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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"Summer Contrasts."
Located in Zofingen, AG
Miniature painting is like a litle pearl in a collection of paintings. It was created specifically so that you can decorate your room and harmoniously place it in combination with pa...
Canvas, Lacquer, Acrylic
Hidden Bridge Impressionism Art Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Anna Privaloff Title: Hidden Bridge Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2024 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 43 x 63" x 1" inch (110 x 160 x 3cm) Presentation: Unframed, Gallery Wra...
Canvas, Oil
Encounter
Located in Zofingen, AG
Medium: Acrylic on canvas. Size: 95 × 97 cm. Presentation: Stretched on a wooden stretcher, ready to hang. This work explores the quiet power of connection that arises when differen...
Canvas, Acrylic
Large VTG Alpine Mountain Landscape Oil Painting European Cabin Framed Signed
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This beautiful original oil on canvas captures the peaceful beauty of an alpine countryside, featuring a traditional mountain chalet nestled beside a quiet stream and surrounded by t...
Oil
Summer bouquet. Original floral painting . Gouache on paper. Medium size
Located in Oslo, NO
Luminous petals dance in a glass vessel. This artwork captures a fleeting moment of natural grace. Deep indigos clash with soft lavenders. Pure whites provide a breath of light. The ...
Paper, Gouache
Asters in Bloom
Located in Zofingen, AG
A magnificent demonstration of contemporary Russian impressionism, this original still life by Andrey Dmitriev is a true feast of texture and color. An overflowing, luxurious bouquet...
Canvas, Oil
$2,500
Impressionistic Floral Landscape Oil Painting by Michael Budden Farm Flowers
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Black Farm Flowers 14 x 24 oil/canvas unframed, 20 x 30 framed signed LL Black Farm Flowers is an oil painting on canvas that showcases the beautiful light of a summer day shinning o...
Oil
$390
Listed Artist C.Burnett(IX-XX) oil painting Paris street scene, Arc de Triomphe
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This original oil on canvas painting by listed artist Caroline Burnett beautifully captures one of Paris's most recognizable landmarks—the Arc de Triomphe—set along a bustling Parisi...
Acrylic
A Home Filled with Love
Located in Zofingen, AG
Medium: Acrylic on canvas. Size: 78 × 97* 2 cm. Presentation: Stretched on a wooden stretcher, ready to hang. This work explores the idea of home as a place where trust, emotional s...
Canvas, Acrylic
$606
Tranquil River Landscape - Mid 20th Century French Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful mid 20th century French impressionist oil on board depicting a tranquil river landscape with boat in the foreground and houses on the far bank, by Maurice Arnaud. The wor...
Oil
$680Sale Price|20% Off
Impressionistic Seascape Painting Michael Budden Moonlight Nocturne
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Under Moonlight oil/panel 6 x 8 image unframed, 11.63 x 9.63 framed signed LL Under Moonlight is an oil painting on canvas panel by award winning contemporary artist Michael Budden t...
Oil
Flowers and Sunflower, Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas, Framed
By Simon Kozhin
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, created in oils en plein air in Kolomenskoye Park, an enchanting garden unfolds before the viewer. The scene breathes with the freshness of a summer morning. Soft g...
Canvas, Oil
Paris River Seine Bridge and Riverside Pen & Watercolour Impressionist Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Paris River Seine Bridge and Riverside Pen & Watercolour Impressionist Painting by Maurice Mazeilie (French) watercolour painting on artist paper, unframed painting: 6 x 8.5 inch...
Watercolor
"Rockport Harbor- Granite C. Warf" Impressionist Pastoral Oil Painting Landscape
Located in New York, NY
A charming Impressionist pastoral scene of Rockport Harbor from the Summer of 1990. This vibrant impressionistic painting depicts a sunny seaside landscape with much depth and detail...
Oil, Board
French School Raging Bull V - Impressionist Ready to hang oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
Raging Bull 5 Powerful bull running. Dripping creates movement. Technique: oil, acrylic, and ink on old book pages on wooden frame 55x55cm ■■ 21,6x21,6 inch ⭐Sustainability⭐: Woo...
Acrylic, Oil, Stretcher Bars
French School Orca Inouk - Impressionist Ready to hang oil painting Signed
Located in Zofingen, AG
Orca Inouk Powerful, graceful and full of life Technique: oil, acrylic, and ink on old book pages on wooden frame 55x55cm ■■ 21,6x21,6 inch ⭐Sustainability⭐: Wooden frame is made b...
Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars, Mixed Media
The Art of Doing Nothing
Located in Zofingen, AG
Medium: Acrylic on canvas. Size: 90 * 90 * 2 cm. Presentation: Stretched on a wooden stretcher, ready to hang. This work is a reflection on the beauty of slowing down and embracing ...
Canvas, Acrylic
"Patio."
Located in Zofingen, AG
Miniature painting is like a litle pearl in a collection of paintings. It was created specifically so that you can decorate your room and harmoniously place it in combination with pa...
Canvas, Lacquer, Acrylic, Felt Pen
K.Dossi Original Sailing Ship Oil Painting, Nautical Seascape, Maritime Art
Located in Palm Coast, FL
A striking vintage oil on canvas depicting a majestic sailing ship navigating rolling ocean waves beneath a bright, expansive sky. The composition captures both movement and elegance...
Oil
The Waterfall Seascape Impressionism Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Seascape oil Painting on Canvas Artist: Anna Privaloff Title: The Waterfall Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2026 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 39 x 55" x 1" inch (100 x 140 x 2cm) Pre...
Canvas, Oil
Drifting at Your Own Pace
Located in Zofingen, AG
Medium: Acrylic on canvas. Size: 80 × 100 cm. Presentation: Stretched on a wooden stretcher, ready to hang. This work is a reflection on the freedom to live at one's own pace. The a...
Canvas, Acrylic
Where Summer Lingers
Located in Zofingen, AG
Medium: Acrylic on canvas Size: 92 × 92 cm Presentation: Stretched on a wooden stretcher, ready to hang. In this work, the artist explores a state of inner freedom that emerges when ...
Canvas, Acrylic
$850
Impressionistic Seascape Nocturne Painting Michael Budden Moonlight Sailing II
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Moonrise Sailing II oil/panel 6 x 8 image unframed, 11.63 x 9.63 framed signed LL Moonrise Sailing II is an oil painting on canvas panel by award winning contemporary artist Micha...
Oil
Floral Painting 'Bouquet with Japanese Maple', Oil on Canvas, 80x60 cm
Located in Oslo, NO
This exquisite artwork captures the vivid beauty of a floral arrangement in a clear glass vase. The painting showcases a harmonious blend of rich colors, with deep reds, soft pinks, ...
Canvas, Oil
$2,203
Mediterranean Catalan Interior Garden Post-Impressionist Oil Painting Spain
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Mediterranean Catalan Interior Garden Post-Impressionist Oil Painting Technical details Artist: Ramon Gimbert Canals (1882–1969) Title: Interior with Figures and Garden Medium: Oil ...
Burlap, Oil
Spanish Pine Tree Landscape Country Road Watercolour on Handmade Paper
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
**Title:** Spanish Pine Tree Landscape Country Road Watercolour on Handmade Paper **Artist:** European School, 20th century **Medium:** Watercolour on handmade paper, unframed **S...
Watercolor
Summer Landscape - Mid 20th Century French Impressionist Oil on Board Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful mid 20th century French impressionist oil on board depicting a summer landscape with houses and trees in blossom. The very good condition work is unsigned and presented i...
Oil
Where Recognition Begins
Located in Zofingen, AG
This work is a reflection on one of the deepest human desires—the longing to encounter someone who recognizes us beyond appearances, expectations, or words. Rather than portraying lo...
Canvas, Acrylic
Choosing Yourself
Located in Zofingen, AG
This work explores a contemporary understanding of inner freedom—the moment when a person stops seeking validation from the outside world and begins to live in harmony with their own...
Canvas, Acrylic
Listed Artist Renato Longanesi Large Italian Oil Painting Tall Ship Seascape
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This original oil on canvas by Italian artist Renato Longanesi (b. 1931) depicts a magnificent fully rigged sailing vessel moving through a powerful open sea. The dramatic ship domin...
Oil
Study for What a Little Sunlight Will Do
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Painted en plein air in the Sierra Nevada Signed "LeGassick" on lower left. Artist Statement “On one of my many mule-p...
Oil, Panel, Canvas
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
Over Yonder: Impressionistic Landscape Painting, Oil on Canvas, Framed
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clifton, a Chinese contemporary artist, immerses himself in the exquisite art of plein-air painting. With each brushstroke, he captures the dynamic interplay of light and atmosphere,...
Canvas, Oil
Nordic Lake at Dusk, Oil on Canvas
Located in Stockholm, Stockholm
Nordic lake at dusk, oil on canvas. Probably painted by a Swedish artist in the early twentieth century. This tranquil lakeside landscape captures the quiet atmosphere of dusk as the...
Canvas, Oil
Trinité-sur-Mer - French Impressionist Brittany Beach Coastal Landscape Painting
By Willem van Hasselt
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A very beautiful 1930's impressionist oil on board depicting the beach at Trinité-sur-Mer in Brittany, France by the important Dutch painter Willem van Hasselt. The work is inscribe...
Oil
Listed Danish Artist Finn Wennerwald 1896–1969 Antique Oil Painting Landscape
By Finn Wennerwald
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This beautiful original oil painting by Finn Wennervald captures the tranquil beauty of a flowering lakeside village nestled beneath majestic mountains. Painted with expressive palet...
Oil
Modernist Rolling Hills Country Landscape Watercolour on Handmade Paper
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
**Title:** Modernist Rolling Hills Country Landscape Watercolour on Handmade Paper **Artist:** British School / European School, 20th century **Medium:** Watercolour on handmade pa...
Watercolor
"The Hill Pasture" 1901 by Ida Josephine Burgess, Michigan Hills Impressionist
Located in Yardley, PA
A large, sweeping Michigan summer vista by the accomplished American painter, Ida Josephine Burgess (1855-1934). Burgess gives us a high vantage point over a lush hill pasture descen...
Canvas, Oil
"Lilac Mist."Green collection.
Located in Zofingen, AG
The painting depicts a lake in the morning hours, as the mist slowly clears and the sun begins to filter through the branches of trees and bushes. This is one of the magnificent lake...
Canvas, Lacquer, Acrylic
$5,334
At the Vineyard’s Edge. Original large landscape painting. Impressionism Framed
Located in Oslo, NO
This artwork vividly captures a serene landscape, dominated by vibrant hues of green and bursts of red and pink. The foreground features a lush field filled with wildflowers, includi...
Canvas, Oil
Galleons at sea antique 19th century oil painting on panel by Sir Frank Brangwyn
Located in St. Albans, GB
Galleons at Sea Sir Frank Brangwyn (1867 - 1956) Oil on mahogany panel Signed and titled on the reverse Picture Size: 16 x 24" (41 x 61cm) Framed Size: 23 x 31" (58 x 78cm) A fanta...
Oil, Wood Panel
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
"Blooms in Paris" Impressionistic Floral Still Life in style of Claude Monet
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts an impressionistic scene of Peonies in a Blue Parisian Ceramic Vase, a poetic piece with beautiful details. The work reminds us of Claude Monet, with impression...
Oil, Wood Panel
"A July Day."Green collection.
Located in Zofingen, AG
The beauty of Impressionism lies in the fact that the artist can convey their sensations and their perception of color and light within a short period of time. When creating a painti...
Canvas, Lacquer, Acrylic
Autumn Landscape Impressionism Original Oil Painting
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alexander Shandor Title: Autumn Medium: Oil on Hardboard Year: 2022 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 17.5 x 22.5" x 0.3" inch (45 x 57 x 1cm) Presentation: Unframed, Type: ...
Canvas, Oil
Yachts in Portese. Sunset, landscape, oil painting, lake, yachts, impressionism
Located in Oslo, NO
The painting is painted with oil paints on canvas in the style of modern impressionism and is ready to hang on the wall. It is equipped with hooks, the sides are painted with dark pa...
Canvas, Oil
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
"An Afternoon Along the Seine, Paris" Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional impressionistic depiction of an afternoon along the Seine, in Paris by Jules René Hervé on a fall day with Books sellers and artists lining the wall, as the busy activ...
Canvas, Oil
Stream Landscape Impressionism Original Oil Painting
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alexander Shandor Title: Stream Medium: Oil on Hardboard Year: 2015 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 14 x 23.5" x 0.2" inch (35 x 60 x 1 cm) Presentation: Unframed, Type: O...
Canvas, Oil
$204Sale Price|20% Off
French school Riverside Landscape with Reeds oil painting Anonym
Located in Zofingen, AG
➡️ French school Riverside Landscape with Reeds oil paintingl⬅️ ⏩It is unsigned, anonymous⏪ ⭐Medium:⭐ Oil on canvas ⭐Technique: ⭐Impasto painting with expressive brushwork. ⭐Si...
Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Original Spanish Post-Impressionist Woman Reading at Breakfast Oil Painting XX
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Original Spanish Post-Impressionist Woman Reading at Breakfast Oil Painting Artist: Ramon Pichot i Soler (Figueres, 1924 – Barcelona, 1996) Title: Woman Reading at Breakfast Date: C...
Canvas, Oil
There Is No Perfect Choice, Only Yours
Located in Zofingen, AG
This painting will come to you stretched on a wooden stretcher and completely ready to be placed in the interior. ABOUT THE ARTWORK There Is No Perfect Choice, Only Yours belongs to ...
Canvas, Acrylic
Reliable Presence
Located in Zofingen, AG
Original painting by Natalia Yangalycheva Size: 96 × 109 cm Additional 5 cm of canvas on each side for stretching and framing Medium: Acrylic on canvas The artwork will be shipped ro...
Canvas, Acrylic
"A Cool Evening."
Located in Zofingen, AG
A summer evening, a gentle breeze, the singing of birds, and the anticipation of relief from the summer heat. How can one convey these sensations and transform them into colors? The ...
Canvas, Lacquer, Acrylic
"Water Lily Pond"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
"Water Lily Pond" Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky 45.0 X 55.0 CM / 17.7 X 21.6 IN HIGH QUALITY oil on canvas Signed on the front and back Dated 2026 G...
Canvas, Oil
Early Evening, LA Skyline
Located in Pasadena, CA
Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist UNFRAMED: 6" x 8" FRAMED: 9.5" x 11.5" x 1.5" SIGNED: Lower Left
Oil, Panel
Carl Johansson Ångermanland Landscape Oil on Panel 1938
Located in Stockholm, SE
This landscape from 1938 depicts the countryside around Ramsele in Ångermanland, northern Sweden. A winding country road leads the viewer into the composition, passing open fields an...
Oil, Board
Mediterranean Pine Tree Landscape Modernist Watercolour on Handmade Paper
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
**Title:** Mediterranean Pine Tree Landscape Modernist Watercolour on Handmade Paper **Artist:** European School, 20th century **Medium:** Watercolour on handmade paper, unframed ...
Watercolor
The Team
Located in Zofingen, AG
This painting celebrates the quiet strength of togetherness. Each dog wears a different number, emphasizing individuality while reminding us that every member plays an essential role...
Canvas, Acrylic
Carpathians landscape Impressionism Original Oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alexander Shandor Title: Carpathians Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2021 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 14" x 27.5" x 1" inch ( 35 x 70 x 2cm) Presentation: Unframed, Gallery...
Canvas, Oil
Alpine Glow above Caples Lake
Located in Pasadena, CA
Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist FRAMED: 11.75" x 13.75" x 1.5" UNFRAMED: 8" x 10" SIGNED: Lower Left Artist Statement "A plein-air painting done over the course ...
Canvas, Oil, Panel
"Tuckamony Farm Solebury PA " Bucks County Impressionist Pastoral Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
A charming impressionist pastoral scene depicting Spring in Tuckamony Farm Solebury PA Pleasant, Pennsylvania. This piece is executed in an intimate yet energetic manner. Christopher...
Oil, Board
Huge Equestrian Fox Hunt Oil Painting, English Hunting Scene, Framed, Signed
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This impressive large-scale oil painting depicts a classic fox hunting scene, capturing riders, horses, and hounds in full pursuit across the countryside. Richly detailed and full of...
Oil