Oil Paintings

Surrounded by bare trees, snow covers the roof of a humble cottage in this charming winter landscape by Dutch artist Gerard Wiegman (1875–1964). A peaceful river runs past the cottag...

Since 1977, Hunt Slonem has had more than 350 exhibitions at prestigious galleries and museums internationally. Globally, more than 250 museums include his work in their permanent co...

Summer House by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back oil painting on board, framed frame measures: 10.5 high by 14 inches wide board measure...

Mediterranean Coastal Village with Olive Trees, Post-Impressionist Oil Painting Artist: Rafael Duran Benet (1931–2015) Signature: Signed “R. Duran” lower right Medium: Oil on canvas board Period: Second half of the 20th century Origin: Catalonia, Spain Artwork dimensions: 46 × 38 cm (18.11 × 14.96 in) Frame dimensions: Unframed Condition: Good vintage condition, with no significant damage apparent in the photographs. Subject: Mediterranean coastal landscape, olive grove, whitewashed houses and sea Style: Post-Impressionism, Mediterranean Impressionism, Fauvism DESCRIPTION A beautiful and luminous original oil painting by Rafael Duran Benet (1931–2015), an accomplished Catalan painter celebrated for his expressive Mediterranean landscapes and vibrant interpretation of light and color. This captivating composition depicts a peaceful Mediterranean coastal village, where traditional whitewashed houses and warm terracotta rooftops emerge from a luxuriant grove of silvery olive trees. Beyond the village, the deep blue Mediterranean Sea stretches toward the horizon, creating an atmosphere of tranquility and timeless Southern European charm. The scenery is strongly evocative of Cadaqués and the Costa Brava, landscapes that played a central role in Duran Benet's artistic career. The artist's confident, spontaneous brushwork and sophisticated chromatic contrasts give the composition extraordinary vitality. Cool turquoise greens, delicate lavender shadows and silvery foliage contrast beautifully with the golden sunlight and warm coral tones of the rooftops. Particularly striking is the treatment of the olive trees in the foreground, rendered through energetic, fragmented brushstrokes that transform the vegetation into a rich tapestry of Mediterranean colors. The balanced composition, expressive painterly texture and harmonious palette capture the essence of the Catalan coastline. An excellent example of Spanish Mediterranean Post-Impressionism, this original painting would make an elegant addition to a curated collection of European modern art, coastal landscapes or twentieth-century Spanish painting. ARTISTIC INSPIRATION Rafael Duran Benet's artistic language belongs to the rich tradition of Catalan Post-Impressionism, combining Impressionist sensitivity to natural light with the expressive chromatic freedom of Fauvism. His work reveals affinities with Henri Matisse in its confident use of color, Raoul Dufy in its spontaneous interpretation of Mediterranean architecture and coastal scenery, and Paul Cézanne in its structural simplification of buildings and natural forms. In this particular painting, the interplay of blue-green foliage, violet shadows and sunlit architecture recalls the luminous Mediterranean landscapes associated with French Fauvism. Yet Duran Benet develops these influences through a distinctly personal vision, deeply rooted in the pictorial traditions of Catalonia and the landscapes of the Costa Brava. The vigorous brushwork, poetic atmosphere and remarkable sensitivity to Mediterranean light place his work within the continuing evolution of twentieth-century European landscape painting. ABOUT THE ARTIST Rafael Duran Benet (Terrassa, 1931 – Barcelona, 2015) was a distinguished Spanish Catalan painter known for his Mediterranean landscapes, seascapes and still-life compositions. Born into a family with strong artistic connections, he received early guidance from his uncle, the respected painter and art critic Rafael Benet, and from the renowned sculptor Manolo Hugué. His artistic education was further enriched by periods spent in France and the Netherlands, where he absorbed important elements of European Impressionism and modern painting. Duran Benet developed a particularly close relationship with Cadaqués, the celebrated Mediterranean village that attracted such major twentieth-century artists as Salvador Dalí, Marcel Duchamp and Pablo Picasso. He held his first exhibition in Collioure in 1955 and made his Barcelona solo debut at Sala Vayreda in 1958. From 1960 onward, he maintained a long professional association with the prestigious Sala Parés in Barcelona. His artistic career included exhibitions in Spain and internationally, and his achievements were recognized through several distinctions, including the Diputación de Barcelona Prize in 1967 and the Henri Forman Prize awarded by the Société Nationale des Beaux Arts in Paris in 1980. His paintings are represented in important Catalan art collections, including the Fundació Vila Casas and the Museu d'Art de Girona. Today, his work is appreciated for its vivid Mediterranean colors, expressive brushwork and sensitive interpretation of the landscapes of Catalonia. Rafael Duran Benet, Rafael Duran, Spanish oil painting, Mediterranean landscape, Mediterranean seascape, Costa Brava painting, Cadaqués landscape, Catalan painting, Spanish Post-Impressionism, Mediterranean Impressionism, Fauvist landscape, olive trees painting...

Pocket Ochre Blush Pear #303 (canvas size 7.5x5cm) is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings...

The River Cottage by Clive Madgwick (1934–2005) signed & dated 1980's oil on canvas, framed in an elaborate swept frame framed: 18 x 23 inches canvas: 13 x 17.5 inches Provenance: pr...

Lilly Muth's architectural paintings transport viewers on a visual journey to a different world, where imagination knows no bounds and the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur...

Seascape - Sunlit Waves Crashing against the Rocks on the British Isles Art measures 32 x 24 inches Frame measures 36 x 28 inches A commanding seascape where light wrestles with wa...

Peter Monamy (London 1681-1749) Rough Seas Oil on canvas Signed lower right Canvas Size 18 x 24 in Framed Size 23 x 30 in Peter Monamy was an acclaimed British marine painter of the...

Artist: Mishurovski V.V. Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Style: Impressionism Year: 2008 Title: Sea shore Azure Size: 19.5" x 39" ...

This original oil on canvas by K. Bosen depicts a dramatic maritime battle between historic sailing vessels on the open sea. Two imposing tall ships dominate the composition as smoke...

In her 'Prayers,' series, Shizico incorporates Dahlias, which bloom in the late summer, bringing vibrancy to the garden into the winter's chilly months. The innocence of a cat serves...

Artist: Alexander Shandor Title: Warm Day Ochakov Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2019 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 27.5" x 31.5" x 1" inch ( 70 x 80 x 2cm) Presentation: Unframed, ...

Between Two Shores is an original oil on canvas by French contemporary artist Sophie Dumont. Inspired by the ever-changing landscapes of the Normandy coast, this work captures the f...

Classical Still Life of Fruit in Basket with other objects Italian artist, 18th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 24.5 x 33 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition:...

Portrait of the Artists Mother *see below by Gladys Marguerite Baker (British, 1889-1959) signed, titled verso oil on canvas, framed framed: 29 x 17 inches canvas: 24 x 12 inches Pr...

Beauty in her space was created by Tunde Bakare. Tunde created the painting with Oil paint on Ankara Wax Fabrics of 32W by 33H. Beauty in Her Space depic...

A beautful early 20th century French imprressionist oil on panel depicting a wooded river landsape with a wonderful dappled light. The work is superbly executed, very atmospheric an...

Elaborate Floral Arrangement French artist, 18th Century oil on canvas, framed Framed: 27 x 34 inches Canvas: 22 x 29 inches Provenance: private collection, England Condition: very...

Title: Bullfighting Scene Artist: José María Tuser Vázquez (1919-1986) Technique: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 16.1 x 13 inches (unframed) Date: c. 1950-1960 Condition: Good Provenance:...

Charming Garden Path Mid 20th Century signed by Regine David (French mid 20th century, female) oil on canvas, framed framed: 21 x 25 inches canvas: 19.5 x 24.5 inches Provenance: private collection, Paris Condition: very good condition Description: This vibrant oil painting by Régine...

The Old French Town by Claude Marin (French 1914-2001) signed and dated 85 oil on artist card stuck on board, unframed board: 7.5 x 9.5 inches Provenance: private collection, Paris, ...

* No US duty or taxes to pay on this item * A very beautiful signed and dated 1900 impressionist oil on board depicting a sunset on the coast, by Danish artist Holger Lübbers...

Title: French Town Square Impressionist Painting with Figures and Market Stalls by Fanch Lel Size: 8.75 inches (height) x 10.5 inches (wi...

A serene autumn landscape unfolds in this evocative painting. The artist captures a fleeting moment of seasonal transition en plein air in a single session in Moscow in 2003 . Soft b...

"Pear Palette" is an oil on panel painting by Kelly Birkenruth. The painting shows a group of pears arranged on a light wooden surface against a soft pale blue-green background. The ...

Gallery service: Complimentary worldwide shipping is offered, with Signet Contemporary Art covering all tariffs, customs duties and import taxes, making international collecting simple and hassle-free. Glass and Lemons by Irina Trushkova is a luminous original oil on canvas, showcasing exquisite realism and still-life painting through a sophisticated study of light, texture and everyday objects. A graceful glass carafe filled with water and delicate lemon slices becomes the centrepiece, beautifully reflecting the surrounding light. Nearby, whole lemons sit in a small bowl, while a lemon wedge and antique knife rest...

Ernest Audibert’s marina and harbor paintings are among the most beloved and commercially successful parts of his body of work. This piece is a pertinent example of this, as he captu...

Christ Healing the Sick French School, 19th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 15 x 20.5 inches Provenance: private collection, Europe Condition: some craquelure throughout, mo...

Gaston Hippolyte Ambroise Boucart 1878-1962 Artwork Size: 21 1/2 x 25 3/4" (55 x 65cm) Artwork Size with Frame: 28 1/2 x 32 3/4" (72 x 82cm) Size: Medium Signed Oil on Canvas He was born at Angouleme (Charente) and spent all his life in France. He was a pupil of the progressive artist Gustave Moreau- then later Aime Morot, Francois Flameng and Fernand Cormon at the school of fine art in Paris. Boucart specialised in painting architectural subjects, landscapes with animals and urban landscapes. He is especially known for his depictions of country lanes, his well observed interiors and all the waterways and architecture of Venice- a subject he became particularly fond of. He showed his work at the Salon of French Artists in Paris from 1913 to 1939, and went on to become a member there, receiving an honourable mention in 1928 and a knighthood for his services to art in 1937. His work is represented in the museums of Angouleme and Niort. Categories: Artists Boucart, Gaston Hippolyte Ambroise European Art Impressionist Art Marine Art Tags: Beach European European Art European Artists European Paintings Impressionist Impressionist Art Impressionist Artists Impressionist Paintings Marine...

Highland Companions by A. J. Blackie (British, 20th century) signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 23 x 30.5 inches canvas: 20 x 28 inches Provenance: private collection, England Con...

Ornate Still Life of Classical Flowers by Frank Lonsdale, British early 20th century signed oil on board, unframed dated 1936 or 8 board : 28 x 25 inches Provenance: private collecti...

Tranquil Landscape by Rex Vicat Cole (British 1870-1940) * see notes below signed & dated 1899 oil on canvas, framed framed: 16 x 20 inches canvas: 10 x 14 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition: very good and sound condition; please note the frame is antique and as such has minor losses to the plaster and gilt, we include it free of charge but cannot warranty its condition. Reginald (Rex) Vicat Cole was the son of the artist George Vicat Cole. He began to exhibit in London in the 1890s and was elected a member of the Royal Society of British Artists in 1900. He taught at King’s College London with Byam Shaw and together they opened their own establishment, the Byam Shaw and Vicat Cole School of Art in Camden Street, Kensington in 1910. At the outbreak of the First World War Vicat Cole and Byam Shaw enlisted in the Artists Rifles...

Axel Haggren (1898–1968) Sweden Mountain Landscape, 1936 signed and dated lower left A. Haggren -36 oil on panel unframed 39 × 49 cm (15.4 × 19.3 in) framed 50 × 59 cm (19.7 × 23.2...

A fine 1920's oil on board portrait of a smartly dressed gentleman, close to the work of James Abbott McNeil Whistler. The work is indistinctly signed and dated 1924 lower right. P...

"Meltdown in No. 23", a large scale abstract finished with a high gloss lacquer by Duane Albert Armstrong (American, b. 1938). Presented in a black metal frame. Signed "D. Armstrong"...

The Mill Stand Montauk oil/panel 1928 12x16 unframed, 15 x 19 framed as pictured original frame signed LL In as purchased condition and has fresh colors. Walter Granville-Smith was ...

"Dusk, what a lovely time to see the emergence of the city lights, the shift of warm to cool hues. The speckled sky. The sleeping behemoths of concrete and glass." - Dominic Harman ...

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Artist Alana Clumeck’s distinctive style comes through in this contemporary equestrian painting, marked by her signature patterns. A group of brown horses for...

Immerse yourself in the radiant beauty of "Soft autumn near the fjord," a captivating landscape painting that perfectly captures the essence of the fall. Golden and amber leaves ador...

Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Fishing Boats in a Harbor By Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 9.5 x 13 inches (height x width...

A fine early 20th century copy of the Lucanian portrait of Leonardo da Vinci. Presented in an ebonised black frame with a gilt inner slip. Unsigned. On panel. Image size: 20.5 x 15cm.

“Warm Touch” A peaceful wave unfolds across the canvas — not forceful, not fierce, but gently wrapping the space in tenderness. Its shifting shades of blue flow softly, like the brea...

Unknown artist, probably French Post Impressionist French Woodland Landscape, with trees Early 20th century Oil on card Unsigned Presented in a decorative pale-toned frame A disti...

Portrait of an English Gentleman English School, circa 1830's period oil on canvas, unframed Canvas: 30 x 24.5 inches Provenance: Private collection, UK Condition: relined canvas, ov...

This oil and gold leaf on Georgian oil paper board is a part of Summer Bloom Series, an extension of the Sunlit in primary colour project. Captured Shizu's garden in the night in th...

Eclairs Image is 6 x 8 unframed, 11.5 x 13.5 framed. Signed LR An oil painting on canvas by award winning contemporary artist Michael Budden that showcases a pair of eclairs. This is...

A contemporary botanical still life oil painting on panel with magenta, pink, white and dark purple peonies in a mustard ochre colored vase, a blue glove and white teacup against a w...

A beautiful early 20th century French expressionist Ecole de Paris oil on panel portrait of a standing lady wearing a yellow jacket and fur stole. This excellent quality depiction o...

11/02/2023, 18.03h is a unique oil on wooden board painting by Spanish contemporary artist Calo Carratalá, dimensions are 22 × 37 cm (8.7 × 14.6 in).  The artwork is signed, sold unf...

The Italian Alps Italian School, early 20th century signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 21.5 x 18 inches canvas: 17 x 14 inches Provenance: private collection, Shropshire, England ...

"The Vanguard Series Nr. XXVII: A Collection of Postwar European Abstractions", oil on board, by unknown artist (circa 1950s–70s). A compelling body of work emerging from the forgott...

Since 1977, Hunt Slonem has had more than 350 exhibitions at prestigious galleries and museums internationally. Globally, more than 250 museums include his work in their permanent co...

A large, captivating 1950s Mid-Century Modern city street & construction scene by Pennsylvania Regionalist artist, George W. Mengelson (Born 1916). A wonderful example of Twentieth ...

Anita Zotkina’s “The Boss” is a 14 x 11 x 0.7 inch oil painting on canvas, created in 2026. This surrealist work features a tiger overlooking a mountainous landscape. Its richly patt...

The artist painted this life sketch while studying at the Russian Academy of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture in 2000, in a single session in the Alla Prima style. In the evening...

Firmado por el artista en la parte inferior Se presenta enmarcada la obra Medidas obra: 60 cm. de altura x 75 cm. de ancho Medidas marco: 89 cm. de altura x 103 cm. de ancho Buen...

An original and unique artwork by Hunt Slonem in oil on wood. Oil & Acrylic with Diamond Dust on Wood Signed verso, titled and dated Framed: 24 x 19.5 inches In pristine condition ...

Description Echoes of the Jungle is an expressive contemporary painting that evokes the lush beauty, vibrant energy, and captivating mystery of the natural world. Through a rich int...

Henry Ward Ranger Connecticut Landscape oil/panel 12 x 16 image size 21 3/8 x 25 3/8 x 2 3/4 framed signed LL also a plaque attached A wonderful example of Rangers painting style of ...