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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
L"Ame du Poete (The Soul of the Poet)
L"Ame du Poete (The Soul of the Poet)

L"Ame du Poete (The Soul of the Poet)

By Louis Legrand

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "L'Ame du Poete (The Soul of the Poet)" 1901, is an original etching and aquatint by renown French artist Louis Auguste Mathieu Legrand, 1863-1951. Signed in the ...

Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Fishing Boats
Fishing Boats

Fishing Boats

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork "Fishing Boats" 1966 is an oil painting on canvas linen by noted Filipino artist Cesar Buenaventura Espinosa, 1919/22-1983. It is signed and dated at the lower left corn...

Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Contemporary British Oil Painting Yellow and White Dandelions
Contemporary British Oil Painting Yellow and White Dandelions

Contemporary British Oil Painting Yellow and White Dandelions

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Landscape signed by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century) dated 79' oil painting on board, unframed size: 10.5 x 7.5 inches condition: overall very good provenance: all the pai...

Category

20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Two nude Couples
Two nude Couples

Two nude Couples

By Norbert Schlaus

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork "Two Nude Couples" is an oil painting on masonite board by noted German/American artist Norbert Schlaus, 1927-2009. It is signed at the lower left center by the artist. ...

Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Sunflowers in Maryino
Sunflowers in Maryino

Sunflowers in Maryino

By Simon Kozhin

Located in Zofingen, AG

I have a certain weakness for the sunflower, as its encoded sacred symbolism and the beauty of its texture never leave my attention. I find it everywhere on all my travels, both in t...

Category

2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Still Life of Peach and Coral Flowers in Blue Vase with Pale Green Background
Still Life of Peach and Coral Flowers in Blue Vase with Pale Green Background

Still Life of Peach and Coral Flowers in Blue Vase with Pale Green Background

By Fanch Lel

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Still Life of Peach and Coral Flowers in Blue Vase with Pale Green Background by Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 10.75 inches (height) x 8.75 inches (width) Medium: Oil on board, ...

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20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Huge Antique German Oil Painting Tranquil Landscape Old Castle/ Church by Lake
Huge Antique German Oil Painting Tranquil Landscape Old Castle/ Church by Lake

Huge Antique German Oil Painting Tranquil Landscape Old Castle/ Church by Lake

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

A view of the church in 'Blick auf das Weinfelder' Paul Putzhofen-Hambuchen (German, 1879-1939) oil on canvas signed, framed canvas: 27.5 x 35.75 inches plus the frame the painting i...

Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"The Back Fence" - Figurative Composition
"The Back Fence" - Figurative Composition

"The Back Fence" - Figurative Composition

Located in Soquel, CA

Lovely figurative composition of two neighbors talking over a fence by Marilyn Spencer (American, 1939-2017). A figure dressed in blue is leaning over a fence, towards a neighbor dressed in yellow. Presumably the two people are engaged in conversation, based on their body language. This piece has a loose, sketchy style that adds an innocent quality to the composition. Signed in the lower right corner. Tag on verso from Mullaly-Matisse Galleries Presented in a gold-colored aluminum frame with an off-white mat. Paper size: 7.5"H x 7.5"W (approx - paper is not square) Marilyn Spencer (American, 1939-2017) was a lifelong resident of New Orleans and a popular regional artist. She worked mainly in acrylic (on canvas and paper) and lithograph, with most of her work depicting landscapes and scenes of women engaged in daily life. Spencer produced a lithograph for the New Orleans Saints...

Category

1980s Impressionist Art

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Owen Waters, Impressionist landscape, circle of Edward Seago
Owen Waters, Impressionist landscape, circle of Edward Seago

Owen Waters, Impressionist landscape, circle of Edward Seago

Located in Harkstead, GB

A wonderful example of the artist's work depicting an idyllic scene in the Norfolk countryside. Owen Waters (1916-2004) Norfolk pastures Signed, inscribed...

Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Board

Hues of Fall, Oil Painting
Hues of Fall, Oil Painting

Hues of Fall, Oil Painting

By Lisa Elley

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Lisa Elley paints a kaleidoscopic autumnal landscape, vibrant with spirited flecks from her palette knife. Using her signature style, Lisa applies impasto trees with thick texture and gentle movement. The foliage sways with energy, suggesting a beautiful fall day in the mountains with the colorful changing leaves on display.


About the Artist
Artist Lisa Elley produces sweeping impressionist views and rich geographies with lush textures. Growing up on a little farm in New Zealand surrounded by rolling green, she became greatly influenced by her surroundings. This instilled a remarkable ingenuity in her leading her to pursue a fine arts degree at the University of Auckland. Passionate about experiencing new things, she moved to London, New York, Florida, and ultimately the San Francisco Bay Area, where she now resides. She works at her studio inside an old cannery in San Jose with perfect natural light, 30-foot ceilings, and infinite possibilities. She cultivates her skillful command with a palette that allows her to maneuver her artistic blade with fluidity. “I am drawn to them over brushes as they create an amazing sense of movement with the beautiful texture they evoke,” shares Lisa. An award-winning artist, her works have been represented by galleries all over the globe and have also been featured in distinguished publications. Lisa savors the quality time she spends with her family during her free time.


Words that describe this painting: autumn, forest...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Scent Beyond Words
Scent Beyond Words

Scent Beyond Words

Located in Zofingen, AG

This painting captures a tea-colored peony in soft, muted tones, evoking a sense of quiet elegance. Its petals unfold gently, as if whispering secrets only the soul can hear. The abs...

Category

2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Roses and the Vibration of Space
Roses and the Vibration of Space

Roses and the Vibration of Space

Located in Zofingen, AG

"Roses and the Vibration of Space" is an expressive semi-abstract painting depicting pink roses amidst lush greenery. Through the use of textures and blurred transitions, the flowers...

Category

2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Oil Pastel

1970's French Signed Oil Painting Old Fishing Boats Moored in Breton Harbor
1970's French Signed Oil Painting Old Fishing Boats Moored in Breton Harbor

1970's French Signed Oil Painting Old Fishing Boats Moored in Breton Harbor

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Old Harbor signed by Georges Bordonave (French contemporary) dated 1976 oil painting on board, unframed board: 19.5 x 24.5 inches condition: very good, minor wear to the corners ...

Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Post Impressionist French Signed Oil Leafy Green Trees Chateau Parkland
Post Impressionist French Signed Oil Leafy Green Trees Chateau Parkland

Post Impressionist French Signed Oil Leafy Green Trees Chateau Parkland

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Chateau Gardens by Michel Kritz (French 1925-1994) signed oil painting on canvas, unframed inscribed verso canvas : 18 x 15 inches provenance: private collection, France conditio...

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20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Still Life Table with Fruit and Lobster
Still Life Table with Fruit and Lobster

Still Life Table with Fruit and Lobster

By Jehudith Sobel

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Still life with fruit and lobster. Canvas size 24x30 framed 30x36 Judith Sobel was born in Lwow Poland in 1924. After World War II, she attended the Academy of Fine Arts in Lodz, Poland. There she studied with the famous abstract constructionists, Wladyslaw Strzeminski and Stefan Wegner from whom she learned the principles of Modern Art as laid down by the European Cubists. Sobel’s work was selected for the First Exhibit of Modern Art Museum Krakow in 1948-49. Judith Sobel emigrated to the newly found Israel where she lived for five years, becoming very active in Israel’s emerging art world. Her work was collected and exhibited by the major art museums of Israel including the Museum of Modern Art at Haifa, the Association of Artists of Israel (Tel-Aviv), Sheldon Swope Art Gallery in Terre Haute...

Category

1970s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Evening. Teberda
Evening. Teberda

Evening. Teberda

By Simon Kozhin

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this piece, I poured my soul into capturing the majestic calm of nature’s embrace. The sturdy, ancient tree stands resilient against the backdrop of serene, snow-capped peaks, evo...

Category

2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Ukrainian flowers"

"Ukrainian flowers"

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Sunflower is a symbol of Ukraine. This incredibly bright flower is a sign of the sun. It brings people strength and well-being, is considered the embodiment of solar energy, good lif...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Beyond the Wild Wood, Oil Painting
Beyond the Wild Wood, Oil Painting

Beyond the Wild Wood, Oil Painting

By Onelio Marrero

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Onelio Marrero visited a place in New Jersey called The Grounds For Sculpture. The gardens there are replete with exotic flora and fauna. Overlapping the...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Fine Impressionist American School Oil on Canvas; Family Picnic or Outing, 1925
Fine Impressionist American School Oil on Canvas; Family Picnic or Outing, 1925

Fine Impressionist American School Oil on Canvas; Family Picnic or Outing, 1925

Located in Baltimore, MD

This lovely impressionist painting portrays what appears to be a family outing or picnic. There are many beautifully dressed women with their children in a park setting. Oddly, what appears to be missing are men, or their husbands. Perhaps it’s a women’s organization that included their young children. The scene must depict late spring or summer, given the foliage and their beautiful dresses. The colors are bright and cheerful and the late impressionist style is clearly evident. The artist appears to have signed the painting lower left, but it is very difficult to completely decipher. The date, 1925, seems to be clearer. All in all, this work is a one-of-a-kind period painting that will enhance any sophisticated room or setting. The frame is a soft lemon gold period cove frame that may be just a bit older than the work by about 10 years. This work has been recently professionally repaired, cleaned and varnished. Both the painting and the frame are in very good condition. There are a few professional repairs to the canvas, only visible from the patches shown on the backside. The frame has a few minor blemishes here and there, expected with its age. The canvas measures 18” x 22” and the overall framed dimensions are 24 1/2” x 28 1/2”. Visible on the reverse side is a vintage label that reads “Art...

Category

1920s Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

French Impressionist Charming Village Scene with Figures Strolling
French Impressionist Charming Village Scene with Figures Strolling

French Impressionist Charming Village Scene with Figures Strolling

By Fanch Lel

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Figures Strolling Through Village signed by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 21.5 x 18 inches Oil painting on canvas, unframed Condition: The painting is in good condition, with mino...

Category

20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Forest Bathing in Green, Original Painting
Forest Bathing in Green, Original Painting

Forest Bathing in Green, Original Painting

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
This painting depicts a quiet forest with a central pool of water, its surface reflecting the surrounding greenery. Subtle shifts of light create a sense of dep...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Acrylic

La Cote d'Azur
La Cote d'Azur

La Cote d'Azur

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "La Cote d'Azur" c.1980, is an original colors lithograph on watermarked Arches paper by noted French artist Jean Claude Picot, 1933-2020. It is hand signed and ...

Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Lithograph

Mid Century "October Song" Minnesota Autumn Forest Landscape
Mid Century "October Song" Minnesota Autumn Forest Landscape

Mid Century "October Song" Minnesota Autumn Forest Landscape

By Harriet Rose Yule

Located in Soquel, CA

Highly detailed mid century landscape depicting a glorious autumn scene, of a tranquil stream running through a forest full of tress with golden fall foliage, by Harriet Yule (Americ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Girl in Russian costume
Girl in Russian costume

Girl in Russian costume

By Simon Kozhin

Located in Zofingen, AG

This is one of the full-scale costumed sketches of a girl sitting in a sleigh for my painting Maslenitsa. Seeing off the winter. I painted in a few hours in a workshop. The girl is d...

Category

Early 2000s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Hyde Park, London, 1900s by American artist Richard Hayley Lever, oil on canvas
Hyde Park, London, 1900s by American artist Richard Hayley Lever, oil on canvas

Hyde Park, London, 1900s by American artist Richard Hayley Lever, oil on canvas

By Richard Hayley Lever

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Richard Hayley Lever (American, 1876–1958) Hyde Park Promenade at Apsley Gate, c. 1900–1905 Oil on canvas laid down on board Signed ‘Hayley LEVER’ (lower right) 6.75 x 9.625 in. (17....

Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Lady on Venetian Balcony Signed Impressionist Oil Painting
Lady on Venetian Balcony Signed Impressionist Oil Painting

Lady on Venetian Balcony Signed Impressionist Oil Painting

By Innocenzo Melani

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

"Venezia" Lovely Impressionist oil painting on canvas, depicting this elegant young lady standing on a balcony overlooking the beautiful city of Venice. The painting is signed by it...

Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Mountain Waters
Mountain Waters

Mountain Waters

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Original painting signed by the Artist.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

The Artists Garden Signed Original French Impressionist Oil Painting
The Artists Garden Signed Original French Impressionist Oil Painting

The Artists Garden Signed Original French Impressionist Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: Guy Benard (French b.1928) signed lower corner. Painter from Rouen, Normandy, exhibited throughout France. Title: Le Jardin du Peintre Medium: signed oil on canva...

Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Could It Be?, Oil Painting
Could It Be?, Oil Painting

Could It Be?, Oil Painting

By Onelio Marrero

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
This scene captures a quiet moment inside an antiques shop. A man pauses mid-step, drawn to two framed water lily paintings. As any regular shopper knows, the t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

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