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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$8,622Sale Price|20% Off
Portrait of a British Army General in Uniform - British exh. art oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This superb British Impressionist Edwardian military portrait oil painting is by noted artist Walter Ernest Webster. Painted circa 1910 it is a seated generous half length portrait, ...
Oil
$5,049Sale Price|20% Off
Emilio Grau Sala (1911 - 1975) - Óleo sobre tabla - Interior con figura
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
La obra va firmada por el artista en la parte inferior Se presenta enmarcada la pintura El estado de la obra es bueno Medidas obra: 47 x 56 cm. Medidas del marco: 71 x 80 cm. Emilio Grau Sala Nace en Barcelona en 1911. Maestro catalán de la Escuela de París, recordado por sus magníficas escenas realistas. Se forma en la Escuela de Bellas Artes de Barcelona. Tras varias exposiciones en su ciudad natal y ya siendo un pintor de éxito, contrae matrimonio con la pintora Ángeles Santos Torroella. De ambos nacerá en 1937 el futuro pintor Julián Grau Santos. En 1936 expuso en el Museo de Arte Moderno de Madrid y, coincidiendo con el inicio de la Guerra Civil Española, se traslada a París. Conoció de cerca las vanguardias inclinándose por una figuración colorista, derivada del impresionismo y el fauvismo. Allí entrará rápidamente en contacto con el núcleo de artistas españoles. Realiza una pintura próxima al postimpresionismo francés, con un marcado acento lírico. En París alcanzó un gran éxito realizando multitud de exposiciones. En 1936 recibe el Premio Carnegie. Grau Sala destaca, además, como creador de escenarios teatrales y como excelente ilustrador. Fallece en Barcelona en 1975. Celebró diversas muestras individuales, sobre todo en Barcelona y París, pero también en ciudades como Nueva York, Toulouse, Londres o los Ángeles. En el 2015, su hijo Julián Grau Santos cede la obra familiar de su padre para la venta a Beatriz Bálgoma como marchante. A partir de este momento la galerista expondrá obras del artista en diversas ferias de prestigio nacionales e internacionales como Feriarte, Lisbon Art...
Oil
"Water lilies"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
" Water lilies" Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky 65.0 X 80.0 CM / 25.5 X 31.4 IN HIGH QUALITY oil on canvas Signed on the front and back Dated 2026 Goo...
Canvas, Oil
"The Star on Stage" French Opera Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas Framed
By Dietz Edzard
Located in New York, NY
Capturing the romantic city of lights, Dietz Edzard's celebrated canvases depict the times of his generation, portraying life in all its glory, even amid hardship and war. Returning...
Canvas, Oil
'View of Rouen', French Impressionist, Paris Salon, Prix Rosa-Bonheur, Benezit
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'André Prévot-Valéri' (French, 1890-1959) and painted circa 1920. André Prévot-Valéri was the son of the landscape painter, August Prévot-Valéri (1857-1930), and...
Oil, Board
"Times Square N.Y.C." Impressionist Snow Scene in New York City Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
Impressionist New York City winter city-scene depicting Times Square in New York City. This piece is done in a most intimate, yet energetic way. Christopher is known for capturing th...
Oil, Board
$340Sale Price|20% Off
Paris River Seine Bridge and Riverside Houses Impressionist Watercolour Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Paris River Seine Bridge and Riverside Houses Impressionist Watercolour Painting by Maurice Mazeilie (French) watercolour painting on artist paper, unframed painting: 6.25 x 8.75 inc...
Watercolor
American Impressionist Sunset Sailboat Seascape Framed Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American seascape oil painting . Oil on canvas. Framed. Measuring: 19 by 16 inches overall, and 16 by 12 painting alone. Signed verso. Excellent condition, ready to hang and...
Oil
"Beach Scene With Figures" 20th Century American Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
A stunning oil painting depicting figures at the Beach. Demarest was known for her charming intimate figurative scenes portraying life in the North East. She was profoundly active, p...
Canvas, Oil
$900Sale Price|25% Off
Sunset at Grand Teton National Park - Plein Aire Landscape in Oil on Board
Located in Soquel, CA
Sunset at Grand Teton National Park - Plein Aire Landscape in Oil on Board Vibrant plein aire landscape by Thomas Bradshaw (American, b. 1972). This landscape was complete on site, ...
Oil, Wood Panel, Canvas
The Garden's Bounty
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A bouquet and a ripe watermelon—a simple story of beauty that needs no extra words. Color, texture, and thick palette-knife strokes transform an ordinary still life into the sensatio...
Oil
$1,531Sale Price|35% Off
Vintage Oil Painting of a Tree-Lined River Landscape in the Irish Countryside
By Allan Ardies
Located in Preston, GB
Vintage Oil Painting of a Tree-Lined River Landscape in the Irish Countryside by 20th Century Artist, Allan Ardies (1918 - 2014). An impressionist vintage original oil on canvas in g...
Canvas, Oil
Summer Has Passed Landscape Original Oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alexander Shandor Title: Summer Has Passed Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2023 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 23.5" x 31.5" x 1" inch (60 x 80 x 2cm) Presentation: Unframed, ...
Canvas, Oil
$600
"Above Plain" (2024) By Todd Carpenter, Original Oil Painting of Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
Todd Carpenter's (US based) "Above Plain" is an oil painting that depicts a black and white mountainous landscape. Bio/artist statement: Todd Carpenter is a Los Angeles based artis...
Oil, Board
$1,550
Conqueror, Figurative Art Surrealism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Anatoly Borisovich Tarabanov Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2014 Style: Figurative Art, Title: Conqueror Size: 29....
Canvas, Oil
$3,250
"Queen Anne's Lace" - Impressionist Still Life, Oil Painting on Hardboard
Located in Denver, CO
This beautiful original oil painting was created at 24 x 24", and is framed in a brushed gold frame at 29 x 29", wired and ready for hanging. About the Artist: Sheri Farabaugh began...
Oil, Board
$4,500
Impressionistic Seascape Nocturne Painting Michael Budden Last Light Beach II
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Last Light Beach II oil/canvas 26 x 26 image unframed, 31.25 x 31.25 framed signed LL Last Light Bech II is an oil painting on canvas by award winning contemporary artist Michael Bud...
Oil
$700Sale Price|20% Off
California Eucalyptus, Oak and Pond Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful landscape painting of a California pond with Eucalyptus and Oak trees by Jesse Don Rasberry (American, 20th Century). Presented in a rustic wooden frame. Signed on verso. Acquired directly from the artist. Image: 8.25"H x 10"L. Rasberry was born in Oklahoma and soon after relocated to Lodi, California. Growing up in close proximity to wide open agricultural land and the scenic San Joaquin River Delta had a profound impact on Rasberry and influenced and inspired his paintings. Full Bio: Jesse Don Rasberry was born on November 10, 1940 in rural, picturesque Oklahoma. Shortly after his birth, his family relocated to California, living a short while in Palm Springs, before eventually settling in the grape-growing region of Lodi in San Joaquin County. Later, the family moved a short distance south to Stockton, California, where Rasberry's father supported the group as a builder and carpenter. They would remain in the Stockton/Lodi area throughout Rasberry's adolescent and formative years. Growing up in close proximity to wide open agricultural land and the scenic San Joaquin River Delta had a profound impact on Rasberry, and would later form the foundation and inspiration for his artistic endeavors. The family traveled frequently, which exposed him to the dramatic landscapes of the Southwest. As a young child, Rasberry showed a strong interest in art and the natural world. He attended grade school and high school in Stockton, where Rasberry pursued drafting and drawing. Throughout his life, he always found time in his leisure to draw portraits, wildlife, and architecture. Rasberry also enjoyed woodworking, eventually following in his father's footsteps, embarking on a career as a general contractor and home builder. In 1979, Rasberry relocated to Texas where he continued to work as a general contractor and home builder. During the early 1980s, he commenced a new career as a decorative and fine arts dealer. This career was more in keeping with his appreciation of art. As a dealer in the trade, he was exposed to all manner of art from the 19th and 20th centuries, which served to sharpen his eye and provided much inspiration for the soon-to-be artist. In the early 1980s, while in Texas, Rasberry started painting, primarily landscapes of Texas and California. He spent time with, and drew inspiration from, the regional artists Bill Warden, and Louise Collins. As time passed, Rasberry began to devote more time to his painting, and by the turn of this century, art had become his primary focus. Essentially self-taught, Rasberry received some instruction from the late Bill Warden of Texas. On occasion, he paints with other artists during classes and on plein air painting excursions, as with Ning Hou...
Canvas, Oil
$275
"Alcazar of Toledo", Spain, muted colours, oil pastels, Landscape Paintings
Located in Oslo, NO
This plein air oil pastel sketch beautifully captures the imposing presence of the Alcázar of Toledo, Spain on an overcast day. The artist's expressive strokes and soft palette conve...
Paper, Oil Pastel
Broadway
By Jean Dominique van Caulaert
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Broadway (?), 1952, oil on Masonite, signed and dated lower left, 15 x 18 inches, inscription verso may say "Broadway", presented in its original frame Jean Dominique van Caulaert w...
Canvas, Oil
$3,444
“The Seated Nude” (Nudes Series) Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, 50x60 cm
Located in Zofingen, AG
“The Seated Nude”(Nudes Series) Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, 50x60 cm Dive into a passionate, deeply layered expression of the human form with this captivating figurative masterpiece from t...
Oil, Acrylic
Stream in Winter, Early 20th Century Snowy Landscape
By Martin Dumler
Located in Soquel, CA
Serene, small-scale early 20th century landscape of a stream in winter by Ohio artist Martin George Dumler (American, 1868-1958), c. early 1900's. The deep blue stream flows peacefully through white banks of snow, towards the distant trees depicted in loose, abstracted brushstrokes. Signed "M. G. Dumler" in the lower right corner. Presented in a gilded frame. Painting size: 10"H x 8"W. Still-life and Landscape painter and composer of liturgical music, born in Cincinnati (Hamilton). December 22, 1868. He was a pupil of Martin Rettig...
Oil, Cardboard, Linen
Breath of spring in green groves Landscape Oil Painting Post Impressionism
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Oleksiy Ivanyuk Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2025 Style: Post Impressionism Title: Breath of spring in green grov...
Paper, Watercolor
"Southern Beach" Coastal Landscape in Oil on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
"Southern Beach" Coastal Landscape in Oil on Canvas Oil painting of the a beach landscape by Max Flandorfer (American, b. 1962). A sandy path winds towards the beach through some gr...
Oil, Canvas
American Impressionist Fall Landscape Framed Forest Interior Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American landscape oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Unsigned. Measuring: 13 by 15 inches overall, and 11 by 12.5 painting alone. Excellent condition, ready to hang and e...
Oil
"View From The Upstairs Window" - Impressionist Landscape, Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
This beautiful original oil painting was created at 12 x 12", and is framed in a brushed gold frame at 18.5 x 18.5", wired and ready for hanging. About the Artist: Sheri Farabaugh b...
Oil, Board
“Shadows", Poetic Beauty in the Ordinary
Located in San Francisco, CA
This oil painting by American-born Charles Brady (1926–1997) depicts a faded, teal-colored double door set into an old, textured wall, likely representing a scene from a sunlit Europ...
Canvas, Oil
$642Sale Price|20% Off
LARGE 20TH CENTURY FRENCH IMPRESSIONIST PROVENCE CHATEAU ON ROCKS LANDSCAPE
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, mid/ second half 20th century Title: The Old Chateau Medium: oil painting on canvas, unframed Size: painting: 18 x 21.5 inches Provenance: priva...
Oil
Mid Century Female Nude Figure, American Impressionist, Signed 24x18
Located in Soquel, CA
Female nude figure at the beach by listed artist Jon Blanchette (American, 1908-1987). Presented in a wooden frame. Signed "Jon Blanchette" verso. Image size, 24"H x 18"W. Jon Blan...
Masonite, Oil
Floral Breath Still Life Impressionism Original Oil Painting
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alexander Shandor Title: Floral Breath Medium: Oil on Hardboard Year: 2022 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 20 x 23.5" x 0.2" inch (50 x 60 x 1 cm) Presentation: Unframed, ...
Canvas, Oil
Artist Studio "Sunlight Through the Window" American Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
This original oil painting, dated 1930, offers a rare and charming interior view of "Minglestreams," the summer home and studio of renowned artist Claire Shuttleworth in Chippawa, On...
Oil, Board
$1,850
Still Life with White and Yellow Floral Arrangement Original Oil on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
Still Life with White and Yellow Floral Arrangement Original Oil on Canvas Vibrant still life with thick impasto by Didi Fernandez (Filipino, 20th Century). A floral arrangement has...
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
$4,016
Paisaje - Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas, Framed, Circa 1978
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
RAMÓN SANVISENS MARFULL (Barcelona, 1917–1987). Landscape. Hand-signed and dated 1978. Oil on canvas. Dimensions: Canvas: 25.2 × 31.5 in. (64 × 80 cm) Framed: 36.2 × 42.1 in. (92 × 1...
Oil
$1,934Sale Price|20% Off
Very Large French Original Oil Portrait of Elegant Lady in Interior Room Setting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady French School, 20th century oil painting on canvas, unframed 40 x 29 inches condition: very good and presentable provenance: private collection, Provence Superb ...
Canvas, Oil
Riders, the autumn meet: equestrian oil by famed French aristocrat and horseman
Located in Norwich, GB
A rare 19th-century oil by the aristocratic painter and distinguished collector, Count Charles Gaston Esmangart de Bournonville de Saint-Maurice. It depicts an equestrian gathering ...
Canvas, Oil
Flowers and Wine Still Life
Located in Soquel, CA
Oil on canvas painting of red, white, and yellow flowers in a vase next to a bottle of wine and a glass by California artist Molly E. Brubaker (American, 1922-2000). From a collecti...
Canvas, Oil
Mid Century Signed Landscape -- Old Country Cottage with Chickens
Located in Soquel, CA
Charming mid century country landscape with cottage with thatched roof and chickens foraging. Signed "H. H." and dated "1955." Condition: good; some edge and corner wear consistent w...
Oil, Board
$800
Coolness, Post Impressionism Paul Cézanne Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Peter Tovpev
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Peter Tovpev Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2020 Style: Impressionism Title: Coolness Size: 23.5" x 31.5" x 0.8'' ...
Canvas, Oil
Rural Landscape, Impressionism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Boris Serdyuk Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Style: Impressionism Year: 2020 Title: Rural Landscape Size: 19.5" x 27.5" ...
Canvas, Oil
Wynford Dewhurst, Impressionist study of Hay stacks, Normandy, France
Located in Harkstead, GB
One of the very best examples by the artist, with fabulous brushwork and a wonderful palette employed to capture the subtle play of light. The artist was a very keen admirer of Claud...
Canvas, Oil
Untitled California Landscape
By Carl Thorp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Carl Thorp – American (1912-1989 ) Title: Untitled, California landscape Year: circa 1950 Medium: Oil on canvas Image size: 24.5 x 29.5 inches Framed size: 27.5 x 32.5 inches Signature: Signed lower right Condition: Very good This artwork is untitled. It looks like a scene in California. There is a sun-dappled, partially shaded foreground, a dark shaded row of trees mid-ground and a sunny hillside or mountainside as background, showing in the upper right of the composition. The painting is composed of oil on canvas. It is signed in the lower right corner by the artist. It is framed in a wooden gold frame. The painting is in very good condition. The frame is in good condition with a small 1/8" dent. Please see pictures. About the artist: Carl Thorp (1912–1989) was an American artist who became known for Impressionist landscapes of California, sometimes referred to as California Scene Painting, as well as New York City, Boston and New Orleans Cityscapes. He was born in Lubbock, Texas on November 14, 1912. Active in California between 1928 and 1957, Carl Thorp studied at the Academy of Fine Art in San Diego with Maurice Braun and Alfred Mitchell...
Canvas, Oil
$270Sale Price|20% Off
Woodland Trees Forest Landscape Pastel Chalk Drawing on Grey Paper
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Woodland Trees Forest Landscape Pastel Chalk Drawing on Grey Paper Artist: British School / European School, 20th century Medium: pastel / coloured chalk and charcoal on grey ...
Chalk, Pastel
$253Sale Price|20% Off
Venice Grand Canal Waterfront Study Signed Watercolour Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Venice Grand Canal Waterfront Study Signed Watercolour Painting By Tony Herbert (1927-2024) Medium: Watercolor on paper Size: 11.75 inches (height) x 9.5 inches (width) Condit...
Watercolor
"Two Thoroughbreds in an Autumn Landscape" – Signed N. Blair, Dated 1925
Located in GB
A beautifully executed equestrian portrait depicting two elegant horses standing in an open landscape beneath an autumn tree, signed N. Blair and dated 1925. Painted with remarkable...
Canvas, Oil
$5,943Sale Price|20% Off
1890's French Impressionist Oil Painting Lady Walking Country Landscape Fields
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Figure in Landscape French School, circa 1890's follower of Camille Pissarro (Danish/ French 1830-1903) dated 'Mai 1890' to the lower right corner. oil painting on canvas, framed ca...
Canvas, Oil
"Still life with lilacs"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Before us is a delicate, vibrant still life with a lush bouquet of lilacs, painted in a free, emotional style. The composition is built around a rounded, light-colored vase, from whi...
Canvas, Oil
Sunflowers
Located in Zofingen, AG
The painting "Sunflowers" embodies the bright and cheerful beauty of nature. At the center of the artwork are tall sunflower stems, each filled with energy and vitality. This painting is inspired by summer walks in the fields...
Oil
$1,012Sale Price|25% Off
"Adventures in Literature" Figurative 1930's Illustration art
Located in Soquel, CA
A wonderful original figure painting for a 1930's illustration by Charles Kinghan (American, 1895-1984). A woman in a plaid green skirt and mustard yel...
Acrylic, Cardboard
$1,800
Antique American 1910 Oil on board Painting Seashore Island Beach Women framed
Located in Buffalo, NY
This evocative oil painting by Richard Sigafoos presents a solitary coastal rock formation rising against a softly illuminated seascape. Rendered with confident, expressive brushwork...
Oil, Board
Going Home; Tehachapi, California
By Peter Adams
Located in Pasadena, CA
Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "Peter Adams" on lower right UNFRAMED: 20" x 24" FRAMED: 26.75" x 30.75" x 1.75" Artist Statement "The last rays of the su...
Oil, Panel
"Paris, De Grands Augustins" 20th Century Impressionistic Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
A stunning depiction of a lively scene in Paris "De Grands Augustins". There is a boat situated on the water near the busy street as figures are scene throughout. The tree lined stre...
Canvas, Oil
Grappling, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
In 2023, artist Onelio Marrero began a series of oil sketches featuring men painting buildings high above city sidewalks. Inspired by one, this piece captures...
Oil
Humberto da Silva Fernandes (1937-2005) Sailing Ship Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Palm Coast, FL
A striking large-scale oil on canvas painting depicting a majestic sailing ship navigating open waters under a soft, expansive sky. The composition captures the movement and power of...
Oil
"Summer chores."
Located in Zofingen, AG
Miniature painting is like a little pearl in a collection of paintings. It was created specifically so that you can decorate your room and harmoniously place it in combination with p...
Canvas, Lacquer, Acrylic, Board
Between Dreams
Located in Zofingen, AG
This work is part of the Modern Muses series, where intimate everyday moments become spaces for quiet reflection. The reclining figure appears suspended between wakefulness and dream...
Canvas, Acrylic
Corse (Corsica)
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Corse (Corsica)" c 1960, is an oil painting on hardboard by noted French artist Tony Cardella, 1898-1976. It is signed at the lower left corner by the artist. Th...
Oil
Summer Garden in Bloom, Cottage Garden Landscape, 1948
Located in Genève, GE
Signed and dated "48 F. Lichtwitz" in the lower left corner. A vibrant and sunlit garden scene painted in 1948, depicting a flourishing flower border before a charming country house...
Canvas, Oil
$918Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Antique French Impressionist Painting Coastal Seascape with Boat at Sunset
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The artist: Henri Aime Duhem (1860-1941) French *see notes below, signed Title: Sunset Medium: signed gouache on paper, loosely laid over card, unfram...
Gouache
$775
"Study for 'First Year'" - Impressionist Skyscape and Landscape, Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Raymond Bonilla is a nationally recognized illustrator and fine artist in Buffalo, NY. Raymond graduated from the State University in New York at Fredonia in 2005 with a degree in ...
Oil, Panel
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
"St. Patrick's Cathedral on Fifth" Impressionist Oil Painting Snow New York City
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
A charming depiction of St. Patrick's Cathedral on 5th Avenue in the snow with figures and cars. This evocative urban winter scene captures the majestic spires of St. Patrick's Cathe...
Oil, Board