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Impressionist Art

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
Artist: Michael Alford
Sleeping Nude-original impressionism female figurative painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Sleeping Nude" by Michael Alford is a compelling original figurative nude painting that delicately captures the grace and serenity of a reclining figure. Executed with meticulous br...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Oil, Panel

Cheyne Walk, Chelsea - original London impressionism oil painting- modern art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Cheyne Walk, Chelsea" by Michael Alford is a captivating original cityscape painting that skillfully captures the essence of Chelsea's distinctive urban charm. Executed in oil on pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Oil, Panel

Elizabeth Street - original impressionism London oil painting- modern art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Elizabeth Street" is a charming oil painting measuring 36 by 56 cm, thoughtfully framed to complement the artwork's intimate street scene. The artist has skillfully captured the vib...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Oil, Panel

Nude, Reflection - original impressionist female figure study - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Nude, Reflection" by Michael Alford is an exquisite original figurative painting that captures the essence of human vulnerability and self-reflection. Executed with masterful stroke...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Oil, Panel

The Final Over - Burton Court SW3 - original contemporary impressionism painting
Located in London, Chelsea
"The Final Over - Burton Court SW3" is a striking oil on panel painting measuring 46 x 84 cm, meticulously framed to add an additional elegance and dimension to the piece. This artwo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Oil, Panel

Breaking Surf-original contemporary impressionism figurative seascape painting
Located in London, Chelsea
"Breaking Surf" by Michael Alford is a captivating original figurative seascape painting that vividly captures the dynamic energy of waves breaking along the seaside. Created with ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Oil, Panel

Nude, Black & White -original impressionist figurative painting-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Nude, Black & White" by Michael Alford is a captivating original still life painting that delves into the interplay of light, shadow, and form in a minimalist black and white palett...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Oil, Board

Le Souvenir - original contemporary art, impressionist figure study female
Located in London, Chelsea
"Le Souvenir" by Michael Alford is an enthralling original figurative nude painting that narrates a story of contemplation and grace. Executed with masterful brushstrokes in oil on b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Oil, Panel

Waterloo Bridge-original impressionism cityscape oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Waterloo Bridge" by Michael Alford is a mesmerizing original impressionistic cityscape that captures the enchanting beauty of London's Waterloo Bridge station at night. Crafted with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Oil, Panel

Flamenco 2-original impressionism figurative female painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Flamenco II" by Michael Alford is a spellbinding original impressionistic figurative painting that celebrates the passion and dynamism of flamenco dance. Executed with mastery in oi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Board

Piazza della Signoria (After Rain), Florence II-ORIGINAL cityscape oil painting
Located in London, Chelsea
"Piazza della Signoria (After Rain), Florence II" by Michael Alford is a captivating original Florence cityscape painting that transports v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Oil, Panel

Outside Dining, West End-original impressionism figurative cityscape painting
Located in London, Chelsea
"Outside Dining, West End" by Michael Alford is a captivating original impressionistic cityscape that transports viewers to the vibrant heart of London's West End. Executed with skil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Oil, Panel

Spring Gardens Trafalgar Square-original impressionism cityscape painting-art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Spring Gardens Trafalgar Square" by Michael Alford is a captivating original impressionistic cityscape that invites viewers to witness the vibrant beauty of London's Trafalgar Squar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Oil, Board

Cannon Street-original impressionism cityscape oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Cannon Street" by Michael Alford is a captivating original impressionistic cityscape that beautifully captures the essence of London in a unique and evocative manner. Executed with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Oil, Panel

Side Streets Florence-original impressionism cityscape painting-contemporary ART
Located in London, Chelsea
"Side Streets, Florence" by Michael Alford is a captivating original Florence cityscape painting that invites viewers to wander through the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Oil, Panel

Piazza della Signoria, Florence 1-original impressionism cityscape oil painting
Located in London, Chelsea
"Piazza della Signoria, Florence I" by Michael Alford is a captivating original Florence cityscape painting that transports viewers to the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Oil, Panel

Mall, Winter Evening-original impressionism London cityscape oil pianting-Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Mall, Winter Evening" by Michael Alford is a captivating original impressionistic cityscape that transports viewers to the heart of London on a serene winter night. Created with ski...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Board

If on a Winters Night I-original impressionism London cityscape oil painting-Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"If on a Winter’s Night I" by Michael Alford is a captivating original impressionistic cityscape that immerses viewers in the enchanting beauty of a winter evening in London. Crafted...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Panel

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