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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Peaceful Coastal Horizon with Gentle Pastel Sky and Hints of Sunrise Over Sea
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Peaceful Coastal Horizon Simone Forge 1930's French Impressionist oil on board unframed board: 8.75 x 10.5 inches Provenance: Private collection Condition: Great condition For mor...
Oil
$1,420Sale Price|20% Off
Antique American Impressionist Framed Winter Landscape Rare Original Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very impressive early 20th century impressionist winter landscape. A view of the Palisades. Great color and a panoramic view. Nicely framed.
Canvas, Oil
$568
Staithes Harbour Boats with Cliff and Seaside Cottages Yorkshire Watercolour
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Staithes Harbour Boats with Cliff and Seaside Cottages Yorkshire Watercolour By Tony Herbert (1927-2024) Medium: Watercolor on paper, unframed Size: 10.75 inches (height) x 14...
Watercolor
$4,330
View from Chelsea - original cityscape oil painting - contemporary impressionist
Located in London, Chelsea
We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet C...
Canvas, Oil
Spring in Heisler Park, Laguna Beach, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Konnie Kim
Located in Yardley, PA
painted on canvas panel :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: No :: Signed: Yes :: Sign...
Oil
Refugio junto al mar - 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 ...
Oil
Impressionist French Harbour Scene with Lighthouse and Fishing Boats at Piriac
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Impressionist French Harbour Scene with Lighthouse and Fishing Boats at Piriac By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 10.5 x 7.5 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframe...
Oil
"Flowers in a purple vase" Original painting by Liudmila Shabazova
Located in Zofingen, AG
A magnificent bouquet in a purple vase looks impressive against a green background. The flower arrangement includes wildflowers. The combination of garden flowers with them is also v...
Acrylic, Canvas
Vintage Sunset Seascape Watercolor Point Lobos, Carmel
By Les Anderson
Located in Soquel, CA
Scenic watercolor seascape of the Point Lobos, Carmel coast at sunset by California artist Les (Leslie Luverne) Anderson (American, 1928-2009). From...
Watercolor, Laid Paper
South Coast Seascape Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Title: South Coast Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2026 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 30" x 44" x 1" inch (76 x 112 x 3cm) Presentation: Unframed, Gallery Wrappe...
Canvas, Oil
Lilac
Located in Zofingen, AG
Lilac inspires me always, from year to year. Every spring, when the city floods with the incredible smell of lilac, I feel that a new incredible year begins, a new spring, new pans a...
Canvas, Oil
$2,520Sale Price|20% Off
Early 20th Century Late Afternoon Monterey Landscape by James Everett Stuart
Located in Soquel, CA
Stunning plein air California landscape of Natividad (part of unincorporated Monterey Country) in late afternoon by James Everett Stuart (American, 1852-1941), 1917. Signed, dated an...
Canvas, Oil
Beatrice Adams (British, 1876-1958) Antique Oil Painting, Portrait of a Lady
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This refined antique oil portrait depicts an elegant young woman wearing a black hat accented with a red feather, captured with soft modeling and restrained realism typical of Britis...
Oil
Mid Century Signed Landscape -- Old Country Cottage with Chickens
Located in Soquel, CA
Charming mid century country landscape with cottage with thatched roof and chickens foraging. Signed "H. H." and dated "1955." Condition: good; some edge and corner wear consistent w...
Oil, Board
Antique European Impressionist Street Scene Framed Original Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique European impressionist street scene oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Signed. Measuring: 18 by 25 inches overall, and 13 by 20 painting alone. In excellent original cond...
Oil, Board
20th Century Portrait of Woman Head & Shoulders Study
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ...
Oil
$1,250
Flower Still Life, Impressionist Oil Painting by Thomas Strickland
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Thomas Strickland, American (1923 - 1999) Title: Flower Still Life Year: circa 1960 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed u.l. Size: 20 x 24 inches Frame: 31 x 27.5 inches
Oil, Canvas
By nightfall. Chamzinka
By Simon Kozhin
Located in Zofingen, AG
This plain air painting is painted from life near the railway in Chamzinka, with a view of the falling dusk to the fields after a hot day, filled with soft pastel tones. The artist m...
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Impressionist landscape by the coast with the Sea
Located in Woodbury, CT
Jean Ekert (French, 20th Century) Coastal Landscape, circa 1960 Oil on board, signed lower right This vibrant coastal view by Jean Ekert captures the warmth and energy of the Medite...
Oil, Board
"Winter Morning" Original Rural Western Winter Landscape, Oil Painting
By Dan Young
Located in Denver, CO
"Winter Morning" by Dan Young is an original oil painting depicting a rural snow scene. This painting is framed at 14.62 inches by 16.62 inches. Dan Young was born in Denver and gr...
Linen, Oil
Pont Marie Bridge Paris River Seine 1950's Mid Century French Signed Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Le Pont Marie, Paris French Impressionist artist, signed and dated 58' oil on canvas, framed in original Montparnasse frame. framed: 28 x 35 inches canvas: 22 x 29 inches Provenanc...
Oil, Canvas
Vintage French Oil Loading the Boats in Mediterranean Sleepy Harbour Town
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French School, circa 1970's oil painting on board, framed 18.5 x 21.75 inches with frame 14 x 17.5 inches without frame Charming French oil painting depicting this sleepy old harbou...
Oil
"Sunset" (2022) Original Painting by Barbara Hack
Located in Denver, CO
"Sunset" by Barbara Hack is an original landscape painting depicting a brilliant sunset. This piece is framed and ready to hang. Barbara Hack’s work is an ongoing reflection on peo...
Canvas, Oil, Panel
"Reverberate" Abstracted Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Westport, CT
This contemporary abstract landscape painting by Bri Custer, titled Reverberate, captures the shifting energy of land and light through expressive brushwork and layered color. Earthy...
Canvas, Oil
Dream. Impressionism. Nude watercolor. Body. Woman. Nudes across mediums
Located in Oslo, NO
This watercolor painting on paper, executed in an impressionistic style, depicts a nude female figure curled in a fetal position. The sleeping lady looks beautiful. She sees a pleasa...
Paper, Watercolor
$223Sale Price|20% Off
Abstract Still Life with Fruit and Flowers
By Les Anderson
Located in Soquel, CA
Colorful still life with flowers and fruit by Les (Leslie Luverne) Anderson (American, 1928-2009). Unsigned but was acquired from the estate of Les Anderson in Monterey, California. Unframed. Image; 14"H x 20"W. Les (Leslie Luverne) Anderson(American, 1928-2009) owned and operated the Bear Flag Gallery in San Juan Bautista, California for many years and was known for his plein air watercolor...
Paper, Watercolor
Autumn Forest 1970's English Signed Oil Painting Woodland Glade of Trees
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Autumn Forest N.Hansford, British 1978 signed oil painting on board, framed inscribed verso framed: 21 x 25 inches board: 19 x 23 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition:...
Oil
Antique American Impressionist Children Playing Original Landscape Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist painting of kids in a park. Oil on canvas, circa 1920. Unsigned. Displayed in a giltwood frame....
Canvas, Oil
French 1950's Signed Large Oil Painting Colourful Flowers in Vase Still Life
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Still Life of Flowers in a Vase French School, mid 20th century signed oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 36 x 29 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: very good and ...
Oil, Canvas
$21,500
"CAREFREE" WESTERN, COWBOYS, HORSES, CATTLE, PRICKLY PEAR CACTUS (1921-1990)
By James Boren
Located in San Antonio, TX
James Boren (1921 - 1990) Waxahatchie, Texas / Oklahoma Artist / Member Cowboy Artists of America Image Size: 28 x 42 Frame Size: 40 x 53 Medium: Oil "Ca...
Oil
$9,404
THE ART STUDENT WITH HER FAITHFUL MODEL.Yuri Krotov Contemporary Russian artist
By Yuri Krotov
Located in Pollenca, Illes Baleares
The name of Yuri Krotov [Юрий Кротов] as an artist became known to the art-lovers in Europe in 1992 during the sale of Russian paintings at the auction room Drouot in Paris, Thanks t...
Oil
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Young Boy with Donkey, William Weintraub
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: William Weintraub (1926) Title: Young Boy with Donkey Year: 1962 Medium: Oil on board Size: 33 x 25.5 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription: Signed and dated by the artist ...
Oil, Board
$1,292
Signed French Impressionist Oil Painting Portrait of a Man seated in Library
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, indistinctly signed, dated 1910 Title: Portrait of a man seated in a library room of books. Medium: signed oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas...
Oil
Vintage American Impressionist Nicely Framed River Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American impressionist landscape oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Signed. Provenance from a Sag Harbor, NY collection. Measuring: 20 by 18 inches overall. Handsomely fr...
Oil
"Colorado Plains" Mountain Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
David Shingler's (NC based) "Colorado Plains" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts plains with a backdrop of foothills, blue snow-capped mo...
Wood, Oil
Pierre Montezin large French Impressionist painting, Scene near Barbizon
By PIERRE EUGÈNE MONTEZIN, 1874 - 1946
Located in Harkstead, GB
This dream like image of a fisherman gliding in his boat on the river Seine was painted from a viewpoint that Montezin returned to again and again. The village of Veneux-les-Sablons ...
Canvas, Oil
"Winding Brook" Dennis Sheehan, Atmospheric Woods, Moody, Dark Green, Stream
Located in New York, NY
Dennis Sheehan Winding Brook, circa 2025 Signed lower right Oil on canvas 24 x 30 inches Dennis Sheehan was born in Boston in 1950. His work is based upon the Barbizon School with ...
Canvas, Oil
Original Oil painting on canvas seascape, Sailing Ship, signed Davis, Gold Frame
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This impressive oil on canvas, signed Davis in the lower right, depicts a majestic tall ship navigating the open seas under full sail. The artist captures the grandeur of maritime tr...
Oil
$680Sale Price|20% Off
Floral Landscape Impressionistic Oil Painting by Michael Budden Summer Fields
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Summer Field 8 x 10 image unframed, 14.5 x 16.5 framed Summer Fields I is an oil painting on canvas that showcases the beautiful light of a summer day shinning on a beautiful field o...
Oil
$1,000Sale Price|29% Off
Bullfighting Scene Oil Painting, Figurative Expressionism, 1950s
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Bullfighting Scene Artist: José María Tuser Vázquez (1919-1986) Technique: Oil on board Dimensions: 25.6 x 21.3 in (65 x 54 cm) Frameless Period: Second half of the 20th century Art Movement: Figurative Expressionism with Impressionist influences Condition: Good, with visible signs of aging on the surface DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK This painting captures a crucial moment in a bullfight, where the matador, dressed in a dazzling traje de luces (suit of lights), elegantly holds the red cape (muleta) while facing a wounded bull. The scene conveys tension and drama through energetic and loose brushwork, with strong contrasts of light and color that enhance its expressiveness. The abstract background, built with gestural brushstrokes in warm, earthy tones, reinforces the dynamism and immediacy of the moment. The thick texture of the paint and the vibrant colors in the matador's attire and cape are characteristic of Figurative Expressionism, giving the work a strong emotional impact. Tuser masterfully captures the essence of movement and the intensity of the bullfight through a painterly approach reminiscent of Impressionism, but with a greater emphasis on gesture and expressive color, making his work stand out for its raw energy and dramatic depth. ARTIST BIOGRAPHY José María Tuser Vázquez (Barcelona, 1919 - 1986) was a Spanish painter specialized in bullfighting themes, gaining recognition in the 20th-century art scene for his expressive depictions of the corrida (bullfight). He studied at the School of Arts and Crafts in Barcelona, where he developed a strong mastery of color and composition. From 1947 onwards, his work focused almost entirely on bullfighting, creating posters, illustrations, and paintings that capture the emotion and spectacle of the arena. He was a frequent collaborator with El Ruedo magazine, where his illustrations and covers solidified his reputation. Additionally, in the 1940s, he designed series of postcards featuring traditional Spanish costumes for the Artigas Publishing House. His work has been auctioned in several art houses and is highly valued among collectors of bullfighting paintings. His influence and legacy in tauromaquia (bullfighting art...
Board, Oil
Dramatic Dorset Coast Cliffs and Sea 1990 Watercolour by John Steane
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Dramatic Dorset Coast Cliffs and Sea 1990 Watercolour by John Steane by John Steane (b.1931) Size: 15.75 inches (height) x 20 inches (width) watercolor painting on paper, unfr...
Watercolor
Boat. Bali Seascape Painting, Oil on Canvas, Bali, 2021, Framed
By Simon Kozhin
Located in Zofingen, AG
This exquisite work of art, a plain air study painted by the artist in the village of Bali on the island of Crete, Greece in 2021, captures a tranquil seascape dominated by calming b...
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Vibrant Modernist Landscape by Beverly Erschell — Oil on Board in Carved Frame
Located in Buffalo, NY
An expressive and colorful modernist landscape by American artist Beverly Erschell. This energetic composition bursts with bold brushwork and a dynamic palette of yellows, pinks, blu...
Acrylic, Board
LARGE BRITISH IMPRESSIONIST OIL PAINTING - BLUEBELL WOODS OPEN LANDSCAPE
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Deborah Poynton, British contemporary, signed Title: The Bluebell Woods Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed Size: painting: 20 x 30 inches, frame: 24.5 x 34.5 ...
Canvas, Oil
$678Sale Price|20% Off
"Morning in a cafe.» original painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
Portrait of a woman. Morning in a cafe, a cup of aromatic coffee. The city is waking up, the noise of cars, the sun's glare on the cafe windows. A new day begins.
Canvas, Acrylic
Environs de Saint-Tropez - Impressionist Landscape Oil by Henri Edmond Cross
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed divisionist style oil on panel landscape circa 1906-1907 by French Neo-Impressionist painter Henri Edmond Cross. This brightly painted piece depicts a view Saint Tropez. This...
Oil, Panel
Beautiful odalisque standing beside a window
Located in West Sussex, GB
Konstantin Razumov (Born 1974) Russian Odalisque standing beside a window Oil on canvas: 14 x 10 inches. Frame: 21 x 17 inches. Konstantin Razumov's work has been offered at auct...
Oil
Vintage 1930's French Impressionist Still Life Flower Bunch In Blue Vase
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Flower Bunch by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back oil painting on artist paper, unframed measures: 18 high by 15 inches wide condition: o...
Oil
Antique American Vermont Landscape Framed Cow Grazing Barn Scene Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed. Measuring: 30 by 35 inches overall, and 25 by 30 painting alone.. In excellent original condition. H...
Canvas, Oil
Trees and Low Mountains - Vibrant Impressionistic California Landscape in Oil
By Louise Grossett Cunningham
Located in Soquel, CA
Trees and Low Mountains - Vibrant Impressionistic California Landscape in Oil Colorful landscape painting of a path in the coastal mountains by Santa Cruz, California painter Louise...
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Impressionistic Landscape Oil Painting by Michael Budden Beautiful Light Pond
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Early Autumn Light, Lily Pond oil/canvas 16 x 20 image An oil painting on canvas that showcases a beautiful country pond in early fall colors. This painting was painted en plein air ...
Oil
"Happy Fish" 70x80cm. Acrylic, Oil, linen canvas mixed-media
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Dive into a world of joy and prosperity with 'Happy Fish', a unique mixed-media masterpiece by Rakhmet Redzhepov. This vibrant work (70x80 cm) is crafted on premium linen canvas, bl...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$73,000
"TEXAS HILL COUNTRY" 1951 WILDFLOWER LANDSCAPE PORFIRIO SALINAS 59 X 49 FRAMED
Located in San Antonio, TX
Porfirio Salinas (1910-1973) San Antonio Artist Image Size: 50 x 40 Frame Size: 59 x 49 Medium: Oil on Canvas. Signed 1951 “Hill Country in Spring “ Biography Porfirio Salinas (1910...
Oil
$22,000
Grand Canyon, Landscape, 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: 2023 Style: Impressionism, Subject: Grand Canyon, Size: 42" x 70" x ...
Canvas, Oil
"Bush of Red lilies"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
In the foreground, a lush bush of red lilies blooms as a vibrant accent, like a living flame amidst the tranquil surroundings. The petals are velvety, a deep scarlet, with soft trans...
Canvas, Oil
$1,475
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...
Canvas, Oil
“Femme Nue Couchee”
Located in Southampton, NY
Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841–1919) French, Drypoint etching on archival paper. Titled "Femme Nue Couchee". Unknown edition. A delicate Impressionist etching that captures a reclining ...
Archival Paper, Etching
$2,796Sale Price|20% Off
Signed Impressive 19th Century Venice Italy Original Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique Italian oil painting of Venice. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Image size, 31L x 21H.
Canvas, Oil
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Quiet Afternoon, Itzchak Tarkay
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Itzchak Tarkay (1935-2012) Title: Quiet Afternoon Year: Circa 2000 Medium: Silkscreen on wove paper Size: 13.5 x 10.75 inches Edition: 123/750, plus 100 Remarques Condition: ...
Screen
"Forest Snow" George Gardner Symons, Snowy Winter Landscape, Pennsylvania
Located in New York, NY
George Gardner Symons Forest Snow, circa 1920s Signed lower right Oil on canvas laid on board 30 x 36 inches Provenance Estate of Jean Stanton, Neenah, Wisconsin A landscape and m...
Canvas, Oil