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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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Period: 20th Century
Style: Impressionist
"Stone Wharf, Brittany" Jane Peterson, American Impressionist, Boats in Canal
Located in New York, NY
Jane Peterson Stone Wharf, Brittany, circa 1910 Signed lower right Oil on canvas 18 x 24 inches Provenance Private Collection, New York Born Jennie Christine in Elgin, Illinois, s...
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1910s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Landscape Oil Painting Signed Ernest Albert American Impressionist Salmagundi
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
The painting signed Ernest Albert is 10.5 x 15.5 unframed, 14.13 x 19.13 framed could benefit from a cleaning and better frame unless you like this look. This painting has the tell ...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

Vase de fleurs - Impressionist Still Life Oil Painting by Leon Detroy
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed still life oil on canvas circa 1920 by French impressionist painter Leon Detroy. The work depicts a ceramic vase filled with flowers in reds, pinks and yellows and set agains...
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1920s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

French Impressionist Oil Summer Green House In Rose Garden
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Summer House by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back oil painting on board, framed frame measures: 10.5 high by 14 inches wide board measure...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

The Dance Center at the Paris Opera - Lithograph Signed
Located in Paris, IDF
Edgar DEGAS (1834-1917) (after) The Dance Center at the Paris Opera Lithograph after a painting by the artist Signed in the plate On vellum, 56 x 76 cm (c. 22 x 29.9 in) Very good ...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Art

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Lithograph

"Autumn on the Farm" Charles Harold Davis, Fall Colors, Connecticut Hillscape
Located in New York, NY
Charles Harold Davis Autumn on the Farm, circa 1930s Signed lower left Oil on canvas 20 x 27 1/4 inches Provenance Private Collection, Florida Charles Harold Davis was born in Ame...
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1910s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Flowers in a White Vase" Still Life Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas Board
Located in New York, NY
A stunning jewel and pertinent example of Berthelsen's charming Still Life scenes. Here we find a white rose and two crimson flowers in a white vase set on top of a wooden glossy tab...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Board

"Italian Caffe Scene by the Park" Impressionist Oil Painting with Figures Framed
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a Cafe scene with figures in Paris by the Park during spring by Luigi Cagliani. As an Italian Impressionist artist, most of Cagliani's works were p...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

English Harvest - Vintage Impressionist Landscape Painting with Horses & Figures
Located in Preston, GB
English Harvest - Vintage 20th Century Impressionist Oil Painting with Horses & Figures by British Artist, David Hyde Art measures 16 x 12 inches Frame m...
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20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil, Board

Mid Century French Original Pastel Painting of a Vibrant Hillside Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: "Mid Century French Original Pastel Painting of a Vibrant Hillside Landscape" Artist: Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Oil Pastel on artist paper Size: 19.75 (heigh...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil Pastel

Autumn Landscape with Country Road, Grand Rapids, Michigan Artist, Beautiful
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Mathias Alten (German/American 1871-1938) Signed: M. Alten (Lower, Right) " Autumn Landscape with Country Road ", c. 1934 26" x 32" Oil on Canvas Housed in a 3 1/4" Frame Over...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Friedrich Karl Thauer (Germany 1924-2009) original oil painting on canvas Framed
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This is a beautiful large oil painting on canvas depicting a picturesque European coastal town with a bustling waterfront scene. The artist employs a rich, textured impasto technique...
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

"Redwoods Richdale Corralitos" 1912 Original Watercolor by Minnie MaGill Pardee
Located in Soquel, CA
"Redwoods Richdale Corralitos" 1912 Original Watercolor by Minnie MaGill Pardee Lovely watercolor of the Redwoods on the Hihn Lumber property near Richdale in Corralitos, California...
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1910s Impressionist Art

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Watercolor, Laid Paper

"Along The Creek" Point Pleasant Pike Bucks County Bucks County PA River Snow
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Impressionist winter pastoral scene of colorful quaint homes by the river. Willet has portrayed this piece in a most intimate, yet energetic way, and has packed much feel...
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20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil, Board

1930's FRENCH IMPRESSIONIST SIGNED OIL - THE OLD TOWN NICE - BEAUTIFUL COLOURS
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Alfred Quertant, French circa 1930's, signed lower right Title: The Old Town, Nice Medium: oil on panel, unframed Size: painting: 46...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

Huge British Oil Painting Golden River Landscape with Rising Hills, framed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
David Mead (British 1906-1986) 'An Extensive River View' oil on canvas framed: 28 x 40 inches canvas: 24 x 36 inches private collection, England gallery label verso the painting is in overall very good and sound condition David Mead (1906 - 1986) David Mead was born in London in 1906. A self-taught painter, he started painting landscapes at the age of 9, greatly influenced by F W Hayes...
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

Silvery Day, Boats at Wharf, New England Harbor, Impressionist Oil
Located in Wiscasset, ME
A talented painter of New England harbor scenes, Rena Small was born in central Massachusetts in 1902. She studied painting under regionalist Umbert...
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20th Century Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Board

"Entre Acte - Ballerinas at the Opera, " Jules Herve, French Impressionism
Located in New York, NY
Jules Herve (French, 1887 - 1981) Entre Acte - Ballerinas at the Opera Oil on canvasboard 10 3/4 x 8 3/4 inches Signed lower left Provenance: Private Collection, Palm Beach, Florida...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil, Board

1950's French Impressionist Oil Painting Beach Scene Elegant Figures Parasols
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Beach French Impressionist artist, mid 20th century oil on canvas laid over board, framed painting: 7 x 9.5 inches framed: 9.5 x 11 inches condition: overall very good, a few min...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

1950s French Post Impressionist Signed Provencal Village Wide View Coast Line
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

French Still Life with Teapot Bottle and Cup in Earthy Blue Tones
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Still Life with Teapot Bottle and Cup in Earthy Blue Tones by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Signed: Yes Size: 14.5 inches (height) x 10.75 inches (width) Oil pastel painti...
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20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil Pastel, Oil

"Boston Square" Arthur Clifton Goodwin, Impressionist Boston Urban Landscape
Located in New York, NY
Arthur Clifton Goodwin Boston Square Signed lower left Oil on canvas 30 x 36 inches A painter especially known for street and waterfront scenes of Boston, Arthur Clifton Goodwin di...
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1920s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Golden Hues of the Provence Impressionist Country Landscape painting of France
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Framed size: 25.5" x 29" The Golden Hues of Provence by Marcel Dyf immerses viewers in the sun-drenched countryside of southern France, likely painted en plein air in the region Dyf ...
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20th Century Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

20th century Impressionist City scene of Paris from the Seine
Located in Woodbury, CT
M. Verani Paris Scene, circa 1950–60 Oil on canvas Signed lower left This charming mid-century oil painting by Italian artist M. Verani captures a vibrant scene from Paris, rendere...
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1950s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Mystery Early to Mid 20th Century Still Life
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very well painted still life of grapes and pears signed lower right. I cannot make out signature. Style looks to be either French or Spanish School. Probably painted early to mid 20t...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

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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

1950's French Impressionist Oil Fishing Boats Anchored Beach Estuary
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Etaples Simone Forge 1950's French Impressionist oil on board unframed board: 13 x 16 inches inscribed verso Provenance: private collection, Paris Condition: overall good and sound...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

Mid Century La Prima Vera Portrait of Girl with Balloon
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful mid century portrait of young girl with balloon in style of Raoul Duffy by Barbara "Mari" Berkman (American, 1930-2010), 1963. Titled "La Prima Vera...
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1960s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

California Lake Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful oil painting of a California lake by Margaret Ward (American, 20th century). Mountains of browns and reds shadow over a bright blue lake, with dark brown and green trees su...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Illustration Board

La Procession de Noel, Impressionist Giclee Print after Marc Chagall
Located in Long Island City, NY
Marc Chagall, After, Russian (1887 - 1985) - La Procession de Noel, Medium: Giclee, facsimile signed, Edition: 375, Image Size: 11 x 18 inches, Frame Size: 26 x 31 inches, Publ...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

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Giclée

"Frosty Morning" Jonas Lie, Bright, Luminous, Impressionist, Snowy Landscape
Located in New York, NY
Jonas Lie Frosty Morning, 1923 Signed lower left Oil on canvas 40 x 50 inches Provenance The artist Ainslie Galleries, New York Samuel and Ileen Campbell Wright Museum of Art, Beloi...
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1920s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Beach in Provence
By Claude Gardy
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork, entitled "Beach in Provence," is an original oil painting on canvas by French impressionist artist Claude Gardy (b. 1949). It is hand signed in the lower right corner by the artist. The canvas size is 8.75 in. x 10.65 in. and is framed in a custom wooden gold frame. The piece depicts a tranquil beach scene with provincial houses in the background. In excellent condition. Claude Gardy was born in the city of Lille in north of France in 1949. He is a self taught artist that gained recognition for his colorful small impressionist paintings...
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

Degas, Melina Darde, Ten Ballet Sketches (after)
Located in Fairfield, CT
Medium: Lithograph and stencil on vélin paper Year: 1945 Paper Size: 17 x 13 inches Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued Notes: From the folio, Degas, Ten Balle...
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1940s Impressionist Art

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Lithograph

Tuscan Landscape near Siena with Tree in the Foreground and Rolling Hills. 1970
Located in Firenze, IT
Tuscan Landscape near Siena with Tree in the Foreground and Rolling Hills Artist: Bruno Buracchini (Sinalunga, 1912 – Siena, 1982) Medium: Oil on board Dimensions: 48.5 × 57.5 cm inc...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

La Cote d'Azur
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "La Cote d'Azur" c.1980, is an original colors lithograph on watermarked Arches paper by noted French artist Jean Claude Picot, 1933-2020. It is hand signed and ...
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Art

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Lithograph

Summer day. Oil on cardboard, 40x50 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Summer day. Oil on cardboard, 40x50 cm Alfejs Bromults (1913.3.IV - 1991.11.I) His first professional education was at National University at studies to R.Suta, J. Bine and G. Skil...
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil, Cardboard

Antoniou Signed Original Oil Painting Seascape, Coastal Scene Framed Vintage Art
Located in Palm Coast, FL
Original Signed Oil Painting by Antoniou – Mediterranean Coastal Scene Vintage Framed Artwork Sailboats, Mountains, Palm Trees & Coastal Cottage This vibrant original oil painting ...
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20th Century Impressionist Art

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Acrylic

Very Large French Original Oil Portrait of Elegant Lady in Interior Room Setting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady French School, 20th century oil painting on canvas, unframed 40 x 29 inches condition: very good and presentable provenance: private collection, Provence Superb ...
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20th Century Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Amsterdam
Located in Genève, GE
This oil on canvas by artist Jean-Jacques Boimond (1930-1995) depicts a picturesque, tranquil scene, probably of Amsterdam, as indicated on the back of the canvas by the artist. The ...
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20th Century Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Buffalo Harbor 1920's
By A.J. Firlik
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original early 20th Century impressionist view of Buffalo Harbor, by American artist A.J. Firlik.
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1920s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

1950s French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Busy Paris Street Scene Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Paris" Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil, Canvas

Innocence...Limited edition lithograph 100/295 by Pino Daeni
Located in Chesterfield, MI
Sentimental is the adjective to describe this beautiful portrait of a mother with her innocent child. This is a beautifully framed limited edition lithograph (100/295) on paper sign...
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Art

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Lithograph

Large-Scale Baltic Figurative Courtyard Genre Scene
Located in Soquel, CA
A substantial mid-century Baltic figurative courtyard genre painting by an unknown Eastern European artist (latvia or Lithuania possible) (20t...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil, Board

untitled (Maine Landscape near Mt. Desert Island)
Located in Fairlawn, OH
untitled (Maine Landscape near Mt. Desert Island) Watercolor on paper, c. 1945-1955 Signed by the artist lower left (see photo) Provenance: Estate of the artist Condition: Excellent ...
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1940s Impressionist Art

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Watercolor

Yellow Bouqet, Impressionist Watercolor by Wayne Ensrud
Located in Long Island City, NY
Wayne Ensrud, American (1934 - ) - Yellow Bouqet, Year: circa 1980, Medium: Watercolor on Paper, signed, Size: 32 x 22.5 in. (81.28 x 57.15 cm), Frame Size: 41.5 x 32 inches
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1980s Impressionist Art

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Watercolor

Along Lake Como I
Located in Chesterfield, MI
Hand embellished by the artist, "Along Lake Como I" is in excellent condition and hand signed by the artist. It is an ARTIST PROOF. Framing options are always available with The Loft Fine Art.
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Art

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Giclée

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Reclining Nude Lady Model 1970's French Modernist Painting Provence Collection
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Artists Model (lady in stockings and suspenders) Portrait of a Nude Lady reclining French School, circa 1970's indistinctly signed double sided oil painting on card, unframed si...
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1970s Impressionist Art

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Oil

Celebration music festival
Located in New York, NY
I have worked directly with the artist up to the time of her death and had the last paintings she had finished, two were the portraits of my children. She was very delightful to wor...
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1980s Impressionist Art

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Oil

Bateaux French Coastal Oil Painting with Boats and Lighthouse
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Bateaux French Coastal Oil Painting with Boats and Lighthouse by Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 8.5 inches (height) x 10.5 inches (width) Medium: Oil on board, unframed Condition...
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20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

Port Saint-Denis - Le Soir - Impressionist Cityscape Oil by Edouard Cortes
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed oil on canvas figures in landscape circa 1920 by sought after French impressionist painter Edouard Cortes. The work depicts an autumnal scene of the the Porte Saint-Denis (St ...
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1920s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Cottage in the Snowy Hills
By Karl Schmidt (b.1890)
Located in North Clarendon, VT
Unusual winter scene by renowned California impressionist Karl Schmidt. A cozy cottage nestled in the mountains. Oil on board from the Karl Scmidt collection. 12.25" x 16.25", 15.5"...
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1930s Impressionist Art

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Oil

Cozy Corner Bar 1983 Framed Watercolor Painting
Located in Rochester Hills, MI
Artist Name: Sam Karres Title: Cozy Corner Bar Wyandotte MI PAINTED 9-7-83 Year: 1983 Medium Type: Watercolor on Paper Paper Size-Width Size-Height: 15'' x 23" Signed, titled, and ...
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1980s Impressionist Art

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Watercolor

Blonde Nude Leaning on a Stool in Oil on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
Blonde Nude Leaning on a Stool in Oil on Canvas Beautiful modern impressionist figure painting of a nude woman by bay area artist George Wishon (American, b.20th Century). A contras...
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Large 1950's Portrait of Dashing Gentleman Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Gentleman European artist, mid 20th century oil on canvas, framed framed: 35.5 x 30.5 inches canvas: 30 x 25 inches provenance: private collection, England condition: o...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

Mid 20th Century, Ghent, Belgium Chateau des Comtes from Hoofdbrug
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Belgium. East Flanders - Ghent by Leonard Machin Rowe (1880-1968) signed in both front lower corners, inscribed and dated to the back watercolour painting on artist's paper, unframe...
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1950s Impressionist Art

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Watercolor

Les Vacances - Post Impressionist Figures in Landscape Oil by Pierre Montezin
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed oil on canvas figures in riverscape circa 1910 by sought after French impressionist painter Pierre Eugene Montezin. The work depicts women dressed in summer dresses and sunhat...
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1910s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Token Trees" Circa 1930 Dallas Artist / Arkansas /Colorado Artist
By Olin Travis
Located in San Antonio, TX
Olin Travis (1888-1975) Dallas, Tx. Image Size: 7.5 x 11.5 Frame Size: 15.5 x 19.5 Medium: Oil on Board "To a Good Friend A small token of appreciation" Biography Olin Travis (1888-1975) Travis, Olin Herman. 1888-1975. Dallas. Landscape, portrait, and Figure painter, graphic artist, muralist, teacher, writer.     Born and reared in Dallas, Travis attended public schools there.  in his youth he received instruction from R. Jerome Hill...
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1920s Impressionist Art

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Oil

"Along the Tinicum Creek" Bucks County PA Snow Scene Landscape Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
Impressionist winter pastoral scene of a quaint snow covered home in Tinicum, Bucks County, PA. Willett has portrayed this charming scene in a most intimate, yet energetic way, and h...
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20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil, Board

Desert Foothills Under a Blue Sky - Landscape in Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
Desert Foothills Under a Blue Sky - Landscape in Acrylic on Canvas Serene desert landscape by Eth Bunton (American, b. 1924). The viewer stands at the edge of the foothills in the d...
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

le Plage de Cannes Impressionist Figurative painting of a beach in France
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Framed size: 26" x 30" - Signed bottom left La Plage de Cannes is a striking example of Lebasque’s mature Post‑Impressionist style: serene yet subtly vibrant, intimate yet expansive...
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20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil, Canvas

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