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.
$3,053Sale Price|25% Off
Ibiza Spain oil on canvas painting mediterranean european art
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Ibiza Artist: Ignacio Gil Sala (Barcelona, 1913 – 2003) Date: 1950s Technique: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 54 x 73 cm (21.26 x 28.74 in) Support: Unframed canvas Signature: Sign...
Canvas, Oil
$1,269
French Mid Century Oil Painting Nude Lady Sleeping on River Bank with Boats
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Artists Model, Nude Woman on the River Bank with Boats circa 1950's Artist/ School: Suzanne Dinkés (French, 1895 - 1984) Medium: oil on canvas, unframed Size : 20 x 24 inches Pro...
Oil
Fish. Large format, blue, horizontal, semi-abstract, contemporary art
Located in Oslo, NO
The painting "Fish" is a poetic abstract-figurative composition in which the image of a goldfish becomes a metaphor for inner movement, freedom, and the fragile harmony of the world....
Canvas, Acrylic
Sandö, Wallda Varby, Halland, 1913
By Olof Thunman
Located in Stockholm, SE
Olof Thunman (1879–1944) Sweden Sandö, Wallda Varby, Halland, 1913 oil on canvas (laid on panel) unsigned unframed 31 x 47 cm (approx. 12.2 x 18.5 in) framed 42 x 58 cm (approx. 16...
Canvas, Oil, Board
$3,757
Kornhamnstorg, Gamla stan, Stockholm, with Riddarholmskyrkan in the background
Located in Stockholm, SE
This atmospheric painting depicts Kornhamnstorg in Gamla stan during the quiet hours of evening. The scene unfolds along the waterfront where the historic square meets the water, wit...
Oil, Board
"Paris, Montparnasse" French Impressionist Street Scene Oil Painting on Canvas
By Anatol Bouchet
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful oil on canvas painting by French artist, Anatol Bouchet. Bouchet was an French painter known for his colorful cityscapes depicting the times of his generation. This paint...
Canvas, Oil
$653Sale Price|20% Off
Chateau Garden Path Through Stone Archway Vintage French Impressionist Oil
By Regine David
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Charming Garden Path Mid 20th Century signed by Regine David (French mid 20th century, female) oil on canvas, framed framed: 21 x 25 inches canvas: 19.5 x 24.5 inches Provenance: private collection, Paris Condition: very good condition Description: This vibrant oil painting by Régine...
Oil
Vintage American Modernist Street Scene Framed Original Thick Impasto Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist street scene oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed verso. Framed. Measuring: 27 by 30 inches overall, and 18 by 22 painting alone. Excellent condition, rea...
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of a Young Man - Mid Century French Impressionist Interior Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful signed and dated 1952 French post-impressionist oil on canvas portrait of a young man in an interior. Wonderful quality portrait of the young man wearing wide brim trous...
Oil
Lovely French Village Post-Impressionist Oil on Canvas, signed and dated 1952
Located in Baltimore, MD
This colorful post-impressionist French painting depicts a village scene likely towards the south of France. The location is along a river’s edge. The array of houses is rendered wi...
Oil
$691Sale Price|20% Off
1940's Provence Painting French Bright 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: 8 x ...
Watercolor
Holidays On Walen Lake. Swiss, lake, spring, impressionism, Landscape Paintings
Located in Oslo, NO
In "Vacation on Walensee," painted from life during a plein air painting session in April 2025, artist Anna Shesterikova captures a moment of peace and tranquility in the heart of th...
Canvas, Oil
"Fishing by the Harbor" Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas w Figures & Boats
Located in New York, NY
This tranquil scene by the Trouville Harbor is a remarkable display of Michel Jamart's true passion for outdoor genre paintings. A wonderfully rich boats scene executed in the 20th C...
Canvas, Oil
Provence House with Cypress Trees Pastel Pierre Neveu 1982
By Pierre Neveu
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Provence House with Cypress Trees Pastel Pierre Neveu 1982 Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) Medium: Pastel on paper, unframed Size (H x W): 19.75 x 25.75 inches Signed low...
Oil Pastel, Pastel, Pencil
Provence Hilltop Village Landscape Watercolor Gouache Pierre Neveu
By Pierre Neveu
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Provence Hilltop Village Landscape Watercolor Gouache Pierre Neveu Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) Medium: Watercolour on thick paper, unframed Size (H x W): 22.25 x 30 i...
Watercolor, Gouache
$620Sale Price|20% Off
Mediterranean Coastal Town and Church Watercolour by Pierre Neveu
By Pierre Neveu
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Mediterranean Coastal Town and Church Watercolour by Pierre Neveu Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) Medium: Watercolour on artist paper, unframed Size (H x W): 6.25 x 9.75 ...
Watercolor
Celebrate
Located in Zofingen, AG
In my artistic practice, I explore the space of modern hedonism through the prism of "the female gaze." The artwork Celebrate is not merely a domestic scene, but a visual investigat...
Canvas, Acrylic
$817Sale Price|20% Off
1950's French Post-Impressionist Signed Oil Old Provencal French Village Garden
By Regine David
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"En Provence" signed by Regine David (female French artist, 1910-2018) oil painting on canvas, unframed measures: 13 x 18 inches condition: the painting is in very sound and presenta...
Oil
$790Sale Price|20% Off
Provence Village Landscape Post-Impressionist 1940's Painting
By Louis Bellon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Provence Village Landscape, summer scene of village houses by Louis Bellon (French 1908-1998) Unsigned, inscribed verso, from a batch of similar work where most were dated 1942-1947 ...
Watercolor
$1,210Sale Price|20% Off
Winter In Paris Along The Seine French Post Impressionist Signed Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Paris In Winter by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed on front and back oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 15 x 18 inches Colors: Grey colors, blue, beige, brown, black ...
Canvas, Oil
Fleurs dans le Jardin - Post Impressionist Landscape Oil by Robert Pinchon
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed fauvist oil on canvas laid on board landscape by French post impressionist painter Robert Antoine Pinchon. This piece depicts a garden in bloom in summer. Signature: Signed l...
Oil, Board, Canvas
$1,317Sale Price|20% Off
Cote d'Azur Mediterranean Provencal Village South of France 20thC Oil Painting
By Max Toutain
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The South of France (Cagnes sur Mer?) by Max Toutain (1935-2006) oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas : 26 x 21.5 inches Provenance: all the paintings we have by this artist have ...
Oil
$19,071
La Mer du Nord - Fauvist Figures in Landscape Oil Painting by Carlos Nadal
By Carlos Nadal
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed and titled fauvist oil on canvas figures in landscape circa 1965 by Spanish painter Carlos Nadal. The work depicts a view of bathers and beach huts along a golden stretch of s...
Canvas, Oil
Belle Epoque Post Impressionist oil painting by French artist Ludovic Vallee
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Ludovic Vallee (French 1864 – 1939) Soiree a la guinguette Signed ‘L Valle’ (lower right) Oil on board 27 x 22 cm. It has an inscription on the reverse...
Oil, Board
"La Madeleine" Post-Impressionist Parisian Street Scene Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful oil on panel painting by American artist Helen Enoch Gleiforst. She was a painter known for her colorful cityscapes depicting the times of her generation. This painting i...
Oil, Panel
$15,167
Fleurs de Printemps - Post Impressionist Landscape Oil by Gaston La Touche
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed and dated oil on canvas landscape by sought after French post impressionist painter Gaston La Touche. This stunning piece depicts a spring landscape with a blossom tree on a g...
Oil, Canvas
View Of Gams. Horizontal, impressionism, landscape, lake, mountains, Switzerland
Located in Oslo, NO
The painting “View of the Lake” was painted outdoors in the summer of 2023, using oil on canvas. Here you can see the Swiss Kreuzberge, at the foot of which nestles the small village...
Oil
$6,460Sale Price|24% Off
Fishing Fleet at Sunset (Fiskebåtar i solnedgången), c. 1920
Located in Stockholm, SE
This panoramic marine composition presents a fishing fleet gathered on calm waters at sunset, rendered with a refined sensitivity to light and atmosphere. A sequence of sailing vesse...
Oil, Canvas
$24,010
Temps d'Orage - Mereville - Post Impressionist Landscape Oil by Maximilien Luce
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed oil on board landscape circa 1904 by French Post Impressionist painter Maximilien Luce. The work depicts a view of Mereville, a former commune in the Essonne department in Île...
Oil, Board
$920Sale Price|20% Off
"Architectural motive 2" Original architectural landscape. Large format
Located in Oslo, NO
In this artwork, I've used oil on paper to blend the essence of realism with strokes of impressionism, crafting a vibrant scene that breathes life into an architectural ensemble. Eve...
Oil, Bamboo Paper
$4,118
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
$1,409Sale Price|20% Off
Mediterranean Landscape with Architecture, Oil on Canvas, 60x73 cm
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Artist: Valeri Farràs Title: Mediterranean Landscape with Architecture and Cypress Trees Technique: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 60 × 73 cm (23.6 × 28.7 in) Framing: Unframed Signature:...
Oil
$8,880Sale Price|40% Off
“Young Farmer with Draft Horses and Favorite Dog” Paul Junghanns (1876-1958)
Located in SANTA FE, NM
“Young Farmer with Draft Horses and Favorite Dog” Paul Junghanns (German, 1876-1958) Oil on Canvas Signed verso 41 1/2 x 33 1/2 Depicted here is one of Junghanns favorite subjects d...
Canvas, Oil
$8,812Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Horse Painting "Standing Grey Horse, Facing Right" Georg Wolf dated 1907
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Antique Horse Painting “Standing Grey Horse, Facing Right” Georg Wolf (Germany 1882-1962) Oil on canvas Signed and dated 1907 lower right 27 x 19 (35 x 27 frame) inches With it's bobbed tail cut short so it doesn't become tangled, it's apparent that this fine specimen was a draught horse...
Oil, Canvas
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
“The Pantheon, Paris”
Located in Southampton, NY
Structure: The Panthéon, a neoclassical monument, dominates the scene. Setting: A Parisian street with people and buildings creates a city atmosphere. The artwork is an oil paintin...
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
$880
"Field. Werdenberg". Impressionist landscape, oil painting, small, horizontal
Located in Oslo, NO
In the center of the painting "Field. Werdenberg" we see a small house with a pink roof. An idyllic picture of a house on the edge of a small forest, in which you want to live! In th...
Oil
$1,344Sale Price|20% Off
Family Picnic With Children Eating Fruit Beneath Sunlit Tree French Oil Painting
By Pierre Neveu
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Family Picnic Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) signed lower right Medium: oil on canvas, unframed Canvas: 39.5 x 39.5 inches Condition: Good and sound condition Signed and inscr...
Oil
Houses by the River - Oil Painting - Signed
Located in Paris, IDF
Elisée Maclet (1881-1962) Houses by the River, c. 1960 Oil on panel Signed lower right Countersigned and dated on the back On panel: 46 x 38 cm (c. 18 x 18 in) Presented with the wo...
Oil
$1,291
Paris, Montmartre In the Snow, Cabaret au Lapin Agile After Maurice Utrillo
Located in Cotignac, FR
Paris, Montmartre in the snow, the Cabaret au Lapin Agile favourite of Picasso, Modigliani and Utrillo, late mid century French oil on board by Jean Mesturini. The painting is signed...
Oil
$1,200
"Ship and Boats" Harbor Scene Impressionist Oil Painting Style of Emile Gruppe
Located in New York, NY
A powerful scene of a harbor depicting several colorful sailing boats with rich color tones and bold brushwork. An oil on canvas impressionist painting with much attention to detail....
Canvas, Oil
'Coastal Fishing', Mid-Century Modern Oil, Island Landscape, Cerulean Blue
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
A bright and airy Post-Impressionist oil landscape showing a view of a serene island vista. Two fishermen use the clear coastal waters as they look out over distant boats. Unsigned a...
Oil, Wood Panel
$541
French Mid Century French Impressionist Oil Painting Provencal Village Houses
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Provencal Village circa 1950's Artist/ School: Suzanne Dinkés (French, 1895 - 1984) Medium: oil on board, unframed Size : 13 x 16 inches Provenance: private collection, France Co...
Oil
Jean Vollet - Pointillist Landscape Oil Painting by Jean Vollet
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed oil on canvas pointillist landscape circa 1980 by French painter Jean Vollet. The work depicts a view of a flooded River Loing - a tributary if the River Seine that runs throu...
Canvas, Oil
$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
Mid Century Large English Village Street Scene OIL PAINTING of Eye Suffolk
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: Pauline Plummer (1930-2023) British TITLE: 'Eye Suffolk" SIGNED: extensively labelled verso MEDIUM: oil on canvas SIZE: 102cm x 81cm incl frame CONDITION: very good NOTES...
Oil
$1,450
'California Cove, Orange County', Laguna Beach Art Association, Chouinard
By Helen Hafer
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower left, 'Helen Hafer' (American, 1913-2003) and with artist label verso. This listed California artist, Hafer studied at the Chouinard Institute in Los Angeles, and priv...
Canvas, Oil
Luxury. Original painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
This work redefines luxury as an inner state rather than a sign of external abundance. Flowers become a metaphor for self-attention, a desire for beauty, and the preservation of sens...
Canvas, Acrylic
Large Fauvist French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Bernard Taurelle
Located in Surfside, FL
Bernard Taurelle (French, born 1931), Les Bouleaux, oil on canvas landscape painting depicting birch trees framing a lush riverside scene. Rendered in an Impressionistic style with ...
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
Champ de ble - Post Impressionist Landscape Oil by Marcel Dyf
By Marcel Dyf
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed oil on canvas landscape circa 1960 by French post impressionist painter Marcel Dyf. The work depicts a golden wheat field, contrasted against dark hills in the distance. Sign...
Canvas, Oil
$6,000
"Flower Vendor by Arc de Triomphe" Impressionist Paris Street Scene Oil Painting
By Jean Salabet
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful oil on canvas painting by the French artist Jean Salabet. This exceptional work captures the prime of his career, depicting vibrant flower vendors along the Arc de Triomp...
Canvas, Oil
$1,350Sale Price|40% Off
Post Impressionist Portrait Painting with Antique Frame
Located in Washington, DC
Painting by Donald Purdy (1924 - 2016). Oil on masonite Measures 25"L x 23"W. Work is behind glass and comes with exceptional antique frame. Acquired from the Schoneman Gallery in NY...
Masonite, Oil
$411Sale Price|20% Off
Provence Hillside Village Landscape Watercolor French Post Impressionist
By Pierre Neveu
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Provence Hillside Village Landscape Watercolor French Post Impressionist Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) Medium: Watercolour on artists paper, unframed Size (H x W): 4.75...
Watercolor
Impressionist Winter Landscape Painting by Lake Vättern – Artist Erik Tryggelin
Located in Stockholm, SE
Erik Tryggelin (1878–1962) Sweden Winter Shore, Vadstena, 1940–1950 signed and dated lower right E. Tryggelin inscribed Vadstena 8/12 1940–50 oil on canvas laid on masonite unframe...
Canvas, Masonite, Oil
$7,500
Synagogue Jerusalem Israel French Judaica Oil Painting Bezalel School WPA Artist
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Post Impressionist Subject: Landscape Medium: Oil Surface: Canvas Country: France Dimensions: 24" x 20" Hand signed lower right Jacques Zucker was born in 1900 in Radom, Pol...
Canvas, Oil
$1,207Sale Price|20% Off
Mid 20th Century 1950s French Oil Still Life Pink Fish & Lemons on Plate
By Regine David
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Still Life of Fish (see notes below) by Regine David (female French artist, 1910-2018) oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 20 x 24 inches condition: This painting is in very goo...
Oil
Le Vaudeville by Antoine Blanchard
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antoine Blanchard 1910-1988 French Le Vaudeville Signed "Antoine Blanchard" (lower right) Inscribed, signed and titled "Paris 1900 / A. Blanchard / Le Vaudeville" (en verso) Oil o...
Canvas, Oil
$990Sale Price|20% Off
1930's Ecole de Paris Oil Painting Lady Walking in Garden Fauvist Influence
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Le Jardin French School, typical of the Ecole de Paris movement circa 1930's period signed oil painting on board, unframed painting: 15 x 12 inches condition: very good provenance: p...
Oil
$164Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century French Illustration Sketches Of Different Butterflies & Insects
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Butterflies by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed pastel/watercolor on paper, unframed painting: 13 x 19 inches good condition provenance: from the artists estate, France Josi...
Oil Pastel, Watercolor