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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Sea shore Azure, Seascape, 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: 2008 Title: Sea shore Azure Size: 19.5" x 39" ...
Canvas, Oil
$1,756
Provencal Village South of France 1960's French Post-Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Provencal Village Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ...
Oil, Canvas
Summer Magic
Located in Zofingen, AG
Immerse yourself in a world of serenity and beauty with this picturesque painting that embodies all the charm of meadow flowers - bright poppies, delicate daisies and graceful cornfl...
Canvas, Oil
Salty Sea Breezes, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
People wander along the shoreline in an easy, unhurried rhythm. The wide stretch of sand, blue sky, and fresh salt air evoke the simple pleasure of a beach day....
Oil
Morteratsch Glacier Landscape Painting, Oil on Canvas, 25x35 cm
By Simon Kozhin
Located in Zofingen, AG
Morteratsch is a valley glacier in the Bernina Massif, canton of Graubnden, Switzerland. This painting is a naturalistic study of the Morteratsch Glacier in Switzerland—a stunning la...
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Golden Sunset
Located in Zofingen, AG
Looking at this picture we see how beautiful the sunset is, even in winter. Although there is snow and cold all around, this is what makes the color palette special. The sunset is co...
Canvas, Acrylic
British Impressionist Watercolor of Pastoral Landscape with Dramatic Sky
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: British Impressionist Watercolor of Pastoral Landscape with Dramatic Sky by Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) Original watercolor on artists paper, unframed Dimensions: 11 x 1...
Watercolor
$662Sale Price|20% Off
CRAZY LOVE
By Daria Kusto
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original painting by artist Daria Kusto. Acrylic on Canvas. The magic flow reality... Painting rolled in a sturdy tube. Shipping from Spain, safely and promptly. In the style of art...
Canvas, Acrylic
View of Alicante from the sea with the castle in the distance, 19th century
Located in GB
This delicate 19th-century drawing presents a quiet panoramic view of Alicante, rendered with restraint and atmospheric subtlety. Executed in fine pencil or graphite on toned paper, ...
Archival Paper, Graphite
19th British Impressionist River landscape, with trees, in the Summer time
Located in Woodbury, CT
Robert Fowler (British, active late 19th–early 20th century) River Landscape, circa 1900 Oil on canvas, signed lower right This atmospheric river landscape is a fine example of Robe...
Canvas, Oil
$2,562
Fishing Boats at Sunset off the Neapolitan Coastline, large signed oil painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Italian School, mid 20th century Title: The Neapolitan Coast Medium: oil on board, framed Framed: 21 x 29 inches Board: 19 x 26 inches Provenance: private collect...
Oil
"RED BARN RANCH" 1959 TEXAS HILL COUNTRY LANDSCAPE WILDFLOWERS PORFIRIO SALINAS
Located in San Antonio, TX
Porfirio Salinas (1910-1973) San Antonio Artist Image Size: 12 x 16 Frame Size: 19 x 23 Hand Carved "Melvin" Frame Medium: Oil on Canvas Signed Lower Left 1959 "Red Barn Ranch" Texa...
Oil
$377Sale Price|20% Off
British Impressionist Watercolor of Sailboats at Low Tide
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: British Impressionist Watercolor of Sailboats at Low Tide by Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) Original watercolor on artists paper, unframed Dimensions: 11 x 15.5 inches (Hei...
Watercolor
"Skipper's Orders" (2023) By Judd Mercer, Original Impressionist Lake Scene
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
"Skipper's Orders" is a beautiful original impressionist lakeside scene, depicting a family rigging a boat in the afternoon, on the lakeshore under the shade of an Oak tree. Judd Me...
Gouache
$440Sale Price|20% Off
Original Oil painting on canvas, seascape, Sailing Ship, signed, Gold Frame
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This is an original oil painting on canvas - a seascape featuring a sailing ship in the stormy ocean depicts a dramatic and turbulent scene with the ship battling against the forces ...
Oil
Jessie Louisa Wissler American Modernist Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist landscape oil painting by Jessie Louisa Wissler. Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Provenance from a Sag Harbor, NY collection. Measuring: 23 by 18 inches ...
Oil, Board
$1,913Sale 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
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Winter Landscape Oil Painting by Michael Budden Winter Woodland Interior IV
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Winter Woodland Interior IV oil/canvas panel 12 x 9 image unframed, 18.5 x 15.5 framed. A beautiful little winter study of light and shadow falling across this scene of trees and sno...
Oil
$524Sale Price|20% Off
British Impressionist Watercolor of a Hilltop House and Outhouse with Wildflower
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: British Impressionist Watercolor of a Hilltop House and Outhouse with Wildflowers By Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) Original watercolor on artists paper, unframed Dimension...
Watercolor
Antique French Impressionist Oil Tranquil Riverbank Scene Luminous Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Tranquil Riverbank Scene first half 20th century Charles Marvin - Sauvaigo ( 1881 - 1970) signed oil on canvas, framed Canvas: 18 x 21.5 inches Provenance: private collection, Franc...
Oil
$440Sale Price|32% Off
Ocean Impressionistic Seascape Painting Michael Budden Beach Path
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beach Path oil/canvas panel image 7.75 x 8 unframed, 13.5 x 13.5 framed Beach Path is an oil painting on canvas panel by award winning contemporary artist Michael Budden that showcas...
Oil
Jeanne M.Leeber Original oil painting on canvas, Landscape "A Shady Path"
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This is an original oil painting on canvas depicting a summer landscape, titled "A Shady Path". Signed in the lower-right corner Jeanne M.Leeber. There are some notes on verso. Nic...
Oil
Impressionist Floral oil painting on paper "Lost in the Beauty of Pink Dahlias"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This painting named "Lost in the beauty of pink dahlias" celebrates my love for these beautiful elegant delicate flowers growing in terracotta pots. Van Gogh and my admiration for h...
Oil, Paper
$2,500
"Artist's Studio - Pond" Colorful Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting on Board
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful impressionist pastoral landscape with beautiful color tones throughout. Thomas deDecker has portrayed this piece in a most intimate, yet energetic way, and has packed muc...
Oil, Board
Vintage French Oil Painting Of A Golden Field Of Hay Bales
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Leon Hatot (French 1883-1953) Title: Impressionist oil painting Medium: signed oil painting on thick paper, stuck on board unframed. dated 1944 Size: painting: 1...
Oil
British Impressionist Watercolor of Riverside Scene with Red Narrowboat
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: British Impressionist Watercolor of Riverside Scene with Red Narrowboat by Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) Original watercolor on artists paper, unframed Dimensions: 11.25 x...
Watercolor
Fanasy with Flowers 167
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...
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Nightingale
Located in Zofingen, AG
Since I have long been fascinated by colored glass and stained glass, in this work, I explored the effect of blending brushstrokes of different colors and the stylized representation...
Acrylic, Cardboard
1930's French Impressionist Oil Signed Bell Tower and Figure Town
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Vintage French Oil Painting signed by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back oil painting on artist paper, unframed measures: 14.5 inches high...
Oil
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Impressionistic Winter Snow Landscape Oil Painting Michael Budden Evening Light
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Evening Light 8 x 10 unframed, 13.13 x 15 framed Evening Light is a beautiful impressionistic winter landscape snow scene that shows the view behind my studio. The painting is on a ...
Oil
British Impressionist Watercolor, Waterfront Scene with Sailboats and Boathouse
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: British Impressionist Watercolor, Waterfront Scene with Sailboats and Boathouse by Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) Original watercolor on artists paper, unframed Dimensions:...
Watercolor
Mid-20th Century French Signed Oil Portrait of a Woman
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Young Woman French artist, mid 20th century signed oil on board, frames Framed: 29 x 23 inches Board : 22 x 15 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition:...
Oil
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
17-18 century, Original Antique Oil Painting in canvas, Genre Scene, Gold Frame
Located in Palm Coast, FL
Up for sale is a compelling and atmospheric original antique oil painting on canvas, depicting a poignant genre scene. A gentleman dressed in formal black robes—likely a figure of au...
Oil
$240Sale Price|20% Off
Hawaii Coral Reef
Located in Zofingen, AG
* Title: Hawaii Coral Reef * Size: 12 x 8 inches * Materials: oil, stretched canvas, palette knife * Shipping: gallery standards packaging, express ship...
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Signed Small European Street Scene Oil Painting Impasto City Artwork, Framed
Located in Palm Coast, FL
A vibrant small oil painting on canvas featuring a lively street scene rendered in thick, expressive impasto. The artist captures the movement and energy of pedestrians, cyclists, an...
Oil
$1,421Sale Price|20% Off
Antique French Impressionist Oil Painting Brooding Still Life Flowers in Vase
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Still Life of Flowers French Impressionist, circa 1890-1900 period oil on canvas, framed framed: 31.5 x 38 inches canvas: 27 x 24 inches Provenance: private collection, Cotswolds, En...
Oil
$680Sale Price|20% Off
Impressionistic Seascape Painting Michael Budden Sunrise Morning Sun Study
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Morning Sun III oil/panel 6 x 8 image Morning Sun III is an oil painting on canvas panel by award winning contemporary artist Michael Budden that showcases a uniquely beautiful seasc...
Oil
$869Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary French Impressionist Oil Boats Moored in Fishing Harbour
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Harbour by Georges Bordonave (French contemporary) signed oil painting on canvas, unframed dated 1978 canvas: 21.5 x 25.5 inches condition: very good provenance: from a large pr...
Oil
Tropical Haute Couture Floral Zebra Dress Female Silhouette
Located in Zofingen, AG
2026 Acrylic on matte heavyweight paper 16 × 12 × 0.4 inches (41 × 31 × 1 cm) Unframed One-of-a-kind original artwork Tropical Haute Couture Floral Zebra Dress Female Silhouette Ori...
Paper, Acrylic
Mid Century French Watercolour Walled Garden Blossom Tree Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Landscape Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ...
Watercolor, Ballpoint Pen
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
KaDi Pan Landscape Original Oil Painting "Little Garden"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Little Garden Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 24 x 24 inches Frame: Framing options available! Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition. Note: This paint...
Canvas, Oil
19th Century Landscape Oil Painting by Circle of John Constable
By John Constable
Located in Paris, Île-de-France
Circle of John Constable (1776–1837) Landscape Oil on panel, 16 x 21 cm Unsigned Panel irregularly cut along the bottom. Loss of paint next to the figure. Provenance: Private col...
Wood, Oil
A shades of yellow
Located in Zofingen, AG
A shades of yellow - acrylic painting, 2022 15,7" x 15.7", 40cm x 40cm Ready to hang
Oil, Acrylic
$2,722
The quiet between mountains by K.Husslein Impasto Landscape oil Painting
Located in DE
In Katharina Husslein's floral-themed paintings, her profound connection to nature and deep inspiration drawn from flowers are unmistakable. Through her textural and abstract approac...
Canvas, Oil
Mid Century French Pastel Drawing of Coastal Town with Hills Overlooking the Sea
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Mid Century French Pastel Drawing of Coastal Town with Hills Overlooking the Sea Artist: Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Oil Pastel on artist paper Size: 19.75 (he...
Oil Pastel
Signed Antique American Impressionist Moonlit Framed Nocturnal Seascape Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist moonlit seascape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Provenance from a Sag Harbor, NY collection. Measuring: 35 by 30 inches overall. Handsom...
Oil, Canvas
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
$1,000
Neon Palette, Landscape Contemporary Art Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2024 Style: Contemporary Art, Title: Neon Palette, Size: 19.5" x 32...
Canvas, Oil
1950's French Signed Oil Sunlit Village in Provence French Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sunlit Village in Provence mid 20th century signed oil on board, unframed Board : 7.5 x 10.75 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: very good condition Descripti...
Oil
$1,495
Antique American Impressionist Landscape Signed Giltwood Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist winter landscape oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Signed. Measuring: 25 by 21 inches overall, and 16 by 13 painting alone. Handsomely framed in wi...
Oil, Board
$13,591
Horse & Cart on a Country Lane - Impressionist Landscape Oil by James Brown
By James Brown
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed impressionist oil on canvas landscape circa 1913 by English painter James Brown. The piece depicts a horse and cart on a rural track on an autumn day. This work was likely pai...
Canvas, Oil
20th Century French Oil Painting A Summer French Coastline
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
A Summer French Coastline 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), un...
Canvas, Oil
$956Sale Price|20% Off
20th Century French Impressionist Signed Oil Busy Paris Street Scene Figures
By Claude Marin
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Paris by Claude Marin (French 1914-2001) signed and dated 88 oil on artist card stuck on board, unframed board: 7.5 x 9.5 inches Provenance: private collection, Paris, France Conditi...
Oil
British Impressionist Watercolor of a Riverside Scene with Cottages and Boats
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: British Impressionist Watercolor of a Riverside Scene with Cottages and Boats By Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) Original watercolor on artists paper, unframed Dimensions: 1...
Watercolor
Signed French Impressionist Oil Painting Horses Pulling Cart at Sunset
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Close of Day by Paul Flaubert (1928-1994) signed oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 18.5 x 22 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: very good and sound condition ...
Oil
$480Sale Price|20% Off
Large original oil painting on canvas, Venice, Italy, Signed, Framed
Located in Palm Coast, FL
Up for sale is an original large oil painting on canvas, depicting Venice, Italy. Signed in the lower-left corner probably Tom. Presented in a nice wood frame. Condition: The pa...
Oil
$744
Large Impressionist Oil Painting - Colourful Flowing River Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School/ Date: Douglas Stuart Allen (American/ French 1923-2021) American born artist from Chicago, retiring to France during his latter years to become a full time painter. ...
Oil
Abundant Floral Still Life Oil Painting, Signed 1999, Framed 36x29
By Gerdell Schroder
Located in Soquel, CA
Abundant Floral Still Life Oil Painting, Signed 1999, Framed 36x29 Beautiful still life oil painting, abundant with color and texture in a variety of fruit and flowers. A full spect...
Canvas, Oil
$765Sale Price|20% Off
Paris in the Summer, Large French Impressionist Oil River Seine Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School/ Date: Douglas Stuart Allen (American/ French 1923-2021) American born artist from Chicago, retiring to France during his latter years to...
Oil
British Impressionist Watercolor of a Tranquil Riverside Scene with Boat
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: British Impressionist Watercolor of a Tranquil Riverside Scene with Boat By Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) Original watercolor on artists paper, unframed Dimensions: 11.25 ...
Watercolor