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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
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Vibrant Provence Landscape with Poppy Fields & Rustic Farmhouse Signed Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Poppy Field in Provence French Impressionist, late 20th century signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 33 x 29 inches canvas: 26 x 32 inches Provenance: Private collection, France Cond...
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

Rockport Landscape
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Beautiful 1931 painting by American artist, Giovanni Martino (1908-1997). Oil on canvas measures 25 x 30 inches. Measures 35 x 39 inches framed. The scene depicts what is definitively the Rockport, Mass. fishing pier. Excellent condition with a few very minor areas of paint flaking. The darker areas in the sky is a result of unpainted areas. The canvas is sized with glue but not primed white: observable areas of natural linen color results. Signed wet into wet and dated lower left. No restoration or overpaint. Giovanni Martino, National Academy of Design* member, was born on May 1, 1908 in Philadelphia PA where all seven brothers and one sister, Filomina, Frank, Antonio, Albert, Ernest, Giovanni, Edmond, and William became painters. They were under the tutelage of their eldest brother, Frank, who in the late 1920s, founded the first commercial art* studio, Martino Studios, at 27 South 18th Street. Besides studying with his two eldest brothers, Giovanni also studied with Albert Jean Adolph at La France Institute, The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts*, The Graphic Sketch Club, and Spring Garden Institute in Philadelphia. In his mid teens he accompanied his two eldest brothers to New Hope searching for subjects to paint. In the 1930s, he also started to paint in Manayunk, a hilly mill town along the Schuylkill River...
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1930s Impressionist Art

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Oil

A Western Mountain Scene
Located in San Francisco, CA
Snow-topped jagged peaks reflected in a mountain lake come together in this ethereal landscape painting by noted American artist Courtney Luther Miles (1887-1975). Self-taught and ac...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Vintage French Oil Still Life Flowers in Vase 1920’s Signed Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, signed and dated 1924 Title: Vase de Fleurs Medium: oil on board Size: 6 x 4.5 inches Provenance: private collection Condition: The painting is in...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

Coastal Scene
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: John L. Loughlin – American (1931-2004) Title: Coastal Scene Year: 1990 Medium: Oil on Panel Sight size: 9.5 x 13.5 inches. Framed size: 13.5 x 17.5 inches Signature: Signe...
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil, Panel

Otto Henry Schneider Paris Carousel Scene
Located in San Francisco, CA
Otto Henry Schneider: 1865-1950. Well listed American artist with auction records over $22000 who is mostly associated with southern California San Diego. He studied at Art Institute...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

Antique American Impressionist Fall Signed Landscape Framed Rare Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist signed landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed. Measuring: 32 by 26 inches overall. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed ...
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1920s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Charles Gruppe Painting Salmagundi Rock Port American Impressionist Farm w Cow
By Charles P Gruppe
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Charles P Gruppe 1860-1940 Harvest Time, Farm Scene with Cow oil panel signed LR 8x10 unframed, 11.5 x 13.5 framed Colors are fresh and vibrant as the painting was recently clean...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

French Impressionist Oil Painting of Serene Street Scene in St. Suliac
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Serene Street Scene in St. Suliac By Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 10.25 x 7.75 inches (height x width) Signed: Yes Oil painting on boa...
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20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

1930's French Post-Impressionist Oil Still Life Fruit & Portrait of Van Gogh
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Post-Impressionist, circa 1930's Interior Still Life oil on canvas, unframed Canvas: 14 x 18 inches Stamped canvas Provenance: private collection, UK Condition: very good cond...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

French Impressionist Watercolor of Coastal Scene with Boats and Greenery
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Watercolor of Coastal Scene with Boats and Greenery By Maurice Mazeilie (French 1924-2021) Medium: Watercolor on paper, unframed Size: 7 x 5.25 inches (He...
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20th Century Impressionist Art

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Watercolor

French Impressionist Oil Painting of Lakeside Trees and Cottage Path
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Lakeside Trees and Cottage Path by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 11.25 inches (height) x 10 inches (width) Gouache painting on card, un...
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20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

Bretagne II by Edouard Arthur - Watercolor 30x40 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Watercolor on paper sold with frame (wooden frame with glass) Total size with frame 33x43 cm
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1970s Impressionist Art

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Watercolor

British Original Impressionist Watercolor European Lake Landscape with Houses
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
by Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) * see notes below original watercolor on artists paper, unsigned paper dimensions: 11 x 15 inches condition: very go...
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Early 2000s Impressionist Art

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Watercolor

1930's French Portrait of Moody Atmospheric Lady Artists Working Sketch Oils
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Jean La Forgue (French 1901-1975) oil on unstretched canvas, unframed painting: 20 x 16.75 inches provenance: the artists estate, France condition: the painting is on unstretched can...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

Antique American Large Impressionist Framed Surf Seascape Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed. Measuring: 29 by 40 inches overall, and 24 by 36 painting alone. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a giltw...
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1940s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

British Impressionist Watercolor of a Rural Village Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: British Impressionist Watercolor of a Rural Village Scene By Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) Original watercolor on artists paper, unframed Dimensions: 11.25 x 15 inches (He...
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Early 2000s Impressionist Art

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Watercolor

"Old garden" Impressionistic landscape. Large horizontal oil painting
Located in Oslo, NO
In this piece, I've poured my soul into capturing the serene essence of an old garden, where time pauses and nature whispers tales of growth and renewal. The textured oil strokes con...
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2010s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

French Fishing Boats Harbour Scene With Church and Reflections Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Fishing Boats Harbour Scene With Church and Reflections Oil Painting by Fanch Lel Signed: Bottom left corner Size: 15 x 18.25 inches (height x width) Oil painting on bo...
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20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

Impressionist Painting of a Riverscape, The Bridge at Argenteuil. Oil on Canvas.
By (after) Claude Monet
Located in Cotignac, FR
Impressionist view of a river landscape, oil on canvas board. A charming Impressionist scene of people enjoying the delights of the riverbank. Some strolling, others enjoying a picn...
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil, Canvas, Board

Portrait of Elegant Couple
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Beautiful ca. 1970's portrait by American artist, Vito Tomasello. Oil on masonite panel measures 10 x 12 inches. Signed and dated lower right. A lifetime NYC resident, Tomasello ...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil, Board

Original-Moonlit Snowy Night-British Awarded Artist-Oil-Gold Leaf-impressionism
Located in London, GB
With strokes of Gold, Oil, Gesso and Acrylic, Shizico orchestrates a abstract expression in this on-going series [Landscape Memories]; it's a part of her [Sunlit Series] where she de...
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2010s Impressionist Art

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Gold Leaf

"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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Oil, Board

Blooming water lilies 2
Located in Zofingen, AG
75CM X 75CM (29,5" x 29,5") 2025 The beauty of the evening light, pond with water lilies fills the picture of elegance, the blue tones add a depth of feeling in the picture. Bold te...
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2010s Impressionist Art

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Oil

Impressionistic Winter Snow Landscape Oil Painting Michael Budden Winter Horses
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Winter Mist oil/canvas 16x20 unframed, 22.38 x 26.38 framed Winter Mist is a beautiful impressionistic landscape scene that showcases an idyllic winter snow scene with horses on a fa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Oil

Large Original Oil Painting on canvas contemporary Art cityscape with many faces
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This is an amazing, very impressive original large modern painting on canvas, depicting an urban cityscape with many faces in the foreground. The painting is in excellent condition....
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20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

Autumnal Woodland Pathway Antique English Oil Painting in Gilt Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Woodland Path circle of George Turner (English 1841-1910) oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 19 x 25.5 inches canvas: 14 x 21.5 inches condition: very good provenance: privat...
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

SUR LA PLAGE, a BERNEVAL
Located in Santa Monica, CA
PIERRE-AUGUSTE RENOR (1841 - 1919) SUR LA PLAGE, a BERNEVAL (D.: S. 5) Drypoint on laid paper. The plate was created in c. 1892. Plate 5 3/8 x 3 3/4". Sheet 11 1/4 x 10 1/8". This...
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1890s Impressionist Art

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Etching

1950s French Impressionist Oil Painting Beach Scene Vintage Sailing Boats Harbor
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Old Harbor French Impressionist artist, mid 20th century oil on canvas laid over board, framed painting: 9 x 9 inches framed: 9.5 x 9.5 inches condition: overall very good, a few...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

Fine Edwardian British Society Portrait of a Distinguished Gentleman signed oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Distinguished Gentleman by John Arthur Machray Hay (Scottish, 1887-1960) signed and dated 1910 oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 30 x 24 inches provenance: private co...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

Summer Grove Landscape Impressionism Original oil Painting Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Eduard Matevosyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Panel Year: 2025 Style: Impressionism, Title: Summer Grove, Size: 37.5" x 25.5...
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2010s Impressionist Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

Large Original Oil Painting on canvas contemporary Art young woman with a guitar
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This is an amazing, very impressive original large modern painting on canvas, depicting a young woman with a guitar sitting on the pavement. The painting is in excellent condition...
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20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

Provence Landscape Fine French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Red Roof Houses
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Guy Benard (French b.1928) signed lower corner. Painter from Rouen, Normandy, exhibited throughout France. Title: Provence Medium: signed oil on canvas, unframed ...
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

August Midday - impressionist landscape, painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
Sunny August landscape is full of freshness and heat. We know, that summer is a period of beautiful flowers and the warm Sun. Nikolay never misses the opportunity to go plein air, wh...
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2010s Impressionist Art

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Oil, Cardboard

Vintage American Impressionist Sunlit Farm Valley Signed Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American impressionist farm landscape oil painting by Stephen Voorhies (Born 1898). Oil on canvas. Framed. Measuring: 27 by 31 inches overall, and 20 by 24 painting alone. I...
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1930s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Monks, Figurative, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Oleg Kateryniuk Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2022 Style: Figurative Art Title: Mo...
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2010s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

French Impressionist Harbour Scene with Fishing Boats and Whitewashed Houses
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Harbour Scene with Fishing Boats and Whitewashed Houses By Fanch Lel Size: 15 x 18.25 inches (height x width) Oil painting on cardboard, unframed Conditio...
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20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

Village
Located in Belgrade, MT
This oil painting is original and signed by the artist. I have owned this piece since the early 1970's. The oil depicts a village and is vibrant in color.
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20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

British Impressionist Watercolor of Sunflowers in a Vase
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: British Impressionist Watercolor of Sunflowers in a Vase By Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) Original watercolor on artists paper, unframed Dimensions: 15 x 11.25 inches (Hei...
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Early 2000s Impressionist Art

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Watercolor

"Mountain bloom" Large impressionistic floral oil painting .Landscape
Located in Oslo, NO
In creating this piece, I melded the fluidity of acrylics with the richness of oils to give life to a scene where the vibrancy of expressionism, the elegance of fine art, and the sof...
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2010s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

American 20th century landscape painting of Eccleston Abbey UK by Horton, pastel
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
William Samuel Horton (American, 1865–1936) Eccleston Abbey Pastel on paper Signed lower left ‘W. S. Horton’, further signed ‘Horton’ on an old label to the reverse 18 × 23¾ in. (45....
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20th Century Impressionist Art

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Paper, Pastel

French Quarter, New Orleans
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Nestor Fruge (1916-2012). Courtyard, French Quarter, New Orleans, ca. 1970. Watercolor on paper, 12 x 16.5 inches. Unframed. Excellent condition. Signed lower right. Unframed. Born...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

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Watercolor

Impressionist still life with wine, Lobster, food on a dinner table interior
Located in Woodbury, CT
This 20th-century still life by George Weissbolt is a masterful composition that exudes sophistication and quiet elegance. The painting captures a carefully arranged table setting fe...
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1970s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Board

Antique American Impressionist Framed New England Landscape Original Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist landscape oil painting. Oil on canvasboard. Framed. Measuring: 12 by 15 inches overall, and 8 by 10 painting alone. In excellent original condition. H...
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1910s Impressionist Art

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Oil, Board

Irish Coastal Landscape Cliffs & Ocean Glen Head County Donegal Large Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Glen Head, County Donegal Ireland by William Henry Burns (1924-1995) signed oil on canvas, framed Framed: 25.5 x 35.5 inches Canvas : 20.5 x 35 inches Provenance: private collection...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

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...
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Mid-18th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

Flowers composition #14
Located in Zofingen, AG
Flowers composition #14 94cm x 120cm, (37" x 47"), oil, acr. canvas In this vibrant abstract painting, flowers unfold in an explosion of color and shape that defies reality and plung...
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2010s Impressionist Art

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Oil, Acrylic

Spring Landscape
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Spring Landscape, 1921 Oil on canvas 36 x 42 1/4 inches 91.4 x 107.3 cm Signed and dated lower left: John Wells James / 1921 Provenance Private collection John Wells James painted ...
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1920s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

1900's English Impressionist Watercolor Painting Silent Cloudy Meadow
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Cloudy Meadow English School, early 1900's original watercolor painting on artists paper, unframed overall paper size: 7.5x 11 inches From a large private collection of English wat...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Art

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Watercolor

1920's French Portrait of Man with Moustache Signed & Dated Oil on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Man French School signed and dated 1923 oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 16 x 13 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: good and sound conditi...
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1920s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Huge 1920's British Portrait of Young Girl in Interior Signed & Dated Oil Paint
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Micky" by John Young-Hunter (British 1874-1955) signed and dated 1920 oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 50 x 31 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition: very good and soun...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil, Canvas

French Impressionist Port Scene with Reflected Tall Houses and Moored Boats
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Port Scene with Reflected Tall Houses and Moored Boats by Fanch Lel Signed: Bottom left corner Size: 15.25 x 18.25 inches (height x width) Oil painting o...
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20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

Festive bouquet 005
Located in Zofingen, AG
I like to draw bouquets of flowers in different vases. They are especially interesting in glass vases. Sun glare, reflection in water and play of colors. It's just very exciting.
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2010s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

French Impressionist Oil Painting of Tranquil Sailboats Along the Riverside
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Tranquil Sailboats Along the Riverside By Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 8.75 x 10.75 inches (height x width) Signed: Yes Oil painting o...
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20th Century Impressionist Art

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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 Art

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Oil

Bright French Impressionist Antique Painting - Tranquil River Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, early 20th century Title: River Landscape Medium: watercolour painting on board, unframed painting: 15 x 21 inches Provenance: private collection,...
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20th Century Impressionist Art

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Watercolor

American Impressionist Painting of Women Standing in an Open Field Landscape
Located in Houston, TX
Early American Impressionist painting by New York born artist André Gisson. The work features a group of three women standing in an open field. The loose brushwork gives the impressi...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

Classic English Fox Hunting with Hounds crossing Stream Rural Fields Signed Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
English School, circa 1990/2000 signed 'H. Taylor' oil on canvas, framed framed: 23 x 30 inches canvas: 15 x 22 inches provenance: private collection, UK the painting is in overall v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Spanish landscape oil on canvas painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Josep María Riera i Aragó (1954) - Landscape - Oil on canvas Oil measurements 73x100 cm. Frame measurements 77x104 cm. Painter and sculptor,...
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1970s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Navegando junto a los acantilados - Óleo sobre tela
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
Firmado por el artista en la parte inferior Estado de conservación bueno Se presenta bien enmarcada la obra Medidas obra: 60 cm altura x 20 cm ancho. Medidas marco: 76 cm altura ...
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1920s Impressionist Art

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Oil

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