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Impressionist Portrait 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
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
JANNE
Located in Zofingen, AG
ABOUT THE ARTWORK The work “JANNE,” is part of the author's broader exploration of the theme of human identity in the modern world. Special attention is paid to the portrayal of the...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

"Facing the world"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This painting called " Facing the world" makes part of my series dedicated to women. In all my creations where I paint a woman, I want to show her like a strong person who faces and...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Nude woman
Located in Zofingen, AG
“The longer you look at an object, the more abstract it becomes, and, ironically, the more real.” Lucian Freud. "Nudes are interesting to paint; I've had people say my Ladies are ...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Egg girl in green
Located in Zofingen, AG
02 / 10 / 2023 I signed a book contract for Egg Island; it will now go through the publishing process and will be in print next year. I was overwhelmed by the editorial board's fee...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

OLIVIA
Located in Zofingen, AG
ABOUT THE ARTWORK The work “OLIVIA,” is part of the author's broader exploration of the theme of human identity in the modern world. Special attention is paid to the portrayal of th...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

French School - PS 238 Le temps des jonquilles - Oil Impressionist
Located in Zofingen, AG
PS 238 Le temps des Jonquilles Portrait of a woman with back naked. Structural analysis: Such as Impressionist painting, the subject is firstly a study of light on human body, cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Ink, Acrylic

Equilibrium
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Blue Woman 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Blue Woman 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Life in My Head
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Inner strength
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This painting dedicated to "Women" series is a special one since it is all about my strong deep personal transformation as an artist. This transformation was based on the expansion ...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic, Paper

French School Portrait PS 213 Le bain de soleil Mondrian Post Impressionist Rare
Located in Zofingen, AG
PS 213 Le Bain de Soleil Mondrian Poetic scene of a woman sleeping in summer time Technique: oil, acrylic, and ink on old book pages on wooden frame 55x55cm ■■ 21,6x21,6 inch 》》R E...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Ink, Oil, Acrylic

French School - PS 238 Le temps des jonquilles - Oil Impressionist Signed
Located in Zofingen, AG
PS 238 Le temps des Jonquilles ou l'art de montrer son dos. Portrait of a woman with back naked. Structural analysis: Such as Impressionist painting, the subject is firstly a stu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Ink, Oil, Acrylic

French School PS 233 La Fauve s'habille en Leopard Oil Post Impressionist Rare
Located in Zofingen, AG
Ps 233 La Fauve S'habille en leopard. (Tawny wears leopard) Portrait of a naked woman who is carrying a leopard. Structural analysis: Closeup portrait of a naked woman. The backgro...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Ink, Oil, Acrylic

French School Portrait PS243 La Contrebasse d'Ingres (Large)
Located in Zofingen, AG
PS 243 La Contrebasse d'Ingres Such as Odalisque from Ingres or the photography composition from Man Ray, the most important point is the round shape of the body. The pale body sha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Ink, Oil, Acrylic

I have to save you
Located in Zofingen, AG
ABOUT THE ARTWORK "I Have to Save You" presents a compelling narrative of guardianship and intimacy, conveyed through the tender interplay between a nude figure and a gentle stag. Th...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Unbound-original hyperrealistic figurative waterscape painting-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Unbound" by Abi Whitlock embodies a profound exploration of freedom and liberation, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the boundless expanse of the aquatic realm. In this acr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

Origin-original hyperrealistic figurative waterscape painting-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Origin" by Abi Whitlock invites viewers to explore a moment of serene introspection from an intriguing underwater perspective. In this acrylic-on-canvas composition, the focal point...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Reverie-original hyperrealistic figurative waterscape painting-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Reverie" by Abi Whitlock invites viewers to embark on a journey of liberation and freedom through a captivating acrylic-on-canvas composition. From an underwater perspective, the pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

French School Portrait PS242 Sunflower from Van Gogh diving (Large)
Located in Zofingen, AG
PS 242 Sunflowers from Van Gogh Diving Tomorrow, It's the 141 th birthday of Vincent Van Gogh. Portrait of a woman who is wearing Van Gogh swim dress. A daring dive in the unknown!...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Ink, Acrylic

French School PS 241 Drowned in Monet Impressionist
Located in Zofingen, AG
PS 241 Drowned in Monet Portrait of a woman with red dress. The background is the famous from Claude Monet Water lilies Structural analysis: Such as Impressionist painting, the s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Ink, Oil, Acrylic

Small Portrait of the Artist at Work
Located in Soquel, CA
Expressive portrait of an artist working at a desk by an unknown artist (20th Century). An artist with brown hair and a moustache is working at a desk, with various supplies around h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic, Masonite

Audrey Hepburn -Vogue Red-original abstract pop art portrait painting-Artwork
Located in London, Chelsea
In Patrick Cornee's captivating artwork, "Audrey Hepburn -Vogue Red," the legendary actress Audrey Hepburn is immortalized in a vibrant celebration of style and sophistication. Set a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Mixed Media

"Washington" George Washington Impressionistic Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts an impressionistic and abstract portrait of George Washington. The thick brush strokes and fun marks creates an atmosphere reminiscent of the impressionists fro...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait, Contemporary Art, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Ara Harutyunyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Wood Year: 2024 Style: Contemporary Art, Title:...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Wood

Portrait, Woman, Impressionism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2024 Style: Impressionism, Subject: Portrait, Size: 20" x 38.5" x 0...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

French School PS 240 Van Gogh Starry night Girl Summer in La Baule Impressionist
Located in Zofingen, AG
PS 240 Van Gogh Starry night Girl Summer in La Baule Portrait of a woman with Van Gogh (The Starry night) swim dress. Structural analysis: Such as Impressionist painting, the su...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Ink, Oil, Acrylic

French Impressionist School - PS 239 Sed Non Satiata - Oil
Located in Zofingen, AG
PS 239 Sed non Satiata Portrait of a naked woman with blue hair. Structural analysis: Such as Impressionist painting, the subject is firstly a study of light on human body, creat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Ink, Oil, Acrylic

Swimming In The Ocean
Located in Dallas, TX
Udy's work utilizes the broad canvas of nature and often paints the female form. Her work evokes feelings of fantasy and celebrates the beauty of nature and of the natural. Her's is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Ink

Man with an umbrella by Sean Durkin, man, contemporary art, walking
Located in Deddington, GB
original painting of "Man with an umbrella" by Sean Durkin. Sean uses very toned colours but draws attention to his bag and trousers, as well as uses white tones in his socks and shi...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic

Alina
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A painting masterly composed of different size "dashes" of paint. This portrait by Roman Konstantinov captures his wife during a casual moment. Many colors blended in this painting.
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

"Bad Hombre XXXII" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Mark Andrew Bailey's "Bad Hombre XXXII" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an impressionistic, monochrome portrait of an old western cowboy or Vaquero (Mexican Cowboy...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

"Bad Hombre XXXI" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Mark Andrew Bailey's "Bad Hombre XXXI" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an impressionistic, monochrome portrait of an old western cowboy or Vaquero (Mexican Cowboy)...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

"Au Fait" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Mark Andrew Bailey's "Au Fait" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an impressionistic portrait of a modern male figure. About the Artist: Artist Mark Bailey’s painte...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Boats in the Bay
Located in Zofingen, AG
He loves to dive and swim underwater, like when, after many dives, he just lay in the sea with his arms outstretched on his back and rested. Suddenly I felt a movement under me ... a...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Lena
Located in Zofingen, AG
With a creative approach and strong inspiration, unique and emotional images created with brushes and palette knife on canvas, acrylic and oil, using also silver and gold leaf is th...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Bond"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
I seek harmony in my interpersonal relationships. The sense of harmony gives me a feeling of well-being and peace. For me a harmonious relationship is life-changing and mutually nurt...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil Crayon, Oil, Acrylic

"Venus'
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This painting dedicated to "Women" series is a special one since it is all about my strong deep personal transformation as an artist. This transformation was based on the expansion ...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Black Dog I by Sean Durkin, dog art, animal painting, impressionist
Located in Deddington, GB
Original painting of Black Dog I. Sean uses very toned down colours but draws the attention to a black dog on a lighter background. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Acrylic paint on Canvas ...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic

"Benjamin" Benjamin Franklin Impressionistic Colorful Abstract Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts an impressionistic and abstract portrait of Benjamin Franklin. The thick brush strokes and fun marks creates an atmosphere reminiscent of the impressionists fro...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Board, Oil

French School - Portrait Pachamama Glósóli 005 - (XXL Large) Post Impressionist
Located in Zofingen, AG
Pachamama Glósóli 05 Portrait closeup of a woman with blue hair. Vibrant and powerful stare. Technique: oil, acrylic, and ink on large canvas 120x80cm ■■ 47,2 x 31,7 inch Structura...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Ink, Oil, Acrylic

French School - Portrait Pachamama Glósóli 008 - (XXL Large) Post Impressionist
Located in Zofingen, AG
Pachamama Glósóli 08 Portrait closeup of a woman with black hair. Vibrant and powerful stare. Technique: oil, acrylic, and ink on large canvas 116x89cm ■■ 46.7 x 35.3 inch Structur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Ink, Oil, Acrylic

Ray Simonini, "Emmett" 16x8 Pig Farm Animal Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This painting by artist Ray Simonini titled "Emmett" is a 16x8 farm animal oil painting on canvas featuring a portrait of a pink pig against a colorful background. About the artist...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Ray Simonini, "Sue Ellen" 8x10 Impressionist Cow Farm Animal Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This painting by artist Ray Simonini titled "Sue Ellen" is a 8x10 farm animal oil painting on canvas featuring a portrait of a dark brown cow ...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Ray Simonini, "Lucy" White Goose Farm Animal Painting Oil on Canvas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This painting by artist Ray Simonini titled "Lucy" is a 16x8 farm animal oil painting on canvas featuring a portrait of a white goose against ...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Red Curly Hair, 12x9" oil on board
Located in Loveland, CO
Red Curly Hair by Lu Haskew Oil Painting Portrait 12x9" image size 18x15" framed Shipping price includes the custom packing necessary for safe transport of fine art. ABOUT THE ARTIST: Lu Haskew 1921-2009 "Life is good to me. Being able to go to my studio five days weekly and paint for several hours, living in a supportive community, having family and friends who encourage me--all have contributed to helping me become an artist. Being fortunate to study with some of the artists I admire has kept me painting from the garden, people and my favorite things. With the support of galleries, teaching and doing demos, how could I do anything else? My goal is to try to be the best I can be by always being a student, looking for new ideas and stretching my horizons." Upon retirement from a 33-year teaching career, Lu rented a studio in Loveland and began concentrating on her oil and watercolor painting. Learning from artists she had followed and admired throughout the years her painting became a full time career that lasted 17-years. Beginning in 1992, she studied with renowned painters Richard Schmid, Clyde Aspevig, Joyce Pike...
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Early 2000s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Ray Simonini, "Savannah" 36x24 Farm Animal Brown Cow Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This painting by artist Ray Simonini titled "Savannah" is a 36x24 farm animal oil painting on canvas featuring a portrait of a brown and white...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Ray Simonini, "Cinnamon" 10x8 Impressionist Brown Cow Farm Animal Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This painting by artist Ray Simonini titled "Cinnamon" is a 10x8 farm animal oil painting on canvas featuring a portrait of a cinnamon colored...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Ray Simonini, "Penny" 16x8 Impressionist Pig Farm Animal Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This painting by artist Ray Simonini titled "Penny" is a 16x8 farm animal oil painting on canvas featuring a portrait of a pink pig against a ...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Gloves for Prom, 14x6" oil on board
Located in Loveland, CO
Gloves for Prom by Lu Haskew Oil 14x6" image size Portrait Painting of a young woman putting on gloves to match her evening gown. This painting is unframed, canvas on gator board, t...
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Early 2000s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Black Woman's Beauty, 10x8" watercolor
Located in Loveland, CO
Black Woman's Beauty by Lu Haskew Watercolor Portrait 10x8" image size 20x18" framed (behind glass) Shipping price includes the custom packing necessary for safe transport of fine art. ABOUT THE ARTIST: Lu Haskew 1921-2009 "Life is good to me. Being able to go to my studio five days weekly and paint for several hours, living in a supportive community, having family and friends who encourage me--all have contributed to helping me become an artist. Being fortunate to study with some of the artists I admire has kept me painting from the garden, people and my favorite things. With the support of galleries, teaching and doing demos, how could I do anything else? My goal is to try to be the best I can be by always being a student, looking for new ideas and stretching my horizons." Upon retirement from a 33-year teaching career, Lu rented a studio in Loveland and began concentrating on her oil and watercolor painting. Learning from artists she had followed and admired throughout the years her painting became a full time career that lasted 17-years. Beginning in 1992, she studied with renowned painters Richard Schmid, Clyde Aspevig, Joyce Pike...
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Early 2000s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Watercolor

Ray Simonini, "Sandy" 24x12 Impressionist Holstein Cow Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This painting by artist Ray Simonini titled "Sandy" is a 24x12 oil painting on canvas featuring a portrait of a brown and white cow standing in pose in a lush green pasture. About ...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

"Silent Street" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Ron Hick's (US based) "Axiomatic Appeal" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an impasto rendering of a male figure with dark hair and an abstracted background. Ron Hi...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

French School - Portrait Continental Elvis - Oil Impressionist
Located in Zofingen, AG
Continental Elvis Portrait of the king _ Elvis Presley. Structural analysis: Such as Impressionist painting, the subject is firstly a study of light on human body, creating high ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Ink, Oil, Acrylic

You Should Have Seen the Other One Oil Boxing @everywomanart Women in Art
Located in Houston, TX
You Should Have seen the Other Gal By Jeanie Tomanek is an 8" x 8" oil painting on panel. It has on a custom frame. You Should Have seen the Other Gal was part of a boxing exhibiti...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Glasses and Goatee, 14x11" oil on board
Located in Loveland, CO
Glasses and Goatee by Lu Haskew Oil 14x11" image size Portrait Painting This painting is unframed, canvas on gator board, the price reflects that it is unframed. Shipping price inc...
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Early 2000s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Corn Offering, 10x12" oil on board
Located in Loveland, CO
Corn Offering by Lu Haskew Oil 10x12" image size Figurative Native American Dance Painting This painting is unframed, canvas on gator board, the price reflects that it is unframed. ...
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Early 2000s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

The Mustache, 10x8" oil on board
Located in Loveland, CO
The Mustache by Lu Haskew Oil 10x8" image size Portrait Painting This painting is unframed, canvas on gator board, the price reflects that it is unframed. Shipping price includes t...
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Early 2000s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

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