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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
‘Paris, City Stroll’ Historic Impressionist Cityscape
‘Paris, City Stroll’ Historic Impressionist Cityscape

‘Paris, City Stroll’ Historic Impressionist Cityscape

By Vadim Dolgov

Located in Toronto, ON

Painted in an impressionist style this cityscape is a playful peek into the past. An evening stroll in 19th c Paris. Oil city lamps speckle the sidewalks and a horse drawn carriage a...

Category

2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

On the Road to Palm Spring
On the Road to Palm Spring

On the Road to Palm Spring

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "On the Road to Palm Spring" c.1970is an oil painting on canvas by California artist Mabel Vinson Cage, 1891-1995. It is signed at the lower right corner by the a...

Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Inner Garden No.3 — Eucalyptus Light
Inner Garden No.3 — Eucalyptus Light

Inner Garden No.3 — Eucalyptus Light

Located in Zofingen, AG

Series: Between Light and Silence — Botanical Whispers. A cascade of eucalyptus blossoms unfolds in a vertical rhythm, shimmering with soft gold accents and quiet inner light. The de...

Category

2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Very Large 1960's French Signed Oil - Portrait of Beautiful Blonde Lady in White
Very Large 1960's French Signed Oil - Portrait of Beautiful Blonde Lady in White

Very Large 1960's French Signed Oil - Portrait of Beautiful Blonde Lady in White

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: French School, circa 1960's, indistinctly signed with monogram Title: Portrait of a Young blonde haired lady dressed in white. Presented in beautiful ornate frame. ...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

French Impressionist Seascape with Clifftop Structures and Sailboats
French Impressionist Seascape with Clifftop Structures and Sailboats

French Impressionist Seascape with Clifftop Structures and Sailboats

By Fanch Lel

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: French Impressionist Seascape with Clifftop Structures and Sailboats by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 8.5 inches (height) x 10.5 inches (width) Oil painting on cardboard, u...

Category

20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Misty Landscape with Figures, Impressionist Oil on Canvas, Signed
Misty Landscape with Figures, Impressionist Oil on Canvas, Signed

Misty Landscape with Figures, Impressionist Oil on Canvas, Signed

Located in New York, NY

Lawrence Mazzanovich (American, 1872-1959) American, San Francisco, CA- Tryon, NC “Misty Landscape with Figures” Early 20th century Oil on canvas Size: 18 x 24 in. Framed: 22.5 x 2...

Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Greenhouse Shadows

Greenhouse Shadows

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...

Category

1990s Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

French Coastal Painting of Boats at Low Tide in La Richardais in Brittany
French Coastal Painting of Boats at Low Tide in La Richardais in Brittany

French Coastal Painting of Boats at Low Tide in La Richardais in Brittany

By Fanch Lel

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: French Coastal Painting of Boats at Low Tide in La Richardais in Brittany By Fanch Lel Signed: yes Size: 8.75 x 10.5 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed Co...

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20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Breath of Autumn, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Breath of Autumn, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Breath of Autumn, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Located in Yardley, PA

The painting is painted in warm yellow, brown-orange and cold purple, blue and gray tones. In the background there is an image of a mountain, with clouds. In the foreground is a cle...

Category

2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Audierne French Impressionist Painting of Boats and Harbour Reflections
Audierne French Impressionist Painting of Boats and Harbour Reflections

Audierne French Impressionist Painting of Boats and Harbour Reflections

By Fanch Lel

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Audierne French Impressionist Painting of Boats and Harbour Reflections by Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 10.25 inches (height) x 12 inches (width) Medium: Oil on board, unframed...

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20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

A Peaceful Country Lane
A Peaceful Country Lane

A Peaceful Country Lane

Located in San Francisco, CA

There’s a gentle hand in Emanuel Matthews’ landscapes, exhibiting here and in other pieces a fondness for a more bucolic, genteel and barely industrialized America. Although painted ...

Category

20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Winter Scene, " George Gardner Symons, Snowy Hill Landscape, Pennsylvania
"Winter Scene, " George Gardner Symons, Snowy Hill Landscape, Pennsylvania

"Winter Scene, " George Gardner Symons, Snowy Hill Landscape, Pennsylvania

By George Gardner Symons

Located in New York, NY

George Gardner Symons (1863 - 1930) Winter Scene Oil on canvas 20 x 25 inches Signed lower right Provenance: Private Collection, St. Louis, Missouri William A. Karges Fine Art Gallery, Carmel, California Private Collection, Washington A landscape and marine artist, George Symons was one of America's more noted plein-air painters who combined styles of impressionism and realism. His works are cited for their energy and simplicity, and he often did panoramic views. He was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1861, with the name of George Gardner Simon, but he changed his last name to Symons when he returned from study in England because of concern about anti-semitism. Not much is known about his early life. He first studied at the Chicago Art Institute where he became a close, life-long friend of William Wendt. They painted together in California and then in Cornwall, England in 1898. He also studied in Paris, and Munich and London, and joining a colony of artists at St. Ives, adopted the plein-air techniques of Julius Olsson, Adrian Stokes, and Rudolph Hellwag. He worked in Chicago as a commercial artist, and about 1903 returned to California with Wendt and built a studio in Laguna Beach and became active in western art societies including the California Art Club. He returned often, but maintained his primary studio...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Americana,  Horse Drawn Sled Christmas Celebration with Barking Dog
Americana,  Horse Drawn Sled Christmas Celebration with Barking Dog

Americana, Horse Drawn Sled Christmas Celebration with Barking Dog

Located in Miami, FL

Good, wholesome mid-century Americana is on full display in the joyous illustration depicting a red horse-drawn sled full of merrymakers being greeted at an inn. Signed lower left Fr...

Category

1940s Impressionist Art

Materials

Board, Watercolor

August Midday - impressionist landscape, painting
August Midday - impressionist landscape, painting

August Midday - impressionist landscape, painting

Located in Zofingen, AG

Sunny August landscape is full of freshness and heat. We know, that summer is a period of beautiful flowers and the warm Sun. Nikolay never misses the opportunity to go plein air, wh...

Category

2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Bateau Sous la Pont
Bateau Sous la Pont

Bateau Sous la Pont

By Yolande Ardissone

Located in Missouri, MO

Bateau Sous la Pont Yolande Ardissone (French, b. 1927) Oil on Canvas Signed Lower Center 30.25 x 25.25 31.5 x 36.5 inches with frame Born in Normandy on June 6, 1927 to an Italian ...

Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pont des Arts, Paris

Pont des Arts, Paris

By André Gisson

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Born Anders Gittelson, painter André Gisson adopted the brush name Gisson to emphasize his connection with the French Impressionists. Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1921, Gisson studi...

Category

1950s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Fantasy with Flowers 218" Mixed , paper, 59x42cm, Unframed
"Fantasy with Flowers 218" Mixed , paper, 59x42cm, Unframed

"Fantasy with Flowers 218" 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. Sold and sent unframed -V...

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2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Watercolor

Vivid Summer, Landscape, Impressionism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang

Vivid Summer, Landscape, Impressionism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang

By Vahe Yeremyan

Located in Granada Hills, CA

Landscape, Impressionism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2022 Style: Impressionism, Subject: Vivid Summer...

Category

2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Evening city", Painting, Oil on Canvas
"Evening city", Painting, Oil on Canvas

"Evening city", Painting, Oil on Canvas

Located in Yardley, PA

Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky "Evening city" 50.0 X 70.0 CM / 19.6 X 27.4 IN HIGH QUALITY oil on canvas Signed on the front and back Dated 202...

Category

2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

"Evening in Italy", Painting, Oil on Canvas
"Evening in Italy", Painting, Oil on Canvas

"Evening in Italy", Painting, Oil on Canvas

Located in Yardley, PA

Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky "Evening in Italy" 50.0 X 70.0 CM / 19.6 X 27.4 IN HIGH QUALITY oil on canvas Signed on the front and back Dated...

Category

2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

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

"Floral still-life painting"

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...

Category

19th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Finely Detailed British Watercolor Topographical of a Tropical Poolside Scene
Finely Detailed British Watercolor Topographical of a Tropical Poolside Scene

Finely Detailed British Watercolor Topographical of a Tropical Poolside Scene

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Medium: Watercolour on paper, unframed Size: 10 inches (height) x 14 inches (width) Signed: Yes Condition: Sound condition, with some minor signs of foxing visible Provenance: Privat...

Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Watercolor

Impressionistic Seascape Ocean Sunrise Painting Michael Budden Morning Sun
Impressionistic Seascape Ocean Sunrise Painting Michael Budden Morning Sun

Impressionistic Seascape Ocean Sunrise Painting Michael Budden Morning Sun

By Michael Budden

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

SunSational 7 x 10 unframed, 10.63 x 13.63 x 1.256 x 18 x 1.5 framed SunSational is an oil painting on canvas panel by award winning contemporary artist Michael Budden that showcas...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Vermont Landscape (Diptych) - Colorful Abstract Nature Oil Painting
Vermont Landscape (Diptych) - Colorful Abstract Nature Oil Painting

Vermont Landscape (Diptych) - Colorful Abstract Nature Oil Painting

By Beth Munro

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beth Munro’s original paintings, whether composed of still life, landscape, or abstract forms, focus on pattern, color, and texture. Munro is inspired by everything from the impressi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Tranquil Venetian Canal Backwater by Russian Impressionist artist, signed
Tranquil Venetian Canal Backwater by Russian Impressionist artist, signed

Tranquil Venetian Canal Backwater by Russian Impressionist artist, signed

By Russian School

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Venice Russian School, indistinctly signed front and back oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 24 x 20 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition: very good and sound co...

Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Nude
Nude

Nude

By Marguerite Aers

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist: Marguerite Aers (Belgian, 1918-1995) Title: Nude Year: Circa 1970 Medium: Oil on hardboard panel size: 11.75 x 9.5 inches Signature: Signed lower right by the artist Conditi...

Category

1970s Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

French Impressionist Oil Painting of Fishing Boats by the Village Shore
French Impressionist Oil Painting of Fishing Boats by the Village Shore

French Impressionist Oil Painting of Fishing Boats by the Village Shore

By Fanch Lel

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Fishing Boats by the Village Shore By Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 7 x 9.5 inches (height x width) Signed: Yes Oil painting on board, ...

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20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Evening in the Canyon, Original Painting
Evening in the Canyon, Original Painting

Evening in the Canyon, Original Painting

By Crystal DiPietro

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Evening descends on a desert canyon, lighting the formations, peaks, and desert plants with a golden glow. Cool blue, purple, and green shadows fall across the ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Watercolor

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

Stones
Stones

Stones

By Simon Kozhin

Located in Zofingen, AG

This plain air painting depicts a bright, rocky coastal landscape in Turkey, capturing the serene beauty of the sun-drenched shores of Turunc. The water's gradation from vibrant turq...

Category

2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sketching in Wuzhen City Watercolor Original Painting on Paper

Sketching in Wuzhen City Watercolor Original Painting on Paper

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 ( ...

Category

2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

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

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Canvas, Oil

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