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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
French Post Impressionist Oil Painting
French Post Impressionist Oil Painting

French Post Impressionist Oil Painting

By Robert Falcucci

Located in Holywell, GB

Robert FALCUCCI (1900-1989) “Bouquet” A pleasing impressionistic depiction of a bouquet of flowers painted using vibrant colours and with great gusto by Robert Falcucci. Floral pai...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Mountain Herbs
Mountain Herbs

Mountain Herbs

By Nikolay Dmitriev

Located in Zofingen, AG

A sunny summer landscape captures fiery magenta fireweed blooms in the foreground. Majestic mountains rise in soft blue and purple hues. The scene is full of color, warmth, and the q...

Category

2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mother and Child
Mother and Child

Mother and Child

By Eva Sikorski 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork "Mother and Child" c.1970 is an oil painting on canvas by German/American artist Eva Sikorski, 1917-1990. It is signed at the lower left corner by the artist. The canvas...

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Late 20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

The Hat Shop

The Hat Shop

By Donald S. Vogel

Located in Dallas, TX

Donald Vogel’s paintings reflect his interest in seeking beauty in life and in sharing pleasure with his viewers. Vogel entreats us to "rejoice and celebrate each new day, knowing it...

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1970s Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

Vintage French Oil Loading the Boats in Mediterranean Sleepy Harbour Town
Vintage French Oil Loading the Boats in Mediterranean Sleepy Harbour Town

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...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Lake Giverny Monet Inspired Tapestry
Lake Giverny Monet Inspired Tapestry

Lake Giverny Monet Inspired Tapestry

Located in Atlanta, GA

Claude Monet's painting of his lily pond at Giverny is transformed into this beautiful dramatic jacquard tapestry woven in Belgium. Monet painted many scenes from his home at Giverny...

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Late 20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Tapestry

Caribbean Island [untitled].
Caribbean Island [untitled].

Caribbean Island [untitled].

By Reynolds Beal

Located in New York, NY

The location of this early oil pastel drawing was identified by other pieces from the same drawing book. The oil pastel was a new invention - just on the market in 1921 and it appea...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil Pastel

A Summers Afternoon Impressionist Provence Landscape Green, Yellow, Figurative
A Summers Afternoon Impressionist Provence Landscape Green, Yellow, Figurative

A Summers Afternoon Impressionist Provence Landscape Green, Yellow, Figurative

By Pierre Eugène Montezin

Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Framed size: 39" x 47" - Signed 'Montezin' bottom right A Summer’s Afternoon by Pierre Montezin is a warm, idyllic rural scene painted in Montezin’s signature late-Impressionist sty...

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20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

William Merritt Post, Listed American Artist, New England Landscape
William Merritt Post, Listed American Artist, New England Landscape

William Merritt Post, Listed American Artist, New England Landscape

By William Merritt Post

Located in Rockport, MA

William Merritt Post (1856–1935) was an American tonalist and landscape painter celebrated for his atmospheric depictions of rural New England. Working in a tonal style, Post used mu...

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20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Wild Forget Me Not Flower Field
Wild Forget Me Not Flower Field

Wild Forget Me Not Flower Field

By Soos Roxana Gabriela

Located in Zofingen, AG

READY TO HANG with the painting continuing on the edges. A beautiful modern floral painting, a marvelous wild forget me not flower field, made with professional varnished acrylics an...

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2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Acrylic

"Fantasy with Flowers 228" Mixed , paper, 59x42cm, Unframed
"Fantasy with Flowers 228" Mixed , paper, 59x42cm, Unframed

"Fantasy with Flowers 228" Mixed , paper, 59x42cm, Unframed

Located in Zofingen, AG

"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 300+ pictures) paper 59x42cm  On the paper acrylic, oil pastel, felt-tip pen, ink, gold leaf, pencils, silver,mixed media. For sale and sent unframe...

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2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Watercolor

'Early Morning River Landscape, ' by Harry L. Hoffman, Oil on Canvas Painting
'Early Morning River Landscape, ' by Harry L. Hoffman, Oil on Canvas Painting

'Early Morning River Landscape, ' by Harry L. Hoffman, Oil on Canvas Painting

By Harry L. Hoffman

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

In this gilt wood framed oil on canvas waterscape, American Impressionist artist Harry Hoffman depicts the last moments of a morning sunrise over a river in predominant hues of lavender, purple, pink and blue. The sky is reflected in the water below with a sandy brown beach and large green tree in the foreground. Harry Leslie Hoffman was born in Cressona, a small community in Pennsylvania’s Schuylkill Valley. His mother was an amateur artist who encouraged her son to pursue a career in the arts. In 1893, Hoffman entered the School of Art at Yale University and studied with John Ferguson Weir, the son of Robert Walter Weir. After graduation in 1897, Hoffman moved to New York to continue his studies at the Art Students League. He also traveled to Paris and took classes at the Académie Julien. In the summer of 1902, Hoffman attended the Lyme Summer School of Art, in the town of Old Lyme on the Connecticut coast. The school was headed by Frank Vincent Dumond and was located in a boarding house owned by Florence Griswold. The school eventually grew into an artists’ colony and a center for American Impressionism. When Hoffman first arrived as a student, he was not permitted to stay in the house which was designated for the professional artists only. However, his outgoing personality soon won him many friends at the colony. In 1905, Hoffman settled in Old Lyme and worked as a full member of the artist colony. He was particularly influenced by Willard Leroy Metcalf, an Impressionist also working in Old Lyme. Fellow artists later fondly recalled Hoffman’s antics at the Griswold house, which included playing the flute and banjo, tap-dancing, singing humorous songs, and performing magic tricks. In 1910, Hoffman married another Old Lyme artist named Beatrice Pope, and the couple had one child in 1921. Hoffman and his wife often escaped New England during the harsh winter months. In the winters of 1914 and 1915 he traveled to Savannah, Georgia with fellow Old Lyme artist William Chadwick...

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1930s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Hidden
Hidden

Hidden

By Nikolay Dmitriev

Located in Zofingen, AG

A rainy cityscape stretches into the misty distance. People hide under umbrellas. They seem to symbolize floating shields. But this is no ordinary rain. The water that falls carries ...

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2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

In the Cesvaina's palace
In the Cesvaina's palace

In the Cesvaina's palace

By Valery Bayda

Located in Riga, LV

Valery Baida was born in 1958 in Russia. From 1983 to 1989 he studied at the All-Union State Institute of Cinematography at the Faculty of Arts. Taken part in exhibitions since 1983....

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2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Signed French Impressionist 1940's Oil Painting Boats Figures on Martigues Beach
Signed French Impressionist 1940's Oil Painting Boats Figures on Martigues Beach

Signed French Impressionist 1940's Oil Painting Boats Figures on Martigues Beach

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Beach at Martigues, South of France French artist, signed and dated 1941 signed oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 22.5 x 26 inches canvas: 19 x 22 inches provenance: private...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Winter Café, Sloane Square- original impressionism oil painting-contemporary Art
Winter Café, Sloane Square- original impressionism oil painting-contemporary Art

Winter Café, Sloane Square- original impressionism oil painting-contemporary Art

By Michael Alford

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

Park Terrace in St. Cloud
Park Terrace in St. Cloud

Park Terrace in St. Cloud

Located in Sheffield, MA

Alfred Nathaniel Oppenheim German, 1873-1953 Park Terrace in St. Cloud Oil on board 12 ¾ by 16 ¼ in, w/ frame 19 by 22 ½ in Signed and dated 1908

Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

French Impressionist Watercolor of Notre-Dame and the Seine River
French Impressionist Watercolor of Notre-Dame and the Seine River

French Impressionist Watercolor of Notre-Dame and the Seine River

By Maurice Mazeilie 1

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: French Impressionist Watercolor of Notre-Dame and the Seine River By Maurice Mazeilie (French 1924-2021) Medium: Watercolor on paper, unframed Size: 4.75 x 6.25 inches (Height...

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20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Watercolor

"Water lily"
"Water lily"

"Water lily"

By Evgeny Chernyakovsky

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky "Water lily" 60.0 X 80.0 CM / 23.6 X 31.4IN HIGH QUALITY oil on canvas Signed on the front and back Dated 2023 Good co...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Waiting for Spring's Garden
Waiting for Spring's Garden

Waiting for Spring's Garden

By Barnes

Located in Atlanta, GA

Born in the San Si Providence of China, Jang Jin Joong, known as his artist’s name Barnes, fell in love with art since he was a child. His passion for art continued into his pursuit ...

Category

2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Autumn in Tsaritsyno Park
Autumn in Tsaritsyno Park

Autumn in Tsaritsyno Park

By Simon Kozhin

Located in Zofingen, AG

This plain air painting by Ala Prima vividly conveys the tranquil beauty of Tsaritsyno Park in autumn, depicting a path covered with golden maple leaves. The composition is expertly ...

Category

2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Butterfly Beach #2, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
Butterfly Beach #2, Painting, Watercolor on Paper

Butterfly Beach #2, Painting, Watercolor on Paper

By John Kilduff

Located in Yardley, PA

Plein air watercolor of Butterfly Beach in Montecito, California. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist ...

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2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Watercolor

Autumn
Autumn

Autumn

By Oleksandr Khrapachov

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Painting "AUTUMN", artist Oleksandr Khrapachov. is the embodiment of the charm of an autumn morning, when nature takes the breath away with its changeability and beauty. The fog that...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French Impressionist Painting of Moored Fishing Boats and Lighthouse
French Impressionist Painting of Moored Fishing Boats and Lighthouse

French Impressionist Painting of Moored Fishing Boats and Lighthouse

By Fanch Lel

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: French Impressionist Painting of Moored Fishing Boats and Lighthouse By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 8.75 x 10.75 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed Condit...

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20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

The Hare, Impressionist Woodblock Print by Raoul Dufy
The Hare, Impressionist Woodblock Print by Raoul Dufy

The Hare, Impressionist Woodblock Print by Raoul Dufy

By Raoul Dufy

Located in Long Island City, NY

Raoul Dufy, French (1877 - 1953) - The Hare, Year: circa 1920, Medium: Woodblock on thin wove paper, Image Size: 8 x 7.75 inches, Size: 11.5 x 9 in. (29.21 x 22.86 cm), Description...

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1920s Impressionist Art

Materials

Woodcut

Oaks-Trees in Haddenham
Oaks-Trees in Haddenham

Oaks-Trees in Haddenham

By Simon Kozhin

Located in Zofingen, AG

I chose the motive for painting this in a field near the village of Haddenham (UK). When I came to write this place I saw that the grass was very "short cut" on the field, only the t...

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Early 2000s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

‘Yellow and Red Umbrellas’ Beach Seascape Impressionist Oil Painting
‘Yellow and Red Umbrellas’ Beach Seascape Impressionist Oil Painting

‘Yellow and Red Umbrellas’ Beach Seascape Impressionist Oil Painting

Located in Toronto, ON

Impasto style brushwork creates a vibrant beach day with colourful umbrellas. Strong impressionist influence can be seen through the gestural brushstrokes, with figures dotting the s...

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2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Southern Anhui Cityscene Watercolor Original Painting on Paper

Southern Anhui Cityscene Watercolor Original Painting on Paper

By Lin Qingyi

Located in Granada Hills, CA

Cityscape Watercolor Original Painting Artist: Lin Qingyi Title: Southern Anhui Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2024 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 7" x 7.5" x 0.1" inch ( 18x 19...

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2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Mother & Children in a Meadow
Mother & Children in a Meadow

Mother & Children in a Meadow

Located in Sheffield, MA

Andre Gisson French, 1928-2003 Mother & Children in a Meadow Oil on canvas 12 by 16 in. w/ frame 18 ⅝ by 22 ⅝ in. Signed "Gisson" lower left Although most modern references cla...

Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vibrant Provence Landscape with Poppy Fields & Rustic Farmhouse Signed Oil
Vibrant Provence Landscape with Poppy Fields & Rustic Farmhouse Signed Oil

Vibrant Provence Landscape with Poppy Fields & Rustic Farmhouse Signed Oil

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Poppy Field in Provence French Impressionist, late 20th century signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 33 x 29 inches canvas: 26 x 32 inches Provenance: Private collection, France Cond...

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Late 20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Silhouettes by Dawn’s Golden Light, Oil Painting
Silhouettes by Dawn’s Golden Light, Oil Painting

Silhouettes by Dawn’s Golden Light, Oil Painting

By Aruna Rao

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Sunrise filters through the windswept coastal trees. Warm golds and soft pinks shimmer across the water, while the dark silhouettes of branches frame the glowing horizon. The contrast between radiant light and shadow creates a peaceful, intimate moment at daybreak.


About the Artist
Artist Aruna Rao paints impressionistic seascapes that capture the shimmer of light, the movement of water, and the quiet poetry of coastal life. "I am endlessly inspired by how light transforms a scene, softening the atmosphere and turning an ordinary moment into something unforgettable," says Aruna. Growing up in a literary family in India, she was surrounded by stories and art, which sparked her love of narrative and visual expression. After a 20-year career in IT, she returned to painting, earning an MFA with top honors from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Living in Florida offers endless inspiration, from sunrise beaches and glowing horizons to quiet harbors and small human moments that evoke joy and nostalgia. Influenced by French Impressionists and contemporary coastal painters, Aruna creates luminous works that invite the viewer to pause, breathe, and rediscover the beauty of the present moment. When she is not painting, she enjoys beach walks, discovering music, watching films with her husband, and spending time with their two cats.


Words that describe this painting: sunrise, coast, Brent Cotton...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

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