In the revolutionary wake of Impressionism, artists like Vincent van Gogh, Georges Seurat, Paul Cézanne and Paul Gauguin advanced the style further while firmly rejecting its limitations. Although the artists now associated with Postimpressionist art did not work as part of a group, they collectively employed an approach to expressing moments in time that was even more abstract than that of the Impressionists, and they shared an interest in moving away from naturalistic depictions to more subjective uses of vivid colors and light in their paintings.
The eighth and final Impressionist exhibition was held in Paris in 1886, and Postimpressionism — also spelled Post-Impressionism — is usually dated between then and 1905. The term “Postimpressionism” was coined by British curator and art critic Roger Fry in 1910 at the “Manet and the Postimpressionists” exhibition in London that connected their practices to the pioneering modernist art of Édouard Manet. Many Postimpressionist artists — most of whom lived in France — utilized thickly applied, vibrant pigments that emphasized the brushstrokes on the canvas.
The Postimpressionist movement’s iconic works of art include van Gogh’s The Starry Night (1889) and Seurat’s A Sunday on La Grande Jatte (1884). Seurat’s approach reflected the experimental spirit of Postimpressionism, as he used Pointillist dots of color that were mixed by the eye of the viewer rather than the hand of the artist. Van Gogh, meanwhile, often based his paintings on observation, yet instilled them with an emotional and personal perspective in which colors and forms did not mirror reality. Alongside Mary Cassatt, Cézanne, Henri Matisse and Gauguin, the Dutch painter was a pupil of Camille Pissarro, the groundbreaking Impressionist artist who boldly organized the first independent painting exhibitions in late-19th-century Paris.
The boundary-expanding work of the Postimpressionist painters, which focused on real-life subject matter and featured a prioritization of geometric forms, would inspire the Nabis, German Expressionism, Cubism and other modern art movements to continue to explore abstraction and challenge expectations for art.
Find a collection of original Postimpressionist paintings, mixed media, prints and other art on 1stDibs.
$2,500
South of France, Marie Lucie Nessi, Woman Post Impressionist, Oil paint, 1950
Located in New York, NY
Marie-Lucie Nessi Valtat South of France, ca. 1950 Oil on canvas mounted on board 13 3/4 x 10 2/3 in l 35 x 27 cm Frame size: 15 3/4 x 12 2/3 in l 40 x 32 cm Marie-Lucie Nessi Valta...
Canvas, Oil
Landscape Painting from Dalsland, Sweden by Axel Zachrison
Located in Stockholm, SE
Axel Zachrison was a Swedish painter known for his landscapes from Dalsland. Born in Tydje, Dalsland, Zachrison's artistic journey was shaped by his experiences at sea and his encounters with influential artists such as Otto Hesselbom, a relative on his mother's side. This captivating landscape painting titled "Landscape from Dalsland, Sweden" showcases Zachrison's artistic talent and his ability to capture the beauty of nature. The sky, painted in shades of white and gray, features distinct lines around the clouds add a sense of movement and depth to the scene, reminiscent of Hesselbom's painting technique. In the background, we can see some blue mountains, their majestic presence contributing to the overall sense of grandeur. And In the left part, the viewer can see some land illuminated by the warm rays of the afternoon sun. The vibrant colors of orange, green, and yellow bring the landscape to life, infusing it with a sense of vitality and serenity. A shimmering body of water in the the center, reflecting the luminous white light and creating captivating mirror-like reflections. The foreground of the painting consists of a darker forest area which skillfully framing the lower part of the composition. This deliberate contrast adds depth and visual interest to the artwork, drawing the viewer's attention to the enchanting scenery. It's undated but likely executed in the 1920s, the painting carries an undeniable "wow" factor upon first sight. Zachrison's skillful brushwork and his masterful use of decorative color choices create a captivating and immersive experience for the viewer. His ability to evoke emotional responses through his art is a testament to his talent and artistic vision. Zachrison studied under the guidance of renowned artist Carl Wilhelmson...
Canvas, Oil
Nest of the Wary
Located in Zofingen, AG
"To what extent is our inner balance truly an individual state? Sometimes calm emerges precisely in the presence of others — through closeness, trust, and the sense of a shared space...
Acrylic
Mid Century French Impressionist Oil Painting Girl Horse Riding with Her Teacher
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Dinkés (French, 1895 - 1984) Medium: oil on board, unframed Size : 16 x 13 inches double sided Provenance: private collection, France Condition: The painting...
Oil
Yves Ganne, 'La Place Blanche (The Moulin Rouge), French, post impressionist
By Yves Ganne
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Yves Ganne (French, 1931 - 2019) La Place Blanche (The Moulin Rouge) Oil on canvas Signed and inscribed (on the reverse) 19.5/8 x 24 in. (50 x 61 cm.) Provenance: From the estate of ...
Oil, Canvas
Edouard Cortes - Le Quai aux Fleurs, Paris Flower Market Oil on Canvas c1955
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Édouard Léon Cortès (French, 1882–1969), Le Quai aux Fleurs – Paris, oil on canvas, signed lower left, painted circa 1955 — a Paris flower market by le peintre de Paris. Recorded in ...
Oil
Mediterranean Coastal Landscape Spanish Post-Impressionist Original Fine Art Oil
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Mediterranean Coastal Landscape, Spanish Post-Impressionist Original Fine Art Artist: Rafael Duran Benet (1931–2015) Title: Cadaqués Date: Circa 1990 Medium: Oil on canvas mounted o...
Oil, Cardboard, Canvas
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
Girl with Parasol
By Johannes van Leeuwen
Located in Southampton, NY
Circa 1990 Signed lower right Overall size with frame 24 x 20 in.
Oil, Board
$4,500
"Village Provençal " Pointillistic Colorful Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
A large Mid-20th Century oil painting depicting a beautiful landscape on a sunny day of the Village Provençal in France. This piece has a strong presence with bold brushwork and heav...
Canvas, Oil
"Salinas Valley Farm" - Fauvist Landscape in Oil on Artist's Board
Located in Soquel, CA
"Salinas Valley Farm" - Fauvist Landscape in Oil on Artist's Board Bright and saturated landscape by Will H. Light (American, 1926-2004). The viewer stands at the edge of a farm, lo...
Canvas, Oil, Illustration Board
"Window" Oil cm. 134 x 126, 1968
Located in Torino, IT
Open window to the city in spring, light, roofs, City, Interior MAYA KOPITZEVA (Gagra, Georgia, 1924 - 2005) Signature in the bottom right corner. Maya kopitzeva’s works have bee...
Canvas, Oil
Poppy Luxury. Poppies, floral, red, horizontal, impressionism, signed
Located in Oslo, NO
It was a windy day in May when artist Anna Shesterikova saw a sea of poppies with her own eyes. She was so fascinated by the incredible views that she painted several works at once...
Canvas, Oil
"Parisian Ballroom Scene w Pianist" Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas Framed
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting an interior of a grand ball room Scene in Paris. Figures are situated through out, as we can feel the energy and excitement of the night. A truly i...
Canvas, Oil
Post Impressionist Oil Painting Olive Groves under Blue Skies French Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Olive Groves by Raymond Normand (French 1919-2000) signed oil on board, framed framed: 25 x 29 inches board : 22 x 26.5 inches inscribed verso Provenance: private collection, Nice, S...
Oil
$3,998
View Of Lake Garda. Italy, landscape paintings, Lake Garda, horizontal, large
Located in Oslo, NO
Anna Shesterikova's "View of Lake Garda" is a large-scale, airy, light-filled canvas that evokes the spirit of a southern autumn landscape and the calm solemnity of nature. The lake ...
Canvas, Oil
Against the Current
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Against the Current Sometimes we get so used to following the current that we forget to ask: where do I want to go? This painting is about intuition, finding your own direction, and...
Canvas, Acrylic
Vue de Provence - Pointillist Landscape Oil by Lucie Cousturier
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed oil on board pointillist landscape circa 1910 by French post impressionist painter Lucie Cousturier. The work depicts a castle on a hilltop in Provence, in the south of France...
Oil, Board
$2,010Sale Price|20% Off
Mediterranean Lighthouse Oil on Canvas, Signed, Circa 2000, 81x60 cm
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Mediterranean Lighthouse Artist: Kiku Poch (Barcelona, 1963) Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 81 × 60 cm 31.9 × 23.6 in Format: 25 Landscape (P) Support: Stretched canvas Pe...
Canvas, Oil
20th Century French Post-Impressionist Oil Village Street Scene in France
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Dinkés (French, 1895 - 1984) Title: The Village Street Medium: oil on board, unframed Size : 10.5 x 8.75 inches Provenance: private collection, France Co...
Oil
Sunlit Woodland Landscape Large 1970's French Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sunlit Forest French School, 1970's signed by J.Bredeche ( French School) oil on canvas, unframed Canvas : 21 x 25.5 inches Inscribed verso Provenance: private collection, Paris Cond...
Canvas, Oil
"Le Marché à Martigues" Colorful Impressionist view of Market Scene Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
A strong Post-Impressionist oil on canvas painting by André Roubaud depicting the Market in Martigues in France, executed in wonderful colors and gestural brush strokes. With magnifi...
Canvas, Oil
$5,711
" In the rays of the sun" Original large impressionistic winter landscape.
Located in Oslo, NO
As the creator of this piece, I poured my soul into capturing nature's transient beauty, embracing the dance between light and shadow. I chose oils for their rich texture, creating l...
Canvas, Oil
'Reclining Nude', California Fauve, San Francisco Museum of Fine Arts
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Initialed lower right, 'WG' for Wedo Georgetti (American, 1911-2005) and created circa 1950. Born in Italy, this California Post-Impressionist came to the United States at the age o...
Oil Pastel, Gouache, Paper
$139,000
Afternoon Mood – Wallén’s Skagen-like Swedish Coastal Masterpiece
Located in Stockholm, SE
Gustaf Theodor Wallén (1860–1948) Swedish Afternoon Mood, c. 1886-1887 oil on canvas signed G.T.Wallén unframed 100 x 150 cm (39 ⅜ x 59 in) framed 130 x 180 cm (51 ⅛ x 70 ⅞ in) ...
Canvas, Oil
$1,950
Modernist Mid century Swedish tram and figure scene in Fauvist colors
Located in Woodbury, CT
Acquiring a mid-20th-century Fauvist painting by Wilhelm Henning is an opportunity to own a piece of art that captures the vibrant spirit and expressive color palette of the Fauvist ...
Oil, Board
Large Oil Painting Beach Scene with Children Henry Benson Americana Art Seashore
By Henry Benson
Located in Surfside, FL
Children Playing on Beach Textured Oil on Canvas Hand signed lower right Image: H 40 x W 30 inches; Frame: H 40.5 x W 30.5 inches Beautiful muted pastel tone colors This depicts a ...
Canvas, Oil
Spring Comes Soon. impressionism, winter, trees, vertical, Landscape Paintings
Located in Oslo, NO
"The trip to Siberia inspired me to create this landscape painting. " said Anna about this artwork. "There I was impressed by this sight - three birch trees, like three Russian beaut...
Oil
$1,913Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Post-Impressionist Painting of Tree-Lined River in the Irish Countryside
Located in Preston, GB
Vintage Post-Impressionist Painting of a Tree-Lined River in the Irish Countryside by 20th Century Irish Artist, Ray Cochrane. Art measures...
Canvas, Oil
$8,500
Jacques Cancaret - original large signed oil on canvas "La Ballerine"
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Jacques-Étienne Cancaret captures a ballerina in a moment of graceful triumph in this luminous stage scene. Poised en pointe in pale pink satin shoes, she lifts her arms in a wide, j...
Oil
Rabbit Swarm
Located in Zofingen, AG
Size: 100 × 100 cm (39.37 × 39.37 inches) Ready to hang. Signed on both front and back. Certificate of Authenticity included. In this work, the artist invites us to consider coexis...
Acrylic
$742Sale Price|35% Off
Mediterranean Harbor Scene with Boats and Figures Spanish Oil Canvas Painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Mediterranean Harbor Scene with Boats and Figures, Spanish Oil Painting Artist: Juan Casellas Martínez Title: Mediterranean harbor scene with boats and figures Technique: Oil on can...
Oil
$1,229
Figures Walking On The Southern French Beach Post Impressionist Signed Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Beach Walk by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed on front and back oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 9.5 x 13.75 inches Colors: Beige colors, grey, blue, green, brown a...
Canvas, Oil
French Oil on Canvas Post Impressionist Portrait Painting Beach Sea Scene Spain
Located in Portland, OR
A very attractive oil on canvas painting by the French Post-Impressionist painter Charles Picart le Doux (1891-1959), a beach scene in Spain, signed and dated 1933. The painting depi...
Canvas, Oil
$2,000
"Place Du Tertre " Impressionist Oil Painting with Figures in Parisian Village
Located in New York, NY
This painting is a tremendously vivid and alive street scene from Paris in the 20th Century, depicting The Place du Tertre. This square is in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, France. Only a few streets away from Montmartre's Basilica of the Sacré Cœur and the Lapin Agile...
Canvas, Oil
Relationship. Original painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
The work addresses the state of protecting one’s inner core - the preservation of sensitivity, sensuality, and faith in the beauty and value of life. The eye serves as the core of c...
Canvas, Acrylic
Breakfast with a Chocolate Rabbit
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this work, the gesture of care takes on an unexpected dimension. What appears to be a natural act of support reveals a subtle misalignment, where correspondence is no longer self-...
Canvas, Acrylic
Les Meules - Post Impressionist Landscape Oil by Ferdinand du Puigaudeau
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed post impressionist oil on canvas figures in landcape by French painter Ferdinand du Puigaudeau. This stunning work depicts a mother and child in a harvested field beside two l...
Canvas, Oil
$922
1940's Provence Painting French Pathway Landscape - Post Impressionist artist
By Louis Bellon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Provencal Landscape by Louis Bellon (French 1908-1998) signed From a batch of similar work where most were dated 1942-1947 watercolour painting on paper, unframed measurements: 11 x...
Watercolor
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Evening Still Life, Dark 20th Century Landscape, Post Impressionism
Located in Beachwood, OH
Joseph B. O'Sickey (American, 1918-2013) Evening Still Life Oil on canvas Signed lower right 32 x 24.5 inches 34.25 x 27.25 inches, framed Joseph O'Sickey, born in Detroit in 1918, ...
Oil
Hela - Citrus in bloom - Contemporary flower still life painting on canvas
By Hela
Located in DE
A burst of sunlight captures the essence of a summer morning. This oil and pastel composition celebrates the beauty of simple pleasures. A white spherical vase anchors the scene. It ...
Canvas, Acrylic
$2,049
1966 naive French landscape oil painting of a castle in a landscape by Altman
By Paul Altman
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A very charming mid 20th Century, Post Impressionist work by Paul Altman. Despite the limited information available about Altman, it doesn't diminish the ...
Oil, Board
Pink Flowers In Plant Pot Kitchen Interior Mid Century French Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Dinkés (French, 1895 - 1984) Medium: signed and dated 57' oil on board, unframed Size : 16 x 13 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: The p...
Oil
"Arc de Triomphe" Post-Impressionist Nocturne Parisian Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful oil painting by the French artist Jack Prudnik. Prudnik was an American painter known for his colorful cityscapes depicting the times of his g...
Oil, Canvas, Board
Garden in Summer, Marie-Lucie Nessi, Woman Post-impressionist, Oil on canvas
Located in New York, NY
Marie Lucie Nessi-Valtat Garden in summer, ca. 1950 Oil on canvas Canvas: 19 × 22 1/2 in l 48 × 57 cm Frame: 21 2/3 x 25 1/4 l 55 x 64 cm Signed lower right Marie-Lucie Nessi Valta...
Canvas, Oil
Maxime Maufra - Le Bourg-d'Oisans, Alpine Post-Impressionist Oil, 1904
By Maxime Camille Louis Maufra
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Maxime Maufra (French, 1861–1918), Le Bourg-d'Oisans, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, 1904 — an Alpine landscape by a Post-Impressionist of the Pont-Aven circle, exhibit...
Oil
“Country Road in Winter”
Located in Southampton, NY
Original oil paint on canvas board panel of old houses and a church on a snow covered county road. The painter is the well known American artist Gardner Symons. Signed lower right. ...
Oil, Board
Welcome to “Madam Felle” . Original gouache painting on paper. Framed
Located in Oslo, NO
A vibrant street scene unfolds with bold energy. Gabled houses stand side by side in a rhythmic row. Warm yellows and deep reds dominate the architecture. The light suggests a cool t...
Gouache, Bamboo Paper
$2,857
Channel in Venice. Impressionism, canals, Italy, boats, landscape Paintings
Located in Oslo, NO
"The painting "Canal in Venice" continues my series of paintings about this wonderful city." said Anna Shesterikova about this artwork. "It is getting dark... A couple is walking alo...
Oil
$3,085
Original Oil Paining, A Landscape View, 1927, Most likely from Nordingrå, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Carl Johansson's painting from 1927, most likely depicting a view from Nordingrå, encapsulates the serene beauty of the northern Swedish landscape. Born in Härnösand, Johansson drew ...
Oil, Wood Panel
French Mid-20th Century Pastel Swimmers in the Sea
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Mid-Century Pastel Beach Scene with Sailboat and Bathing Huts by Anne Marie Migette Perard (French 1902-1977) Medium: Pastel on...
Pastel
Original French Mid Century Post-Impressionist Oil Painting Portrait Young Lady
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait by Édouard Righetti (1924-2001) Signed lower front oil painting on canvas, beautifully painted with rick thick impasto oil and bold colors....
Oil
Spring Day in Gams. Landscape Paintings, mountains, Switzerland, impressionism
Located in Oslo, NO
Mountain landscape in oil, impressionism, Alps, Switzerland, village, house, spring, flowering tree "Spring Day in Gams" is a bright, lyrical work imbued with a mood of awakening na...
Canvas, Oil
$12,230
Antoine Blanchard - Paris sous la Neige, Belle Epoque Snow Scene Oil 1970
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Antoine Blanchard (French, 1910–1988), Paris sous la neige, oil on canvas, signed lower right, painted in 1970 — a Belle Époque Paris boulevard under snow. Acquired from Anderson Gal...
Oil
Blue and White Anemones, Swedish Woodland Oil Painting
Located in Stockholm, SE
Owe Zerge (1894–1983) Sweden Blåsippor och vitsippor (Blue and White Anemones) signed lower left Owe Zerge oil on panel unframed 54 × 64.5 cm (21.3 × 25.4 in) framed 70 × 80 cm (27...
Masonite, Oil
"Duo e Solo" Post-Impressionist Mediterranean Coastal Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
A stunning oil painting depicting a Mediterranean coastal view, rendered in a lively, impasto style that emphasizes thick, textured brushstrokes and bold color contrasts. Tania Forgi...
Canvas, Oil
1960s Vintage Swedish Oil Painting Fish Market Scene by Modernist Henry Eldin
Located in Stockholm, SE
This mid-century oil on canvas by the renowned Swedish modernist Henry Eldin (b. 1921) reveals an expressive harbour scene, where a young woman purchases fish against a backdrop of p...
Canvas, Wood, Oil
$990
1940's Provence France Painting Vineyard Landscape - Post Impressionist artist
By Louis Bellon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Provencal Landscape by Louis Bellon (French 1908-1998) signed inscribed verso From a batch of similar work where most were dated 1942-1947 watercolour painting on paper, unframed me...
Watercolor
Portrait of Water Bearers, Africa - British 1920's Orientalist art oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This superb vibrant Orientalist Post Impressionist oil painting is by noted British artist Gerald Spencer Pryse. It was painted about 1925 when Pryse was visiting Morocco and Norther...
Oil
Mittelbergheim Alsace Village & Vineyard Summers Say Watercolour Landscape
By Pierre Neveu
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Mittelbergheim Alsace Vineyard Pierre Neveu (French, 20th Century) Signed lower right and inscribed “Mittelbergheim” lower left. Medium: watercolour on card. Size: 12 × 15.75 inches ...
Watercolor, Pen
After The Snowfall. Landscape Painaintings, horizontal impressionism, lake, city
Located in Oslo, NO
"In this artwork I depicted a place that I love very much." said Anna Shesterikova about this landscape painting. " This is the Swiss village Werdenberg. I often walk along this emba...
Canvas, Oil