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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
Antique Original French Impressionist Oil Painting The Arc de Triomphe Paris
Antique Original French Impressionist Oil Painting The Arc de Triomphe Paris

Antique Original French Impressionist Oil Painting The Arc de Triomphe Paris

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Arc de Triomphe, Paris French Impressionist, circa 1890-1900 indistinctly signed oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 20 x 24 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Sunset on the Porch 9x12 oil Moonrise Sunset Sargent, Texas Clouds
Sunset on the Porch 9x12 oil Moonrise Sunset Sargent, Texas Clouds

Sunset on the Porch 9x12 oil Moonrise Sunset Sargent, Texas Clouds

By Virginia Vaughan

Located in Houston, TX

Sunset on the Porch 9x12 oil Moonrise Sunset Sargent, Texas Clouds Sargent, TX. Sargent, on Farm Road 457 five miles northwest of the Gulf of Mexico and twenty-four miles southeast of Bay City in the eastern corner of Matagorda County, was named for George Sargent, an Englishman who immigrated to Texas from Cornwall, England, in 1834. Sargent purchased some bottomland near Caney Creek in 1844 and built a house three or four miles inland from the Gulf between Caney Creek and Cedar Lake. Along the southern coast of Texas, just an hour and a half away from Houston, lays Sargent--a charming, unique town, reminiscent of what Texas coastal towns used to be. Sargent, Texas is a place where everyone is welcome, a place where the water is a fisherman’s paradise, a place where you can find yourself again. I Love Sargent is your one stop for fishing reports, vacation rentals, events, real estate, shopping, entertainment and more. Whether you are spending your time at the beach relaxing in the sun or at the various restaurants keeping cool, the fun is never limited here. With an abundance of business opportunities, this small town of 500 full-time residents is quickly expanding and progressing. If you’re here for business reasons or just a weekend getaway, this town will help you find the perfect balance between work and play. V....Vaughan is known for impressionist paintings of wildlife...

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2010s Impressionist Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Glimpse of the Sea - Scottish 1915 art Impressionist landscape oil painting
Glimpse of the Sea - Scottish 1915 art Impressionist landscape oil painting

Glimpse of the Sea - Scottish 1915 art Impressionist landscape oil painting

By Sir Charles James Lawton Wingate

Located in Hagley, England

A superb landscape oil painting on canvas by Sir James Lawton Wingate, President of The Royal Scottish Academy. This painting shows a windswept Scottish landscape and a "glimpse of t...

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1910s Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

English Mid Century Oil The Horse Show Jumping Event Gymkhana with Judges
English Mid Century Oil The Horse Show Jumping Event Gymkhana with Judges

English Mid Century Oil The Horse Show Jumping Event Gymkhana with Judges

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

English School, mid 20th century The Showjumper oil on canvas board, unframed 16 x 20 inches private collection, France condition: The painting is in overall sound condition though ...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Sunset Boats
Sunset Boats

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...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Autumn Forest" (2024) By Susie Hyer, Original Oil on Masonite
"Autumn Forest" (2024) By Susie Hyer, Original Oil on Masonite

"Autumn Forest" (2024) By Susie Hyer, Original Oil on Masonite

By Susie Hyer

Located in Denver, CO

"Autumn Forest" (2024) By Susie Hyer is an original handmade oil painting on Masonite that depicts a shady forest full of birch trees with bright yellow and orange leaves. There is a...

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2010s Impressionist Paintings

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Oil, Masonite

Mid 20th Century French Oil Painting Moody Landscape with Trees & Overcast Sky
Mid 20th Century French Oil Painting Moody Landscape with Trees & Overcast Sky

Mid 20th Century French Oil Painting Moody Landscape with Trees & Overcast Sky

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Impressionistic Landscape by Geneviève Zondervan (French 1922-2013) oil painting on board board: 13 x 9.5 inches Superb mid-century oil painting on board by the French artist, Gen...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Fanasy with Flowers 165
Fanasy with Flowers 165

Fanasy with Flowers 165

Located in Zofingen, AG

"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 300+ pictures) paper 59x42cm  On the paper acrylic, oil pastel, felt-tip pen, ink, gold leaf, pencils, silver,mixed media. Sold and sent unframed -V...

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2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Sunlit Cactus, Original Painting
Sunlit Cactus, Original Painting

Sunlit Cactus, Original Painting

By David Forks

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A cluster of cacti bask in the warm afternoon light near Del Rio, Texas. The radiant sun highlights their prickly exteriors and vibrant colors. Contrasting wi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Twighlight Meadow
Twighlight Meadow

Twighlight Meadow

Located in North Clarendon, VT

A beautiful Boston School painting, Twilight Meadow by Nathaniel Leander Berry. Oil on artist board, signed lower right. 8" x 10" sight, 12" x 14" framed. Nathaniel Leander Berry (...

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1910s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Trees, Print on Canvas, Framed, Ready to Hang
Trees, Print on Canvas, Framed, Ready to Hang

Trees, Print on Canvas, Framed, Ready to Hang

By Vahe Yeremyan

Located in Granada Hills, CA

Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Print on Canvas Subject: Trees Size: 15" x 26" x 0.8''inch, 38x66x2cm Unframed, Stretched on the wooden bar, Gallery Wrapped, Ready to Hang All works are...

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2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Color

Spring, Landscape Art, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Spring, Landscape Art, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang

Spring, Landscape Art, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang

By Ivan Shapoval

Located in Granada Hills, CA

Artist: Shapoval Ivan Leontyevich Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Style: Impressionism Year: 2007 Title: Spring Size: 27.5" x 38.5" x 0.8'' inch, (70x98x3 cm) Unframed, Stretched on Wooden Bar, Gallery Wrapped, Ready to Hang. "Spring" is a captivating oil painting that transports viewers to a serene and enchanting landscape. Created with meticulous brushstrokes and an exquisite attention to detail, this masterpiece captures the essence of the season in its full glory. The foreground of the painting showcases a gently meandering river, its crystal-clear waters reflecting the vibrant colors of the surrounding environment. Lush greenery envelops the riverbanks, with majestic trees reaching towards the heavens. These trees, adorned with delicate leaves, have just begun to bloom, their fresh and tender foliage a testament to the arrival of spring. The artist's skilled brushwork captures the intricacies of each leaf and branch, creating a sense of realism that breathes life into the scene. The forest, vibrant and alive, exudes a tranquil energy, inviting the viewer to immerse themselves in its beauty. Above, the sky stretches across the canvas, painted in a harmonious blend of white and blue hues. Wispy clouds drift lazily, casting soft shadows on the landscape below. The interplay of light and shadow adds depth and dimension to the scene, enhancing the overall atmosphere of tranquility. The title, "Spring," aptly captures the essence of this painting. It is a celebration of nature's rebirth, symbolizing the awakening of life after the slumber of winter. The artist has skillfully conveyed the joyous spirit of this season, evoking a sense of hope and renewal. Whether observed from a distance or examined up close, "Spring" captivates the viewer with its breathtaking beauty and meticulous attention to detail. It serves as a reminder of the ever-changing cycles of nature and the vibrant energy that accompanies the arrival of spring. About Artist: Place of Birth: September 10, 1939, Dniprodzerzhynsk, Ukraine Graduated from Dnipropetrovsk Art School (1967) Graduated from Kharkiv Art Industry Higher School (1973) Field of Activity: Easel painting Teachers: H. Cherniavskly, V. Konstantynopilsky, O. Martynets Ivan Shapoval...

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2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Staithes Harbour Boats with Cliff and Seaside Cottages Yorkshire Watercolour
Staithes Harbour Boats with Cliff and Seaside Cottages Yorkshire Watercolour

Staithes Harbour Boats with Cliff and Seaside Cottages Yorkshire Watercolour

By Anthony Herbert

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Staithes Harbour Boats with Cliff and Seaside Cottages Yorkshire Watercolour By Tony Herbert (1927-2024) Medium: Watercolor on paper, unframed Size: 10.75 inches (height) x 14...

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20th Century Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Be my guest
Be my guest

Be my guest

By Dasha Pogodina

Located in Zofingen, AG

ABOUT THE ARTWORK “Be My Guest” is an invitation to enter a space where the spiritual and the physical are not separated. For the artist, the table becomes an inner refuge and a poi...

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2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Harbor, Print on Canvas, Ready to Hang
Harbor, Print on Canvas, Ready to Hang

Harbor, Print on Canvas, Ready to Hang

By Vahe Yeremyan

Located in Granada Hills, CA

Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Print on Canvas Subject: Harbor, Size: 12" x 15" x 0.8''inch, 30x38x2cm Unframed, Stretched on the wooden bar, Gallery Wrapped, Ready to Hang All works a...

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2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Color

Process

Process

By Ryan Morse

Located in Denver, CO

Portrait with light sketch like strokes

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2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

1930's Original Parisian Fashion Design Illustration Watercolor Elegant Lady
1930's Original Parisian Fashion Design Illustration Watercolor Elegant Lady

1930's Original Parisian Fashion Design Illustration Watercolor Elegant Lady

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Very stylish, unique and original 1930's French fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin. The painting, executed in gouache/ watercolor and pencil, is dated to the upper corner...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil

French Impressionist Signed Oil Tree in Landscape Bathed in Sunshine
French Impressionist Signed Oil Tree in Landscape Bathed in Sunshine

French Impressionist Signed Oil Tree in Landscape Bathed in Sunshine

By Michel Kritz

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Sun Bathed Tree by Michel Kritz (French 1925-1994) signed oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 18 x 15 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: very good and sound condit...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Stones
Stones

Stones

By Simon Kozhin

Located in Zofingen, AG

This plain air painting depicts a bright, rocky coastal landscape in Turkey, capturing the serene beauty of the sun-drenched shores of Turunc. The water's gradation from vibrant turq...

Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Glorious Day, Oil Painting
Glorious Day, Oil Painting

Glorious Day, Oil Painting

By Karen Barton

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Karen Barton draws inspiration from the abundant flora of warmer climates in this abstract impressionist landscape painting. Colorful wildflowers bloom i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

On a Dream Walk: Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting, 48x36
On a Dream Walk: Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting, 48x36

On a Dream Walk: Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting, 48x36

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

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sea wind
Sea wind

Sea wind

By Dmitry Spiros

Located in Zofingen, AG

The silk dress fluttered in the wind, trying to tear off and fly away after the waves of the emerald sea, playing with the glare of the morning sun and flu...

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2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Mid Century Stunning French Still Life Pink Roses In Blue Vase
Mid Century Stunning French Still Life Pink Roses In Blue Vase

Mid Century Stunning French Still Life Pink Roses In Blue Vase

By Louise Alix

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Pink Roses by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back signed by oil painting on board, unframed measures: 16.5 high by 13.5 inches wide conditi...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"On the veranda"  Sergej Tkachev  On the veranda, 1987, oil, cm. 47, 5 x 36
"On the veranda"  Sergej Tkachev  On the veranda, 1987, oil, cm. 47, 5 x 36

"On the veranda" Sergej Tkachev On the veranda, 1987, oil, cm. 47, 5 x 36

By Aleksei and Sergei Tkachev

Located in Torino, IT

Woman, veranda, shawl, Russia,Soviet Realism,特卡乔夫兄弟 Shipment is included in the price everywhere ALEKSEJ and SERGEJ TKACHEV (Chuchunovka, Brjansk, 1925 and 1922) 特卡乔夫兄弟 Works by the Tkachev brothers can be found in various collections in Europe, Japan, China, Canada, South Korea, Taiwan, United States and in over ninety museums all over the world. Among them: Moscow, Tret’jakov Gallery Moscow, The Ministry of Culture Collection St. Petersburg, Russian State Museum Brjansk, Tkachev Brothers Museum Ivanovo, Museum of Modern Art Odessa, Museum of Modern Art Kiev, Russian Art History Museum Novgorod, Gorky Museum of Art Perm, State Art Gallery Rostov, Modern Art Gallery...

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1980s Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Impressionist paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

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.