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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Vintage Oil Painting of Remote Cottage in the Dramatic Mountains of South Africa
Located in Preston, GB
Vintage Oil Painting of Remote Cottage in the Dramatic Mountains of South Africa, by South African Artist, Marthinus la Grange (1920-1999) Art measures 14 x 10 inches Frame measur...
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Vermont Landscape (Diptych) - Colorful Abstract Nature Oil Painting
By Beth Munro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beth Munro’s original paintings, whether composed of still life, landscape, or abstract forms, focus on pattern, color, and texture. Munro is inspired by everything from the impressi...
Canvas, Oil
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
Sunrise Seascape Oil Painting by Award Winning Artist Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Sunrise Seascape oil/panel 8 x 12 unframed, 13.38 x 17.38 framed signed LL Sunrise Seascape is an oil painting on panel by Award Winning artist Michael Budden that showcases a lumino...
Oil
The Hat Shop
Located in Dallas, TX
Donald Vogel’s paintings reflect his interest in seeking beauty in life and in sharing pleasure with his viewers. Vogel entreats us to "rejoice and celebrate each new day, knowing it...
Oil, Panel
Spring, Landscape Art, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
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...
Canvas, Oil
"The Edge of Town" - Winter Plains Landscape and Sunset, Oil Painting
By Seth Winegar
Located in Denver, CO
Seth Winegar's "The Edge of Town" is an original, handmade oil painting. Seth Winegar is an oil painter from Utah whose art mainly depicts the land. Born in 1974 in West Bountiful, ...
Oil
$440Sale Price|20% Off
Original Oil Painting on Canvas by Serg Graff, "Ship" Sunset Sea Ocean, COA
By Serg Graff
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This original oil painting on canvas titled "Ship" by contemporary Florida-based artist Serg Graff is a radiant depiction of a tall ship navigating through shimmering waves under a s...
Oil
Lisa, Figurative, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Mishurovski V.V. Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Style: Impressionism Year: 2020 Title: Athos monk father Siluan Size: 39....
Canvas, Oil
$841Sale Price|20% Off
Little Woman
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 In 'Little Woman', I reflect on the inner strengt...
Canvas, Acrylic
"Roadway II" By Jim Beckner, Original Impressionist Cityscape Oil Painting
By Jim Beckner
Located in Denver, CO
Jim Beckner's (US based) "Roadway II" is an original, handmade oil painting on board that depicts a bustling downtown cityscape in motion, cars driving down the street among the brig...
Canvas, Oil
"Summer Greens" Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Westport, CT
This traditional landscape painting by Molly Doe Wensberg features a cool palette, and captures a scene of lush green, rolling hills under a pale sky. It is very mildly abstracted, w...
Canvas, Oil
$112,311
The Breton Coast - Impressionist Coastal Landscape Oil Painting by Henry Moret
By Henry Moret
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed oil on canvas seascape circa 1898 by French impressionist painter Henry Moret. The work depicts a view of the sea from the Brittany coastline. The blue of the sea water can se...
Canvas, Oil
Springtime in the Village, El Salvador Landscape
By Guardado Aguilera
Located in Soquel, CA
Bright and charming painting of springtime in an El Salvadorian village by Guardado Aguilera (Salvadoran, 20th Century), c.1980s. The artist shows a snapshot of a back street in a vi...
Oil, Board
$727Sale Price|20% Off
Vibrant Mediterranean Villa Among Trees Bold Impressionist Oil Painting
By Guy Pichon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Vibrant Mediterranean Villa Guy Pichon (1933- 2007) Signed oil on canvas, unframed Canvas : 21.5 x 26 inches Provenance: private collection, remnants of an old exhibition label verso...
Oil
$1,886Sale Price|20% Off
Lady on Venetian Balcony Signed Impressionist Oil Painting
By Innocenzo Melani
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Venezia" Lovely Impressionist oil painting on canvas, depicting this elegant young lady standing on a balcony overlooking the beautiful city of Venice. The painting is signed by it...
Oil
$377
Cottages in Sherbourne, Traditional English Landscape Watercolour Painting
Located in Deddington, GB
Elizabeth Chalmers. Watercolour painting of cottages and gardens in the Cotswold village of Sherbourne. Size: H:29.00 cm x W:44.50 cm. Artist Bio: Elizabeth Chalmers was born in N...
Watercolor, Paper
Sunflowers
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Oleksandr Khrapachov "Sunflowers"
Canvas, Oil
$533Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Oil Painting Of A Pink French Town Landscape
By Leon Hatot 1
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Leon Hatot (French 1883-1953) Title: Impressionist oil painting Medium: oil painting on thick paper, stuck on board unframed. Size: painting: 10.5 x 13.5 inches....
Oil
$334Sale Price|51% Off
Erquy Brittany Seaside Villa on Clifftop with Rocky Shoreline and Coastal Path
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Erquy Brittany Seaside Villa on Clifftop with Rocky Shoreline and Coastal Path By Tony Herbert (1927-2024) Medium: Watercolor on paper, unframed Size: 11.25 inches (height) x ...
Watercolor
$566Sale Price|20% Off
British Impressionist Watercolor of Venice Fish Market and Gondola Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: British Impressionist Watercolor of Venice Fish Market and Gondola Scene By Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) Original watercolor on artists paper, unframed Signed: Yes Dimens...
Watercolor
Rowboats Contemporary art Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Title: Rowboats Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2025 Style: Contemporary Art Dimensions: 16.5" x 20.5" x 0.8" inch (42 x 52 x 2cm) Presentation: Unframed, Gallery W...
Canvas, Oil
$943Sale Price|43% Off
Casares Spain Hill Top Town Perched in Landscape 1960's French Impressionist Oil
By Claude Marin
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'Casares', Spain by Claude Marin (French 1914-2001) signed and dated 67 oil on board, unframed board: 6.25 x 8.75 inches inscribed verso Provenance: private collection, Paris, France...
Oil
$964Sale Price|20% Off
Large Early 20th Century French Post Impressionist Oil Farmyard Scene Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Rural Farmyard French Post-Impressionist artist, circa 1917 signed initials oil on canvas, unframed Canvas: 18 x 22 inches Provenance: Private collection, France Condition: very...
Oil
$106Sale Price|20% Off
Canal Scene in Watercolour Narrow Waterway with Leafless Trees and Reflections
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Canal Scene Signed watercolour painting on artist paper painting: 10.75 x 8 inches provenance: private collection, England condition: very good and sound condition
Watercolor
$296Sale Price|20% Off
Camille Meriot French Signed Impressionist Watercolour Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Landscape" by Camille Meriot (French 1887-1975) signed and dated 44' watercolour painting on paper paper : 4.5 x 7 inches Fine original French Impressionist painting by the well...
Watercolor
$750Sale Price|20% Off
1950s French Post Impressionist Bright Pastel Summer Garden Landscape Provence
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ...
Pastel
$3,973
Crossroads. Chamzinka, Winter landscape plein-air Oil Painting by Simon Kozhin
By Simon Kozhin
Located in Zofingen, AG
PLEASE NOTE: The painting will be shipped WITHOUT a frame. The framing option is available ON REQUEST with additional shipping costs. On the last day before leaving Chamzinka, I pain...
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
$2,862
Cottage House in France in Summer, Impressionist Oil on Canvas, Framed
Located in PARIS, FR
Conditions : Very good Conditions. Oil on canvas signed lower left framed. This painting presents a captivating landscape of Normandy. The houses in the background, with their slate...
Mixed Media, Oil, Watercolor
$20,800Sale Price|20% Off
Meenakshi Temple Madurai Tamil India 1913 Hindu Priest Sacred Elephant Oil Paint
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Andre Chéronnet Champollion Meenakshi Temple Hindu Priest & Sacred Elephant Madurai, Tamil Oil on canvas Painting Dimensions: 36 x 28 inches Framed Dimensions: 44.5 x 36.5 inches Sig...
Canvas, Oil
$673Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage French Signed Oil Thick Impasto Paint Still Life Flowers
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Still Life" French School, circa 1970's signed, "G. Raybaud" oil painting on board, unframed painting: 13 x 9.5 inches provenance: private collection, Cote d'Azur, France Delightf...
Oil
$3,975
Golden Symphony - original realism landscape oil painting-contemporary artwork
Located in London, Chelsea
We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet C...
Canvas, Oil
$1,650
A Peaceful Country Lane
Located in San Francisco, CA
There’s a gentle hand in Emanuel Matthews’ landscapes, exhibiting here and in other pieces a fondness for a more bucolic, genteel and barely industrialized America. Although painted ...
Canvas, Oil
Impressionist Autumn Landscape with Lake / - Diffuse Concretion -
Located in Berlin, DE
Wilhelm Feldmann (1859 Lüneburg - 1932 Lübeck), Impressionist autumn landscape with lake, around 1905. Pastel on cardboard, 46 cm x 31 cm (inside dimension), 52 cm x 37 cm (frame), s...
Gouache
Mid Century Adobe Home Near Tujunga, Southern California
By John Anthony Conner
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous Southern California spring landscape of adobe home with Sycamore and Eucalyptus trees in background by John Anthony Conner (American, 1892-1...
Canvas, Oil
Lecherous
Located in Zofingen, AG
Sold and sent unframed -VIRTUAL FRAME. You'll receive it rolled, in a tube. This evocative artwork presents a mesmerizing fusion of abstract expressionism and portraiture. Dominate...
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Coastal Waters Original Oil on Linen
Located in Soquel, CA
Seascape in oil on canvas by an unknown artist. A calm coastal overlook painted with loose, natural brushwork. Soft light, muted greens and blues, and clear foreground-to-distance la...
Oil, Canvas, Stretcher Bars
$701
Geometric Couple Lovers Original Painting Abstract Figures Yellow Background Mod
Located in Zofingen, AG
Geometric Couple Lovers Original Painting Abstract Figures Yellow Background Modern Art This contemporary abstract figurative painting would fit perfectly into a modern, minimalist ...
Oil, Canvas
$3,650
Le jardin de Daubigny Style of Vincent Van Gogh Daubigny's Garden by S. Goosson
Located in Soquel, CA
Le jardin de Daubigny Style of Vincent Van Gogh by Stephen Goosson The painting depicts the enclosed garden of Charles-François Daubigny, a French landscape painter whom Van Gogh ad...
Canvas, Oil, Illustration Board
The Life of a Flower, Oil Painting
By Mary Pratt
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Lavender and yellow roses bloom from a shiny black vase. Loose brushwork and warm, muted tones create a sense of movement and quiet drama. In this still life pa...
Oil
$539Sale Price|20% Off
MAURICE MAZEILIE-FRENCH IMPRESSIONIST Watercolour - Paris Bridge Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Landscape" by Maurice Mazeilie (French) watercolour painting on artist paper, unframed stamped verso painting: 6 x 8 inches A delightful original oil painting by the 20th century ...
Watercolor
$7,500
Seascape
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Seascape (Off Monhegan, Maine) Oil on canvas, mounted to board by the artist, c. 1940 Signed: George G. Adomeit lower right A view of the Maine coas...
Oil
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Doctor Lake, Wisconsin Landscape, Burnett County
By George Raab
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
George Raab (American, 1866 - 1943) Signed: G. Raab 1912 (Lower, Right) " Doctor Lake ", 1912 Oil on Canvas 18" x 22" Housed in a 3" Period Carved Frame in the style of Newcomb ...
Canvas, Oil
$1,500
Strawberry Ice Cream, Portrait Art, 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: 2018 Style: Portrait Art Title: Strawberry Ice Cream...
Canvas, Oil
$1,886Sale Price|20% Off
British Hunting Scene Oil Painting Master of the Fox Hounds on Horseback
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Master of the Fox Hounds by John Renney (British circa 1960's) signed to label verso oil painting on board, framed painting: 18 x 22 inches framed: 23.5 ...
Oil
"021 - Plein Air-Elk Meadow, CO" (2022) By Judd Mercer, Gouache Painting
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
Judd Mercer's (US based) "021 - Plein Air-Elk Meadow, CO" is a gouache painting depicting a largwe tree in a valley with melting snow. Artist bio/statement Judd Mercer is a contemp...
Paper, Gouache
November Landscape
By Marsh Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "November Landscape" c.1960 is an acrylic polymer painting on hardboard by Vallejo artist Marsh Nelson, 20th Century. It is hand signed at the lower right corner by the artist. The artwork size is 17.5 x 23.5 inches, framed size is 25.5 x 31.5 inches. It is framed in original wooden...
Acrylic Polymer
Bernard Corey (1914–2000) – Whisper of Spring
Located in Rockport, MA
"Whisper of Spring" by Bernard Corey depicts the American countryside awakening from winter. Soft greens emerge among the hills, trees are tinged with early buds, and a meandering st...
Oil
Landscape. 2001. By Edgars Vinters. Oil on cardboard. 40x50 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Edgars Vinters (1919-2014) Edgars Vinters is working in oil, watercolor and monotype techniques. He paints landscapes in different seasons and flowers. In 1970 the significant place...
Oil, Cardboard
$1,778Sale Price|20% Off
Signed French Impressionist 1940's Oil Painting Boats Figures on Martigues Beach
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Beach at Martigues, South of France French artist, signed and dated 1941 signed oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 22.5 x 26 inches canvas: 19 x 22 inches provenance: private...
Oil, Canvas
$592Sale Price|20% Off
1950s French Post Impressionist Oil Moulin Rouge Can Can Female Dancer
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ...
Oil
Construction, Abstract Original Painting, Acrylic Paper, Framed
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Mkrtich Sarkisyan (Mcho) Work: Original Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Acrylic on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Abstract Art Title: Construction Size: 12" x 16...
Paper, Acrylic
Flowers in a Florida Courtyard, Oil on Canvas, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
The painting is signed lower right. It depicts wisteria blooming brightly above a white courtyard entrance.
Canvas, Oil
Canoe, Nautical, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Nautical, Contemporary art, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 202...
Canvas, Oil
$485Sale Price|20% Off
British Impressionist Watercolor of a Rural Village Scene with Thatched Cottage
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: British Impressionist Watercolor of a Rural Village Scene with Thatched Cottage By Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) Original watercolor on artists paper, unframed Dimensions...
Watercolor
$3,234Sale Price|20% Off
Landscape with Village - Scottish Edwardian Impressionist art oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This charming Scottish Impressionist Edwardian summer landscape oil painting is by noted Scottish artist Sir Charles Lawton Wingate RSA. Painted circa 1910, the composition is a view...
Oil
Rowboat Coastal Impressionism Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Title: Rowboat Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2026 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 16.5" x 20" x 0.8" inch (42 x 51 x 2cm) Presentation: Unframed, Gallery Wrapped...
Canvas, Oil
"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
$366Sale Price|20% Off
Figures in Park by Lake, French Impressionist Landscape, Signed Oil Painting
By Sadda
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Figures in Park French School, circa 1980's oil painting on board, unframed 7.5 x 9.5 inches Signed lower corner Conditon: very good
Oil
Stavern. Original landscape painting. Small size . Impasto. Oil on canvas
Located in Oslo, NO
This vibrant artwork captures a charming village scene, characterized by its distinctive red-roofed buildings. The artist uses bold, expressive brushstrokes to convey a lively atmosp...
Canvas, Oil
The Well Spring
Located in Stratford-Upon-Avon, GB
William Kay Blacklock British (1872-1924) The Well Spring Medium: Oil on canvas Framed size: 33 x 29 inches Unframed size: 24 x 20 inches Signed and dated 17 lower left Provenance...
Oil, Canvas