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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
Saint Yverdon - Creuse - Impressionist Landscape Oil by Emmanuel De La Villeon
Saint Yverdon - Creuse - Impressionist Landscape Oil by Emmanuel De La Villeon

Saint Yverdon - Creuse - Impressionist Landscape Oil by Emmanuel De La Villeon

By Emmanuel Victor Auguste Marie de la Villeon

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

Signed and dated oil on panel landscape by French impressionist painter Emmanuel De La Villeon. The work - painted in predominantly blue with splashes of white and green - depicts a ...

Category

1890s Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

French Hilltop Village Church Mountains Landscape Gouache Painting Bernard Labbe
French Hilltop Village Church Mountains Landscape Gouache Painting Bernard Labbe

French Hilltop Village Church Mountains Landscape Gouache Painting Bernard Labbe

By Bernard Labbe

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: French Hilltop Village Church Mountains Landscape Gouache Painting Bernard Labbe Artist: Bernard Labbe (French, mid 20th century) Medium: gouache on paper, unframed Size: 16 x...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Gouache

Pond Waterlilies Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Pond Waterlilies Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang

Pond Waterlilies Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang

By Vahe Yeremyan

Located in Granada Hills, CA

Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Title: Pond Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2026 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 10" x 19" x "0.8 inch (25 x 48 x 2cm) Presentation: Unframed, Gallery Wrapped on W...

Category

2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

“Still Life with Roses”
“Still Life with Roses”

“Still Life with Roses”

Located in Southampton, NY

Original oil on canvas laid down on board by the well known American artist, Jean Paul Selinger. Signed top right by the artist along with “Florence” where the artist visited in the...

Category

1880s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sunflower
Sunflower

Sunflower

By Casey Childs

Located in Pasadena, CA

Visual Description: This contemporary painting painted in oil on linen is a portrait of a red-headed woman in an impressionistic style. Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly ...

Category

2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Linen, Oil

Boats on the beach oil on cardboard painting impressionism spanish seascape
Boats on the beach oil on cardboard painting impressionism spanish seascape

Boats on the beach oil on cardboard painting impressionism spanish seascape

By Joaquin Terruella Matilla

Located in Sitges, Barcelona

Joaquin Terruella Matilla (1891-1957) - Landscape - Oil cardboard Oil measures 14x10 cm. Frame measures 25x20 cm. Joaquim Terruella Matilla (1891 - 1957) Joaquim Terruella Matilla,...

Category

1920s Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Sunset Over The Sea Triptych - original landscape painting
Sunset Over The Sea Triptych - original landscape painting

Sunset Over The Sea Triptych - original landscape painting

By Nikolay Dmitriev

Located in Zofingen, AG

Sea, beach, waves, the sky and warm light of sunset create incredible atmosphere of sunny evening on the seashore. The sea is a source of life force and energy. The sea triptych consists of three beautiful artworks, you can frame each of paintings, but you can also put artworks together. The pictures are author's and original. They are signed on the front and also titled and signed on the back. The paintings come with the Certificate of Authenticity. Medium: oil on canvas, supported wooden frame. Dimensions of each parts: 8x11,8 in. Total dimensions: 8x35,5 in. Packaging: I pack the paintings in special paper, then I wrap them with bubble wrap, and finally I cover artworks with strong wooden sheets. Nikolay Dmitriev...

Category

2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bright French Impressionist Antique Painting - Tranquil River Landscape
Bright French Impressionist Antique Painting - Tranquil River Landscape

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,...

Category

20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Watercolor

Sunset, Impressionist Lithograph by John Beerman
Sunset, Impressionist Lithograph by John Beerman

Sunset, Impressionist Lithograph by John Beerman

By John Beerman

Located in Long Island City, NY

John Beerman, American (1958 - ) - Sunset, Year: 1994, Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: CTP #3, Image Size: 18 x 30 inches, Size: 25.5 x 37 in. (64.7...

Category

1990s Impressionist Art

Materials

Lithograph

"The Path of Playing Hooky", French Countryside Way Through Fields Oil Painting
"The Path of Playing Hooky", French Countryside Way Through Fields Oil Painting

"The Path of Playing Hooky", French Countryside Way Through Fields Oil Painting

By Yves Calméjane

Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

"The Path of Playing Hooky" ("Le chemin de l'école buissonnière"), by Yves Calméjane, is an evocative oil on canvas that sweeps the viewer into the pastoral tranquility of the Dordog...

Category

2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Summer Landscape Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Summer Landscape Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang

Summer Landscape Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang

Located in Granada Hills, CA

Artist: Garry Nalbandyan Title: Lake Side Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2026 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 12" x 19.5" x 0.8" inch (31 x 50 x 2cm) Presentation: Unframed, Gallery Wr...

Category

2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

First Picks, Oil Painting
First Picks, Oil Painting

First Picks, Oil Painting

By Onelio Marrero

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Early morning sunlight streams across the interior of an antique store, casting a warm glow over the floor and displayed collectibles. A single collector arrive...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

"Sunset embankment"
"Sunset embankment"

"Sunset embankment"

By Evgeny Chernyakovsky

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky "sunset embankment" 25.0 X 35.0 CM / 9.8 X 13.7 IN HIGH QUALITY oil on canvas Signed on the front and back Dated 2024 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Reflections in Hues of Love
Reflections in Hues of Love

Reflections in Hues of Love

By Tanja Frost

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this piece, I capture the serene embrace of nature using oil paints, blending the evocative textures of realism with the fluidity of impressionism. The scene, a tranquil river win...

Category

2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Figures on Beach Shoreline Painting of Cliffs in Ireland Oil on Canvas 1990's
Figures on Beach Shoreline Painting of Cliffs in Ireland Oil on Canvas 1990's

Figures on Beach Shoreline Painting of Cliffs in Ireland Oil on Canvas 1990's

Located in Preston, GB

Figures on Beach Shoreline Painting of Cliffs in Ireland Oil on Canvas 1990's, by Irish Artist Darren Paul. Art measures 17 x 13 inches Frame measures 24 x 19 inches This atmospheric coastal landscape captures the rugged beauty of Fair Head, one of Northern Ireland's most iconic natural landmarks. Painted with expressive brushwork and a sensitive understanding of light, the composition draws the viewer across the golden sands and shimmering waters towards the dramatic basalt cliffs that rise majestically above the sea. Soft coastal light filters through sweeping cloud formations, creating a sense of movement and changing weather that is synonymous with the wild Antrim coastline. In the foreground, figures strolling along the beach provide both scale and a human connection to the vast landscape, while the distant white cottages nestle beneath the imposing cliffs, emphasising the harmony between nature and rural life. The artist's confident handling of colour and texture evokes the fresh sea air, rolling surf and expansive horizons of this celebrated Irish location. Rich earth tones contrast beautifully with cool blues and silvery greys, creating a balanced and inviting composition that captures both the grandeur and tranquillity of the scene. A timeless portrayal of one of Ireland's most spectacular coastal settings, this painting will appeal to collectors of Irish landscapes, maritime subjects and works that celebrate the enduring beauty of the natural world. Darren Paul was born in Belfast in 1944. From childhood, Darren had an affinity for art. He attended art classes under the tutorage of Desmond Kinney...

Category

1990s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Panel

1930's French Oil Painting Red Roof House In Green Open Fields
1930's French Oil Painting Red Roof House In Green Open Fields

1930's French Oil Painting Red Roof House In Green Open Fields

By Louise Alix

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Vintage French Oil Painting by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back oil painting on board, unframed measures: 7.5 high by 9.5 inches wide c...

Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

l'Entree du Port, Netherland
l'Entree du Port, Netherland

l'Entree du Port, Netherland

By Heran Chaban

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork "l'Entree du Port, Netherland" c. 1930 is an original color aquatint on wove paper by French/Armenian artist Heran Chaban, 1887-1939. It is h...

Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Aquatint

"Sunny Beach".
"Sunny Beach".

"Sunny Beach".

By Liudmila Shabazova

Located in Zofingen, AG

Open space, wind movement, brightness and freshness.These feelings come to us when we look at this picture. The color palette is rich in contrasts and smooth transitions. The work wa...

Category

2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Super Bloom Daisies, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Super Bloom Daisies, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Grace Diehl

Located in Yardley, PA

This was from a photo I'd taken during the super bloom. The fields were vibrant with beautifully colored wild flowers. I really liked the bright and striking hues of these wild daisi...

Category

2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

1950s French Impressionist Oil Painting Beach Scene Vintage Sailing Boats Harbor
1950s French Impressionist Oil Painting Beach Scene Vintage Sailing Boats Harbor

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Rockport Landscape
Rockport Landscape

Rockport Landscape

By Giovanni Martino

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...

Category

1930s Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

"Water lilies"
"Water lilies"

"Water lilies"

By Evgeny Chernyakovsky

Located in Edinburgh, GB

The painting evokes a sense of peace, a dissolution of form and light. The viewer seems to be looking at the surface of a quiet pond, reflecting the sky, trees, and clouds. Water lil...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Landscape View of Cohansey River, Greenwich NJ
Landscape View of Cohansey River, Greenwich NJ

Landscape View of Cohansey River, Greenwich NJ

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Benjamin Eisenstat (1915-2001). View of Cohansey River, Greenwich NJ, ca. 1960's. Oil on linen canvas 16 x 22 inches. Signed lower right. Signed, titled by artist on verso. Origi...

Category

1960s Impressionist Art

Materials

Linen, Oil

The Path at Glendalough Monastery, Oil Painting
The Path at Glendalough Monastery, Oil Painting

The Path at Glendalough Monastery, Oil Painting

By Onelio Marrero

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
This painting portrays one of the paths at the Glendalough Monastery in Ireland. The concealed monastery hosts numerous ruins of chapels and burial sites, wit...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Sunset Impression
Sunset Impression

Sunset Impression

By Andrei Belaichuk

Located in Zofingen, AG

Sunset Impression captures a fleeting moment when light dissolves into water and color becomes emotion. The golden glow of the setting sun spreads across the cool blue surface, formi...

Category

2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Antique American Impressionist Red Barn In Winter Framed Landscape Oil Painting
Antique American Impressionist Red Barn In Winter Framed Landscape Oil Painting

Antique American Impressionist Red Barn In Winter Framed Landscape Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique American impressionist barn landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Measuring: 23 by 25 inches overall, and 20 by 22 painting alone. Excellent condition, ready to ha...

Category

1890s Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

American School Signed Framed Nude Woman Portrait Impressionist Oil Painting
American School Signed Framed Nude Woman Portrait Impressionist Oil Painting

American School Signed Framed Nude Woman Portrait Impressionist Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Vintage American school impressionist nude interior scene oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Provenance from a Sag Harbor, NY collection. Measuring: 18 by 21 inches overall...

Category

1930s Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

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Find a wide variety of authentic Impressionist art available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add art created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue and other colors. Many Pop art Paintings/style/impressionist/?creator=richard-szkutnik>paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Vahe Yeremyan, Richard Szkutnik, Iryna Kastsova, and Mitchell Funk. Frequently made by artists working with Oil Paint, and Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Impressionist art, so small editions measuring 8 inches across are also available. Prices for art made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $225 and tops out at $7,200, while the average work sells for $1,423.