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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
Mid Century Ojai Spring Cottage Landscape
Mid Century Ojai Spring Cottage Landscape

Mid Century Ojai Spring Cottage Landscape

Located in Soquel, CA

Wonderful mid century landscape of Ojai, California with charming stucco cottage and almond trees in bloom and mountains in background titled, "Storm over Ojai" by Margaret Anna Dobson (American, 1888-1981), 1959. Signed faintly, lower right. Signed in pencil "Margaret Dobson", titled "Storm Over Ojai" and dated "1959" on verso. Presented in vintage gilt-toned wood frame. Image size: 12"H x 16"W. Framed size: 14"H x 17.75"W. Margaret Dobson was a painter, illustrator, muralist, etcher. Born in Baltimore, MD on Nov. 9, 1888. Dobson studied at the Maryland Institute, PAFA, Fontainebleau School of Art (Paris), and Syracuse University. She studied privately with Daniel Garber, Cecilia Beaux, Violet Oakley, Emil Carlsen, Robert Vonnoh, Hugh Breckenridge, and others. She was active in London, England until 1933. She then settled in Los Angeles where she remained until her death on Jan. 20, 1981. Primarily a muralist, she also painted floral still lifes and landscapes of the Sierra and southern California. Member: NAC; Royal Society of Etchers (London); Laguna Beach AA; Women Painters of the West; Santa Monica AA; Calif. Art Club; LAAA; Artists of the SW. Exhibits: Fontainebleau, 1927 (prize); Egan Gallery (LA), 1933; Calif. PM Society, 1935, 1936; Ebell Club (LA) 1936 (1st prize); Academy of Western Painters, LACMA, 1937; Santa Cruz Art League, 1938; Friday Morning Club (LA), 1939; GGIE, 1939; Society for Sanity in Art, CPLH, 1944. Murals: Santa Monica Women's Club; Palace of Fontainebleau and Fontainebleau Hospital (France); Kaufman (TX) Post Office (Driving the Steers); Girl Scouts...

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1950s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Illustration Board

Bullfighting Scene Oil Painting, Figurative Expressionism, 1950s
Bullfighting Scene Oil Painting, Figurative Expressionism, 1950s

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...

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1950s Impressionist Art

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Board, Oil

October. Chamzinka
October. Chamzinka

October. Chamzinka

By Simon Kozhin

Located in Zofingen, AG

I fell in love with this motif as soon as I saw it walking along the road in the village of Chamzinka on an autumn evening after painting the Church of Archangel Michael. October is ...

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2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

The Opal Pool - Coast of Catalina, Spain
The Opal Pool - Coast of Catalina, Spain

The Opal Pool - Coast of Catalina, Spain

By Francis Luis Mora

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

Springtime Sanctuary Oil Painting on Canvas, 20x24, Pastoral Landscape Scene
Springtime Sanctuary Oil Painting on Canvas, 20x24, Pastoral Landscape Scene

Springtime Sanctuary Oil Painting on Canvas, 20x24, Pastoral Landscape Scene

Located in Saratoga Springs, NY

This painting "Springtime Sanctuary" is a 20x24 Oil Painting on canvas by an unknown artist. A charming pastoral scene of a lush garden in full bloom, featuring vibrant flowers, leaf...

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2010s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Thoughtful
Thoughtful

Roman FrancesThoughtful

$300Sale Price|40% Off

Thoughtful

By Roman Frances

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

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Giclée

"Hold Firm" - Original Gouache Landscape Painting on Paper
"Hold Firm" - Original Gouache Landscape Painting on Paper

"Hold Firm" - Original Gouache Landscape Painting on Paper

By Judd Mercer

Located in Denver, CO

“Hold Firm” is a plein air painting by Judd Mercer, created on location in Laguna Beach, California, USA. The piece captures the coastal rock formations and breaking waves along the ...

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2010s Impressionist Art

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Paper, Gouache

1930's French Impressionist Oil Fishing Boats Beached in Estuary
1930's French Impressionist Oil Fishing Boats Beached in Estuary

1930's French Impressionist Oil Fishing Boats Beached in Estuary

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Fishing Boats Simone Forge 1930's French Impressionist oil on board unframed board: 13 x 16 inches Provenance: private collection, Paris Condition: overall good and sound condition...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

James Edward Fitzgerald Impressionist Winter Watercolor Painting, Skier-Vermont
James Edward Fitzgerald Impressionist Winter Watercolor Painting, Skier-Vermont

James Edward Fitzgerald Impressionist Winter Watercolor Painting, Skier-Vermont

By James Fitzgerald

Located in Milford, NH

A fine Vermont ski scene with a quaint village in the background by American artist James Edward Fitzgerald (1899-1971). Fitzgerald was born in Milton, MA and, after serving with the...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Linen, Glass, Paper, Watercolor

Lilac
Lilac

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...

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2010s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

"The Embrace"
"The Embrace"

"The Embrace"

Located in Zofingen, AG

This is a striking, original abstract figurative oil painting on canvas by contemporary artist Marina Fisher. Titled "Embrace," the work is a vibrant exploration of human connection,...

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2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Impressionist Winter Landscape from 1928
Impressionist Winter Landscape from 1928

Impressionist Winter Landscape from 1928

Located in Stockholm, SE

In the foreground, a rustic wooden fence and a stand of evergreens emerge from soft, pristine drifts, their dark green needles and the artist’s characteristic ultramarine shadows con...

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1920s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French Impressionist Oil Painting of Honfleur Harbor Scene
French Impressionist Oil Painting of Honfleur Harbor Scene

French Impressionist Oil Painting of Honfleur Harbor Scene

By Fanch Lel

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Honfleur Harbor Scene By Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 5.75 x 7.75 inches (height x width) Signed: Yes Oil painting on board, unframed ...

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20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Le Marche de Bachy, French Market, Signed Oil Painting
Le Marche de Bachy, French Market, Signed Oil Painting

Le Marche de Bachy, French Market, Signed Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Le Marche de Bachy French artist, 20th Century Signed by the artist on the lower right hand corner, and titled verso Oil painting on canvas, framed Framed size: 24 x 28 inches Jolly...

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20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

Warm Autumn, landscape, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Warm Autumn, landscape, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang

Warm Autumn, landscape, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang

Located in Granada Hills, CA

Artist: Alex Kalenyuk Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on canvas Year: 2020 Style: Impressionism Title: Warm Autumn Size: 8" x 10" x 0.8'' ...

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2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique American Impressionist Signed Fall Forest Interior Framed Oil Painting
Antique American Impressionist Signed Fall Forest Interior Framed Oil Painting

Antique American Impressionist Signed Fall Forest Interior Framed Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique American impressionist fall landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed faintly. Framed. Provenance from a Sag Harbor, NY collection. Measuring: 20 by 22 inches overall. H...

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1930s Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Le Jardin du Luxembourg
Le Jardin du Luxembourg

Le Jardin du Luxembourg

By Marie-Anne Nivoulies de Pierrefort

Located in London, GB

'Le Jardin du Luxembourg', oil on canvas, by Marie de Nivouliès de Pierrefort (circa 1910). Parisians are not equivocal about their park preferences. Some clearly favour the Tuileries, while others stand firmly with feet planted in the Jardin du Luxembourg. Perhaps this is analogous to residents' strongly-held preferences for either the Café Deux Magots or the Café de Flore, just down the Boulevard Saint-Germain. Back to the gardens though, I have always been captivated by the Luxembourg Gardens. It's the lawns, tree-lined promenades, tennis courts, flowerbeds, model sailboats on its octagonal Grand Bassin, as well as the picturesque Medici Fountain...

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1910s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Afternoon Tea

Afternoon Tea

By Itzchak Tarkay

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Itzchak Tarkay (1935-2012) Title: Afternoon Tea Year: Circa 2000 Medium: Silkscreen on wove paper Size: 26 x 31.5 inches Edition: 189/199, plus p...

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Early 2000s Impressionist Art

Materials

Screen

Rugged California Coast  - 1930's Seascape
Rugged California Coast  - 1930's Seascape

Rugged California Coast - 1930's Seascape

By Charles Morris

Located in Soquel, CA

Charming 1930's impressionistic seascape of blue waves crashing on a rocky shore with distant sail boats on the horizon by Charles Morris (American, b-1889) c.1930. Signed lower left...

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1930s Impressionist Art

Materials

Linen, Oil

Splash, Oil Painting
Splash, Oil Painting

Splash, Oil Painting

By George Peebles

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
The sky and the sea appear to merge through shifting shades of blue. Brown tones in the foreground suggest the sand beneath the shallow water. White strokes cap...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Young Lady Crocheting
Young Lady Crocheting

Young Lady Crocheting

By Karl Albert Buehr

Located in Mc Lean, VA

American Impressionist Genre Figure Oil on Canvas Framed in gold leaf frame Excellent condition signed "K.A. Buehr" lower left Exhibited 24th Annual Exhibition, Art Institute...

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Late 19th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Night at the Saloon, Stylised Portrait, High Society, Signed Oil Painting
Night at the Saloon, Stylised Portrait, High Society, Signed Oil Painting

Night at the Saloon, Stylised Portrait, High Society, Signed Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Night at the Saloon, Stylised Portrait, High Society, Signed Oil Painting French School artist, Late 20th Century Signed by the artist on the lower left hand corner Oil painting on c...

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Late 20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

Flamenco Dance Oil on Board Painting, Impressionist, 35x39 cm, Framed
Flamenco Dance Oil on Board Painting, Impressionist, 35x39 cm, Framed

Flamenco Dance Oil on Board Painting, Impressionist, 35x39 cm, Framed

By Joaquin Terruella Matilla

Located in Sitges, Barcelona

Joaquin Terruella Matilla (1891-1957) - Flamenco - Oil board Oil measures 35x39 cm. Frame measures 40x44 cm. Joaquim Terruella Matilla (1891 - 1957) Joaquim Terruella Matilla, neph...

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1920s Impressionist Art

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Oil, Board

French Impressionist Oil Painting of a Coastal Lighthouse
French Impressionist Oil Painting of a Coastal Lighthouse

French Impressionist Oil Painting of a Coastal Lighthouse

By Fanch Lel

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of a Coastal Lighthouse By Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 7.5 x 9.5 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed Condition: The ...

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20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Mediterranean Painting of Lake Como in Italy by 20th Century American Artist
Mediterranean Painting of Lake Como in Italy by 20th Century American Artist

Mediterranean Painting of Lake Como in Italy by 20th Century American Artist

Located in Preston, GB

Mediterranean Painting of Lake Como in Italy by 20th Century American Artist, J W Wagner Art measures 28 x 20 inches Frame measures 33 x 25 inches Professionally cleaned and re-framed in a high quality shabby chic off-white moulding Early 20th Century Vintage Original Painting...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Paysans portant du foin" original etching

"Paysans portant du foin" original etching

By Camille Pissarro

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original etching and drypoint. Catalogue reference Delteil 126. Printed on laid paper in 1900 and published in Paris by Henri Floury as the frontispiece for Gustave Geffroy's...

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Early 1900s Impressionist Art

Materials

Etching

Amsterdam
Amsterdam

Amsterdam

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Amsterdam" c.1960, is an oil painting on canvas by Dutch artist Reinier Wynand Snapper, 1907-1988. It is signed and titled at the lower right corner by the artis...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

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