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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
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

"River Town New Hope PA, Bucks County" Impressionist Pastoral Scene Oil Painting
"River Town New Hope PA, Bucks County" Impressionist Pastoral Scene Oil Painting

"River Town New Hope PA, Bucks County" Impressionist Pastoral Scene Oil Painting

By Christopher Willett 1

Located in New York, NY

A charming Impressionist summer pastoral scene depicting the New Hope town near the lake in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. This piece is executed in an intimate yet energetic manner. Ch...

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20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil, Board

Enchanted is the Endless Dream
Enchanted is the Endless Dream

Enchanted is the Endless Dream

By Barnes

Located in Atlanta, GA

Born in the San Si Providence of China, Jang Jin Joong, known as his artist’s name Barnes, fell in love with art since he was a child. His passion for art continued into his pursuit ...

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2010s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

In the Yellow Wood: Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas, Framed
In the Yellow Wood: Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas, Framed

In the Yellow Wood: Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas, Framed

By Barnes

Located in Atlanta, GA

Born in the San Si Providence of China, Jang Jin Joong, known as his artist’s name Barnes, fell in love with art since he was a child. His passion for art continued into his pursuit ...

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2010s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Jordan Original Oil Painting, English Fox Hunt Scene with Rider, Horses & Hounds
Jordan Original Oil Painting, English Fox Hunt Scene with Rider, Horses & Hounds

Jordan Original Oil Painting, English Fox Hunt Scene with Rider, Horses & Hounds

Located in Palm Coast, FL

This finely executed oil on canvas depicts a classic English fox hunting scene, featuring a distinguished rider dressed in a traditional red hunting coat, mounted on a white horse an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

20th century Canal View of Venice looking towards St.Marks Square at sunrise
20th century Canal View of Venice looking towards St.Marks Square at sunrise

20th century Canal View of Venice looking towards St.Marks Square at sunrise

By Antoine Bouvard (Marc Aldine)

Located in Woodbury, CT

Marc Aldine View in Venice, Looking toward St Mark’s Square Oil on canvas Circa 1930 Unsigned A warm and evocative Venetian view by Marc Aldine, capturing the timeless splendour of ...

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1930s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

American School Monogrammed Flower Still Life Signed Framed Original Painting

American School Monogrammed Flower Still Life Signed Framed Original Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique American oil painting . Oil on canvasboard. Signed. Framed. Measuring: 13 by 17 inches overall, and 10 by 14 painting alone. Excellent condition, ready to hang and enjoy.

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1890s Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

American Impressionist Artist Oil Painting John J Enneking
American Impressionist Artist Oil Painting John J Enneking

American Impressionist Artist Oil Painting John J Enneking

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

JOHN JOSEPH ENNEKING American (1841-1916) Raining Pasture oil on canvas, signed "Enneking" lower right Framed dimensions - 15 x 18 1/2 x 2 1/4 inches 11 x 14 1/2 inches Provenance:...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

The Tulip Poplar on Salem Pike, Impressionist Tree Landscape
The Tulip Poplar on Salem Pike, Impressionist Tree Landscape

The Tulip Poplar on Salem Pike, Impressionist Tree Landscape

Located in Beachwood, OH

Glen Tracy (American, 1883-1956) The Tulip Poplar on Salem Pike , 1920 Oil on board Signed lower left, dated and titled verso 12 x 9 inches 17.25 x 14.5 inches framed Since he studi...

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1920s Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

French Village Street Scene Ink Wash Architectural Drawing Bernard Labbe
French Village Street Scene Ink Wash Architectural Drawing Bernard Labbe

French Village Street Scene Ink Wash Architectural Drawing Bernard Labbe

By Bernard Labbe

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: French Village Street Scene Ink Wash Architectural Drawing Bernard Labbe Artist: Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century) Medium: Ink and wash on artists paper, unframed Size: ...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Ink, Felt Pen

Impressionistic Landscape Painting Michael Budden Beautiful Skies Series Sunrise
Impressionistic Landscape Painting Michael Budden Beautiful Skies Series Sunrise

Impressionistic Landscape Painting Michael Budden Beautiful Skies Series Sunrise

By Michael Budden

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Sunrise Colors, Beautiful Skies Series oil/panel 6x8 image unframed, 9.75 x 11.63 x .75 framed signed LL Sunrise Colors is an oil painting on canvas panel by award winning contempora...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Large Fox Hunting Oil Painting Horse Rider Equestrian Scene English Sporting Art
Large Fox Hunting Oil Painting Horse Rider Equestrian Scene English Sporting Art

Large Fox Hunting Oil Painting Horse Rider Equestrian Scene English Sporting Art

Located in Palm Coast, FL

This impressive large oil on canvas painting depicts a dramatic fox hunting scene, capturing a rider in a classic red hunting coat mid-jump as the horse clears a rustic fence. In the...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Inner Dialogue
Inner Dialogue

Inner Dialogue

By Natalia Yangalycheva

Located in Zofingen, AG

Inner Dialogue is part of the Modern Muses series, where quiet moments of everyday life become spaces for reflection and emotional presence. The faceless figure is depicted in a stat...

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2010s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Ambrose Original Oil Painting Tall Ship at Sea Maritime Nautical Ocean Seascape
Ambrose Original Oil Painting Tall Ship at Sea Maritime Nautical Ocean Seascape

Ambrose Original Oil Painting Tall Ship at Sea Maritime Nautical Ocean Seascape

Located in Palm Coast, FL

A dramatic and beautifully executed marine oil painting depicting a powerful three-masted clipper ship cutting through rolling ocean waves beneath a luminous sky. The composition cap...

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Late 20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

American Impressionist Young Black Man Nicely Framed Oil Painting Portrait
American Impressionist Young Black Man Nicely Framed Oil Painting Portrait

American Impressionist Young Black Man Nicely Framed Oil Painting Portrait

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique American oil painting portrait. Oil on board. Framed. Measuring: 22 by 28 inches overall, and 16 by 24 painting alone. Unsigned. Excellent condition, ready to hang and enjoy.

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1920s Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

"Deck the Halls" - Original Acrylic Landscape Painting on Canvas
"Deck the Halls" - Original Acrylic Landscape Painting on Canvas

"Deck the Halls" - Original Acrylic Landscape Painting on Canvas

By Tracy Wall

Located in Denver, CO

Artist Statement: These are my favorite halls decked in snow for the holidays! About the Artist: As an artist, Tracy Wall sheds new light on everyday life, inviting the viewer to se...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Natural Splendor. Oil Painting on Canvas, 50x70 cm
Natural Splendor. Oil Painting on Canvas, 50x70 cm

Natural Splendor. Oil Painting on Canvas, 50x70 cm

By Momalyu Liubov

Located in Zofingen, AG

Original oil painting on canvas . How often are we in the moment, genuinely captivated by the beauty of nature, connecting with ourselves? Filled with the nature of Thailand, I exp...

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2010s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Antique American School Art Nouveau Elegent Woman in Landscape Framed Painting
Antique American School Art Nouveau Elegent Woman in Landscape Framed Painting

Antique American School Art Nouveau Elegent Woman in Landscape Framed Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique American impressionist oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Measuring: 18 by 21 inches overall, and 12 by 15 painting alone. Excellent condition, ready to hang and enjoy.

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1890s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Line That Doesn't Hold
The Line That Doesn't Hold

The Line That Doesn't Hold

By Natalia Yangalycheva

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...

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2010s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Impressionist William Chadwick British/American Landscape with Trees Old Lyme Ct
Impressionist William Chadwick British/American Landscape with Trees Old Lyme Ct

Impressionist William Chadwick British/American Landscape with Trees Old Lyme Ct

By William Chadwick

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Landscape with Trees Oil/Canvas 12 x 16 unframed, 21.5 x 25 framed signed LL Painting is in good condition, signed bottom left margin with craquelure in the clouds as shown. Housed ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Cala Lillies in Asian Vase
Cala Lillies in Asian Vase

Cala Lillies in Asian Vase

Located in North Clarendon, VT

Well painted American School impressionist still life. Oil on Canvas, signed and dated upper left. Can you solve the mystery. Housed in a nice frame, 16" x 14", 30.5" x 18.5" frame...

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1920s Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

“Bouquet of sunflowers in a white vase”  Original Flower painting . Home decor
“Bouquet of sunflowers in a white vase”  Original Flower painting . Home decor

“Bouquet of sunflowers in a white vase” Original Flower painting . Home decor

By Nadezda Stupina

Located in Oslo, NO

This artwork showcases a vibrant bouquet of sunflowers arranged in a simple white vase, capturing the essence of rustic charm. The sunflowers are depicted in varying stages of bloom,...

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2010s Impressionist Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

"Sea dawh"
"Sea dawh"

"Sea dawh"

By Evgeny Chernyakovsky

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky "Sea dawh" 25.0 X 35.0 CM / 9.8 X 13.7 IN HIGH QUALITY oil on canvas Signed on the front and back Dated 2024 Good cond...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Sailing Boat and Rowing Boat Arriving at The Harbour French Oil Painting
Sailing Boat and Rowing Boat Arriving at The Harbour French Oil Painting

Sailing Boat and Rowing Boat Arriving at The Harbour French Oil Painting

By Fanch Lel

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Boats Arriving at the Harbour by Fanch Lel Size: 15 x 18 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board , unframed Condition: Good condition overall with minor surface handling marks ...

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20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

"Maui Shores" Hawaiian Islands Splendor in Koa Wood Frame 1965 William Blackman
"Maui Shores" Hawaiian Islands Splendor in Koa Wood Frame 1965 William Blackman

"Maui Shores" Hawaiian Islands Splendor in Koa Wood Frame 1965 William Blackman

By William Henry Blackman

Located in Soquel, CA

"Maui Shores" Hawaiian Islands Splendor in Koa Wood Frame circa 1965 Exceptional painting of the Maui Shores Beach by William Henry Blackman (American, b. 1930) he was born in San Diego, CA in 1930. He spent most of his early years in West Los Angeles. Blackman began painting at age 12. In high school he majored in art so he could experiment with various mediums to find ways to interpret his ideas. In December of 1948 he joined the Navy and was stationed in Hawaii. He studied at Woodbury College where he learned advertising and graphic arts. Framed in Hawaiian Koa wood frame. Exhibited City Art Galleries Honolulu. Image 24" x 36" Frame, 27.5 x 36" x 2"D In 1960 he bought a home with his wife Shirley in the San Fernando Valley and worked as an advertising manager. His position put him in contact with art directors and they would lunch together and then visit various art galleries in the area. He began oil painting again as a hobby. In 1964 he made an important contact through an associate at his agency. This person was a vice-president at Aaron Brothers Galleries and purchased paintings for them. They had showrooms in various major cities and sold original framed paintings to art galleries and furniture stores. He said they could possibly sell some of his seascapes so Bill began painting in his spare time. Gradually, they sold more than he could produce so Bill made the decision to leave the advertising business and devote his time to painting. Note: the original Aaron Brothers Art Galleries Certificate included with the painting. In 1965 the Blackman's moved to Thousand Oaks, California. He began his career as a fine artist and to this day resides in Thousand Oaks. He contracted with Aaron Brothers to be his exclusive agents and began specializing in seascapes. After a few years he added landscapes and some other subjects. Bluebonnet landscapes and Padre Island seascapes were popular in the Dallas showroom. He was also represented by the Davis Gallery in Honolulu. A good relationship with "Barney" Davis continued after the closing of the Aaron Brothers Wholesale Division in 1980. He painted for the Davis Gallery for about 8 years until they closed due to illness. Afterwards, he was contacted by Kobayashi Art Enterprises and has been represented by them. In 1980 he began teaching in private studios around the country, demonstrating his method of painting. During the latter part of the 80's he was approached by Susan Scheewe Publishing to author and illustrate a book showing his way of painting. The first was published in 1990 and he has authored four other books since then. He provided demonstrates for six different instructional video tapes that were produced by his artist friend Gary Jenkins. William Blackman...

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1960s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Sea View Watercolor Original Painting on Paper

Sea View Watercolor Original Painting on Paper

By Lin Qingyi

Located in Granada Hills, CA

Seascape Watercolor Original Painting Artist: Lin Qingyi Title: Riverside Town Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2024 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 7" x 7.5" x 0.1" inch ( 18x 19 ...

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2010s Impressionist Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Beach Ocean Impressionistic Seascape Painting Michael Budden Beach Day I
Beach Ocean Impressionistic Seascape Painting Michael Budden Beach Day I

Beach Ocean Impressionistic Seascape Painting Michael Budden Beach Day I

By Michael Budden

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Beach Day I Study is an oil painting on canvas panel by award winning contemporary artist Michael Budden that showcases a beautiful day at the beach and sailboats on the horizon hous...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"River with water lilies"
"River with water lilies"

"River with water lilies"

By Evgeny Chernyakovsky

Located in Edinburgh, GB

The painting evokes a sense of peace, a dissolution of form and light. The viewer seems to be looking at the surface of a quiet pond, reflecting the sky, trees, and clouds. Water lil...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Antique 19th Century French Oil Painting Genre Scene Figures Village Tavern Art
Antique 19th Century French Oil Painting Genre Scene Figures Village Tavern Art

Antique 19th Century French Oil Painting Genre Scene Figures Village Tavern Art

Located in Palm Coast, FL

Original antique 19th century oil on canvas depicting a lively French street scene with figures gathered outside a village tavern or inn. The composition shows women in traditional d...

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1890s Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Impressionistic Farm Landscape Oil Painting Michael Budden Sky Cloud Study
Impressionistic Farm Landscape Oil Painting Michael Budden Sky Cloud Study

Impressionistic Farm Landscape Oil Painting Michael Budden Sky Cloud Study

By Michael Budden

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Afternoon Sky is an oil on panel painting just completed in the studio. The painting exudes the rich qualities of oil paint with bright strong color, a variety of lost and found edge...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Fine French Impressionist Oil River Landscape Reflections & Blue Rowing Boat
Fine French Impressionist Oil River Landscape Reflections & Blue Rowing Boat

Fine French Impressionist Oil River Landscape Reflections & Blue Rowing Boat

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

"French Impressionist River Landscape With Reflections" by Auguste Jean Claire (French, 1881–1970) Signed Oil on canvas, framed Framed: 30 x 24 inches Canvas: 24 x 18 inches Provenan...

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Early 20th Century 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.