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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
Owen Waters, Impressionist landscape, circle of Edward Seago
Owen Waters, Impressionist landscape, circle of Edward Seago

Owen Waters, Impressionist landscape, circle of Edward Seago

By Owen Waters

Located in Harkstead, GB

A wonderful example of the artist's work depicting an idyllic scene in the Norfolk countryside. Owen Waters (1916-2004) Farm near Repps Signed, inscribed with title verso Oil on boa...

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Late 20th Century Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

View of Water Lily Pads, Oil Painting
View of Water Lily Pads, Oil Painting

View of Water Lily Pads, Oil Painting

By Jonelle Summerfield

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Inspired by a photograph taken by artist Jonelle Summerfield while kayaking, the painting captures the atmosphere of early summer. Warm evening light washes ove...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bailarina Joven en el Estudio (Young Ballerina in the Studio)
Bailarina Joven en el Estudio (Young Ballerina in the Studio)

Bailarina Joven en el Estudio (Young Ballerina in the Studio)

By Giner Bueno

Located in Austin, TX

"Bailarina Joven en el Estudio (Young Ballerina in the Studio)" is as original oil on canvas painting by modern Master Painter, Luis "Giner' Bueno (b. 1935, Spain). The painting depicts a moment of Impressionistic contemplation set in the artist's studio. A young classical ballerina wearing a blue corset, white tutu, white tights...

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20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Printemps au Vieux Moulin - Impressionist Riverscape Oil by Alexandre Jacob
Printemps au Vieux Moulin - Impressionist Riverscape Oil by Alexandre Jacob

Printemps au Vieux Moulin - Impressionist Riverscape Oil by Alexandre Jacob

By Alexandre Louis Jacob

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

Signed oil on canvas riverscape circa 1940 by popular French impressionist painter Alexandre Louis Jacob. The piece depicts a springtime scene of an old mill on the bank of the Grand...

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1940s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Peonies"
"Peonies"

"Peonies"

Located in Edinburgh, GB

In "Peonies", I explore the tactile nature of painting through peonies grown in my own garden. Developed over the course of nearly an entire summer, the work is centered on translati...

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2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

The last rays (old pond)
The last rays (old pond)

The last rays (old pond)

By Dmitry Spiros

Located in Zofingen, AG

acrylic, canvas 66CM X 88CM (26" x 34.7") 2025 The beauty of the evening light, pond with water lilies fills the picture of elegance, the blue tones add a depth of feeling in the pi...

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2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

Rincón de Horta Oil on Canvas Painting, Signed, 1950s-1960s, 46x55 cm
Rincón de Horta Oil on Canvas Painting, Signed, 1950s-1960s, 46x55 cm

Rincón de Horta Oil on Canvas Painting, Signed, 1950s-1960s, 46x55 cm

By Antoni Llobet Aracil

Located in Sitges, Barcelona

Title: Rincón de Horta (Corner of Horta) Artist: Antoni Llobet Aracil (Barcelona, 1910 – 1983) Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 46 × 55 cm (18.1 × 21.7 in) Support: Canvas on stretcher Signature: Signed “A. Llobet” in the lower right corner Inscription on reverse: “Rincón de Horta” Estimated period: 1950s–1960s Condition: Good Provenance: Private collection DESCRIPTION The painting depicts a scene of vernacular architecture in Barcelona’s Horta neighborhood, at a time when it still preserved its rural and peaceful character. A dirt path opens between lush vegetation and the façades of traditional houses, wrapped in bougainvillea, ivy, and leafy trees. Light enters from the left, illuminating the walls with warm brushstrokes that contrast with the greens and violets defining the foliage. The atmosphere is serene, almost nostalgic, captured with a loose and impasto technique, especially visible in the sky and vegetation. The composition showcases the painter’s ability to harmonize architecture and nature, conveying the tranquility of a nearly hidden corner. The vibrant brushwork and mastery of color evoke a distinctly Mediterranean sensibility, heir to post-impressionism and the legacy of Joaquim Mir. ABOUT THE ARTIST: ANTONI LLOBET ARACIL Antoni Llobet Aracil was a Catalan painter born in Barcelona in 1910 (according to some sources, 1919) and died in 1983. He trained at the Escola Superior de Belles Arts de Sant Jordi and was a pupil of masters such as José Mongrell and Joaquim Mir. In 1931, he received a scholarship to continue his studies in Rome. His career included exhibitions in Paris, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Iceland, and Mallorca, as well as his native city. He led an itinerant life that enriched his pictorial vision and allowed him to develop a plastic language characterized by free use of color, energetic brushwork, and a poetic view of the landscape. In his works, Llobet blended the impressionist tradition with a Mediterranean sense of light. He alternated natural landscapes, seascapes, rural streets, and urban corners with a rich palette and atmospheric sensitivity. He worked as a drawing and painting teacher and exhibited in prominent venues such as Grifé & Escoda in Barcelona, as well as in Palma and Inca, Mallorca. ARTISTS WITH SIMILAR STYLE The work of Antoni Llobet Aracil can be linked to that of several Catalan and Mediterranean artists through his loose technique, treatment of the landscape, and warm palette: Joaquim Mir i Trinxet – for his impasto brushwork and vibrant luminosity. Rafael Durancamps – for the intimacy and warmth of his urban and rural landscapes. Josep Mompou – for chromatic harmony and evocative simplicity. Isidre Nonell (in some late landscapes) – for dense pictorial matter and atmospheric color. Ramón Vilanova...

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1950s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Funky Coral Textures, Reef Forest in Pastel Tones, Gouache Crayon on Paper, 2025
Funky Coral Textures, Reef Forest in Pastel Tones, Gouache Crayon on Paper, 2025

Funky Coral Textures, Reef Forest in Pastel Tones, Gouache Crayon on Paper, 2025

By Romina Milano

Located in Barcelona, ES

This vibrant yet softly nuanced composition draws inspiration from coral ecosystems, translating underwater biodiversity into expressive, organic forms rendered in delicate pastel to...

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2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Paper, Wax Crayon, Acrylic

Near Santa Fe, 1932
Near Santa Fe, 1932

Near Santa Fe, 1932

Located in North Clarendon, VT

Beautiful gem of a painting capturing stormy skies over a classic Santa Fe landscape. Painted in 1932 by Catherine H. Harkins. Oil on board, 4.25" x...

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1930s Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Textured Coastal Oil Painting of Fishing Boats and Lighthouse with Dramatic Sky
Textured Coastal Oil Painting of Fishing Boats and Lighthouse with Dramatic Sky

Textured Coastal Oil Painting of Fishing Boats and Lighthouse with Dramatic Sky

By Fanch Lel

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Textured Coastal Oil Painting of Fishing Boats and Lighthouse with Dramatic Sky By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 12.25 x 17.25 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unf...

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20th Century Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

French Harbour Scene Oil Painting of Boats and Waterfront at La Croisic
French Harbour Scene Oil Painting of Boats and Waterfront at La Croisic

French Harbour Scene Oil Painting of Boats and Waterfront at La Croisic

By Fanch Lel

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: French Harbour Scene Oil Painting of Boats and Waterfront at La Croisic By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 15.25 x 18 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed Condi...

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20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Snowy Forest Road at Sunset – A Rare Nordic Winter Scene
Snowy Forest Road at Sunset – A Rare Nordic Winter Scene

Snowy Forest Road at Sunset – A Rare Nordic Winter Scene

Located in Stockholm, SE

Johan (John Kindborg) (1861-1907) Sweden Nordic Winter Twilight, 1901 oil on canvas signed and dated Kindborg 01. unframed: 48.5 x 33 cm (19 1/8 x 13 in) framed: 58 x 43 cm (22 7/8...

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Early 1900s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

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

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Spring Flowers" Colorful Vintage Floral Still Life
"Spring Flowers" Colorful Vintage Floral Still Life

"Spring Flowers" Colorful Vintage Floral Still Life

Located in Soquel, CA

"Spring Flowers" Colorful Vintage Floral Still Life This colorful and energetic piece captures a vase full of flowers with an impressionistic style by Los angeles California artist ...

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1970s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Simans Large Vintage Dutch Oil Painting Winter Landscape Gold Leaf Frame
Simans Large Vintage Dutch Oil Painting Winter Landscape Gold Leaf Frame

Simans Large Vintage Dutch Oil Painting Winter Landscape Gold Leaf Frame

Located in Palm Coast, FL

Up for sale is this vintage original Duch oil painting on canvas depicting a serene winter landscape in a rural mountain village. The scene features a snow-covered hillside with two ...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bistro on South Street, Oil Painting
Bistro on South Street, Oil Painting

Bistro on South Street, Oil Painting

By Onelio Marrero

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A woman sits outside a Philadelphia bistro, reading her book. The bright morning light shines through the establishment's windows, revealing a glimpse of its i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Summer. 2025. Canvas, oil. 50x60 cm. Signed.
Summer. 2025. Canvas, oil. 50x60 cm. Signed.

Summer. 2025. Canvas, oil. 50x60 cm. Signed.

By Valery Bayda

Located in Riga, LV

Valery Baida was born in 1958 in Russia. From 1983 to 1989 he studied at the All-Union State Institute of Cinematography at the Faculty of Arts. Taken part in exhibitions since 1983....

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2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Reaching into the Sky
Reaching into the Sky

Reaching into the Sky

By Stephen Mirich

Located in Pasadena, CA

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist. Signed "Mirich" on lower right. UNFRAMED: 12" x 12" FRAMED: 19" x 19" x 1" Exhibitions Los Angeles Country Club, May 2...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Winter Street, 20th Century American Impressionist New York City Scene
Winter Street, 20th Century American Impressionist New York City Scene

Winter Street, 20th Century American Impressionist New York City Scene

By Guy Wiggins

Located in Marco Island, FL

Guy Wiggins captures the visual poetry of New York City in winter in this vibrant oil on canvas. It work is a quintessential example of his most celebrated subject. A blizzard sweep...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

American Impressionist New England Rockport  Bernard Corey Oil Painting Farm
American Impressionist New England Rockport  Bernard Corey Oil Painting Farm

American Impressionist New England Rockport Bernard Corey Oil Painting Farm

By Bernard Corey

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Rural Farm in Spring Snow 10 x 16 unframed, 15. 25 x 21.13 framed signed LR and on back as pictured. Here is a wonderful Bernard Corey when he perfected his paintings of farm views w...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

'The Hoop Girl' by Frederik Hendrik Kaemmerer
'The Hoop Girl' by Frederik Hendrik Kaemmerer

'The Hoop Girl' by Frederik Hendrik Kaemmerer

By Frederik Hendrik Kaemmerer

Located in London, GB

'The Hoop Girl' by Frederik Hendrik Kaemmerer By Kaemmerer, Frederik Hendrik (Dutch, 1839-1902) Canvas: Height 81cm, width 54cm, depth 2cm Frame: Height 105cm, width 78cm, depth 8cm This captivating oil by F. H. Kaemmerer captures a young woman at a Parisian masquerade ball, poised with enigmatic stillness amid the swirling crowd. This alluring oil painting by Frederik Hendrik Kaemmerer immerses the viewer in the vibrant, confetti-strewn atmosphere of a Parisian masquerade ball, its central figure pausing amid the crowd with effortless, unaffected charm. The young woman stands slightly off-centre, leaning against a broad terracotta column. She wears a diaphanous white costume with puffed sleeves and a lace-trimmed neckline, her auburn hair falling loosely beneath an elaborate ruffled pink bonnet. She holds a wooden hoop in both hands, its arc resting at her feet among scattered carnival confetti and coloured paper streamers, accompanied by a discarded white glove — a detail of quiet narrative wit. To her right, a red velvet bench...

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Late 19th Century Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Expressive Male Portrait. The Real One
Expressive Male Portrait. The Real One

Expressive Male Portrait. The Real One

By Julia Ruf

Located in Zofingen, AG

"The Real One" is a contemporary acrylic painting by artist Julia Ruf, depicting a portrait of a man. The size of the painting is 42 x 29.5 cm. (16.5"х 11.6") A vibrant, expressive m...

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2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic

Knute Heldner, Louisiana Swamp Landscape, Original Oil Painting, New Orleans
Knute Heldner, Louisiana Swamp Landscape, Original Oil Painting, New Orleans

Knute Heldner, Louisiana Swamp Landscape, Original Oil Painting, New Orleans

By Knute Heldner

Located in New Orleans, LA

A classic Louisiana swamp scene by Knute (Knut) Heldner, executed in oil on canvas board. Signed lower left. The painting depicts the atmospheric swamplands of southern Louisiana, a subject for which Heldner is particularly well known and which remains especially desirable among collectors of Louisiana art. Heldner is regarded as one of the significant names in 20th-century Louisiana painting. He lived and worked in New Orleans with his wife, the noted artist Colette Pope Heldner, and both became closely associated with the city's artistic community. The couple painted extensively throughout southern Louisiana, finding inspiration in its bayous, swamps, waterways and moss-draped landscapes, as well as in the streets and architecture of the French Quarter. During the Heldners' years there, the French Quarter was home to a lively and famously bohemian community of artists, writers and colorful local characters. Knut Heldner, who received his early artistic training in Europe, brought a distinctly painterly approach to the Louisiana landscape, capturing not simply its appearance but its light, atmosphere and often mysterious mood. This painting is an especially characteristic example of Heldner's Louisiana work, with the swamp rendered in the atmospheric, expressive manner immediately associated with the artist. It has the unmistakable sense of place that has made Heldner's Louisiana swamp and bayou paintings...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

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