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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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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

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

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

The Opal Pool - Coast of Catalina, Spain
Located in New York, NY
A very rare and exceptional work by one of America's most versatile and interesting American Impressionists. This was done on an early trip the artist made to Spain. The artist live...
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Early 1900s Impressionist Art

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Oil, Board

French Impressionist Oil Painting of Riverside Scene in Guînes, Northern France
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Riverside Scene in Guînes, Northern France By Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 5.75 x 7.75 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed Condition: The painting is in good condition, with minor signs of aging. Provenance: All the paintings we have for sale by this artist have come from the artists estate and have had no previous owners at all. Description: This evocative painting by Fanch Lel, titled "Guînes," presents a serene depiction of the French countryside near the town of Guînes in northern France. The artwork captures the tranquil charm of rural life, with soft, earthy tones and lush greenery framing the small, picturesque structures that dot the landscape. Lel’s brushwork brings depth to the trees in the foreground, while the subtle, reflective water in the lower portion of the scene mirrors...
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20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

James Brown British Impressionist oil painting, Lucien Pissarro circle
Located in Harkstead, GB
This beautiful painting is a keynote in the development of what has become known as British Impressionism. The artist was a very good friend and painting companion of Lucien Pissarro...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Art

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Canvas

A Bay with Cliffs (Detail)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Poster created for the exhibition The Lens of Impressionism, held at the Dallas Museum of Art in 1997. The image features a detail from Gustave Courbet’s A Bay with Cliffs, highlight...
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1990s Impressionist Art

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Offset

Paris, Place Du Tertre
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled " Paris, Place Du Tertre" c.1980, is an original colors lithograph on Arches paper by French artist Urbain Huchet, 1930-2014. It is hand signed and numbered 183/2...
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Art

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Lithograph

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

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

St Marks Basilica Venice in Golden Light with Crowds and Reflections Watercolour
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: St Marks Basilica Venice in Golden Light with Crowds and Reflections Watercolour By Tony Herbert (1927-2024) Signed: Bottom left corner Medium...
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20th Century Impressionist Art

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Watercolor

'Agay, le château et le Sémaphore'. Oil on canvas. Signed.
Located in Paris, FR
'Agay, le château et le Sémaphore'. Oil on canvas. +/- 1922 Signed lower right Measurements : 60 x 73 cm. This painting will be recorded in the second volume of the Catalogue Raisonn...
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1920s 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

Summer Still Life, Post Impressionism Paul Cézanne Original oil Painting
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Peter Tovpev Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2021 Style: Contemporary Art Title: Summer Still Life Size: 35.5" x 31...
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2010s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Gordon Hope Grant Seascape SalmagundiClub Marine Sailboat Oil Painting 1875-1962
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
"The Barque" oil/canvas 25.25 x 30 image The painting is lined and would benefit from a cleaning. The canvas has shifted a little in the frame and needs to be moved back as seen in p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Oil

French Impressionist Oil Painting of Fishing Boats in a Harbor
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Fishing Boats in a Harbor By Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 9.5 x 13 inches (height x width...
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20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

Winter Sunset Landscape Oil Painting by Michael Budden Winter Evening Sundown
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Winter Evening Sundown oil/canvas signed LR 18 x 24 image unframed, 23.25 x 29.25 framed. This image is inspired by the view outback of my home and studio. I have enjoyed seeing the ...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

Olive Trees in Manosque, Provence, Large French Modernist Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: A. Davy, French School, late 20th century Title: Olive Trees, Manosque (Provence). Medium: signed, oil painting on canvas, framed and inscribed verso. Size: ...
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Late 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

Winter Serenity
Located in Zofingen, AG
A quiet winter morning, a warm cup of coffee, and the loyal presence of a furry companion-this dreamy oil painting captures a moment of tranquility and reflection. Soft pastel tones ...
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2010s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

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

Meet Me Here - Original Colorful Landscape Still Life Oil Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Michaela Jean is an accomplished painter, devoted gardener, and mother from Southern California (USA). Her lifelong passion for art and nature began in childhood, inspired by her gra...
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2010s Impressionist Art

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Gold Leaf

1930’s French Impressionist Oil Painting - Red Flowers in a Vase
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Red Flowers in a Vase P.Dolzan, French School, Early 20th Century Oil painting on canvas, framed Signed, lower right hand corner Canvas size: 10.5 x 13.75 inches Frame size: 15.5 x 1...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

White Rocks Cape of Creus Spain mediterranean landscape
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: White Rocks, Cape of Creus Artist: Antonio Sala Herrero (Barcelona, 1926 – 2012) Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 65 x 81 cm (25.6 x 31.9 in) Framed: No Date: 1976 Inscriptio...
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1970s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, 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

Cloudy Blue Skies Over Stripey Meadows Contemporary British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century) oil painting on board , unframed board: 19 x 20 inches condition: overall very good provenance: ...
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20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

Fishing Boats at Sunset off the Neapolitan Coastline, large signed oil painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Italian School, mid 20th century Title: The Neapolitan Coast Medium: oil on board, framed Framed: 21 x 29 inches Board: 19 x 26 inches Provenance: private collect...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

Colorful Fishing Boats on a Sandy Shore under a Cloudy Sky 1930's French
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Fishing Boats Lined Along the Shore Simone Forge 1930's French Impressionist signed oil on board unframed board: 13 x 16 inches inscribed verso Provenance: private collection Condit...
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Early 19th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

George Boyle Impressionist oil painting, Barbizon School of cows grazing
Located in Harkstead, GB
A superb example of a Barbizon inspired landscape painted by the "Catford Corot" from the late 19th Century. This very striking image shows the artist at the absolute peak of his abi...
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

American Impressionist Earnest Albert Landscape Oil Painting Red Mill Winter
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
The Red Mill oil/canvas 25 x 30 image Provenance: Grand Central Art Galleries NY, The Goldfield Collection Los Angeles, CA, John Moran lot 55 Sale 186 California & American Fine Art ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Oil

Paul BRET (1902-1956) Large Impressionist Oil Greek Landscape Atmospheric
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Paul BRET (French, 1902-1956) Paul Bret was one of the first French twentieth century artists to work in Greece. He had a studio in Athens t...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

Mid 20th Century French Impressionist Landscape Lovely Green Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French School, mid 20th century landscape oil painting on wood panel, unframed double sided measures: 10.5 x 14.5 inches condition report: provenance: France 10.5 x 14.5 inches
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

Sister, do you remember sea#2
Located in Zofingen, AG
This painting will come to you stretched on a wooden stretcher and completely ready to be placed in the interior. ABOUT THE ARTWORK "In my painting 'Sister, do you remember the sea ...
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2010s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

British Impressionist Watercolor of Venice Fish Market and Gondola Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: British Impressionist Watercolor of Venice Fish Market and Gondola Scene By Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) Original watercolor on artists paper, unframed Signed: Yes Dimens...
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Early 2000s Impressionist Art

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Watercolor

Seascape with Sailboat, Trees and Mountains - Impressionistic Oil on Canvas
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Southern Coastal Landscape by Charles Bisschops This oil on canvas, signed L. Ch. Bisschops, depicts a southern coastal scene with a beach bordered by trees. Across the bay, mounta...
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1920s Impressionist Art

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Oil, Canvas

"View of Venice" Impressionist Oil Painting with Figures and Boats along Venice
By Niek van der Plas
Located in New York, NY
This captivating scene of Venice from the 20th Century is a wonderful display of Van der Plas's true passion for outdoor genre paintings. The vibrant colors and impressionistic brush...
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil, Board

Vintage oil painting on Canvas, Tropical landscape, Signed, Dated, Framed
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This beautiful original vintage oil painting on canvas depicts a tropical landscape. It is nicely framed and signed indistinctly in the lower right corner, possibly dated "'89." Con...
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20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

Portrait of a Pekingese Dog Charming Antique English Watercolour Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Pekingese Dog English artist, late 19th century Watercolour drawing on board, unframed drawing: 7.25 x 5 inches Provenance: Private collection, UK Condition: This paint...
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Art

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Watercolor

Contemporary French Impressionist Oil Boats Moored in Fishing Harbour
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Harbour by Georges Bordonave (French contemporary) signed oil painting on canvas, unframed dated 1978 canvas: 21.5 x 25.5 inches condition: very good provenance: from a large pr...
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

Boats on Lake Lugano. Impressionis original on canvas.Landscape Paintings
Located in Oslo, NO
This painting captures a serene moment on the shores of Lake Lugano, created en plein air with oil on canvas. The artist was inspired by the quiet charm of the lake, where boats rest...
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2010s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Fire Flame
Located in Zofingen, AG
Never be jealous of a biker to her biker friends. Firstly: it is useless; secondly: are you jealous of your brothers? The only thing you can be jealous of is the motorcycle, because ...
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2010s Impressionist Art

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Oil, Canvas

“Kitchen window” Original impressionistic painting . Large, vertical Oil , paper
Located in Oslo, NO
In creating this piece, I immersed myself in the play of light and shadow, capturing a moment of serenity and warmth within a domestic space. The kitchen, often the heart of the home...
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2010s Impressionist Art

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Paper, Oil

"Studio view"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
This work captures the view from the artist’s studio in Kyiv, situated on a hill, where the landscape unfolds as if breathing with light and air. Executed in an expressive, impressio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Bouquet in a fashionable vase.
Located in Zofingen, AG
The picture is painted in a light and elegant style. A composition of flowers in a fashionable vase looks impressive . In this work, the artist managed to convey a bright and at th...
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2010s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Vintage 1930's French Impressionist Still Life Flower Bunch In Clear Vase
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Vintage French Oil Painting signed by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back oil painting on board, unframed measures: 13.5 high by 10.5 inch...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

Summer Day on the West Coast of Sweden by Swedish Impressionist Alfred Wahlberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Alfred Wahlberg was a distinguished Swedish landscape painter whose career spanned Germany, France, and Sweden. During his early years, he resided in D...
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Young Lady - Antique Belgian Impressionist Art Deco Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful signed and dated 1927 oil on panel portrait of a young lady, by Belgian painter Victor Abeloos. Excellent quality Art Deco period portrait of the beautiful young lady wi...
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1920s Impressionist Art

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Oil, Panel

ORIGINAL 1860 Famous American Artist Henry Peters Gray (1819-1877) oil on canvas
By Henry Peters Gray
Located in Palm Coast, FL
Up for sale is an amazing original antique oil painting on canvas by Famous American Artist Henry Peters Gray (1819-1877), depicting a portrait of a W.P. Wright Esq. Some of his paintings are exhibited in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York. The painting has a commemorative inscription on the verso: "For W.P. Wright Esq. Portrait from Henry Peter Gray. Painted at Pittsfield MA August 1860. Please read some interesting information about this Artist from Wikipedia. Henry Peters Gray was born in New York City he was a pupil of Daniel Huntington...
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1860s Impressionist Art

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Oil

Vendimiadora (Grape Harvester)
Located in Atlanta, GA
Small limited edition run of 49 and 6 E.A."s (Edition of the artist). Each canvas reproduction is crafted by a skilled printer under the supervision of the artist. Román Francés has...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Giclée

Texas Field , Texas landscape oil painting, Contemporary Impressionistic style
Located in Houston, TX
Texas Field contemporary oil landscape painting on canvas 30 x 40 painted in 2020 by Texan artist Steve Parker conveys his understanding of Texas landscapes and the use of native tr...
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2010s Impressionist Art

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Oil, Cotton Canvas

1950's English Marine Oil Painting Three Masted Sailing Ships Choppy Seas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sailing on the High Seas English School, mid 20th century oil on canvas, framed framed: 19.5 x 25.5 inches canvas: 14 x 20 inches provenance: private collection, England condition: v...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil, Canvas

Antique Italian Impressionist Capri Italy Signed Large Crashing Surf Seascape
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique Italian impressionist seascape oil painting. Oil on canvas, lain to board. Framed. Signed. Measuring: 30 by 42 inches overall, and 24.5 by 36.5 painting alone. In excellen...
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1950s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Night Out, " Urban Night Scene by Jim Beckner
Located in Denver, CO
Jim Beckner's (US based) "Night Out" is an original, handmade oil painting depicting a group of friends strolling down a brightly lit city street at night. About the Artist: (Born...
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2010s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

"White Hibiscus" (2024) by Sheri Farabaugh, Original Oil Painting of Flowers
Located in Denver, CO
"White Hibiscus" (2024) by Sheri Farabaugh (United States Based) is a beautiful handmade still life oil painting that depicts a branch with blooming white hibiscus flowers on a black...
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2010s Impressionist Art

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Oil, Board

Evening in Arizona, Saguaros, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Evening light casts a golden glow across the Arizona desert, illuminating tall saguaro cacti that reach skyward. In the distance, soft purple mountains provide ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Oil

«Bouquet of sunflowers» Originalt impressionistic floral painting . Impasto
Located in Oslo, NO
This vibrant artwork showcases a stunning bouquet of sunflowers, meticulously arranged in a rustic pottery vase. The composition brilliantly captures the flowers' dynamic energy thro...
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2010s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Autumn Trees, Print on Paper, Framed
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Print on Satin Paper, Edition 017 Subject: Autumn Trees, Framed Size: 17.5" x 24.5" x 0.8''inch, 44x62x2cm, Ready to Hang, Wooden Frame. All works are...
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2010s Impressionist Art

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Paper, Satin Paper, Color

Sea Waves, Seascape Impressionism Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2021 Style: Impressionism, Subject: Sea Waves, Size: 30" x 45" x 1'...
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2010s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Finally Home" Forbotnio Farm Buckingham PA Daytime Snow Scene Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
Impressionist winter pastoral scene of a quaint snow covered home by Buckingham PA. Willett has portrayed this charming scene in a most intimate, yet energetic way, and has packed mu...
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20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil, Board

Woman in Sunlight, Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Ashot Muradyan Work: Original Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Linen Year: 2023 Style: Impressionism, Subject: Woman in Sunlight, Size: 22" x 25" x ...
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2010s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

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