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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
"Le Passage Difficile" Impressionist Countryside Oil Painting on Canvas Framed
"Le Passage Difficile" Impressionist Countryside Oil Painting on Canvas Framed

"Le Passage Difficile" Impressionist Countryside Oil Painting on Canvas Framed

By Jules René Hervé

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional impressionistic painting titled 'The Difficult Passage' depicting an afternoon along the River with Figures throughout by Jules René Hervé. Here the scene is set on a ...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

French Impressionist Beach Scene with Sailboats and Promenade
French Impressionist Beach Scene with Sailboats and Promenade

French Impressionist Beach Scene with Sailboats and Promenade

By Fanch Lel

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: French Impressionist Beach Scene with Sailboats and Promenade By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 13.5 x 16 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed Condition: The p...

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20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Antique American Impressionist Framed Good Harbor Beach Boston Area Oil Painting
Antique American Impressionist Framed Good Harbor Beach Boston Area Oil Painting

Antique American Impressionist Framed Good Harbor Beach Boston Area Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Amazing early 1900s impressionist beach scene of Good Harbor Beach in Massachusetts. Very finely pained with great color and lots of detail and figures. Located on verso. Nicely f...

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1910s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

French Post Impressionist Oil Painting
French Post Impressionist Oil Painting

French Post Impressionist Oil Painting

By Robert Falcucci

Located in Holywell, GB

Robert FALCUCCI (1900-1989) “Bouquet” A pleasing impressionistic depiction of a bouquet of flowers painted using vibrant colours and with great gusto by Robert Falcucci. Floral pai...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

MARTIN GRELLE "Night Stop",  WESTERN HORSES SHACK NOCTURNAL 24 x 36 CANVAS
MARTIN GRELLE "Night Stop",  WESTERN HORSES SHACK NOCTURNAL 24 x 36 CANVAS

MARTIN GRELLE "Night Stop", WESTERN HORSES SHACK NOCTURNAL 24 x 36 CANVAS

By Martin Grelle

Located in San Antonio, TX

Martin Grelle (Born 1954) Clifton Texas Artist Image Size: 24 x 36 Frame Size: 33 x 45 Medium: Oil on Canvas 1978 "Night Stop" Nocturnal Western painting Signed lower left Biography Martin Grelle (Born 1954) Martin Grelle, b. 1954, Clifton, Texas, (United States) Born and raised in Clifton, Texas, Martin Grelle still lives on a small ranch a few miles from town. His studio sits in the picturesque Meridian Creek Valley, surrounded by the oak & cedar-covered hills of Bosque County, just a short distance from his home, but also within a few miles of the family and friends who are so important in his life. He has two sons, Josh & Jordan, who have left home to pursue their own dreams, but who stay in touch frequently. Martin's parents, Ervin & Ella, have both passed from this life, but he still has his brothers, Carl & Marvin, living nearby, as well as his sister, Mary, who lives in Ft. Worth. Martin began drawing and painting when he was very young, and was fortunate to have James Boren and Melvin Warren, two professional artists and members of the Cowboy Artists of America, move to the area when he was still in high school, and it has had a lasting impact on his direction and career. Mentored by Boren, he had his first one-man show at a local gallery within a year of graduating from high school in 1973. In the nearly 40 years since that time, he has produced some 30 one-man exhibitions, including annual shows in Scottsdale, Arizona since 1989, and has won awards of both regional and national importance at shows around the country. He was invited into membership with the Cowboy Artists of America in 1995, fulfilling a dream begun in the early 70's when he first met Boren and Warren. That same year he was invited to participate in the first Prix de West Invitational at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. Since that time, he has won the Prix de West Purchase Award, twice (one of only seven artists to do so), the Nona Jean Hulsey Rumsey Buyers' Choice Award, twice, the CA People's Choice Award in 2002, the CA Ray Swanson Award in 2008, the CA Buyers' Choice Award in 2011 and 2012, and the Silver Award for Water Solubles in 2012. He was awarded the Legacy Award by The Briscoe Museum in 2012, for his impact on western art. Other major invitational exhibitions and sales Martin has participated in include The Masters at the Autry Museum in Los Angeles, and the inaugural Quest for the West at the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis, the Coeur d'Alene Auction, and the Jackson Hole Art Auction. Martin has also been featured in a number of publications throughout his career, including multiple appearances in the following magazines: Art of the West, Western Art Collector, Southwest Art, Western Art and Architecture, Persimmon Hill, American Cowboy, Western Horseman, Informant, Wild West, and True West's magazine's 2011 Best of the West Source Book. He was honored with a retrospective showing of his work, along with fellow CA artist, Herb Mignery, for the Gilcrease Museum's Rendezvous Show 2013. Martin has a real sense of responsibility to his collectors, which fills his heart every morning when he walks into the studio, believing that what he does is a gift entrusted to him from God, and must not be left unused or taken for granted, but developed and improved upon. His parents and Jim and Mary Ellen Boren, all set that example for him - an example of not only striving to be the best artist he can be, but the best man he can be as well. Beyond his studio, Martin strives to pass on what others have passed to him. He has given multiple demonstrations around the country, teaches an annual weekend workshop along with his good friend, and fellow CA, Bruce Greene - which they have done for 22 years straight - and mentors other aspiring artists by critiquing their work. He has donated work to a large number of organizations to aid in their progress, including The Bosque Arts Center in Clifton, Texas. He has twice served on the board of directors for the CA organization and is currently serving as President. He is also involved with The Joe Beeler Foundation, founded by the Cowboy Artists of America to coincide with their mentoring program, which provides scholarship opportunities for artists seeking to improve their skills, and has served as President of the Foundation for the past year as well. Education Self-taught; mentored by James Boren Cowboy Artists of America Museum, Kerrville, TX, Workshop, Harvey Johnson/Melvin Warren, 1983 Bosque Conservatory, Clifton, TX, Workshop, Bettina Steinke...

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1970s Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Signed Antique Oil on Canvas Painting: 'Snow Scene'
Signed Antique Oil on Canvas Painting: 'Snow Scene'

Signed Antique Oil on Canvas Painting: 'Snow Scene'

Located in St. Albans, GB

R. GERARDE Picture Size 21.5 x 27" 54 x 68.5 cm Frame Size 28.5 x 34" 72.5 x 86.5 cm An Austrian painter of landscapes, He specialised in painting dramatic snow scenes. Much of th...

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20th Century Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ladybugs in the Kaleidoscope
Ladybugs in the Kaleidoscope

Ladybugs in the Kaleidoscope

By Marina Fisher

Located in Zofingen, AG

Exhibition History This artwork was exhibited at the “Kaleidoscope” exhibition in Tallinn, Estonia, from October 31 to December 1, 2025. The painting received the Audience Choice P...

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2010s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Original Oil Painting on canvas Seascape Sailing Ship Signed Maritime Art Framed
Original Oil Painting on canvas Seascape Sailing Ship Signed Maritime Art Framed

Original Oil Painting on canvas Seascape Sailing Ship Signed Maritime Art Framed

Located in Palm Coast, FL

A vibrant vintage oil painting on canvas depicting a majestic sailing ship cutting through rolling ocean waves under a luminous sky. The composition centers on a fully rigged vessel ...

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2010s Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

"Winter"

"Winter"

By Evgeny Chernyakovsky

Located in Edinburgh, GB

The winter night landscape is immersed in silence and cold light. A river flows calmly through the painting, its dark water hidden in places by thin ice and snow. Moonlight reflects ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Cows in Summer Landscape (California Coastal Ranch, Carmel Valley), c. 1914
Cows in Summer Landscape (California Coastal Ranch, Carmel Valley), c. 1914

Cows in Summer Landscape (California Coastal Ranch, Carmel Valley), c. 1914

By Angel De Service Espoy

Located in Pasadena, CA

Consigned to the gallery; By descent to the Katherine A. Norris Legacy Collection, Huntington Beach, California; Acquired by Katherine A. Norris, Newport Beach, California; From John...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Masonite, Oil, Panel

Ageless eyes
Ageless eyes

Ageless eyes

By Dasha Pogodina

Located in Zofingen, AG

ABOUT THE ARTWORK The painting "Ageless Eyes" from the MADELEINE series is a meditation on memory that does not age, on a gaze that holds centuries, and on feminine resilience passed...

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2010s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"The Attack of the Merrimac" Alexander Charles Stuart, Civil War Naval Battle
"The Attack of the Merrimac" Alexander Charles Stuart, Civil War Naval Battle

"The Attack of the Merrimac" Alexander Charles Stuart, Civil War Naval Battle

By Alexander Charles Stuart

Located in New York, NY

Alexander Charles Stuart The Attack of the Merrimac Signed lower left Oil on artist board 13 3/4 x 23 1/4 inches Alexander Charles Stuart, a Scottish-born painter of ships and marin...

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1860s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Clown with Balloons
Clown with Balloons

Clown with Balloons

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork "Clown with Balloons" c.1980 is an oil painting on canvas by American artist Chuck Oberstein, 1935-2002. It is signed at the lower left co...

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Late 20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

"At Bloom" Susan Grisell, White Flowers, American Impressionist Floral Sketch
"At Bloom" Susan Grisell, White Flowers, American Impressionist Floral Sketch

"At Bloom" Susan Grisell, White Flowers, American Impressionist Floral Sketch

By Susan Grisell

Located in New York, NY

Susan Grisell At Bloom, circa 1990 Signed lower right Oil on board 9 7/8 x 7 7/8 inches Following the guidance of her long-time teacher and mentor, the respected New England impressionist painter, Bernard Lennon, Susan Grisell developed a style marked adherence to nature. Her paintings are recognizable for their effortless rendering, with line and color that express the impressions of what she observes, and dense brushwork that conveys her response following the sensitive observation of atmosphere. In May 2023, one of Susan's paintings "Blue Crock...

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1990s Impressionist Paintings

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Oil, Board

Water Lilies, Prague Impressionist Summer Landscape
Water Lilies, Prague Impressionist Summer Landscape

Water Lilies, Prague Impressionist Summer Landscape

Located in Beachwood, OH

Václav Radimský (Czech, 1867-1946) Water Lilies, c. 1910 Oil on board Signed lower left 28 x 39 inches Václav Jan Emanuel Radimský was a Czech impressionist painter who resided in F...

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1910s Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Winter Landscape Oil Painting by Michael Budden Winter Farm
Winter Landscape Oil Painting by Michael Budden Winter Farm

Winter Landscape Oil Painting by Michael Budden Winter Farm

By Michael Budden

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Winter Farm oil/ canvas panel 12 x 16 image unframed, 17.5 x21.5 framed I enjoy playing with light in my paintings and creating a mood while trying to push the range of color using s...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Landscape Sunset Ceramano Paint 19th Century Oil on canvas Old master France
Landscape Sunset Ceramano Paint 19th Century Oil on canvas Old master France

Landscape Sunset Ceramano Paint 19th Century Oil on canvas Old master France

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Charles Ferdinand Ceramano (Thielt 1829 – Barbizon 1909 ) Signed and dated lower right: “1897, Ceramano” Landscape at Sunset with a Flock Grazing oil on canvas 114 x 147 cm. ...

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19th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

English early 20th century Horses in a Parkland landscape
English early 20th century Horses in a Parkland landscape

English early 20th century Horses in a Parkland landscape

By Raoul Millais

Located in Woodbury, CT

Raoul Millais (1901–1999) Horses in a Parkland Landscape Oil on canvas, signed lower left Circa 1930 An elegant and highly atmospheric equestrian landscape by the noted British spor...

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1930s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

FRENCH IMPRESSIONIST OIL - PASTORAL LANDSCAPE LUSH GREEN FIELDS
FRENCH IMPRESSIONIST OIL - PASTORAL LANDSCAPE LUSH GREEN FIELDS

FRENCH IMPRESSIONIST OIL - PASTORAL LANDSCAPE LUSH GREEN FIELDS

By Maurice Mazeilie

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

"Summer Fields" by Maurice Mazeilie (French) oil painting on board, unframed stamped verso inscribed verso painting: 5.5 x 8 inches A delightful original oil painting by the French...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Rustic Scene Andraitx in Mallorca, Spain
Rustic Scene Andraitx in Mallorca, Spain

Rustic Scene Andraitx in Mallorca, Spain

Located in San Francisco, CA

This beautiful painting depicts country life in the town of Andraitx in Mallorca. The painting is by Matias Terrades (1903-?), an artist who lived in the area. It is composed of oil ...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Linen, Oil

ANTIQUE ROSES - original impressionism floral oil painting - contemporary art
ANTIQUE ROSES - original impressionism floral oil painting - contemporary art

ANTIQUE ROSES - original impressionism floral oil painting - contemporary art

By Enzo Montana

Located in London, Chelsea

This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Delicate yet quietly opulent, “Antique Roses” presents a lush ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Cool
Cool

Cool

By Liudmila Shabazova

Located in Zofingen, AG

Air, light and lightness, that’s what we see in this picture. The palette is rich in color and freshness. A cool day allows us to enjoy the joy and take a break from the hot Spanish ...

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2010s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Salmagundi Club Artist Harry De Maine Winter Stream
Salmagundi Club Artist Harry De Maine Winter Stream

Salmagundi Club Artist Harry De Maine Winter Stream

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Winter Stream oil on panel by Harry DeMaine. Image is 10 x 12 and 11.25 x 13.25 framed in possibly a beautifully finished corner white gold period frame. signed LL art panel makers ...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

"Long Beach, Sag Harbor 04.16.2026" Oil painting, Impressionist Seascape, framed
"Long Beach, Sag Harbor 04.16.2026" Oil painting, Impressionist Seascape, framed

"Long Beach, Sag Harbor 04.16.2026" Oil painting, Impressionist Seascape, framed

By Nelson White

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

An oil painting by Contemporary American Painter, Nelson H. White, known for his impressionist paintings of natural landscapes. "Long Beach, Sag Harbor 04.16.2026" was painted at a b...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Impressionist Village Scene with Tower and Olive Tree View of Monte Maggiore
Impressionist Village Scene with Tower and Olive Tree View of Monte Maggiore

Impressionist Village Scene with Tower and Olive Tree View of Monte Maggiore

By Fanch Lel

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Impressionist Village Scene with Tower and Olive Tree View of Monte Maggiore By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 14.75 x 18 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed ...

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20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Shetland Fishing Nets and Lobster Pots with Ruin by the Sea 1985 Watercolour
Shetland Fishing Nets and Lobster Pots with Ruin by the Sea 1985 Watercolour

Shetland Fishing Nets and Lobster Pots with Ruin by the Sea 1985 Watercolour

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Shetland Fishing Nets and Lobster Pots with Ruin by the Sea 1985 Watercolour by John Steane (b.1931) Size: 15.75 inches (height) x 20 inches (width) Inscribed verso: “Shetland...

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Late 20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Watercolor

Tom Robertson British Impressionist oil painting of blossom on the Loire
Tom Robertson British Impressionist oil painting of blossom on the Loire

Tom Robertson British Impressionist oil painting of blossom on the Loire

Located in Harkstead, GB

The artist painted several similar views to this with flowering blossom on the banks of the Loire. This is a particularly fine example. Tom Robertson, R.O.I., R.B.A. (1850-1947) Blo...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil, Chalk, Wood Panel

"WILD FLOWERS AT THE LOOP" BLUEBONNETS BY TEXAS ARTIST SHEILA SWANSON
"WILD FLOWERS AT THE LOOP" BLUEBONNETS BY TEXAS ARTIST SHEILA SWANSON

"WILD FLOWERS AT THE LOOP" BLUEBONNETS BY TEXAS ARTIST SHEILA SWANSON

Located in San Antonio, TX

Sheila Swanson Texas Artist Image Size: 10 x 20 Frame Size: 14 x 24 Medium: Oil "Wildflowers At The Loop" Bluebonnets (signed) "The joy of my heart is sharing the beauty of God's world through artistic expression" I began painting early in life, quite by accident! As a child, I sought peace and quiet through mind-absorbing hands-on work and found that I loved brilliant colorful creations. At Christmas, around the age of 9 or 10, I received a "paint-by-numbers" set. Wow!! How I loved it! Quickly, I painted the two art panels that were included and afterward, I used the leftover paint on pieces of cardboard creating paintings of my own design. Since money was very tight, I was not afforded any further painting supplies and eventually purchased my own as a grown-up. Little-by-little, I taught myself to paint in oils as well as acrylics; although they were really not very good, I persisted eventually ready to learn watercolor. I took lessons from two very fine watercolorists, Warren Hunter...

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20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

French Impressionist Oil Painting of Two Women at the Beach
French Impressionist Oil Painting of Two Women at the Beach

French Impressionist Oil Painting of Two Women at the Beach

By Fanch Lel

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Two Women at the Beach By Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 8.75 x 10.75 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed Condition:...

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20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Impressionist Peaceful Harbour Scene with Fishing Boats and Pines in Brittany
Impressionist Peaceful Harbour Scene with Fishing Boats and Pines in Brittany

Impressionist Peaceful Harbour Scene with Fishing Boats and Pines in Brittany

By Fanch Lel

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Impressionist Peaceful Harbour Scene with Fishing Boats and Pines in Brittany by Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 8.75 inches (height) x 10.75 inches (width) Medium: Oil on board, ...

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20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Impressionistic Seascape Mystic CT Painting Michael Budden The Captains House
Impressionistic Seascape Mystic CT Painting Michael Budden The Captains House

Impressionistic Seascape Mystic CT Painting Michael Budden The Captains House

By Michael Budden

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

The Captains House oil/panle 11 x 14 unframed, 14.5 x 17.5 framed signed LR The Captains House is a beautiful oil painting on panel by award winning contemporary artist Michael Budd...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

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Find a wide variety of authentic Impressionist paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add paintings created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, purple, green, orange and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Vahe Yeremyan, Richard Szkutnik, Iryna Kastsova, and Michael Budden. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Oil Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Impressionist paintings, so small editions measuring 0.1 inches across are also available.