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Impressionist 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
Mid Century Novato Afternoon Country Landscape
Mid Century Novato Afternoon Country Landscape

Mid Century Novato Afternoon Country Landscape

By Ted Lewy

Located in Soquel, CA

Wonderful mid century landscape titled "Late Afternoon in Novato" by Ted Lewy (American, 1912-1963). Presented in a rustic wooden frame. Signed "Ted Lewy" and dated "1962" lower righ...

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1960s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

1930's French Portrait of a Lady Sketchy Atmospheric Working Study on Canvas
1930's French Portrait of a Lady Sketchy Atmospheric Working Study on Canvas

1930's French Portrait of a Lady Sketchy Atmospheric Working Study on Canvas

By Jean Laforgue

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Jean La Forgue (French 1901-1975) circa 1930's oil on unstretched canvas, unframed painting: 22.5 x 19 inches provenance: the artists estate, France condition: the painting is on uns...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Aperture, Oil Painting
Aperture, Oil Painting

Aperture, Oil Painting

By David Thelen

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"This artwork is inspired by a vista I saw while on a camping trip to the Allegany Mountains," says artist David Thelen. The verdant trees bask in the sun's w...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Bright Green Impressionist Landscape with Figure in Dunes Mid 20th Century
Bright Green Impressionist Landscape with Figure in Dunes Mid 20th Century

Bright Green Impressionist Landscape with Figure in Dunes Mid 20th Century

By Claude Marin

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Impressionist Landscape by Claude Marin (French 1914-2001) signed oil on canvas, framed Framed: 19 x 22 inches Canvas : 13.5 x 16.5 inches Inscribed Verso Provenance: private collect...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

The Flamenco
The Flamenco

The Flamenco

Located in Missouri, MO

**"The Flamenco" (Flamenco Dancer in an Interior)** James Durden (British, 1878–1964) Oil on canvas, 36 × 30 inches (42½ × 36 inches framed) Signed Lower Right A luminous and masterfully composed interior scene, this large-scale oil on canvas ranks among Durden's most ambitious and captivating works. A flamenco dancer, dressed in a richly tiered pink and green ruffled skirt, dark beaded bodice, and red hair ornament, stands with hands on hips in a moment of quiet confidence — poised between performance and repose. Her dark-eyed gaze is directed toward the light-flooded window, creating a compelling sense of psychological presence. The room itself is a tour de force of English interior painting: a crystal chandelier catches the diffused afternoon light filtering through gauze curtains; a gateleg table set with green-trimmed porcelain and a vase of pink hydrangeas anchors the foreground; a gilded Oriental screen glows warmly behind a teal wingback...

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1920s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage Watercolor Still Life -- The Antique Store Santa Cruz
Vintage Watercolor Still Life -- The Antique Store Santa Cruz

Vintage Watercolor Still Life -- The Antique Store Santa Cruz

By Ross Jones

Located in Soquel, CA

Vintage Watercolor Still Life -- The Antique Store Santa Cruz Watercolor of an antiques store titled "Paradox" by Ross Jones (American, 20th century). Signed "Ross Jones" lower right...

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1980s Impressionist Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Roses Cast Aside
Roses Cast Aside

Roses Cast Aside

Located in North Clarendon, VT

A wonderful Boston School still life, Roses Cast Aside. Oil on canvas, no visible signature, 9" x 12", 12.5" x 15.5" framed.

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1890s Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

"From the Field to the Red Hill", Vibrant Impressionist Oil Landscape Painting
"From the Field to the Red Hill", Vibrant Impressionist Oil Landscape Painting

"From the Field to the Red Hill", Vibrant Impressionist Oil Landscape Painting

By Yves Calméjane

Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

This painting is a luminous oil on canvas landscape capturing a stretch of rural countryside under a pale, wind-streaked sky, rendered with the quiet attentiveness of an artist who h...

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2010s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

LILY, canvas, oil, acrylic, impasto, 90x120cm. 2018
LILY, canvas, oil, acrylic, impasto, 90x120cm. 2018

LILY, canvas, oil, acrylic, impasto, 90x120cm. 2018

Located in Zofingen, AG

Dive into a breathtaking, light-filled tribute to nature with this masterful impressionistic canvas titled "LILY". The composition captures a tranquil lily pond at sunset, where scat...

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2010s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Impressionist Reflections of a French Chateau in Soft Lavender Light with Moat
Impressionist Reflections of a French Chateau in Soft Lavender Light with Moat

Impressionist Reflections of a French Chateau in Soft Lavender Light with Moat

By Fanch Lel

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Impressionist Reflections of a French Chateau in Soft Lavender Light with Moat By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 10.75 x 13.5 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unfra...

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20th Century Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

California Eucalyptus, Oak and Pond Landscape
California Eucalyptus, Oak and Pond Landscape

California Eucalyptus, Oak and Pond Landscape

By Jesse Don Rasberry

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...

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Early 2000s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Still Life with Flowers and Pitcher
Still Life with Flowers and Pitcher

Still Life with Flowers and Pitcher

By Eva Sikorski 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork "Still Life with Flowers and Pitcher" c.1970 is an oil painting on canvas by German/American artist Eva Sikorski, 1917-1990. It is signed at the lower left corner by the...

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Late 20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

French Hilltop Village Church Mountains Landscape Gouache Painting Bernard Labbe
French Hilltop Village Church Mountains Landscape Gouache Painting Bernard Labbe

French Hilltop Village Church Mountains Landscape Gouache Painting Bernard Labbe

By Bernard Labbe

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: French Hilltop Village Church Mountains Landscape Gouache Painting Bernard Labbe Artist: Bernard Labbe (French, mid 20th century) Medium: gouache on paper, unframed Size: 16 x...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Gouache

Life in My Head, Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas, 21st Century
Life in My Head, Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas, 21st Century

Life in My Head, Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas, 21st Century

By Omoyeni Arogunmati

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 Authenticity. About Artist Omoyeni Arogunmati...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

View of the Lake, French Impressionist Landscape, Oil Painting, Signed
View of the Lake, French Impressionist Landscape, Oil Painting, Signed

View of the Lake, French Impressionist Landscape, Oil Painting, Signed

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

View of the Lake, French Impressionist Landscape, Oil Painting, Signed French School, early 20th Century Indistinctly signed on the lower right hand corner Oil painting on canvas, un...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

October Foliage
October Foliage

October Foliage

Located in North Clarendon, VT

Wonderful fall landscape by Canadian/American artist William Alexander Drake. Oil on board in a period frame. 12" x 16", 14.5" x 18.5" framed. William Alexander Drake (1891–1979) wa...

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1930s Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Willow
Willow

Eva MakkWillow

$4,500Sale Price|54% Off

Willow

Located in Atlanta, GA

Eva Makk has been called “the world’s foremost living impressionist painter”. She is celebrated for graceful, light-infused compositions executed with shimmer...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

English Impressionist mid 20th century view of Piccadilly Circus, trams London
English Impressionist mid 20th century view of Piccadilly Circus, trams London

English Impressionist mid 20th century view of Piccadilly Circus, trams London

Located in Woodbury, CT

Pietro Sansalvadore was active during the early to middle of the 20th century. He painted in an Impressionist manner and on a small scale. Acquiring a late 19th-century Impressionist painting of Hammersmith Bridge by the Italian painter Pietro Sansalvadore is an opportunity to own a captivating piece of art that transcends both time and cultural boundaries. Sansalvadore's unique perspective, influenced by the Impressionist movement, infuses this painting with a luminous quality that captures the atmospheric essence of Hammersmith Bridge in a way that only a skilled artist with an international perspective could achieve. This masterpiece not only showcases the artist's mastery in capturing light and movement but also represents a harmonious fusion of Italian artistic sensibilities with the iconic English landmark. The play of colors and the subtle brushstrokes transport the viewer to the late 19th century, offering a glimpse into the allure and dynamism of that period. Owning this painting is not just acquiring a visual delight; it's investing in a historical and cultural artifact...

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1930s Impressionist Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Cadaqués in Calm Oil on Canvas Painting, Signed, 1977 mediterranean spanish
Cadaqués in Calm Oil on Canvas Painting, Signed, 1977 mediterranean spanish

Cadaqués in Calm Oil on Canvas Painting, Signed, 1977 mediterranean spanish

By Ramon Pichot i Soler

Located in Sitges, Barcelona

Title: Cadaqués in Calm Artist: Ramón Pichot Soler (Figueres, 1924 – Barcelona, 1996) Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 60 x 73 cm (23.6 x 28.7 in) With frame: 66 x 79 cm (26 x 31...

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1970s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Louis Emiel Chappel (1888-1963) "Floral Still Life II" Original Painting c.1950
Louis Emiel Chappel (1888-1963) "Floral Still Life II" Original Painting c.1950

Louis Emiel Chappel (1888-1963) "Floral Still Life II" Original Painting c.1950

By Louis Emiel Chappel

Located in San Francisco, CA

Louis Emiel Chappel (1888-1963) floral still life II oil painting, circa 1950s Beautiful full basket bouquet of flowers on a pedestal by listed artist Louis Chappel. Original oil o...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Rocky Seascape Oil Painting Milton James Burns Salmagundi Club
Rocky Seascape Oil Painting Milton James Burns Salmagundi Club

Rocky Seascape Oil Painting Milton James Burns Salmagundi Club

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Rocky Seascape oil on panel The image measures 10 x 14 unframed, 12.5 x 16 framed in original frame as purchased. signed lower left. Milton James Burns 1853-1933, Founding Salmagundi Artist member in ready to hang condition. Minor craquelure in white impasto areas of the surf. Frame abrasion in upper and lower edges of canvas. A few pinpoints of in-paint show up under UV. This scene looks to me to be Black Head, on Monhegan perhaps, as Burns visited the island to draw, etc. as listed below. The following is from "The Jean and Graham Devoe Williford Charitable Trust" Milton Burns...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Vintage oil painting on canvas, Rural Landscape, signed R.David, framed
Vintage oil painting on canvas, Rural Landscape, signed R.David, framed

Vintage oil painting on canvas, Rural Landscape, signed R.David, framed

Located in Palm Coast, FL

This is a beautiful vintage oil painting on canvas, depicting a rural landscape with an old water Mill in the foreground, a river view, and the figure of a young girl grazing geese. ...

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1990s Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

La charette par temps d'Orage  - Impressionist Landscape Oil by Edouard Cortes
La charette par temps d'Orage  - Impressionist Landscape Oil by Edouard Cortes

La charette par temps d'Orage - Impressionist Landscape Oil by Edouard Cortes

By Édouard Leon Cortès

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

Signed oil on panel horse and figure in landscape circa 1925 by impressionist painter Edouard Leon Cortes. The work depicts a figure leading his horse and cart along a track outside ...

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1920s Impressionist Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Hokusai sakura"
Hokusai sakura"

Hokusai sakura"

By Kyrylo Bondarenko

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Syria paintings of flowers, in all their forms and shades. I love to draw flowers, they delight the soul with their colors and shapes. Flowers crea...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

French Impressionist Harbour View with Boats and Curved Pier
French Impressionist Harbour View with Boats and Curved Pier

French Impressionist Harbour View with Boats and Curved Pier

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: French Impressionist Harbour View with Boats and Curved Pier By F.T. Roussel Signed: yes Size: 20 x 25.25 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed Condition: Th...

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20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Early 1900's French Impressionist Signed Flower Watercolour by Marie Carreau
Early 1900's French Impressionist Signed Flower Watercolour by Marie Carreau

Early 1900's French Impressionist Signed Flower Watercolour by Marie Carreau

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

"Flowers" by Marie-Amelie Chautard-Carreau (French, 19th/20th century) signed bottom right watercolour on paper, unframed painting: 6 x 9.25 inches Delightful early 20th century Fr...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Watercolor

Tiger Lilies Large and Expressionist signed Huang Tiegu
Tiger Lilies Large and Expressionist signed Huang Tiegu

Tiger Lilies Large and Expressionist signed Huang Tiegu

Located in Soquel, CA

Tiger Lilies Large and Expressionist signed Huang Tiegu A lush bouquet composed primarily of blooming pink-and-white tiger lilies, long green foliage, and accompanying flower buds. A...

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1990s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Early 20th century Hungarian portrait of a terrier dog and her puppy in oils
Early 20th century Hungarian portrait of a terrier dog and her puppy in oils

Early 20th century Hungarian portrait of a terrier dog and her puppy in oils

Located in Woodbury, CT

Gabrielle Rainer Istvanffy was a Hungarian painter of animal paintings. Her chosen subjects were mostly dogs and cats and mostly white and off-white breeds. This piece is a very pretty and cute painting...

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1920s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Yokohama
Yokohama

Yokohama

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Yokohama" 1955, is an oil on canvas by noted Japanese artist Shigehiko Ishikawa, 1909-1994. It is signed at the lower left corner by the artist. The canvas size ...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

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