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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
Port Saint-Denis - Le Soir - Impressionist Cityscape Oil by Edouard Cortes
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed oil on canvas figures in landscape circa 1920 by sought after French impressionist painter Edouard Cortes. The work depicts an autumnal scene of the the Porte Saint-Denis (St ...
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1920s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Nude woman oil on canvas painting portrait
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Joan Palet (1911 - 1996) - Nude - Oil on canvas Oil measures 65x81 cm. Frameless. Joan Palet was born in Barcelona on March 28, 1911 in a family of sculptors and wood carvers. He b...
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1970s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Cliffs, Print on Canvas, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Print on Canvas Subject: Cliffs, Size: 12" x 21.5" x 0.8''inch, 30x54x2cm Unframed, Stretched on the wooden bar, Gallery W...
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2010s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Color

French Impressionist Winter Cottage in Snow Covered Bright Tree Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Winter Cottage signed by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 9 x 11 inches Oil painting on cardboard, unframed Condition: The painting is in good condition, with minor signs of aging. P...
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20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

1950s French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Busy Paris Street Scene Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Paris" Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Mid 20th Century Portrait of Man in Spectacles French/ Polish artist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait signed by Jacob Markiel (Polish 1911-2008) *See notes oil on board , unframed board: 25 x 18 inches provenance: the artists estate, south of France condition: some scuffs a...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"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

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Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

"House by the Stream" Pastoral Summer Countryside Landscape Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Impressionist summer pastoral scene of a colorful and quaint home by the stream. Willet has portrayed this piece in a most intimate, yet energetic way, and has packed muc...
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20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil, Board, Canvas

Impressionist Outdoor Café Scene with Seated Figures and Dappled Light
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Impressionist Outdoor Café Scene with Seated Figures and Dappled Light by Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 8.75 inches (height) x 10.5 inches (width) Medium: Oil on board, unframed...
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20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

American Artist Richard Kerber Vintage oil painting on board, Seascape, Framed
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This is an original vintage oil painting on board by Massachusetts Artist Richard Kerber depicting a nautical scene, with a large sailing ship in a choppy ocean. This is a classic ...
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2010s Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

English School Mid 20th Century Oil Painting Pyrenean Mountain Dog
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Pyrenean: "Kop de Cariel" by Dorothy Alexandra Johnson (1902-1988) signed lower left oil painting on canvas, unstretched - affixed to stiff backing card 5.5 x 7.5 inches (backing card 8.25 x 10 inches) Delightful painting by the highly regarded English dog artist Dorothy Alexandra Johnson. It depicts "Kop de Cariel", a Pyrenean Mountain Dog...
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1950s Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Killary Bay Leenane Connemara Ireland Antique Oil Painting Lake Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Kllary Bay, Leenane, Connemara, Ireland by Alexander Williams (British 20th century) early 20th century oil painting on board, framed Framed: 16 x 19.5 inches Board: 11 x 14 inches P...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

My Light Blue Dream 2 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Pop Art, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Omo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Nude, oil painting, oil on canvas, impressionistic, live model
Located in Oslo, NO
This intimate oil painting captures a moment of quiet rest and vulnerability. Painted alla prima, the artist works swiftly and expressively, allowing brushstrokes to remain visible a...
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2010s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Large Signed Original Oil Painting on Canvas Seascape, Sailing Ship, framed
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This painting features a grand tall ship navigating through a turbulent sea, with its sails fully unfurled, capturing the wind as it cuts through the choppy waters. The ship is paint...
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Antique French Post Impressionist Signed Oil Old Provencal Village Street
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Old French Street by Henri Maurice Cahours (French 1889-1974) signed oil on board, framed framed: 29 x 22.5 inches board: 22 x 15 inches provenance: private collection, Provence,...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Tuscan Poppies, original 30x40 impressionist Italian landscape
Located in Spring Lake, NJ
Remember back to late April when the fields of Tuscan poppies throughout the Italian countryside were simply sumptuous and abundant! These red wild flowers seemed to be competing fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

My Light Blue Dream 1 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Pop Art, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Omo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Washington Square Park in Snow" Impressionist Winter Street Scene Oil on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
A truly stunning jewel and pertinent example of Berthelsen's charming New York City winter scenes depicting Washington Square Park in the snow. An iconic scene that so many have come...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

'Theatre Du Chatelet, Paris' a framed gouache painting
Located in St. Albans, GB
Theatre Du Chatelet A stunning gouache by one of France's premier artists specialising in Parisian scenes. Eugene Galien LALOUE (1854 - 1941) Eugène Galien Laloue was particularly...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Gouache

Large 20th Century French Impressionist Tranquil River Landscape Old Bridge
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist: Yvette Bossiere (French, b.1926) signed lower corner and verso Title: The Old Bridge Medium: oil painting on canvas, unframed Size: painting...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Spring in Werdenberg, Impressionism, landscape, oil paint, fine art, interior
Located in Oslo, NO
This impressionistic plein air painting captures the serene charm of Werdenberg, a picturesque Swiss town, bathed in the soft light of spring. The lush green hills, rustic houses, an...
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2010s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Sorolla's Garden, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A fountain flows in the center of an elegant garden in artist Sherri Aldawood's impressionist piece. "My dream came true when I visited the home and garden of one of my favorite artists of the past, Joaquin Sorolla, in Madrid," shares Sherri. Channeling her knowledge from studying Sorolla's masterful paintings, Sherri portrays the morning light and colors with soft illumination. The sunlit foliage gleams majestically in the background, sharpening the dimension and bringing the viewer's eye toward the rear of the scene.


About the Artist
Sherri Aldawood didn't intend to always paint flowers, but over time her love of gardens started to permeate her art. She focuses on the light and color of the flowers on the canvas. Sherri prefers alla prima, working with wet layers of paint instead of letting them dry. She keeps the paint as wet as possible by using walnut and clove oil...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

French Impressionist Village Riverside Scene with Church Spire
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Village Riverside Scene with Church Spire by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 13 inches (height) x 10.25 inches (width) Oil painting on card, unframed Con...
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20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

French Impressionist Oil on Canvas after Cézanne, Le Jardinier, The Gardener
Located in Cotignac, FR
French Impressionist Oil on Canvas after a painting by Paul Cézanne titled 'Le Jardinier Vallier' (R950, FWN547). The painting is titled and signed 'élève de beaux arts d' Aix' to th...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Antique American Summer Impressionist Gold Giltwood Framed Landscape Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early American impressionist landscape oil painting. Framed. Oil on board. Signed. Excellent ready to hang condition.
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1920s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Huge 1960's French Cubist Modernist Signed Oil Painting Sunny Med Beach Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The French Coastline and Beach by Michel Kritz (French 1925-1994) signed / dated 65' signed oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 24 x 32 inches provenance: private collection, France cond...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

French Landscape of the Gulf of Ajaccio Corsica with Trees and Sailboats
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Landscape of the Gulf of Ajaccio Corsica with Trees and Sailboats By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 8.5 x 10.75 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed Con...
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20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

"Red Cliffs" by Tim Deibler, Colorado landscape
Located in Denver, CO
"Red Cliffs" by Tim Deibler (US based) is an original oil painting that depicts a Colorado landscape of sunlit cliffs. Tim Deibler has had a life-long passion for art. From his ear...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Large French Post Impressionist Signed Oil Purple & Pink Flowers in Vase
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Guy Benard (French b.1928) signed lower corner. Painter from Rouen, Normandy, exhibited throughout France. Title: Still Life of Flowers Medium: signed oil on canva...
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

The Border Terrier Puppy Signed English Oil Painting original dog art, 20th cent
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Border Terrier Puppy Dog English School, signed & dated 1962 oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 11.5 x 14 inches canvas: 10 x 12 inches condition: very good provenance: priva...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Still Life of a Vase of Pink Red & White Roses by 20th Century American Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Still Life Painting of a Vase of Pink, Red & White Roses by 20th Century American Artist, Robert Cox (1934-2001) Art measures 7.5 x 9.5 inches (unframed) Framing by arrangement Awa...
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20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil

"Butterfly Kisses for You #9" - Oil on Linen Animal Painting of a Fox, 2018
Located in Denver, CO
Brian Keith Stephens' "Butterfly Kisses for You #9" (2018) is a vibrant oil painting on linen mounted to wood, portraying an expressive fox rendered through rich brushwork and evocat...
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2010s Impressionist Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

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...
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Traffalgar Square-original IMPRESSIONISM Cityscape painting- contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Trafalgar Square" by Richard Gower stands as a magnificent original cityscape painting, a testament to the artist's mastery in capturing the essence of one of London's most iconic l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Royal horsemen - Oil on canvas 41x30 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Oil on canvas sold with frame Total size with frame 40x50 cm Signed Artist unknown from the gallery
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Children at Low Tide, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Onelio Marrero shares a tender moment of children swimming by the sea. Part of a series of summer paintings that explo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

"Fisherman's house"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Landscape from the imagination
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Oysters, lemons and fish" ( contemporary figurative food painting on paper )
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This modern colorful expressive artwork "Oysters , lemons and fish" is full of expressionism and vivid colors. This contemporary piece depcitng food is done with acrylic paints on ...
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2010s Impressionist Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Brazilian campaign
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas Beige wooden frame 53 x 69.5 x 4 cm Around the gray frame, golden borders, beige interior
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1960s Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Lush Bouquet Of Peonies - peonies oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
Beautiful impressionistic bouquet of peonies is a wonderful wall decor, the painting is created in pleasant purple colours with blue background. The artwork is painted in the artist'...
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2010s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Antique American School Tropical Ocean Cove Hawaiian Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nicely painted American impressionist tropical beach landscape. Oil on board. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a period wood molding. Excellent condition, re...
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1950s Impressionist Paintings

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Oil, Board

Mid 20th Century Polish/ French Oil Painting Portrait of Seated Lady
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Seated Lady signed by Jacob Markiel (Polish 1911-2008) *See notes oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 32 x 24 inches provenance: the artists estate, south of France condit...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Tranquil Harbor Boats Moored Calm 20th Century French Impressionist Signed Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Moored Boats by Claude Marin (French 1914-2001) signed and dated 85 oil on artist card stuck on board, unframed board: 7.75 x 9.5 inches Provenance: private collection, Paris, France...
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1980s Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Tropical jungle. Red roses and butterflies. Original oil painting .
Located in Zofingen, AG
The picture is bright, saturated with aromas of the tropics. Tuberoses are in full bloom. Butterflies are a symbol of life. Fragrant flowers surround you from all sides. An exotic co...
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2010s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Lacquer, Oil

"Sea under the night moon"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
This magnificent painting by Arsène Chabanian, one of the most renowned seascape artists in both Armenian and European art, truly captures the soul of nature. Chabanian’s deep revere...
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20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

French Impressionist Landscape, Toulon, Mont Faron and Route le Pont le Lerde
Located in Cotignac, FR
French Impressionist oil on card landscape by Giraud. The painting is signed bottom right and titled to the back of the card. A charming view of the landscape around Toulon in the s...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Desnudo femenino - Óleo sobre tela
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
Lluís Ribas (El Masnou, Barcelona 1949). "Desnudo femenino". Firmado a mano en el ángulo inferior derecho. Óleo sobre lienzo. Medidas Marco: 81 x 64,5 cm. Oleo: 55 x 38 cm. Lluís Ri...
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1980s Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Rio de San Barnaba, Venice 1927 - Impressionist Riverscape Oil by Emma Ciardi
By Emma Ciardi
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed oil on panel landscape by Italian impressionist painter Emma Ciardi. The work depicts a view of the Rio de San Barnaba which runs through Venice, It...
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1920s Impressionist Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Making Peace, Abstract Large 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: 2024 Style: Abstract Art, Title: Making Peace Size: 48" x 71" x 1....
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2010s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Standing nude wearing a red feather flapper.
Located in West Sussex, GB
Konstantin Razumov (Born 1974) Russian Standing nude wearing a red feather flapper. Oil on canvas: 14 x 9 inches. Frame: 20 x 15 inches. Konstantin Razumov's work has been offe...
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2010s Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

VINTAGE FRENCH OIL PAINTING - STILL LIFE OF FLOWERS IN BOWL - FRAMED
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, mid 20th century Title: Flowers in Bowl Medium: oil painting on board, framed Size: frame: 12 x 14 inches painting: 8 x 9.5 inc...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

French Impressionist Oil Painting of Fishing Boats by the Village Shore
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Fishing Boats by the Village Shore By Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 7 x 9.5 inches (height x width) Signed: Yes Oil painting on board, ...
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20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Large Antique American Impressionist Nicely Framed Picnic Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Measuring 20 by 27 inches painting alone. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a gold g...
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Early 1900s Impressionist Paintings

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Oil, Board

French Impressionist Female Portrait Blue Pencil Sketch Drawing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Female Portrait by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back pencil drawing on artist paper, unframed measures: 8 high by 10 inches wide conditio...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Color Pencil

French School L'oeil qui ne contemple Impressionist century Cat Painting Indian
Located in Zofingen, AG
Citation : Si l'oeil ne contemple pas, l'oeil ne verra pas Animal - Closeup portrait of a cat Technique: oil, acrylic, and ink on old book pages on wooden fram...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

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Ink, Oil, Acrylic

Venice-where love live
Located in Zofingen, AG
ABOUT THE ARTWORK "Venice—Where Love Lives" is an enchanting portrayal of the timeless romance that the city of Venice embodies. The artist captures the warm, sun-drenched hues of th...
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2010s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

House in Sainte Cecile, Belgium
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Titled "House in Sainte Cecile, Belgium" 1952, is an oil painting on canvas by Belgian artist Paul van Hoye, 1887-1952. It is signed at the lower right corner by the ar...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

"Evening at the Grand Army Plaza" Impressionist 5th Ave NYC Oil Painting Canvas
Located in New York, NY
A stunning jewel and pertinent example of Berthelsen's charming New York City scenes. Here we find a nocturne scene with The Pulitzer Fountain at Grand Army Plaza on Fifth Avenue loo...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Cedar Vista, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Cedar trees, bluebonnets, and cacti grace a hilltop near Willow City, Texas. A body of water peeks through the edge of the grass-covered ground. The painterly...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

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Acrylic

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.

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