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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
Barney’s Beanery II, West Hollywood
Barney’s Beanery II, West Hollywood

Barney’s Beanery II, West Hollywood

By Alexander V. Orlov

Located in Pasadena, CA

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist UNFRAMED: 16" x 12" FRAMED: 17.5" x 21.5" x 1.25" Signed "Al. Orlov" on lower left corner. Description Barney's Beaner...

Category

2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ukrainian Christmas
Ukrainian Christmas

Ukrainian Christmas

By Dasha Pogodina

Located in Zofingen, AG

ABOUT THE ARTWORK "Ukrainian Christmas" is a vibrant portrayal of the traditional celebrations and rich folklore that characterize a Ukrainian Christmas. The painting is alive with ...

Category

2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Vibrant French Seascape with Blue Fishing Boats, Seagulls and Evening Sky
Vibrant French Seascape with Blue Fishing Boats, Seagulls and Evening Sky

Vibrant French Seascape with Blue Fishing Boats, Seagulls and Evening Sky

By Fanch Lel

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Vibrant French Seascape with Blue Fishing Boats, Seagulls and Evening Sky by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Signed: Yes Size: 8.25 inches (height) x 10.75 inches (width) Oil paint...

Category

20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Impressionist Landscape 'La Arboleda' - Mid-20th Century Oil Painting
Impressionist Landscape 'La Arboleda' - Mid-20th Century Oil Painting

Impressionist Landscape 'La Arboleda' - Mid-20th Century Oil Painting

Located in Sitges, Barcelona

Technical Data Sheet Title: La Arboleda (Zaragoza) Artist: Juan Bayón Salado (Bay Sala) Technique: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 23.6 x 28.7 inches Condition: Unframed Period: Mid-20th century Style: Impressionism with Expressionist influences Description: This painting depicts a wooded riverside landscape, likely the Ebro River as it passes through Zaragoza. The open composition and vibrant natural light emphasize green and ochre tones, evoking an atmosphere of tranquility and connection with nature. The arrangement of trees in perspective guides the viewer's eye toward the horizon, where a red building provides contrast and balance to the scene. On the right, small human figures add dynamism and depth to the landscape. The loose brushstrokes and tonal transitions suggest an agile yet detailed execution. Artist's Biography Juan Bayón Salado, artistically known as Bay Sala, was born in Logroño on June 24, 1913, and passed away in Bilbao on April 2, 1995. In 1918, his family moved to Bilbao, where he developed most of his artistic career. In the early 1930s, he set up his easel in Bilbao’s Arenal district, painting and raffling his works to support his parents. In 1941, he held his first exhibition in Bilbao, followed by another in Zaragoza in 1942, where he began signing his works as Bay Sala. In 1950, he moved to Paris in search of Impressionist roots, residing there until the late 1960s. His style is characterized by Impressionist brushstrokes with Expressionist touches, focusing primarily on urban and rural landscapes. His works are part of significant collections and museums, including the Museum of Fine Arts in Bilbao and the San Telmo Museum in San Sebastián. Similar Artists Bay Sala’s style can be related to other artists who focused on landscapes and the capture of natural light. Among them are: Camille Pissarro: French Impressionist painter known for his rural and urban landscapes capturing atmosphere and natural light. Alfred Sisley: British-French artist celebrated for Impressionist landscapes reflecting the serenity of nature. Joaquín Sorolla: Spanish painter and master in representing Mediterranean light in beach scenes and landscapes. Martín Rico y Ortega: Spanish artist renowned for detailed landscapes and urban views with notable Impressionist influences. Darío de Regoyos...

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1940s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Raking Light
Raking Light

Raking Light

By John Terelak

Located in Greenwich, CT

A contemporary impressionist painting of a rural fall landscape. Frame: 38 1/4 x 48 1/4 in.

Category

2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French Coastal Landscape with White Cottages and Rocky Shoreline
French Coastal Landscape with White Cottages and Rocky Shoreline

French Coastal Landscape with White Cottages and Rocky Shoreline

By Fanch Lel

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: French Coastal Landscape with White Cottages and Rocky Shoreline by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 6.25 inches (height) x 9.5 inches (width) Gouache painting on paper, unfra...

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20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Gouache

"Peaches"
"Peaches"

"Peaches"

By Evgeny Chernyakovsky

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky ""Peaches" 60.0 X 50.0 CM / 23.6 X 19.6 IN HIGH QUALITY oil on canvas Signed on the front and back Dated 2026 Good co...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

John Singer Sargent 'An Out-of-Doors Study' 2001- Vintage

John Singer Sargent 'An Out-of-Doors Study' 2001- Vintage

By John Singer Sargent

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This poster features An Out-of-Doors Study by John Singer Sargent, a luminous example of his impressionistic brushwork and masterful handling of light. Part of the Brooklyn Museum’s ...

Category

Early 2000s Impressionist Art

Materials

Offset

Mirror Pass
Mirror Pass

Mirror Pass

By Earl Biss

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Mirror Pass" 1977 is an original color screenprint by noted Native American artist Earl Biss, 1947-1998. It is hand signed, dated and numbered 37/100 in pencil by the artist. The artwork (image) size is 29 x 21 inches, framed size is 38.5 x 30 inches. Custom framed in a wooden silver and blue frame, with fabric matting. It is in excellent condition. About the artist: Born in Washington state, Earl Biss became a well-known Native American artist. He was raised by his grandmother on the Crow reservation in Montana and earned a scholarship to the Institute of American Indian Art in Santa Fe where he studied jewelry design. He attended the San Francisco Art Institute and then traveled widely in Europe where he was heavily influenced by the impressionist style of Monet and other European artists. His paintings have a dream-like, abstract quality with Indian figures merging with the landscape. He worked on numerous paintings, sometimes as many as twenty, simultaneously. On October 18, 1998, he died from a stroke while in his studio painting. • 1965 - 1966 Studied at the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Was a member of the inaugural class. The IAIA was founded in 1962. • Studied under Fritz Scholder, Charles Loloma, Alan Houser...

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Late 20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Screen

Vintage American Impressionist Dog Portrait Framed Original Oil Painting
Vintage American Impressionist Dog Portrait Framed Original Oil Painting

Vintage American Impressionist Dog Portrait Framed Original Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Vintage American impressionist dog portrait oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Measuring: 9 by 9 inches. Handsomely framed in giltwood molding. Excellent condition, ready to hang ...

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1950s Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Board

'After the Rain, Venice', National Academy, Metropolitan Museum, AWS, NWS, ASL
'After the Rain, Venice', National Academy, Metropolitan Museum, AWS, NWS, ASL

'After the Rain, Venice', National Academy, Metropolitan Museum, AWS, NWS, ASL

By Donald Teague

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Signed, lower right, 'Donald Teague, N.A'. (American, 1897-1991); additionally signed, verso, and titled, 'Showery Day - Venice' and painted circa 1965. Provenance: Private Estate, ...

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1960s Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

East Indian (Impressionist Figure)
East Indian (Impressionist Figure)

East Indian (Impressionist Figure)

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Marian D. Harris (1904-1988). East Indian, 1925. Oil on artist's board, 9 x 12 inches; 12 x 15 inches in wood frame. Signed lower right. Annotated on verso by Harris. Signed, titled ...

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1920s Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

Pears Aplenty in Victorian Days, 1890s
Pears Aplenty in Victorian Days, 1890s

Pears Aplenty in Victorian Days, 1890s

Located in Soquel, CA

Pears Aplenty in Victorian Days, 1890s Oil still life painting depicting pears from 1890's. Unknown artist.

Category

Late 19th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Linen, Oil

The Three Sisters, Blue Mountains New South Wales, Australia, Oil on Canvas 1962
The Three Sisters, Blue Mountains New South Wales, Australia, Oil on Canvas 1962

The Three Sisters, Blue Mountains New South Wales, Australia, Oil on Canvas 1962

Located in Preston, GB

"The Three Sisters" in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Australia by Australian Artist, Alan Robert Colquhoun Grieve (1910-1970). Signed on lower right. Original, oil on canvas. Art measures 21 x 17 inches Frame measures 28 x 24 inches (Original ornate period frame is commensurate with age) Vintage 1960's Born in Sydney in 1910, Alan Robert Colquhoun Grieve studied at the Julian Ashton School and the East Sydney Technical College and with Australian artist Herbert Edward Badham. Alan Grieve has notably exhibited at Royal Arts Society in Sydney and was Vice President of the Australian Arts Society. His work is held in private collections the world over, including The Art Gallery of New South Wales, The Fred & Elinor Wrobel Collection in Sydney and the Howard Hilton Collection. He has won numerous art prizes during the 20th Century. This painting was bought from Gordon Galleries in Double Bay, Sydney, New South Wales in circa 1962 by Major General Sir Douglas Kendrew KCMG, CB, CBE, DSO - Governor of Western Australia from 1963 to 1974. The Three Sisters are an unusual rock formation in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Australia, on the north escarpment of the Jamison Valley. They are located close to the town of Katoomba and are one of the Blue Mountains' best known sites, towering above the Jamison Valley. The Legend: The Aboriginal dream-time legend has it that three sisters, 'Meehni', 'Wimlah' and 'Gunnedoo' lived in the Jamison Valley as members of the Katoomba tribe. These beautiful young ladies had fallen in love with three brothers from the Nepean tribe, yet tribal law...

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1960s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Portrait of a Seated Man in Jeans and a Sport Coat in Oil on Canvas
Portrait of a Seated Man in Jeans and a Sport Coat in Oil on Canvas

Portrait of a Seated Man in Jeans and a Sport Coat in Oil on Canvas

Located in Soquel, CA

Portrait of a Seated Man in Jeans and a Sport Coat in Oil on Canvas Modern impressionist portrait by an unknown artist (20th Century). A man is seated on a wood chair, wearing jeans...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary 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

Young Lady in Profile
Young Lady in Profile

Young Lady in Profile

By Harrison M. Fisher

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Young Lady in Profile (Dorothy Gibson) Graphite on paper, c. 1915 Signed lower right (see photo). The sitter for this drawing, along with a huge number of Harrison Fisher’s works, i...

Category

1910s Impressionist Art

Materials

Graphite

In the Rough, Original Painting
In the Rough, Original Painting

In the Rough, Original Painting

By JoAnn Golenia

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Whether hiking, golfing, or going for a walk, seeing the warm grasses beyond the forest trees is always a treat. The underbrush snaps at your ankles, making hea...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Acrylic

"Sunrise"
"Sunrise"

"Sunrise"

By Evgeny Chernyakovsky

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky "Sunrise" 25.0 X 35.0 CM / 9.8 X 13.7 IN HIGH QUALITY oil on canvas Signed on the front and back Dated 2024 Good condi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Impressionistic Landscape Oil Painting Michael Budden Moonlight White House
Impressionistic Landscape Oil Painting Michael Budden Moonlight White House

Impressionistic Landscape Oil Painting Michael Budden Moonlight White House

By Michael Budden

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Summer Moon White House oil/panel 12 x 16 unframed, 18.25 x 22.25 framed pictured both silver or black. Summer Moon White House is an oil painting on canvas panel that showcases the ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Yellow Daffodils
Yellow Daffodils

Yellow Daffodils

By Elena Khokhryakova

Located in Zofingen, AG

I painted this piece in oil to capture the joy and motion of sunlight. Have you noticed how the light plays on a sunny day? These dancing yellow irises bring a sense of celebration a...

Category

2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Boats on the beach oil on cardboard painting impressionism spanish seascape
Boats on the beach oil on cardboard painting impressionism spanish seascape

Boats on the beach oil on cardboard painting impressionism spanish seascape

By Joaquin Terruella Matilla

Located in Sitges, Barcelona

Joaquin Terruella Matilla (1891-1957) - Landscape - Oil cardboard Oil measures 14x10 cm. Frame measures 25x20 cm. Joaquim Terruella Matilla (1891 - 1957) Joaquim Terruella Matilla,...

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1920s Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Koi Pond, Impressionist Screenprint by Mark King
Koi Pond, Impressionist Screenprint by Mark King

Koi Pond, Impressionist Screenprint by Mark King

By Mark King

Located in Long Island City, NY

Mark King (1931 - 2014) - Koi Pond, Year: 1991, Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: HC 44/75, Image Size: 27 x 36 inches, Size: 34 x 41.75 in. (86.36 x ...

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1990s Impressionist Art

Materials

Screen

"Family Unit" Oil painting

"Family Unit" Oil painting

By Louis Recchia

Located in Denver, CO

Louis Recchia's (US based) "Family Unit" is an oil painting that depicts a family of felines personified in interior setting with birds Louis Recchia has been producing contemporary...

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2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid Century French Original Pastel Painting of a Vibrant Hillside Cityscape
Mid Century French Original Pastel Painting of a Vibrant Hillside Cityscape

Mid Century French Original Pastel Painting of a Vibrant Hillside Cityscape

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: "Mid Century French Original Pastel Painting of a Vibrant Hillside Cityscape" Artist: Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Oil Pastel on artist paper Size: 25(height) x...

Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil Pastel

The Boat in Martigues, Impressionist Oil on Canvas, Circa 1910, Framed
The Boat in Martigues, Impressionist Oil on Canvas, Circa 1910, Framed

The Boat in Martigues, Impressionist Oil on Canvas, Circa 1910, Framed

By Marie-Anne Nivoulies de Pierrefort

Located in London, GB

'The Boat in Martigues', oil on canvas, by Marie de Nivouliès de Pierrefort (circa 1910). Martigues is a small port town just northwest of Marseille in the South of France. Its nickname is the Provençal Venice. Further eastward down the coast is the town of Toulon where the artist was born in 1879. Nivouliès depicts a charming sailboat tied to the small pier yet with an unfurled sail. It looks to be a wondrous day along the Mediterranean, the kind we can always dream about. The painting is over one hundred years old and is in fair condition, yet recently brought back to life by an art restoration professional. Elegantly framed, it is stabilised now for decades into the future. Signed by the artist on the lower right corner. Please enjoy the many photos accompanying the listing. Upon request, a video may be provided of the artwork. About the Artist: Although she was a direct descendant of the counts of de Pierrefort, Marie de Nivouliès de Pierrefort's (1879-1968) family was very poor. In spite of the poverty, Pierrefort attended a Catholic school run by nuns, obtaining a scholarship from the School of Fine Arts of Paris. While still a student, she attended workshops of great Impressionist masters such as Pierre Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) and Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947). In 1910 she won a travel award from the school and traveled to Tunisia where she painted several Mediterranean landscapes. In 1938 the painter moved to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where she painted the beautiful landscapes seen from her window. In Rio, Pierrefort had two individual exhibitions, both at the National Museum of Fine Arts, in the years 1946 and 1956. Although widowed in 1944, Pierrefort decided not to return to France until 1950. She remained there until 1959 when she definitively returned to Brazil. Her atelier in the neighbourhood of Glória was frequented by many emerging artists who learned the techniques of impressionism from her. Afterwards, Pierrefort painted for almost a decade in Brazil until she passed away in 1968 in Rio. After her death, many canvases were found in her studio but had been damaged or destroyed by humidity and by the intervention of her many cats. The painter Sergio Telles...

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1910s Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Sunset. Russian field
Sunset. Russian field

Sunset. Russian field

By Simon Kozhin

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this piece, I embraced the gentle hues of dusk to capture the serene beauty of a Russian field under a fading sky. The soft brushstrokes and muted palette evoke a peaceful stillne...

Category

Early 2000s Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

French Impressionist Oil Painting of Serene Street Scene in St. Suliac
French Impressionist Oil Painting of Serene Street Scene in St. Suliac

French Impressionist Oil Painting of Serene Street Scene in St. Suliac

By Fanch Lel

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Serene Street Scene in St. Suliac By Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 10.25 x 7.75 inches (height x width) Signed: Yes Oil painting on boa...

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20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Farmer and Horse In a Pastoral French Field Landscape Oil Painting
Farmer and Horse In a Pastoral French Field Landscape Oil Painting

Farmer and Horse In a Pastoral French Field Landscape Oil Painting

By Fanch Lel

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Farmer and Horse Landscape Signed by Fanch Lel Size: 13 x 16 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board , unframed Condition: Good condition overall with minor surface handling ma...

Category

20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Impressionistic Rural Farm Landscape Painting Michael Budden Early Spring
Impressionistic Rural Farm Landscape Painting Michael Budden Early Spring

Impressionistic Rural Farm Landscape Painting Michael Budden Early Spring

By Michael Budden

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Early Spring Farm oil/panel 12 x 16 unframed and 17.5 x 21.5 framed signed LR Early Spring Farm is an impressionistic landscape plein air oil painting that I did on location in Ches...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Sketching in Wuzhen City Watercolor Original Painting on Paper

Sketching in Wuzhen City Watercolor Original Painting on Paper

By Lin Qingyi

Located in Granada Hills, CA

Cityscape Watercolor Original Painting Artist: Lin Qingyi Title: Sketching in Wuzhen Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2024 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 10.5" x 6" x 0.1" inch ( ...

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2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

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