of Dead Game
by Georges Bordonave (French contemporary)
dated 1974
signed oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas: 18 x 22 inches
condition: very good
provenance: from a ...
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Tennis Match
Located in Dallas, TX
Donald S. Vogel has been a set designer and technical director in the theater, a fine art dealer, and a writer, but first and foremost he is a painter. From a young age he was intrig...
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Wellies III- contemporary landscape art - original figurative oil painting
Located in London, Chelsea
"Wellies III" by Richard Gower seamlessly extends the enchanting narrative of outdoor joy within this original figure painting. Executed with oil on canvas, this framed masterpiece, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Afternoon Shower, Fleet Street -original impressionism London cityscape painting
By David Farren
Located in London, Chelsea
Contemporary artist David Farren imparts a figurative study of a London based landscape in this original impressionist painting. Revealing a fascination with the city’s crowds, this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Study for "Notre Dame" - 19th Century Oil, Boats & Figures on River by M Luce
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Oil on paper laid on canvas. Signed & dated 1899 lower right.
This work is included in Tome II of the Catalogue Raisonne by Denise Bazetoux- Ref: 159
This work is a plein air stud...
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1890s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Canvas
Sunset walk, Albert Bridge-original impressionism London cityscape painting-Art
By David Farren
Located in London, Chelsea
"Sunset Walk, Albert Bridge" by David Farren is an exquisite original cityscape painting that captures the enchanting beauty of a London evening along the iconic Albert Bridge. Craft...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Board
Albert bridge at Dusk-original impressionism cityscape painting-contemporary Art
By David Farren
Located in London, Chelsea
"Albert Bridge at Dusk" by David Farren is an extraordinary original cityscape painting that captures the timeless allure of the iconic Albert Bridge against the backdrop of a dusky ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Board
Signed Italian Oil Painting c. 1950's Fishing Boat Sunny Beach Side Sea Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
On the Beach
Italian Impressionist, circa 1950's
signed "Falconi"
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 21 x 24 inches
canvas: 15 x 18.5 inches
provenance: private collection, France
conditi...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
1930's French Impressionist Oil Female Artist Ladies in Dappled Light Woodland
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Vintage French Oil Painting
by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
provenance stamp to the back
oil painting on board, unframed
measures: 9.75 high by 13.5 inches wide...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
20th century Modern British , Henley Regatta, Rowing scene on the Thames UK
Located in Woodbury, CT
Choosing a contemporary English Impressionist figure painting inspired by Philip Wilson Steer, specifically capturing the Henley Regatta ...
Category
1990s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Waterloo Bridge-original impressionism cityscape oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Waterloo Bridge" by Michael Alford is a mesmerizing original impressionistic cityscape that captures the enchanting beauty of London's Waterloo Bridge station at night. Crafted with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Flamenco 2-original impressionism figurative female painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Flamenco II" by Michael Alford is a spellbinding original impressionistic figurative painting that celebrates the passion and dynamism of flamenco dance. Executed with mastery in oi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
20th Century Portrait of Young Man Signed Oil on Canvas Polish Artist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Man
signed by Jacob Markiel (Polish 1911-2008) *See notes
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas: 22 x 15 inches
provenance: the artists estate, south of France
condition: ver...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Spring Gardens Trafalgar Square-original impressionism cityscape painting-art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Spring Gardens Trafalgar Square" by Michael Alford is a captivating original impressionistic cityscape that invites viewers to witness the vibrant beauty of London's Trafalgar Squar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Mall, Winter Evening-original impressionism London cityscape oil pianting-Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Mall, Winter Evening" by Michael Alford is a captivating original impressionistic cityscape that transports viewers to the heart of London on a serene winter night. Created with ski...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Magnolia-original impressionism blossoms landscape oil painting-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Magnolia" by Juan del Pozo is a captivating original impressionistic blossoms landscape oil painting that transports viewers into a world of ethereal beauty and natural splendor. Ex...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fifth Avenue & 42nd Street - American Impressionist Cityscape Oil by Guy Wiggins
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed and titled figures in cityscape oil on panel circa 1920 by American impressionist painter Guy Carleton Wiggins. This wonderful piece depicts a view of the New York Public Library in the United States of America during a winter snowstorm. Several cars and pedestrians can be seen passing along Fifth Avenue. A fantastic work in the artist's distinctive style.
Dimensions:
Framed: 16"x18"
Unframed: 8"x10"
Provenance:
Roughton Galleries - Texas. This work is included in the catalogue raisonne under reference number GW00179
Guy Carleton Wiggins was the son of Carleton Wiggins, a painter of landscapes and animals. Wiggins first studied at his father's Art School in Connecticut and later enrolled in the National Academy of Design where he trained with William Merritt Chase and Robert Henri, after a brief spell studying architecture at the Polytechnic Institute in Brooklyn. At the age of 20 he was already well known and was the youngest American artist to have a work accepted for the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum in New York. Prior to the onset of World War I, Wiggins travelled to Europe and painted the English countryside. In England he met his future wife Dorothy Stuart Johnson. The couple returned to the US and set up home in Connecticut. He established a year-round art school, the Guy Wiggins Art School, in Essex. He liked to spend his winters in New York and summers in Connecticut. Wiggins' paintings reflect the influence of American Impressionism, a style of painting he would have encountered during his summers in Old Lyme. He is known for his snowy New York...
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
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