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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$1,250
Still Life, Fruits, Handmade Artwork Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Anatoly Borisovich Tarabanov Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2011 Style: Contemporary Art Title: Still Life Size: 2...
Canvas, Oil
Weather Front, Point Fermin
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed Mirich" on lower left Artist Statement "When there is a 90 percent chance of rain moving in, most people want to ...
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Oil Painting Still Life Flora Rare 19th Century New York Jersey
Located in Buffalo, NY
A stunning antique American still life painting from the recently acquired estate of New York/New Jersey artist Sallie Van Horn. Van Horn taught paint...
Oil, Board
"Flowers, Showers" - Original Gouache Landscape Painting on Paper
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
“Flowers, Showers” is a plein air painting by Judd Mercer, created on location in Morrison, Colorado, USA. The piece depicts a lush woodland clearing with wildflowers, aspens, and fa...
Paper, Gouache
Rockport Artist Michael Stoffa Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Michael Stoffa (American,1923-2001) (Rockport, MA) "Still LIfe with Oranges" Oil on Panel, signed lower right Painting: approximately 8” x 16” The painting needs to be cleaned and ...
Oil
$2,000
lilac Bouquet, Flowers, Impressionism, 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: 2020 Style: Impressionism Title: Lilac ...
Canvas, Oil
$3,800Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Spanish Impressionist Signed And Framed Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very finely painted 19th Century Spanish impressionist landscape painting. Oil on canvas. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a period giltwood molding. Excelle...
Canvas, Oil
$15,500
“Sunset with Lavender Sky” American impressionist landscape painting, cool tones
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting by Ben Fenske of the sun setting over the sea. Painted with Fenske's thick, urgent brushstrokes in his neo-impressionist style. This oil painting is currently unstr...
Linen, Oil
Memories of Tuscany, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
This impressionist painting depicts a scenic view of a Tuscan villa, framed by a small vineyard and tall Italian cypress trees. Artist Faye Vander Veer works wi...
Oil
Nothing But Blue Skies - Abstract Impressionist Landscape Ocean Impasto Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Katharina Husslein’s "Nothing But Blue Skies" is a captivating impasto seascape painting that brings the beauty of the ocean to life through bold, expressive brushstrokes and a radia...
Canvas, Oil
First Snow, Impressionism, 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: 2008 Style: Impressionism Title: First Snow, Size: 31.5" x 39.5" x ...
Canvas, Oil
$773Sale Price|20% Off
20th Century French Oil Painting A Coastal Village
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
A Coastal Village 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 o...
Canvas, Oil
Port Clyde Harbor, Maine - American Landscape Painting, Early 20th Century
Located in Palm Desert, CA
N.C. Wyeth's Port Clyde Harbor, Maine (c. 1922/1924) captures the coastal village that had become central to his artistic life. Having established a studio in Port Clyde in 1920, Wye...
Canvas, Oil
Sunday Sunrise, Vermont
Located in North Clarendon, VT
Wonderful little oil on board by Pennsylvania artist Roy Blankenship, Sunrise in Vermont 1971. 3" x 3.75", monogram lower right, signed, titled, dated on reverse. Born in 1943 in P...
Oil
"New England Sunset" Dennis Sheehan, Water Reflections, Bright Dusk Skyscape
Located in New York, NY
Dennis Sheehan New England Sunset, circa 2025 Signed lower left Oil on canvas 36 x 48 inches Dennis Sheehan was born in Boston in 1950. His work is based upon the Barbizon School w...
Canvas, Oil
$2,208Sale Price|20% Off
Statues in Parisian Park, Large French Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Statues in Parisian Park, Large French Oil French School, Mid 20th Century Oil painting on board, framed Painting size: 20 x 31.5 inches provenance: private collection, Paris Wonder...
Oil
Landscape with Ducks and Water - Early 20th Century Original California Painting
Located in Soquel, CA
Landscape with Ducks and Water - Early 20th Century Original California Painting Expressive landscape showing a marshy environment with ducks flying through it by Californian painte...
Oil, Board, Illustration Board
Flowers of Love, Large Square Impasto Oil on Canvas Still Life
Located in Oslo, NO
This vibrant artwork presents an explosively colorful bouquet centered in an elegantly depicted vase. The composition is a symphony of blossoms, showcasing an array of sunflowers, po...
Canvas, Oil
Street Scene in Winter, American Impressionist, Oil on Board, Framed
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Street Scene in Winter, 1884 Oil on board 16 5/8 x 20 1/2 inches (42.2 x 52.1 cm) Framed dimensions: 27 x 31 inches Signed and dated lower left: Theo. Wendel. 84 Wendel was born in ...
Oil, Board
Winter Scene, Chrudim, Czech Republic Impressionist Landscape
Located in Beachwood, OH
Václav Radimský (Czech, 1867-1946) Winter Scene, Chrudim, 1920 Oil on board Signed lower left 23.5 x 36.25 inches Václav Jan Emanuel Radimský was a Czech impressionist painter who r...
Oil
$1,325Sale Price|20% Off
Antique French Impressionist Signed Oil Dappled Light Woodland Green Pathway
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French School, signed verso Late 19th century/ early 20th century oil painting on canvas, framed inscribed verso framed: 15 x 18 inches canvas: 9.5 x 13 inches provenance: French co...
Canvas, Oil
Pacific Coast Wake Landscape Small Paintings 10" x 10" Framed Waves
By Steve Parker
Located in Houston, TX
Framed 16" x 16 " "Breaking Wake" by Steve Parker is 10" x 10" . Breaking Wake was painted along the Pacific Coast Coast in 2024. It is Oil on Canvas with a custom made frame. Ther...
Cotton Canvas, Oil
$22,000
Sunset Boats
By Hayley Lever
Located in Milford, NH
A fine impressionist oil painting with boats at sunset by Australian American artist Hayley Lever (1876-1958). Lever was born in Adelaide, Austr...
Canvas, Oil
$883Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary French Impressionist Oil Golden Wheat Fields & Trees Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Golden Fields by Georges Bordonave (French contemporary) signed oil painting on canvas, unframed dated 1996 canvas: 13 x 16 inches condition: very good provenance: from a large priva...
Oil
$2,300
Harvest, large Abstract Modern Art, Original Painting on Canvas, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Voskan Galstian Work: Original Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Year: 2013 Style: Abstract Art, Title: Harvest Size: 30" x 40" x 1.5' in...
Canvas, Acrylic
Still Life of Flowers and Fruit
Located in New York, NY
Albert Herter (American, 1871 - 1950) Still Life of Flowers and Fruit Dimensions: 30 in (76.2 cm) x 22 in (55.88 cm) Medium: Oil on canvas Signed upper left Gallery label on reverse...
Canvas, Oil
$1,049Sale Price|20% Off
20th Century French Modernist Oil Manosque Provence Windswept Landscape Fields
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Manosque (Provence) signed by Jacob Markiel (Polish 1911-2008) *See notes oil on board, unframed canvas: 13.5 x 22 inches provenance: the artists estate, south of France condition: v...
Oil
$690Sale Price|20% Off
Cozy Still-Life of Red Peonies in Black Vase by a Sunlit Window French Oil
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Peonies Still Life signed by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) size: 8 x 8 inches oil painting on board, unframed condition: the painting is in very good condition. It has previously been s...
Oil
Moody Breton Harbour with Fishing Boats & Lighthouse at Dusk French Oil
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Moody Breton Harbour with Fishing Boats and Lighthouse at Dusk French Post Impressionist Oil Painting by Fanch Lel oil on board, unframed Board: 13 x 16 inches Provenance: from the a...
Oil
$883Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary French Impressionist Oil Sunset Clouds over Sea & Beach
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Coastal Seascape by Georges Bordonave (French contemporary) signed oil painting on canvas, framed dated framed: 13 x 15 inches condition: very good provenance: from a large privat...
Oil
"Sugar Gathering" Harvesting the Sap Country Barn and Buckets Filled to the Brim
Located in Soquel, CA
"Sugar Gathering" Harvesting the Sap Country Barn and Buckets Filled to the Brim Wonderful mid century landscape that emphasizes the communal and physically demanding nature of the h...
Canvas, Oil, Illustration Board
French River Landscape Trees Water Meadow Watercolor Sketch Mid Century
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French River Landscape Trees Water Meadow Watercolor Sketch Mid Century Artist: French School (mid 20th century) Medium: Watercolor on artists paper, unframed Size: 7.75 x 11....
Watercolor
$1,256Sale Price|20% Off
Young Woman Among Sunflowers, Impressionist Oil on Canvas
Located in Genève, GE
Monogrammed "C.A." and dated "09" in the lower right corner. This vibrant oil painting captures a young woman seated in a lush, abundant garden, surrounded by richly textured flower...
Canvas, Oil
"Irises"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
This painting depicting irises in sunlight is filled with a soft glow and a sense of morning freshness. Graceful flowers bloom across the canvas—their velvety petals shimmer with eve...
Canvas, Oil
Sailing in the Lagoon
Located in New York, NY
A stunning depiction of a boat sailing toward a lagoon. Nemethy uses a bold impressionistic technique with thick use of paint and wonderful impressions. With unique colors, we can fe...
Canvas, Oil, Board
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Impressionistic Rural Farm Landscape Oil Painting Michael Budden Spring Sparkle
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Spring Sparkle Farm oil/panel 8x12 unframed, 13.38 x 17.38 framed, signed LL Spring Sparkle Farm is a beautiful impressionistic landscape oil painting that I did on location near m...
Oil
Antique American Impressionist Large Spring Blossom Landscape Framed Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique large American impressionist oil painting by John Joseph Enneking (1841 - 1916). Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a gi...
Oil, Canvas
Flowers composition #5. oil painting on canvas, 77cm x 74cm
Located in Zofingen, AG
Flowers composition #5I size - 77 cm x 74 cm, 30,3" x 29" Original oil on canvas painting, created in 2024. This contemporary floral composition is part of Dmitry Spiros’ Ornamental...
Acrylic, Oil
"On a Walk"
Located in Zofingen, AG
Cool sea air, big waves and a wonderful dog just waiting to play. The painting was painted in the impressionist style, conveying the mood and joy of what is happening.
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,800
"Porto Moniz, Madeira" (2022) By Sparky LeBold, Madiera Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Porto Moniz, Madeira" by Sparky LeBold (US and Portugal based) is a beautiful handmade oil painting that depicts a view of the coastline of Madeira, an island close to Portugal. A...
Canvas, Oil
The Blue Lubéron - 21st Century Impressionistic Plein air Landscape Painting
By Jos Leurs
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Jos Leurs The Blue Lubéron 60 x 80 cm acrylic on canvas Jos Leurs is a Dutch Impressionistic Plein Air Painter who lived in France for almost 30 years. Since 2011 he lives in Holla...
Acrylic
$7,500Sale Price|50% Off
Dandelion
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting is featured in the Makk Family book, "Vision of Life on page 102. Eva Makk has been called “the world’s foremost living impressionist painter...
Canvas, Oil
Tidewalkers, Oil Painting
By Aruna Rao
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Soft light glows across the shoreline in the calm of early evening. A person and their dog share a quiet moment in the surf, their bond gently framed by shimmer...
Oil
$1,100
"Sea Gull" (2022), Original Abstract Impressionist Animal Portrait, Oil Painting
By Ryan Morse
Located in Denver, CO
Ryan Morse's (US based) "Seagull" is an original, handmade oil painting on cradled panel, which is unframed but ready to hang. Artist Bio: Ryan Morse is a Denver based freelance ar...
Oil, Panel
$9,000
Autumn Palette, Landscape Impressionism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Landscape Impressionism, Original oil Painting Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2023 Style: Impressio...
Canvas, Oil
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Impressionistic Landscape Oil Painting Michael Budden Moonlight White House
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Summer Moon White House oil/panel 12 x 16 unframed, 18.25 x 22.25 framed pictured both silver or black. Summer Moon White House is an oil painting on canvas panel that showcases the ...
Oil
$2,573Sale Price|20% Off
Antique French Impressionist Signed Oil Farming Girl Dappled Light Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Farmers Daughter French Impressionist, early 1900's signed oil painting on board, unframed board: 8.75 x 5.5 inches condition: very good provenance: from a private collection in ...
Oil
Cabbage Field in France, Summer
Located in New York, NY
For anyone who has made a trip to the countryside of France, it is probably you have encountered the cabbage fields. A beloved topic in agricultural France, this is one of those rar...
Canvas, Oil
A Cozy Courtyard in Vaduz. Landscape Paintings, town impressionism Liechtenstein
Located in Oslo, NO
"This sketch is painted in the style of modern impressionism with oil paints on canvas en plein-air." said Anna Shesterikova about this artwork. "I created it in the capital of the P...
Oil
$1,800
"Snow by Flatiron NYC" Impressionist Snow Scene Oil Paint Style of Guy Wiggins
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
A charming depiction of the Flatiron building in New York City with figures in the snow and a small teacup terrier. A cozy impressionistic street scene with colors of cobalt, whites,...
Canvas, Oil
$2,153Sale Price|20% Off
MARCEL AZEMA-BILLA (1904-1999) FRENCH OIL SAILBOAT MOORED IN VENICE
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Marcel Azema-Billa (1904-1999) French Sailboat moored in Venice Medium: oil on canvas, signed, canvas: 19.75" x 24" inches good condition provenance: private collection, Francec
Oil
"Green Day" Abstracted Landscape Painting
Located in Westport, CT
This abstracted landscape painting by Molly Doe Wensberg features a cool blue, green, and yellow palette and captures a landscape scene with lush fo...
Canvas, Oil
The Weight of Simple Things, still life, oil on paper, impressionism
Located in Oslo, NO
The Weight of Simple Things” is a quiet, observational still life executed in oil on paper. The artist works with a tactile, impressionistic technique, using layered, textured brushs...
Oil, Paper
$4,000
"In the Snow" Richard Stalter, Snowy Scene, Atmospheric Winter Landscape
Located in New York, NY
Richard Stalter In the Snow Signed lower left Oil on board 9 x 12 inches Richard Stalter was born in Dayton, Ohio, on April 27, 1934. He developed an interest in art at a very earl...
Oil, Board
$4,013
Sunset in Veliky Ustyug Impressionist painting 2001 Oil on board 20 x 30 Framed
By Simon Kozhin
Located in Zofingen, AG
The artist painted this life-size sketch in one session in the Alla Prima style in Veliky Ustyug during a creative trip to the Russian North while studying at the Russian Academy of ...
Oil, Cardboard
Village Scene with Church
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Village Scene with Church" 1970, is an oil painting on hardboard by noted Brazilian/Spanish artist Durval Pereira, 1917-1984. It is hand signed at the lower left corner...
Oil
$780Sale Price|20% Off
Antique American Impressionist Winter View Delaware River Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
American impressionist winter landscape oil painting. Framed. Oil on board. Signed. Image size, 15H by 18L.
Canvas, Oil
Roses √7
Located in Zofingen, AG
I enjoy painting large-scale pieces; they look beautiful in interiors, creating a sense of space and light. Impressionism allows you to give free rein to your emotions and play with ...
Canvas, Acrylic
$712Sale Price|20% Off
Large French 1970's Oil Painting Red Lobster on the Table
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Red Lobster signed by Georges Bordonave (French contemporary) dated 1978 oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 18 x 21.5 inches condition: very good provenance: from a large p...
Oil
Summer Still Life, Post Impressionism Paul Cézanne Original oil Painting
By Peter Tovpev
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Peter Tovpev Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2021 Style: Contemporary Art Title: Summer Still Life Size: 35.5" x 31...
Canvas, Oil