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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
"Floral still-life painting"
"Floral still-life painting"

"Floral still-life painting"

By Unidentified

Located in Edinburgh, GB

This elegant floral still-life painting, executed in oil on canvas, showcases a meticulously arranged bouquet of roses, lilacs, and other blossoms in a gilded vase, placed on a reflective surface. The composition exudes a sense of classic beauty, reminiscent of Dutch Golden Age still-life traditions and 19th-century European academic painting. The rich color palette and detailed rendering of individual petals, leaves, and the metallic sheen of the vase highlight the artist’s mastery of light and texture. The soft, atmospheric background enhances the contrast between the delicate flowers and their surroundings, drawing attention to the vibrancy of the composition. Housed in an ornate gilded frame, this painting is an exquisite decorative piece that evokes the refinement and sophistication of traditional floral art...

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19th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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By Natalia Yangalycheva

Located in Zofingen, AG

This work captures a moment suspended in time, where nothing is rushed and nothing is required. Set within the quiet presence of nature, the scene speaks of shared stillness and unsp...

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2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Summer Geometry
Summer Geometry

Summer Geometry

By Natalia Yangalycheva

Located in Zofingen, AG

Size: 90 × 90 cm Medium: Mixed media on canvas Canvas: Stretched canvas Presentation: Ready to hang In this work, the artist seeks to convey a sense of serenity, freedom, and inner ...

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2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

French Town Church Spire Architectural Ink Wash Painting
French Town Church Spire Architectural Ink Wash Painting

French Town Church Spire Architectural Ink Wash Painting

By Bernard Labbe

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title French Town Church Spire Architectural Ink Wash Painting Artist Bernard Labbe French mid 20th century Medium Ink and watercolour wash on artist paper unframed Size 11.75 (Heigh...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

Bright Green Impressionist Landscape with Figure in Dunes Mid 20th Century
Bright Green Impressionist Landscape with Figure in Dunes Mid 20th Century

Bright Green Impressionist Landscape with Figure in Dunes Mid 20th Century

By Claude Marin

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Impressionist Landscape by Claude Marin (French 1914-2001) signed oil on canvas, framed Framed: 19 x 22 inches Canvas : 13.5 x 16.5 inches Inscribed Verso Provenance: private collect...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

"Flowers in a White Vase" Still Life Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas Board
"Flowers in a White Vase" Still Life Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas Board

"Flowers in a White Vase" Still Life Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas Board

By Johann Berthelsen, 1883-1972

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

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

The last rays (old pond)
The last rays (old pond)

The last rays (old pond)

By Dmitry Spiros

Located in Zofingen, AG

acrylic, canvas 66CM X 88CM (26" x 34.7") 2025 The beauty of the evening light, pond with water lilies fills the picture of elegance, the blue tones add a depth of feeling in the pi...

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2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

New York City Streets

New York City Streets

By Chuck Fee Wong

Located in Buffalo, NY

An original mid century impressionist painting depicting midtown Manhattan and a view of the Empire State Building by Chinese American artist Chuck Fee Wong. Benjaman Gallery...

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1960s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Parisian Cafe Scene" Romantic Impressionist Oil Painting with Figures & Flowers
"Parisian Cafe Scene" Romantic Impressionist Oil Painting with Figures & Flowers

"Parisian Cafe Scene" Romantic Impressionist Oil Painting with Figures & Flowers

By Luigi Cagliani

Located in New York, NY

A whimsical oil painting depicting a Parisian Cafe scene in Paris, France by Luigi Cagliani. As an Italian Impressionist artist Cagliani most of his works were produced in the first ...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Spring, Landscape Art, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Spring, Landscape Art, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang

Spring, Landscape Art, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang

By Ivan Shapoval

Located in Granada Hills, CA

Artist: Shapoval Ivan Leontyevich Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Style: Impressionism Year: 2007 Title: Spring Size: 27.5" x 38.5" x 0.8'' inch, (70x98x3 cm) Unframed, Stretched on Wooden Bar, Gallery Wrapped, Ready to Hang. "Spring" is a captivating oil painting that transports viewers to a serene and enchanting landscape. Created with meticulous brushstrokes and an exquisite attention to detail, this masterpiece captures the essence of the season in its full glory. The foreground of the painting showcases a gently meandering river, its crystal-clear waters reflecting the vibrant colors of the surrounding environment. Lush greenery envelops the riverbanks, with majestic trees reaching towards the heavens. These trees, adorned with delicate leaves, have just begun to bloom, their fresh and tender foliage a testament to the arrival of spring. The artist's skilled brushwork captures the intricacies of each leaf and branch, creating a sense of realism that breathes life into the scene. The forest, vibrant and alive, exudes a tranquil energy, inviting the viewer to immerse themselves in its beauty. Above, the sky stretches across the canvas, painted in a harmonious blend of white and blue hues. Wispy clouds drift lazily, casting soft shadows on the landscape below. The interplay of light and shadow adds depth and dimension to the scene, enhancing the overall atmosphere of tranquility. The title, "Spring," aptly captures the essence of this painting. It is a celebration of nature's rebirth, symbolizing the awakening of life after the slumber of winter. The artist has skillfully conveyed the joyous spirit of this season, evoking a sense of hope and renewal. Whether observed from a distance or examined up close, "Spring" captivates the viewer with its breathtaking beauty and meticulous attention to detail. It serves as a reminder of the ever-changing cycles of nature and the vibrant energy that accompanies the arrival of spring. About Artist: Place of Birth: September 10, 1939, Dniprodzerzhynsk, Ukraine Graduated from Dnipropetrovsk Art School (1967) Graduated from Kharkiv Art Industry Higher School (1973) Field of Activity: Easel painting Teachers: H. Cherniavskly, V. Konstantynopilsky, O. Martynets Ivan Shapoval...

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2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French Fishing Boat Maritime Harbour Ink Drawing Mid Century
French Fishing Boat Maritime Harbour Ink Drawing Mid Century

French Fishing Boat Maritime Harbour Ink Drawing Mid Century

By Bernard Labbe

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: French Fishing Boat Maritime Harbour Ink Drawing Mid Century Artist: Bernard Labbe, French mid 20th century Medium: Ink and pencil on paper, unframed Size: 8.25 x 11.75 inches...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Pencil, Pen

American Impressionist Fall Landscape Framed Forest Interior Oil Painting
American Impressionist Fall Landscape Framed Forest Interior Oil Painting

American Impressionist Fall Landscape Framed Forest Interior Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique American landscape oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Unsigned. Measuring: 13 by 15 inches overall, and 11 by 12.5 painting alone. Excellent condition, ready to hang and e...

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1920s Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Rocky Seascape Oil Painting Milton James Burns Salmagundi Club
Rocky Seascape Oil Painting Milton James Burns Salmagundi Club

Rocky Seascape Oil Painting Milton James Burns Salmagundi Club

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Rocky Seascape oil on panel The image measures 10 x 14 unframed, 12.5 x 16 framed in original frame as purchased. signed lower left. Milton James Burns 1853-1933, Founding Salmagundi Artist member in ready to hang condition. Minor craquelure in white impasto areas of the surf. Frame abrasion in upper and lower edges of canvas. A few pinpoints of in-paint show up under UV. This scene looks to me to be Black Head, on Monhegan perhaps, as Burns visited the island to draw, etc. as listed below. The following is from "The Jean and Graham Devoe Williford Charitable Trust" Milton Burns...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

The Bridge at Argenteuil Large French Impressionist Oil Painting after Monet
The Bridge at Argenteuil Large French Impressionist Oil Painting after Monet

The Bridge at Argenteuil Large French Impressionist Oil Painting after Monet

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Bridge at Argenteuil a copy after the earlier, original painting by Claude Monet oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 20 x 24 inches provenance: private collection, south west of Eng...

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Late 20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Tonal Floral, Oil Painting
Tonal Floral, Oil Painting

Tonal Floral, Oil Painting

By Mary Pratt

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
The floral still life painting features a bouquet of magnolias arranged in a tall glass vase. Artist Mary Pratt uses layers of soft green and silvery grey impas...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Michael Sanders, Sparkling Beach, Limited Edition Seascape Print, Contempoary
Michael Sanders, Sparkling Beach, Limited Edition Seascape Print, Contempoary

Michael Sanders, Sparkling Beach, Limited Edition Seascape Print, Contempoary

By Michael Sanders

Located in Deddington, GB

Michael Sanders Sparkling Beach Limited Edition Giclee Print Edition of 250 Image Size: H 40cm x W 40cm Mount Size: H 60cm x W 60cm x D 0.5cm Sold Unframed Please note that insitu im...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Paper, Giclée

"Winter Solitude" Buckingham PA, Bucks County Snow Scene Landscape Oil Painting
"Winter Solitude" Buckingham PA, Bucks County Snow Scene Landscape Oil Painting

"Winter Solitude" Buckingham PA, Bucks County Snow Scene Landscape Oil Painting

By Christopher Willett 1

Located in New York, NY

Impressionist winter pastoral scene of a quaint snow covered home by theBuckingham, Bucks County, PA. Willett has portrayed this charming scene in a most intimate, yet energetic way,...

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20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Pink Blossom Trees Parisian Park Figure Reading 1980's French Impressionist Oil
Pink Blossom Trees Parisian Park Figure Reading 1980's French Impressionist Oil

Pink Blossom Trees Parisian Park Figure Reading 1980's French Impressionist Oil

By Claude Marin

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Blossom Trees by Claude Marin (French 1914-2001) signed and dated 88 oil on artist card stuck on board, unframed board: 7.5 x 9.5 inches Provenance: private collection, Paris, Fr...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Woman with Pitcher oil on canvas painting
Woman with Pitcher oil on canvas painting

Woman with Pitcher oil on canvas painting

Located in Sitges, Barcelona

Title: Woman with Pitcher Artist: Antoni Valls Bordoy (1912–1980) Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 35 x 27 cm (13.8 x 10.6 in) Date: 1953 Signature: Signed “Valls Bordoy” in red at ...

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1950s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Menton French Riviera Cote d'Azur Landscape
Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Menton French Riviera Cote d'Azur Landscape

Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Menton French Riviera Cote d'Azur Landscape

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Menton, South of France signed by the Hungarian artist, Laslzo Ritter (1937-2003) oil on canvas, framed Framed: 22 x 28 inches Canvas : 18 x 24 inches Inscribed verso Provenance: pri...

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Late 20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Lilac Branch Flowers Impressionism Original Oil Painting
Lilac Branch Flowers Impressionism Original Oil Painting

Lilac Branch Flowers Impressionism Original Oil Painting

Located in Granada Hills, CA

Artist: Alexander Shandor Title: Lilac Branch Medium: Oil on Hardboard Year: 2017 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 31.5" x 14" x 0.3" inch (80 x 35 x 1cm) Presentation: Unframed, T...

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2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sailing Vessels at Sea, Dutch Seascape, Marine Painting, 19th Century, Signed
Sailing Vessels at Sea, Dutch Seascape, Marine Painting, 19th Century, Signed

Sailing Vessels at Sea, Dutch Seascape, Marine Painting, 19th Century, Signed

By Hendrik Willem Mesdag

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Marine painter Hendrik Willem Mesdag was born in Groningen in 1831. The son of a banker, he worked at his father's stock brokerage firm until 1866, when his wife Sientje's inheritanc...

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Late 19th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

Sunday Sunrise, Vermont
Sunday Sunrise, Vermont

Sunday Sunrise, Vermont

Located in North Clarendon, VT

Wonderful little oil on board by Pennsylvania artist Roy Blankenship, Sunrise in Vermont 1971. 3" x 3.75", monogram lower right, signed, titled, dated on reverse. Born in 1943 in P...

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1970s Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Broad Street (Wall Street)
Broad Street (Wall Street)

Broad Street (Wall Street)

By Bror Julius Olsson Nordfeldt

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

B.J.O. Nordfeldt, 'Broad Street (Wall Street)', etching, edition not stated, c. 1915. Signed in pencil. A superb impression, with rich burr, selectively wiped plate tone, and inky plate edges, on cream wove paper; the full sheet with margins (3/4 to 1 1/4 inches), in excellent condition. Printed by the artist. Matted to museum standards, unframed. Impressions of this work are in the permanent collections of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Princeton University, Smithsonian American Art Museum. A view looking down Broad Street past the New York Stock Exchange Building on the right with the columned Federal Hall...

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1910s Impressionist Art

Materials

Etching

Impressionist Harbour Scene with Lighthouse Fishing Boats and Seagulls in Motion
Impressionist Harbour Scene with Lighthouse Fishing Boats and Seagulls in Motion

Impressionist Harbour Scene with Lighthouse Fishing Boats and Seagulls in Motion

By Fanch Lel

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Impressionist Harbour Scene with Lighthouse Fishing Boats and Seagulls in Motion By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 16.25 x 12.25 inches (height x width) Gouache painting on board...

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20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Gouache

Arch Rock, Oregon Seascape, Oil on Masonite, Mid-20th Century
Arch Rock, Oregon Seascape, Oil on Masonite, Mid-20th Century

Arch Rock, Oregon Seascape, Oil on Masonite, Mid-20th Century

Located in Soquel, CA

Arch Rock, Oregon - Seascape in Oil on Masonite This dramatic coastal landscape by Edith Dawson (American, 20th century) captures the raw majesty of Arch Rock, rendered in a richly ...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Masonite

On the Beach - Impressionist Figures in Landscape Oil Painting by Dorothea Sharp
On the Beach - Impressionist Figures in Landscape Oil Painting by Dorothea Sharp

On the Beach - Impressionist Figures in Landscape Oil Painting by Dorothea Sharp

By Dorothea Sharp

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

Signed oil on canvas figures in landscape circa 1920 by English impressionist painter Dorothea Sharp. This incredible piece depicts bathers enjoying a day at the beach. In the foreground is a seated woman wearing a hat who is knitting or embroidering, and by her side a baby sleeps on a blanket in the shade of the rocks. Signature: Signed lower left Dimensions: Framed: 22"x26" Unframed: 14"x18" Provenance: Private collection - Australia Dorothea Sharp was a landscape, flower and figurative painter. She studied both in London and in Paris. Dorothea Sharp studied art in Richmond before joining London's Regent Street Polytechnic, where her teachers included David Murray and George Clausen. She also studied in Paris where she was introduced to the work of the Impressionists and in particular Claude Monet. She was a member of the Royal Society of British Artists (from 1907), the Royal Institute of Oil Painters (1922) and the Society of Women Artists (1908). She lived in London, working at studios in Maida Vale. In the 1920s and 1930s she travelled in France, Spain, Portugal and Italy. In 1928 she was appointed an honorary member of the St Ives Society of Artists and from 1940 to 1946 she settled in St Ives, where she produced many plein air paintings of beach scenes...

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1920s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

'View of Rouen',  French Impressionist, Paris Salon, Prix Rosa-Bonheur, Benezit
'View of Rouen',  French Impressionist, Paris Salon, Prix Rosa-Bonheur, Benezit

'View of Rouen', French Impressionist, Paris Salon, Prix Rosa-Bonheur, Benezit

By André Prevot-Valeri

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Signed lower right, 'André Prévot-Valéri' (French, 1890-1959) and painted circa 1920. André Prévot-Valéri was the son of the landscape painter, August Prévot-Valéri (1857-1930), and...

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1920s Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Board

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