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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Antique Landscape Oil Painting with Women, French Impressionist Figurative Art
Located in AIGNAN, FR
A truly delightful antique turn of the century oil painting on stretched canvas in a brown and gilt frame. Two women sit on the shaded side of a muddy track, perhaps they are waitin...
Oil
Antique French Impressionist Oil Painting of Three Women in the Garden
Located in AIGNAN, FR
charming antique oil painting on wood board unsigned but attributed to the artist, Adolphe Deteix (1892-1967) see label on back, part of a private collection. Three women sit aroun...
Oil
Large Victorian Signed Oil Harvest Wheat Sheaves Rural Scene & Figures framed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"The Corn Field" by Alfred Bennet (British, 1861-1916) This beautifully executed oil on canvas painting titled "The Corn Field", signed and dated 1886 by British artist Alfred Benne...
Oil
Parallel Thoughts
Located in Zofingen, AG
This painting is part of the Modern Muses series, where contemporary figures inhabit quiet moments of reflection and subtle interaction. Two faceless characters sit side by side, the...
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
Impressionistic Landscape Painting Michael Budden Beautiful Skies Series Sunrise
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Sunrise Sensation, Beautiful Skies Series oil/panel 9x12 image unframed,15.25 x 18.25 x .75 framed signed LL Sunrise Sensation is an oil painting on canvas panel by award winning con...
Oil
"Green sunset."
Located in Zofingen, AG
The green sunset is unusual. The impressionistic style helps reflect the mood that the artist wants to convey. The state of peace in nature and the serene mood of a young couple danc...
Canvas, Lacquer, Acrylic
Abstract bouquet
Located in Zofingen, AG
A miniature painting in an abstract style is a perfect addition to your art collection. The artist is very passionate about creating paintings of different sizes in order to create u...
Canvas, Lacquer, Acrylic, Cardboard
$1,751
Valetta Swann (1904-1973) original large 1940s MEXICAN / AMERICAN oil painting
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: Valetta Swann (1904-1973) British / American TITLE: "Mexican Expansive Landscape" SIGNED: lower left MEDIUM: oil on canvas SIZE: 96cm x 70cm inclusive of frame CONDITION: ...
Oil
Bouquet with white roses
Located in Zofingen, AG
The brightness and freshness of the festive bouquet is emphasized by white roses. They are different shapes but the same color. The writing style is impressionism, which makes it pos...
Canvas, Lacquer, Acrylic
"Mediterranean Coastal Vista" Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas Framed
Located in New York, NY
A stunning oil painting depicting the Mediterranean coastal vista, rendered in a lively, impasto style that emphasizes thick, textured brushstrokes and bold color contrasts. Tania Fo...
Canvas, Oil
"Garden Table Views" Colorful Impressionistic Landscape Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful impressionist pastoral landscape with beautiful color tones throughout. Waltsak has portrayed this piece in a most intimate yet energetic way and has packed much feeling ...
Canvas, Oil, Board
In the province of Tarragona.Spain. Green collection.
Located in Zofingen, AG
Green hills and cypress trees, olive groves and mountains, all this is a typical Spanish landscape. Nature enchants, inspires and we never cease to admire it.These are wonderful land...
Canvas, Acrylic, Varnish
"Idaho Road" - Original Oil Landscape Painting on Paper and Cradled Board
Located in Denver, CO
About the Artist: Samantha Buller currently lives in Sonoma County after painting and teaching in Kansas for the past two years. She received her BFA in Painting from the Academy of ...
Oil, Paper, Board
In the Yellow Wood: Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas, Framed
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 ...
Canvas, Oil
Oil Painting English Fox Hunt Horses Hounds Hunting Scene Landscape Art
Located in Palm Coast, FL
Classic oil painting on canvas depicting a traditional hunting scene with riders on horseback accompanied by hounds moving through a countryside landscape. The composition captures a...
Oil
RIo de Janeiro Brazil Beach Landscape Seascape Pair
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
A pair of mid-century Impressionist beach landscapes depicting Rio de Janeiro , ca. 1960. Oil on canvas, each measures 12 x 16 inches; 15 x 19 inches framed. Signed indistinctly lo...
Canvas, Oil
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
Beach & Ocean Impressionistic Seascape Oil Painting Michael Budden Jersey Shore
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Jersey Shore, Manasquan Inlet oil/panel 12.5 x 17 unframed, 18.23 x 23 framed Jersey Shore, Manasquan Inlet is an oil painting on canvas by award winning contemporary artist Michael ...
Oil
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Impressionistic Seascape Venice Painting Michael Budden Moonlight on the Canal
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Moonlight on the Canal, Venice oil/panel 12 x 16 unframed, 18.38 x 22.38 framed Signed LR Moonlight on the Canal is a beautiful oil painting on canvas panel by award winning contempo...
Oil
Impressionist Painter Anders Ståhls Painting Twilight in Grez-sur-Loing
Located in Stockholm, SE
Anders Ståhl (b. 1966) This evocative painting captures a secluded passage in the village of Grez-sur-Loing, the storied artists’ enclave just outside Paris that has drawn generation...
Oil, Board
Roses in a white vase
Located in Zofingen, AG
Miniature painting created in the style of impressionism. It reminds a little of the past centuries, but the new is always the forgotten old. Today, in the world of high technology a...
Canvas, Lacquer, Acrylic
Barbedienne Foundry Portrait of a Bearded Man
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Jean-Baptiste Baujault (1828-1899). Portrait of a Bearded Man, ca. 1880's Cast bronze on bronze base. Measures 12.75 x 5.25 x 4.5 inches. Created by the Ferdinand Barbedienne foun...
Bronze
The road to the Blue Forest
Located in Zofingen, AG
Roads are a very interesting topic. Roads mean a lot to a person. There is a road leading to the house, there is a road to the future, and this old road leads to the blue forest. We ...
Canvas, Lacquer, Acrylic
$411
Cherry Blossom Dancing in my Garden - 50x70 cm Floral, Flower Painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
A vibrant floral painting, bursting with an energetic array of colors. Loose, expressive brushstrokes define a dense field of blossoms in brilliant pinks, vivid reds, sunny yellows, ...
Acrylic
"Landscape with dog " Dog, Spring, oil cm. 140 x 110
Located in Torino, IT
Dog, Green,Landscape,Russian Painter,russian art Signed to lower right Georgij MOROZ (Dneprodzerzinsk, Ucraina, 1937 - St. Petersburg, 2015) 1937: he was born in Dneprodzerzinsk, ...
Canvas, Oil
Enchanted is the Endless Dream
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 ...
Canvas, Oil
“L’Esterel” Modern Colorful Mediterranean French Coastal Landscape Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Modern colorful French coastal landscape painting by Italian artist Italo Giordani. The work features a grove of trees swaying in the wind as waves lap the nearby shore. Signed in th...
Canvas, Oil
$1,057Sale Price|40% Off
French School Harbor Scene – Signed Mid-Century Oil Painting, Maritime View
Located in Zofingen, AG
French School, 20th Century Oil on canvas Signed lower right A beautiful mid-century harbor scene painted in the spirit of the French School, depicting moored fishing boats resting ...
Oil
Antique original 19th Century English School Pastoral Landscape, Signed, Framed
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This charming late 19th century English School oil painting depicts a tranquil rural landscape with a rustic cottage nestled among tall trees and rolling heathland. A winding sandy p...
Oil
Impressionistic Realistic Landscape Painting Michael Budden Sheep Autumn
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Early Autumn Light, Sheep oil/panel 6x8 image unframed, 12.25 x 14.25 x .50 framed signed LR Early Autumn Light, Sheep is an oil painting on canvas panel by award winning contemporar...
Oil
$881
Isola del Garda. Oil, autumn, landscape. Horizontal, floral, impressionism
Located in Oslo, NO
The landscape painting of Isola del Garda is painted in the impressionism style en plein air on Lake Garda in Italy. "That day, my friends and I were painting at a private villa, w...
Oil
$10,500Sale Price|25% Off
American Impressionist Earnest Albert Landscape Oil Painting Red Mill Winter
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
The Red Mill oil/canvas 25 x 30 image unframed, 33.5 x 39.75x 3 framed signed LR Provenance: Grand Central Art Galleries NY, The Goldfield Collection Los Angeles, CA, John Moran lot ...
Oil
Large Vintage Oil Painting English Fox Hunt Horses Hounds Hunting Scene Art
Located in Palm Coast, FL
Large vintage oil painting on canvas depicting a traditional English fox hunting scene with riders on horseback accompanied by a pack of hunting hounds moving across an autumn countr...
Oil
Different. Kindred.
Located in Zofingen, AG
A large contemporary figurative painting featuring three female figures set against a deep dark background. Their silhouettes are rendered with airy, luminous brushstrokes, as if for...
Canvas, Acrylic
Cool
Located in Zofingen, AG
Air, light and lightness, that’s what we see in this picture. The palette is rich in color and freshness. A cool day allows us to enjoy the joy and take a break from the hot Spanish ...
Acrylic, Canvas
Winter Boulevard at Night, Oil on Canvas, Serene Winter Scene, Framed
By Simon Kozhin
Located in Zofingen, AG
The artist painted this plain air sketch on a winter night in January on a boulevard near his home in the Maryino district in a couple of sessions, finishing some of the work in his ...
Canvas, Oil
Bouquet in an antique vase 1
Located in Zofingen, AG
A beautiful bouquet on a blue background is painted on canvas with oil paints. The work is painted with large strokes in the characteristic manner of the artist. The color and combin...
Canvas, Varnish, Oil
Festive bouquet √1
Located in Zofingen, AG
Large size painting depicting a festive bouquet of flowers. Working with oil paints makes it possible to reflect the entire palette and shades of this bouquet, thanks to this the pai...
Canvas, Varnish, Oil
$5,625Sale Price|25% Off
American Impressionist Painting Woodstock Artist John F Carlson Autumn Splendor
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Autumn Splendour oil on canvas 10 x 8 image size, 16 x 14 framed Not signed but Vose Gallery label with estate stamp on back The painting is in excellent condition in a gilded Impres...
Oil
$1,200
Impressionistic River Landscape Painting Michael Budden Morning Mist Sail Boat
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Morning Mist oil/canvas 9x12 unframed, 12.63 x 15.63 framed signed LR Morning Mist is a landscape oil painting that showcases a beautiful soft misty morning in the summer with a sail...
Oil
$563
Flowering Meadow. Pastel landscape painting, field, flowers, impressionism
Located in Oslo, NO
"Flowering Meadow" is a vibrant, sun-drenched tribute to the uninhibited beauty of the summer countryside in Ukraine. This pastel work captures an expansive field of wildflowers sway...
Paper, Pastel
$1,057
"A pond with water lilies and irises 3" Horizontal impressionistic landscape.
Located in Oslo, NO
As the artist, I imbued this canvas with the serene essence of nature, capturing the delicate interplay of light across water lilies and irises. My brush strokes carry the breezy cal...
Canvas, Oil
European School Tuscany Poppy Fields - Red Poppies and Wild Flowers Field Signed
Located in Zofingen, AG
The vast valleys of Tuscany in May captured my imagination. Wildflowers in bright shades of red, yellow and green took over the landscape and dressed it in bewildering scents and col...
Acrylic
Queen. Impressionism.
Located in Zofingen, AG
She is truly the queen of lakes and rivers. Water lily. This painting is made in the impressionist style and is also stylized in an abstract style. Deep green shades and light ones w...
Canvas, Acrylic, Lacquer
$4,425Sale Price|25% Off
Roy Henry Brown NA American Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting 1879-1956
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Roy Henry Brown Trees and Rocks Mountain side image sight size 10 x 13 and 16.75 x 19.75 framed as is pictured in original frame as purchased. signed LR. A landscape mountain hill...
Oil
$1,504Sale Price|20% Off
Los Monegros Oil on Canvas Landscape Painting, Signed, 20th Century
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Artist: Antonio Sala Herrero (Barcelona, 1927 – 2012) Title: Los Monegros (Aragón, Spain) Technique: Oil on canvas Artwork dimensions: 65 × 81 cm (25.6 × 31.9 in) Framed dimensions: ...
Oil
$1,879Sale Price|20% Off
Albufera of Valencia Spain mediterranean seascape oil on canvas painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Artist: Ricardo Cejudo Nogales (Puertollano, 1952) Title: La Albufera de Valencia Year: 1986 Technique: Oil on canvas Canvas dimensions: 65 × 81 cm (25.6 × 31.9 in) Framed dimensions...
Oil
$751Sale Price|20% Off
Floral Still Life, Oil on Canvas, Signed, Circa 1940-1960, 49x38 cm
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Artist: Albert Ràfols i Cullerés (Barcelona, 1891 – 1980) Title: Floral Still Life (Vase with Roses) Medium: Oil on canvas (recently relined) Dimensions: 49 × 38 cm (unframed) App...
Oil
$3,195Sale Price|20% Off
French Impressionist Oil on Canvas, 19th Century, of a French Market
Located in Cotignac, FR
French Impressionist oil on canvas painting of a Provencale market, late 19th century, by Joseph Faust. The painting is signed bottom left and is presented in a very fine carved and ...
Canvas, Oil
Hot day
Located in Zofingen, AG
The painting is painted with large strokes, which is typical of impressionism. The color palette is even more impressive. These are memories of last summer, of the heat that reigned ...
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,875Sale Price|25% Off
Salmagundi Club Artist Harry De Maine Winter Stream
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Winter Stream oil on panel by Harry DeMaine. Image is 10 x 12 and 11.25 x 13.25 framed in possibly a beautifully finished corner white gold period frame. signed LL art panel makers ...
Oil
$17,500
American Impressionist Woodstock Artist John F Carlson Oil Painting Snow
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Wintry Pool oil on canvas 12 x 16 image size Signed LR when viewing the painting and again verso, on back. Image measures 12 x 16 The painting is in good condition in a period gilded...
Oil
Red Hibiscus Flowers in Turquoise Vase Still Life Oil Painting Botanical
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Red Hibiscus Flowers in Turquoise Vase Still Life Oil Painting Botanical by Marika Eversfield NS, Initials lower right original oil on board unframed image size: 12.75 x 11.25 inches...
Oil
Desert Foothills Landscape Painting, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 18x24
By Mike Wright
Located in Soquel, CA
Desert Foothills Landscape Painting, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 18x24 Vivid desert foothill landscape impasto painting by Michael Wright (American, 20th century). Inscribed "M. Wright" a...
Canvas, Oil
"Bouquet with hydrangeas 01
Located in Zofingen, AG
Hydrangeas look very graceful against a blue background. The bouquet is framed by green branches. White flowers represent purity and tenderness. Seeing such a bouquet it is impossibl...
Canvas, Acrylic
"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...
Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Watercolor
Fresh wind
Located in Zofingen, AG
The rustle of leaves and tall grass, warm sun and fresh wind, all this brings us summer. Looking at this picture, our thoughts fly to where there is peace, serenity and where no one ...
Canvas, Acrylic
Matisse Blue Nude IV Serigraph, Late 20th Century, 30x22\"
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This second edition of Henri Matisse’s Blue Nude IV is an authorized open-edition print, recreated with the permission of the Estate of Henri Matisse. Measuring 30 x 22 inches, the q...
Screen
Mid Century Belgium in Spring Landscape, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 1950
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous mid-century Belgian landscape by Gustav Pynaert (Belgium, 1900-1968), c.1950. This piece showcases mature trees and a flowering tree in bloom alongside the river, using loos...
Canvas, Oil, Illustration Board
$1,875Sale Price|25% Off
American Impressionist T Allen Lawson Seascape Oil Painting 1988 Mass. Marine
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
T Allen Lawson Cockle Cove, Chatham, Mass oil on canvas board, image 8.88 x 12.88 unframed, 14.75 x 18.75 x .75 framed signed LR Painting is in good co...
Oil
Waterlilies Floral Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Title: Waterlilies Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2026 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 56" x 39" x 1" inch (142 x 100 x 3cm) Presentation: Unframed, Gallery Wrapp...
Canvas, Oil
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