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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Blooming water lilies 2
Located in Zofingen, AG
75CM X 75CM (29,5" x 29,5") 2025 The image of fish according to Chinese traditions is a symbol of prosperity, great wealth, fertility, harmony, and happiness. And what is interesting...
Oil
Autumn Evening, Art Deco Acrylic Painting by Erik Freyman
By Erik Freyman
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fashionable couple takes a walk with their dogs down a path in a colorful fall landscape by Erik Freyman. Autumn Evening Erik Freyman, Russian (1932–2018) Date: circa 2000 Acrylic...
Canvas, Acrylic
$540Sale Price|20% Off
Antique American Impressionist Fishing Harbor Sailboat Seascape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist coastal seascape painting. Oil on board. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a gold giltwood molding. Excellent condition, ready ...
Canvas, Oil
$568Sale Price|20% Off
British Impressionist Watercolor of a Flower-Lined Courtyard with Rustic Charm
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: British Impressionist Watercolor of a Flower-Lined Courtyard with Rustic Charm By Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) Original watercolor on artists paper, unframed Signed: Yes ...
Watercolor
$15,261
Chemin a travers champs - Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting by Paul Vogler
By Paul Vogler
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed oil on canvas landscape circa 1890 by French impressionist painter Paul Vogler. The piece depicts a view of a path running through a golden hay field on a bright summer's day....
Canvas, Oil
$1,578Sale Price|20% Off
Amsterdam Oil on Canvas Painting, Impressionist, 20th Century, Framed
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 ...
Oil, Canvas
Buste de femme au corsage vert - Portrait Painting, 1908
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Rendered with the soft luminosity and intimate charm that define Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s late portraiture, Buste de femme au corsage vert depicts Gabrielle Renard — the artist’s belo...
Canvas, Oil
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Seascape Oil Painting by Award Winning Artist Michael Budden Wave Splash Study
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
The Wave is a seascape study oil painting on panel by Chesterfield NJ artist Michael Budden framed in original frame.. Image is 9 x 12 framed, 15.38 x 18....
Oil
$496Sale Price|20% Off
British Impressionist Watercolor of Rustic Courtyard in Tossa de Mar
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: British Impressionist Watercolor of Rustic Courtyard in Tossa de Mar By Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) Original watercolor on artists paper, unframed Signed: Yes Dimensions...
Watercolor
The Bouquet Of Aromatic Lilacs - lilacs still life painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
The modern and stylish still life with lilacs will become a wonderful decoration of any interior! The painting is 100% hand painted using high quality oil paints on canvas. The uniq...
Oil, Cotton Canvas
"Sentinel" (2022) By Judd Mercer, Original Oil Painting
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
Judd Mercer's (US based) "Sentinel" (2022) is an original handmade oil painting depicting a large lone tree on a mountainside. Artist bio/statement Judd Mercer is a contemporary la...
Oil, Wood Panel
$956Sale Price|20% Off
“Overgrown pond” Originan impressionistic landscape. Horizontal . Plain air
Located in Oslo, NO
This artwork depicts a serene pond scene, masterfully capturing the essence of tranquility. The surface of the water is adorned with delicate lily pads, creating a textured, vibrant ...
Canvas, Oil
Gifts to Poseidon, Figurative, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alexander Litvinov Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on Cardboard Style: Classic Figurative Year: 20...
Oil, Cardboard
"Cows and Calves Near Antelope Creek" (2024) By Linda Lillegraven, Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Linda Lillegraven's beautiful original oil landscape "Cows and Calves Near Antelope Creek" (2024) depicts a serene moment of a western plain in the afternoon, with a few cows crazing...
Linen, Oil
Autumn evening
By Simon Kozhin
Located in Zofingen, AG
This plain air sketch is a quiet autumn landscape painted in Opalikha, masterfully capturing the image of a calm forest scene. In the center of attention is a majestic oak tree, the ...
Oil, Cardboard
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...
Canvas, Oil
$900Sale Price|25% Off
Self-portrait (portrait of man)
By Wesley Lea
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Wesley Lea (1914-1981). Self-portrait, ca. 1940. Oil on canvas, 12 x 17 inches. Signed lower left center "WESLEA" as was his practice in 1930s-40's. Unframed.
Oil
Fishing Boats in Gloucester Harbor by Emile A. Gruppe
Located in Rockport, MA
The early (pre-war) Gloucester Harbor scene by Emile A. Gruppe is richly atmospheric and captures the working waterfront in the golden glow of early evening. Gruppe’s mastery of coas...
Oil
$2,500
The landscape of Sumy region, Original oil Painting, Handmade, Ready to Hang
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: 2011 Title: The landscape of Sumy reg...
Canvas, Oil
Greenhouse in Bloom
Located in Dallas, TX
The greenhouse became a favorite subject of Donald Vogel's in the 1980's. As Vogel reflected in the 1998 catalogue published for his traveling retrospective exhibition, "The greenhou...
Oil
Antique American Impressionist Winter Snow Covered Landscape Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist snow covered landscape oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Signed. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a giltwood molding. Excel...
Oil, Board
$392Sale Price|20% Off
British Impressionist Watercolor of an Alleyway with a Woman in Contemplation
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: British Impressionist Watercolor of an Alleyway with a Woman in Contemplation by Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) Original watercolor on artists paper, unframed Dimensions: 1...
Watercolor
Coastal Seascape Original Oil Painting on Linen, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karen Darbinyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Linen, Year: 2025 Style: Impressionism Title: Seascape Size: 17.5" x 23.5" x 0.8''...
Linen, Oil, Canvas
"She Who Runs with Horses"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Wild Soul Rising. She carries the strength of nature within her.
Mixed Media
$65,000Sale Price|35% Off
"Beach Scene at Dieppe" James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Tonalist Watercolor
By James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Located in New York, NY
James Abbott McNeill Whistler Beach Scene at Dieppe, 1885-86 Watercolor on paper, mounted on board 8 1/2 x 5 inches Signed on the reverse Provenance: Miss Annie Burr Jennings Mrs. ...
Paper, Watercolor
Antique American Impressionist Nicely Framed Pennsylvania Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist landscape oil painting by Frances M. Lichten (1889 - 1961). Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Measuring: 24 by 26 inches overall, and 16 by 18 painting alo...
Oil, Board
"Blooming yard of Greece"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky "Blooming yard of Greece" 70.0 X 80.0 CM / 27.5 X 31.5IN HIGH QUALITY oil on canvas Signed on the front and back Dated...
Canvas, Oil
$105Sale Price|20% Off
French Impressionist Tablescape Still Life Watercolour
Located in Cotignac, FR
French Impressionist watercolour on paper view of a colourful tablescape still life by Henri Clamen. The painting is not signed but was acquired form the atelier of the artist with o...
Ink, Paper, Watercolor
Reflections of Spring: Bronx River
Located in Greenville, DE
Excellent example of Lawson's work. Wonderful, thick impasto. Signed lower right. 31" x 37 1/4" in brand new, custom, 23k gold leaf frame.
Canvas, Oil
$938Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage French Signed Oil Painting Lilac Flowers in Original Mid Century Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Still Life of Flowers French School, mid 20th century signed oil on canvas, framed in original frame. framed: 17.5 x 29 inches canvas : 12 x 24 inches provenance: private collection,...
Oil, Canvas
Autumn Recedes, Impressionism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
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: 2008 Title: Spring is Coming Size: 23...
Canvas, Oil
Memories, Figurative Art, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Anatoly Borisovich Tarabanov Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2011 Style: Abstract Figurative Title: Memories Size: ...
Canvas, Oil
Walking in Brooklyn, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
In her pared-down impressionist approach, artist Carey Parks illustrates three men walking on a sidewalk. Inspired by a photo refer...
Acrylic
$375Sale Price|20% Off
British Original Impressionist Watercolor Atmospheric Misty Lake Woodland View
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
by Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) * see notes below original watercolor on artists paper, unframed paper dimensions: 11 x 15 inches condition: very good and ready to be enjoyed. ...
Watercolor
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Panamint Valley Desert Landscape
By Mike Wright
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous, restful desert landscape of Panamint Valley by Santa Cruz, California artist Mike Wright (American, 20th Century). Presented in a black painted a...
Canvas, Oil
"On a Walk"
Located in Zofingen, AG
Cool sea air, big waves and a wonderful dog just waiting to play. The painting was painted in the impressionist style, conveying the mood and joy of what is happening.
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,319Sale Price|20% Off
Signed French Impressionist Antique Oil Portrait of Man with Beard Paris Stamped
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: signed French School, Bouchet (19th-20th Century) Title: Portrait of a bearded man Medium: oil on board Size: 11 x 8.5 inches Provenance: private collection, Fran...
Oil
Sunset at Tsaritsyno: Winter Landscape Painting, Textured Technique
By Simon Kozhin
Located in Zofingen, AG
This work of art, a sketch painted from nature by an artist in Tsaritsyno Park near the lower pond, reflects the serene beauty of the winter landscape, skillfully embodied in a small...
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
'Landscape', New York, Boston Art Club, London, PAFA, AWS, NAD, Benezit
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'Rhoda Holmes Nicholls' (British-American, 1854-1948) with dedication 'To my dear friend Marietta M. Andrenes'. Framed dimensions: 16.75 H x 1.25 D x 10.5 W inche...
Paper, Watercolor
Edge of Calm
Located in Zofingen, AG
This painting captures the meeting of two elements — the calm of the land and the restless, turquoise depths of the sea. The gentle motion of the waves echoes the soft sway of wildfl...
Canvas, Oil
To the river
Located in Zofingen, AG
The painting is sold on a stretcher. The painting depicts nature in the golden evening time - when the sun gently touches the earth with its warmth. The rays pass through the treeto...
Canvas, Acrylic
Orange Burst, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
This impressionist realist study depicts backlit oranges, a glass of amber liquid, and a paper bag. Strong illumination emphasizes the glow and translucency of ...
Oil
Carmel, Seascape, 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: 2021 Style: Impressionism, Subject: Carmel, Size: 30" x 55" x 1'' in...
Canvas, Oil
Pierre-Auguste Renoir "Buste de femme au corsage vert"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir 1841-1919 (France) "Buste de femme au corsage vert" (Gabrielle). 1908 Oil on canvas Size 49.30 x 35.30 cm (19 x 14 in.) Framed 33.75 x 30 x 2.75" Signed upp...
Canvas, Oil
The old estate. Odessa. September
By Simon Kozhin
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I poured my love for nature and history into every brushstroke. Through the rich oil textures, I aimed to capture the enchanting mix of fading light and the quiet dign...
Canvas, Oil
$440Sale Price|20% Off
Seated Nude Woman
Located in Soquel, CA
Study of a nude woman on a stool by American Impressionist artist Genevieve Rogers. Unsigned, but acquired with a collection of her work. Presented in a cre...
Oil, Laid Paper
$22,000Sale Price|21% Off
Morning Sunlight in The Patio, Mission San Fernando, Impressionist
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Alson Skinner Clark (American, 1856 - 1949) Signed: Alson Clark (Lower, Left) " Morning Sunlight in The Patio " Mission San Fernando Oil on Canvas 30" x 32" Housed in its original 3 1/2" Newcomb...
Canvas, Oil
George Boyle Impressionist oil painting, Barbizon School, figure by the woods
Located in Harkstead, GB
A superb example of a Barbizon inspired landscape painted by George Boyle, "the Catford Corot" from the late 19th Century. This very striking image shows the artist at the absolute ...
Oil, Panel
$6,212
Twentieth Century Traditional Figurative Portrait Oil of Lady in Victorian Dress
Located in ludlow, GB
Twentieth Century Traditional style Figurative Portrait Oil Painting on Canvas of Lady in a Victorian Dress. Beautiful Model in a white Victorian Gown wearing elegant gloves and looking pensive. Beautifully modelled and featuring Helen as the model who worked with the artist in the late 1980's. RENE JEROME LEGRAND British born 1953 Rene Legrand...
Oil
"In Gold and Fire"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
This artwork expresses feminine strength and quiet confidence. The red background conveys intensity, while gold accents symbolize inner value and resilience. The turned figure repres...
Mixed Media
$1,656
Large French Impressionist Vintage Oil Painting Golden Yellow Sunlit Pathway
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, 20th century Title: The Golden Sunlit Pathway Medium: oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 21.5 x 18 inches Provenance: private collection, Fr...
Oil
Colorado River, Painting, Oil on Other
Located in Yardley, PA
original dead horse point contemporary impressionism oil on canvas :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of a...
Oil
Pino Daeni Limited Edition Paper Signed Lithograph "Innocence" Ornate Frame
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...
Lithograph
Summer Lake, Landscape, 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: 2021 Style: Impressionism, Subject: Summer Lake, Size: 21" x 38" x ...
Canvas, Oil
Done By Nature, Abstract Art Original Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Voskan Galstian Work: Original Acrylic Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Year: 2023 Style: Abstract Art, Subject: Done By Nature, Siz...
Canvas, Acrylic
$574Sale Price|20% Off
French Impressionist Oil Painting of Boats and Lighthouse in a Calm Harbour
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Boats and Lighthouse in a Calm Harbour By Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 7.25 x 9.5 inches (height x ...
Oil
ZhiQin Yu Impressionist Original Oil Painting "Lost Beauty - Lotus"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Lost Beauty - Lotus Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 23.75 x 19.5 inches Frame: Framing options available! Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition. Note: ...
Oil
"Underwater Reef"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
The painting reveals a vibrant, almost fairytale-like world of an underwater reef, where sunlight, filtering through the water, disperses into soft golden streaks. They illuminate th...
Canvas, Oil
"Stroll along Lake Como" Romantic Impressionist Oil Painting with Figures
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting figures playing along Lake Como in Europe near an intimate cafe. Lake Como, in Northern Italy’s Lombardy region, is an upscale resort area known fo...
Canvas, Oil
Landscape. 2001. By Edgars Vinters. Oil on cardboard. 40x50 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Edgars Vinters (1919-2014) Edgars Vinters is working in oil, watercolor and monotype techniques. He paints landscapes in different seasons and flowers. In 1970 the significant place...
Oil, Cardboard