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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Old Farm Landscape Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Garry Nalbandyan Title: Old Farm Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2026 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 11" x 19" x 0.8" inch (28 x 50 x 2cm) Presentation: Unframed, Gallery Wrapp...
Canvas, Oil
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
Antique American School Summer Beach Scene Framed Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist seascape beach scene oil painting. Oil on board. No signature found. Framed. Image size, 18L x 14H.
Canvas, Oil
Impressionist Land/Riverscape Painting. Framed and Signed.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Impressionist land/riverscape painting in oil on canvas board by Italian artist Dino Rossi. Signed bottom left and presented in a gold wood frame under glass. This artwork depicts ...
Canvas, Oil, Board
Place de Clichy Paris cityscape mid-century arcjitecture painting
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Beautiful Parisian street scene depicts Place de Clichy. Watercolor and pencil on paper. Sheet measures 14 x 20 inches. Signed illegibly lower right and on back.
Watercolor, Pencil
$1,380Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Oil Painting in Ornate Frame Flamenco Dance Scene in Vibrant Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Dancers Spanish School, mid 20th century signed oil on canvas, framed inscribed verso Framed: 32 x 26 inches Canas: 24 x 18 inches Provenance: private collection, France Conditio...
Oil
1920s Impressionist Oil Painting, The Pont Neuf, Paris
Located in Cotignac, FR
French Impressionist painting of Le Pont Neuf and the River Seine with boats. The painting is initial signed bottom right 'AC'. The painting is also signed (as yet undeciphered), loc...
Canvas, Oil
The Line That Doesn't Hold
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this work, the artist explores the idea of boundaries as something fluid rather than fixed. What appears as a division is, in fact, a space of transition — a place where control a...
Canvas, Acrylic
Montecito View Landscape Impressionism Original oil Painting Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Title: Montecito View Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2025 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 34" x 34" x 1" inch (87 x 87 x 3cm) Presentation: Unframed, Gallery Wrap...
Canvas, Oil
“The Streets of Old Riga” BALTIC series, Canvas, Oil, 50x70 cm
Located in Zofingen, AG
“The Streets of Old Riga” BALTIC series, Canvas, Oil, 50x70 cm 2016 Immerse yourself in the historic heart of Northern Europe with this spectacular, highly textured cityscape from th...
Oil, Acrylic
$8,100Sale Price|40% Off
Indians in a Canoe on Lake Tahoe with Snow Covered Mountains - 19th Century Oil
By William Weaver Armstrong
Located in Soquel, CA
Indians in a Canoe on Lake Tahoe with Snow Covered Mountains - 19th Century Oil Impressionistic rendering of Lake Tahoe by American landscape painter William Weaver Armstrong (b. 1862 d. 1906.) In the foreground, a lone Indian holding a rifle stands looking out over Lake Tahoe on a path surrounded by evergreens and other alpine brush; in the distance are Indians with Eagle feather head dresses (painted in red for effect) in a canoe traversing the Lake. The foliage and figure are rendered with visible and expressive brushstrokes, with vibrant orange and yellow highlights on the figure. Behind this piece of land is Lake Tahoe and the snow covered Sierra mountains in the distance. On the lake there is a canoe with four people sitting in it, their reflections visible on the water. The lake and mountains in the distance are rendered in a smoother style than the foreground, with more blended brushstrokes and colors. The sky is clear and painted a pale blue color with strong cyan tones. The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California are the original, aboriginal people of the Lake Tahoe Basin, known as dáɁaw (the lake) to them, a land they've inhabited for millennia, expertly managing resources and using controlled burns for healthy forests before European settlement. They are organized into bands, including the Welmélti, páwalu, and huŋalélti, and their deep spiritual and cultural connection to the lake. Signed "W. W. Armstrong" in bottom right corner. Titled "Lake Taho Cal" by the artist on stretcher bars. Canvas size: 30" H x 50" W William Weaver Armstrong was born in Ontario, New York in 1862, during the first year of the American Civil War. His father was also a painter and taught him as a child. When Armstrong was 12 years old, his family moved west and eventually settled in Oakland, California. He was raised in Oakland and eventually became a painter based out of the city, being listed so by the Oakland City Directory in 1887. He made frequent trips around California, painting the landscape from Santa Cruz to the Northern border with Oregon. He also owned a carriage painting...
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
$298Sale Price|20% Off
Finely Detailed British Watercolor Topographical Landscape Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Medium: Watercolour on paper, unframed Size: 10 inches (height) x 14 inches (width) Signed: No Condition: Sound condition Provenance: Private collection Description: This watercolor...
Watercolor
$440Sale Price|20% Off
Landscape by Max Shekhter (b. 1938) – Original Oil Painting on canvas, Framed
By Max Shekhter
Located in Palm Coast, FL
A beautiful original oil on canvas by Max Shekhter (b. 1938), an American artist known for his serene Florida and Southern landscapes. This tranquil composition presents a radiant su...
Oil
$900
"Blue Hydrangeas" (2025) Original Impressionist Floral Still-Life, Oil on Canvas
By Susie Hyer
Located in Denver, CO
"Blue Hydrangeas" (2025) By Susie Hyer is an original handmade oil painting on stretched linen that depicts a close-up look at a small bushel of blue hydrangeas, done in an impressio...
Canvas, Oil
"Butterfly Kisses for You #2" - Oil on Linen Sheep Painting 2018
Located in Denver, CO
Brian Keith Stephens’ "Butterfly Kisses for You #2" (2018) is an original oil on linen painting that captures the gentle charm of a sheep rendered in expressive brushwork and a harmo...
Oil, Wood Panel
$2,400
"EARLY SANTA BARBARA" CALIFORNIA ARTIST FRAMED 17.5 X 20.5
Located in San Antonio, TX
William Ballantine Dorsey (1942-2019) California Artist Size: 11 x 14 Frame: 17.5 x 20.5 Medium: Oil on Canvas "Early Santa Barbara" Biography William Ballantine Dorsey (1942-2019) O...
Oil
"Weeping Forsythia at the Park" Colorful Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful impressionist pastoral landscape with beautiful color tones throughout. Waltsak has portrayed this piece in a most intimate, yet energetic way, and has packed much feelin...
Canvas, Oil
$573Sale Price|20% Off
Pastel Sailing Boats Docked In The Town Shore French Oil Landscape Painting
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Pastel Boat Harbour dated 96' Signed by Fanch Lel ( French School) Framed: 10 x 12 inches Board: 8.5 x 10.5 inches Inscribed verso Oil painting on board, framed Condition: The painti...
Oil
$220Sale Price|20% Off
Antique American Impressionist Framed Harbor Scene Seascape Sunset Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage impressionist dock scene painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. No signature found.
Canvas, Oil
$663Sale Price|20% Off
Óleo Sobre Tabla - Deià (Mallorca), Impressionist, Framed, 1974
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
La obra va firmada en la parte inferior (Sanjuan) En la parte trasera, va nuevamente firmado, fechado del año 1974 y titulado También va con una etiqueta con el registro de la obra...
Oil
$585Sale Price|20% Off
French Impressionist Coastal Scene with Crashing Waves and Sailing Boats
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Coastal Scene with Crashing Waves and Sailing Boats By Fanch Lel Size: 13 x 16.25 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed Condition: The ...
Oil
"PUEBLO" NATIVE AMERICAN MARCH IN FRONT OF PUEBLO ARIZONA ARTIST
By Ross Stefan
Located in San Antonio, TX
Ross Stefan (1934-1999) Arizona / Wisconsin Artist Image Size: 7.5 x 6.5 Frame Size: 18 x 16 Medium: Oil "Pueblo" Biography Ross Stefan (1934-1999) Born in...
Oil
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
"The Hay-wagon" Impressionist Countryside Oil Painting on Canvas Framed
By Josef Csillag
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional impressionistic painting titled 'The Hay-wagon" depicting an afternoon along the field with workers collecting hay on to a wagon with horses. Here the scene is set on ...
Canvas, Oil
$1,100
Among the Wildflowers Nude Women Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Nude Women Figurative Art Artist: Ashot Muradyan Work: Original Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Linen Year: 2025 Style: Impressionism, Title: Among the Wil...
Canvas, Oil
$32,015Sale Price|20% Off
The Bather, Impressionist Oil Painting, Roland Wheelwright. Framed, 45x37"
By Roland Wheelwright
Located in St. Albans, GB
ROWLAND WHEELWRIGHT A beautiful painting by Roland Wheelwright in keeping with his traditional subject matter. This piece is a large and important example of his work and is not oft...
Oil
Pink Roses in a Vase - Mid 20th Century French Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
* No US duty or taxes to pay on this item * A beautiful mid 20th century French impressionist oil on board depicting pink roses in a white vase. Very nice quality and condition orig...
Oil
Beach in Provence
By Claude Gardy
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork, entitled "Beach in Provence," is an original oil painting on canvas by French impressionist artist Claude Gardy (b. 1949). It is hand signed in the lower right corner by the artist. The canvas size is 8.75 in. x 10.65 in. and is framed in a custom wooden gold frame. The piece depicts a tranquil beach scene with provincial houses in the background. In excellent condition. Claude Gardy was born in the city of Lille in north of France in 1949. He is a self taught artist that gained recognition for his colorful small impressionist paintings...
Oil
Orange Reflection. Landscape Oil Paintings, impressionism, Venice, canal, boats.
Located in Oslo, NO
This painting is full of movement and reflections. Venetian houses are reflected in the water of the canal and we enjoy the play of light and color, the change of shapes and the play...
Oil
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Original Oil Painting by K. Basset Seascape Harbor Scene Vintage Maritime Ar
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This original oil painting on canvas by artist K. Basset captures a serene and atmospheric harbor scene. Two docked fishing vessels rest against a quiet pier under a soft gray sky, w...
Oil
$552Sale Price|20% Off
20th Century French Oil Painting Provence Woodland
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Provence Woodland French School, mid-late 20th century unsigned oil painting on canvas textured paper (reverse side is smooth, the painted side looks and feels as canvas), unframed ...
Canvas, Oil
Summer Landscape with River and Trees, Oil on Canvas, Signed
Located in Stockholm, Stockholm
This French summer landscape with surrounding river water and dense vegetation with trees is signed and dated E.P. Norselius 1923. It is painted during this Swedish artist’s years in...
Canvas, Oil
"Little Honey Bear" Oil Painting Honey Jar
By Calvin Lai
Located in Denver, CO
Calvin Lai's (US based) "Little Honey Bear" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a still life of bear shaped honey container with a patte...
Oil, Wood Panel
$3,150
Sea Rocks - Mid Century Landscape Painting with Impasto, Circa 1940s, Signed
By Homer Levinson
Located in Soquel, CA
Stunning mid century landscape of Carmel, California titled "Sea Rocks" by Homer Francis Levinson (American, 1894-1975), circa 1940's. Classic example of California plein air impress...
Linen, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Mid Century Belgium in Spring Landscape, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 1950
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous mid-century Belgian landscape by Gustav Pynaert (Belgium, 1900-1968), c.1950. This piece showcases mature trees and a flowering tree in bloom alongside the river, using loos...
Canvas, Oil, Illustration Board
$1,150
Pont Neuf, After Pissarro - MidCent. French Impressionist Paris Street Scene
Located in Soquel, CA
Pont Neuf, After Pissarro - Mid-Cent. French Impressionist Paris Street Scene A wonderful mid-century copy of Pissarro's timeless Fr...
Linen, Oil
$1,100Sale Price|20% Off
Late Afternoon in Novato, Oil on Canvas, American Impressionist, 1962
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...
Oil, Canvas, Cardboard
Warm Autumn, Landscape, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alex Kalenyuk Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on canvas Year: 2022 Title: Warm Autumn Style: 6" x 8" x 0.8'' inch, (15x20x2 cm) U...
Canvas, Oil
Summer Pylypets Impressionism Original Oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alexander Shandor Title: Summer Pylypets Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2026 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 23.5" x 31" x 1" inch (60 x 79 x 3cm) Presentation: Unframed, Gall...
Canvas, Oil
"Kids on the Beach" Impressionistic Beach Scene in Style of Edward Potthast
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
This painting captures an impressionistic scene at the beach with beautiful brushwork and whimsical colors. The work is a following of Edward Potthast, capturing the beach and times ...
Canvas, Oil
$1,766Sale Price|20% Off
The Mourne Mountains County Down Ireland Signed Original Irish Oil Painting
By Irish artist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Irish School, second half 20th century, signed H.J Foy Mourne Mountains (County Down, Ireland) between Hilltown & Newcastle - inscribed verso oil on ...
Oil
$1,600
"Stepping Out in Paris" Haute Couture Impressionistic Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
A very whimsical depiction of a woman stepping out in Paris. This piece captures the essence of fashion and Haute Couture. Done in a very modern and impressionistic style, the colors...
Canvas, Oil
Skull Study, Oil Painting
By Sara Sisun
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A skull rests on a clear case. Muted gray and white background enhances the focus on the subject. Artist Sara Sisun drew inspiration from Dutch painter Vilhelm ...
Oil
The Artist, American Impressionist, 1928, Oil on Canvas on Board, Painter, Woods
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Leon Foster Jones was born in Manchester, New Hampshire. He studied under Joseph Rodefer DeCamp and Ernest Lee Major at the Cowles Art School in ...
Canvas, Oil, Board
$144Sale Price|20% Off
Signed Small European Street Scene Oil Painting Impasto City Artwork, Framed
Located in Palm Coast, FL
A vibrant small oil painting on canvas featuring a lively street scene rendered in thick, expressive impasto. The artist captures the movement and energy of pedestrians, cyclists, an...
Oil
$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
French School 19th Century, Portrait of a young man, 1891, signed and dated
Located in Paris, FR
French School of the 19th century Portrait of a young man, 1891 Signed (illegible) and dated 91 on the lower right Oil on canvas 46 x 38 cm Framed 52 x 44 In good condition, recently...
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 Good...
Canvas, Oil
"Bull Elk Grazing" American Impressionist Wildlife Scene Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
A charming Impressionist painting celebrating North American wildlife, depicting a serene scene with several elk in a meadow with a forested and mountainous background. This piece is...
Oil, Board
Alpine Valley Oil Painting, Impressionistic Landscape, 60x80 cm Framed
Located in Oslo, NO
This artwork captures a breathtaking landscape where majestic mountains rise prominently in the background. The rugged, textured peaks are depicted with meticulous detail, showcasing...
Canvas, Oil
French Town Rooftops Turrets Architectural Pencil Drawing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Town Rooftops Turrets Architectural Pencil Drawing Artist: Bernard Labbe, French mid 20th century Medium: Pencil on paper, u...
Pencil
1887 Antique 19 C. American Oil Painting Signed Landscape Shattuck Frame Clamps
Located in Palm Coast, FL
Original antique American school oil painting on canvas dated 1887, depicting a peaceful riverside landscape with a rustic waterside building nestled among trees. The composition cap...
Oil
"Quiet by the Stream" Dennis Sheehan, Sunset Reflections in Water, Skyscape
Located in New York, NY
Dennis Sheehan Quiet by the Stream, circa 2025 Signed lower right Oil on canvas 30 x 40 inches Dennis Sheehan was born in Boston in 1950. His work is based upon the Barbizon School...
Canvas, Oil
$3,800
Oil on Canvas Painting of Mediterranean Beach Scene, Signed, 34x40 cm
Located in New York, NY
A luminous Mediterranean beach scene by Eliseo Meifrén Roig, this oil on canvas captures the artist’s celebrated ability to render atmosphere, light, and movement with remarkable spo...
Canvas, Oil
Antique Portrait of a Woman, Portrait of a Woman Sitting, Female Portrait
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Antique portrait painting of a woman signed in the bottom right. A thoughtful portrait of a young woman in a shawl sat on a chair and deep in thought. It's an atmopsheric piece wit...
Oil
$595Sale Price|20% Off
French Coastal Oil Painting of Lighthouse and Fishing Boats at Le Port d’Étaples
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Coastal Oil Painting of Lighthouse and Fishing Boats at Le Port d’Étaples By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 13 x 16.25 inches (height...
Oil
$1,500
Lilacs Still Life Impressionism Oil Painting Handmade Artwork One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Ashot Muradyan Work: Original Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Linen Year: 2025 Style: Impressionism Title: Lilacs Size: 19.5" x 19.5 " x 0.8 '' inc...
Canvas, Oil
$827Sale Price|20% Off
1930’s French Impressionist Oil Painting - Red Flowers in a Vase
By Primo Dolzan
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Red Flowers in a Vase P.Dolzan, French School, Early 20th Century Oil painting on canvas, framed Signed, lower right hand corner Canvas size: 10.5 x 13.75 inches Frame size: 15.5 x 1...
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
"Ullevål" Original large horizontal city landscape . Autumnal landscapes
Located in Oslo, NO
In creating this piece, I was drawn to the vibrant, yet subtle dance of urban life and architecture. My brushstrokes are infused with the rhythm of the city, capturing its dynamic en...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
On the Beach, Bodega Bay, California
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provenance Consigned to the gallery; from the private collection of the Katherine A. Norris Legacy Collection, Huntington Beach, California, by descent; acquired in 2003 by Katherine...
Canvas, Oil
In Chopin park. Original landscape painting. Small , gouache on paper.
Located in Oslo, NO
This artwork captures a serene, lush landscape, artfully combining impressionistic techniques with vibrant colors. Tall trees, with varied hues of green and purple, line a softly lit...
Paper, Gouache