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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Amsterdam Oil on Canvas Painting, Impressionist, 20th Century, Framed
Located in Genève, GE
This oil on canvas by artist Jean-Jacques Boimond (1930-1995) depicts a picturesque, tranquil scene, probably of Amsterdam, as indicated on the back of the canvas by the artist. The ...
Oil, Canvas
SELF PORTRAIT DRAWING
Located in Santa Monica, CA
MAX LIEBERMANN (1847 1935) SELF PORTRAIT DRAWING (Selbstportrat) c. 1922 (Schiefler, 341, III b) Etching, signed in pencil, Scarce signed example found in Max Liebermann “Sein Leb...
Etching
Generosity
Located in Zofingen, AG
The work on this painting took quite a long time as I was working on creating a certain vibration in it, making many layers and adjustments... This is an apple orchard at harvest tim...
Acrylic, Cotton Canvas
Tidewalkers, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Soft light glows across the shoreline in the calm of early evening. A person and their dog share a quiet moment in the surf, their bond gently framed by shimmer...
Oil
British Impressionist Watercolor of a Rural Village Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: British Impressionist Watercolor of a Rural Village Scene By Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) Original watercolor on artists paper, unframed Dimensions: 11.25 x 15 inches (He...
Watercolor
Impressionist Seascape of Cap Corse and The Ligurian Sea. Oil on Board.
Located in Cotignac, FR
A colourful Impressionist seascape of Cap Corse by C Benali. The painting is signed bottom right and a location, Grischoni, Cap Corse, to the backboard. Presented in patinated silver...
Oil, Board
Vintage French Oil Painting Of A Golden Field Of Hay Bales
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Leon Hatot (French 1883-1953) Title: Impressionist oil painting Medium: signed oil painting on thick paper, stuck on board unframed. dated 1944 Size: painting: 1...
Oil
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Morning light, oil painting, winter landscape, fine art, nature, square
Located in Oslo, NO
“Morning Light” is a stunning oil painting on an MDF board measuring 30x30 cm. The artist has beautifully captured the tranquility of a winter morning, bathed in soft light and delic...
Oil, Panel
Impressionist Oil Painting of Town View, Late 20th Century
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"View over the Town" by Geneviève Zondervan (French 1922-2013) oil painting on board, unframed Size 8.75 x 12.5 inches The painting could not have better provenance - having come fr...
Oil
Joe's View Deep Yellow Sky, Impressionist Lithograph by John Beerman
By John Beerman
Located in Long Island City, NY
John Beerman, American (1958 - ) - Joe's View Deep Yellow Sky, Year: 2002, Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 4/36, Image Size: 18 x 25 inches, Size: 26...
Lithograph
Sea shore Azure, Seascape, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Mishurovski V.V. Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Style: Impressionism Year: 2008 Title: Sea shore Azure Size: 19.5" x 39" ...
Canvas, Oil
$879
20th Century French Impressionist Signed Oil Rural French Village Road & Houses
By Claude Marin
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Old French Town by Claude Marin (French 1914-2001) signed and dated 84 oil on artist card stuck on board, unframed board: 7.5 x 9.5 inches Provenance: private collection, Paris, ...
Oil
"Italian Chair" (2024) Original Oil Portrait Painting by Michael Carson
Located in Denver, CO
Michael Carson's (US based) "Italian Chair" (2024) is an original, handmade oil painting and is framed in a black float frame. About the Artist: Mike Carson is a Minneapolis painte...
Wood Panel, Oil
Contemporary French Impressionist Oil Boats Moored in Fishing Harbour
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Harbour by Georges Bordonave (French contemporary) signed oil painting on canvas, unframed dated 1978 canvas: 21.5 x 25.5 inches condition: very good provenance: from a large pr...
Oil
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19th/20th century American school Antique oil painting on canvas, Portrait
Located in Palm Coast, FL
Up for sale is a 19th/20th-century American school Antique original oil painting on canvas depicting a portrait of a fisherman seated by a table with fishing creel and basket. No v...
Oil
Vintage French Oil Painting Wide Landscape Of Lake Flowing Along The Town
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Leon Hatot (French 1883-1953) Title: Impressionist oil painting Medium: signed oil painting on thick paper, stuck on board unframed Size: painting: 13 x 20 inche...
Oil
ALLEGRO
Located in Zofingen, AG
Allegro is a short musical piece. And not just any piece, but a joyful one. Listening to the music, I painted the picture under this impression. On a light grey background, joyful co...
Canvas, Acrylic
British Impressionist Watercolor of a Rustic Farmhouse Scene and Chickens
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: British Impressionist Watercolor of a Rustic Farmhouse Scene and Chickens By Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) Original watercolor on artists paper, unframed Signed: Yes Dimen...
Watercolor
British Impressionist Watercolor of Countryside Landscape with Dramatic Sky
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: British Impressionist Watercolor of Countryside Landscape with Dramatic Sky By Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) Original watercolor on artists paper, unframed Dimensions: 11 ...
Watercolor
"Meeting Place" (2024) by Mo Myra, Original Watercolor Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Meeting Place" (2024) by Mo Myra is a watercolor painting on paper that depicts a landscape with tall trees and a river running through it. Mo Myra, born in 1990, is a Connecticut-...
Paper, Watercolor
British Impressionist Watercolor of a Tranquil Riverside Landscape with Boat
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: British Impressionist Watercolor of a Tranquil Riverside Landscape with Boat By Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) Original watercolor on artists paper, unframed Dimensions: 11...
Watercolor
French Impressionist Oil Painting of Two Women at the Beach
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Two Women at the Beach By Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 8.75 x 10.75 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed Condition:...
Oil
Heraklion Harbour Crete Ship Milos Greek Port Scene Signed 1967 Watercolour
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Heraklion Harbour Crete Ship Milos Greek Port Scene Signed 1967 Watercolour by John Steane (b.1931) Signed: Bottom right Size: 16.5 inches (height)...
Watercolor
Original Signed Oil Painting on Canvas, Landscape, Genre Scene, Framed
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This original oil painting on canvas is a traditional pastoral landscape, capturing a serene and idyllic rural scene. The composition is rich in earthy tones, with warm browns, green...
Oil
Montecito View Landscape Impressionism Original oil Painting Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Title: Montecito View Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2025 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 34" x 34" x 1" inch (87 x 87 x 3cm) Presentation: Unframed, Gallery Wrap...
Canvas, Oil
The Picnic. Large Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Inspired by Harold Knight from the British Impressionist masters who lived in Cornwall. This painting is all about the pursuit of leisure and having time to enjoy the outdoors. The P...
Oil
"In the Thicket" - Original Gouache Landscape Painting on Paper
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
“In the Thicket” is a plein air painting by Judd Mercer, created on location at the Denver Botanic Gardens in Denver, Colorado, USA. The piece depicts a vibrant garden scene with den...
Paper, Gouache
$3,500
"Saranac, New York" Henry August Schwabe, Impressionist New York Landscape
Located in New York, NY
Henry August Schwabe Saranac, New York, 1902 Signed, titled, and dated lower left Oil on canvas 12 x 16 inches Provenance Private Collection, Vermont A painter, designer, and teac...
Canvas, Oil
$13,457
Horse & Cart on a Country Lane - Impressionist Landscape Oil by James Brown
By James Brown
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed impressionist oil on canvas landscape circa 1913 by English painter James Brown. The piece depicts a horse and cart on a rural track on an autumn day. This work was likely pai...
Canvas, Oil
'Evening Light, Rocky Shore', American School Impressionist Seascape, Pacific
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
A late 19th century, American School seascape showing a lyrical view of sunlit waves flowing in towards a rocky beach. The unknown artist shows exceptionally sensitive handling of li...
Oil, Board
Antique American School Impressionist Forest Interior Gem Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist forest landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed illegibly. Framed. Provenance from a Sag Harbor, NY collection. Measuring: 24 by 28 inches painti...
Oil, Canvas
In the Edge of the Great Shadow
Located in North Clarendon, VT
A beautiful oil on board of the sun setting in the mountains c. 1930 by the talented Carl G. T. Olson. From the estate of the artist. Housed in a period arts and crafts carved frame....
Oil
Impressionist Terrace Scene with Figures and Parasols in a Summer Setting
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Impressionist Terrace Scene with Figures and Parasols in a Summer Setting by Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 8.75 inches (height) x 10.75 inches (width) Medium: Oil on board, unfr...
Oil
Majestic, Oil Painting
By Karen Barton
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A powerful buffalo strides into view, its massive form radiating strength and dignity. In this oil painting, artist Karen Barton captures not only the animal’...
Oil
By The Edge of The Sea by Yuri Krotov Russian contemporary Artist
By Yuri Krotov
Located in Pollenca, Illes Baleares
The name of Yuri Krotov [Юрий Кротов] as an artist became known to the art-lovers in Europe in 1992 during the sale of Russian paintings at the auction room Drouot in Paris, Thanks t...
Oil
1950's French Signed Oil Sunlit Village in Provence French Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sunlit Village in Provence mid 20th century signed oil on board, unframed Board : 7.5 x 10.75 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: very good condition Descripti...
Oil
Mischief - original realist wildlife oil painting- contemporary artwork
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...
Canvas, Oil
Pastel Landscape: Impressionist Trees, Hand Drawn Lithograph, Monet Style
Located in Union City, NJ
Pastel Landscape: Impressionist Trees is an original hand drawn (not digitally or photo reproduced) limited edition lithograph by the American artis...
Lithograph
Antique European Signed Impressionist Large Framed Woman Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique European impressionist oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Provenance from a Sag Harbor, NY collection. Handsomely framed in period giltwood molding. Excellent cond...
Oil, Canvas
"Mme Renoir et Pierre dans une barque" pochoir
By (after) Pierre Auguste Renior
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: lithograph with pochoir coloring (after the 1885 watercolor). Printed in 1948 on Johannot paper for the "Seize Aquarelles et Sanguines de Renoir" portfolio and published in P...
Lithograph, Stencil
$500
"Sunday Morning Picks" Impressionistic Still Life Oil Painting Flowers in Vase
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts an impressionistic scene of luminous flowers in a white and blue ceramic vase. The work reminds us of Claude Monet, with impressions similarly captured, reminis...
Oil, Wood Panel
'Baigneuse Debout, à Mi-Jambes' — French Impressionism
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Pierre Auguste Renoir, 'Baigneuse Debout, à Mi-Jambes (Woman Bathing, Standing Up to Her Knees in Water)', 1910, etching, edition not stated, Delteil 23. Unsigned as published. A fin...
Etching
'Winter Sunset' AIC, ASL, NAD, PAFA, New York, Boston, New England, Connecticut
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'R. Emmett Owen' for Robert Emmett Owen (American, 1878-1957) and painted circa 1915. Displayed in a substantial, carved, giltwood frame Framed dimensions: 30 x 1...
Oil, Board
"Skipper's Orders" (2023) By Judd Mercer, Original Impressionist Lake Scene
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
"Skipper's Orders" is a beautiful original impressionist lakeside scene, depicting a family rigging a boat in the afternoon, on the lakeshore under the shade of an Oak tree. Judd Me...
Gouache
Fine Edwardian British Society Portrait of a Distinguished Gentleman signed oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Distinguished Gentleman by John Arthur Machray Hay (Scottish, 1887-1960) signed and dated 1910 oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 30 x 24 inches provenance: private co...
Oil
British Impressionist Watercolor of Rural Farmstead and Horse Riders
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: British Impressionist Watercolor of Rural Farmstead and Horse Riders by Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) Original watercolor on artists paper, unframed Dimensions: 11.25 x 15...
Watercolor
$440Sale Price|20% Off
Original Oil painting on canvas, seascape, Sailing Ship, signed, Gold Frame
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This is an original oil painting on canvas - a seascape featuring a sailing ship in the stormy ocean depicts a dramatic and turbulent scene with the ship battling against the forces ...
Oil
British Impressionist Watercolor of a Riverside Scene with Cottages and Boats
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: British Impressionist Watercolor of a Riverside Scene with Cottages and Boats By Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) Original watercolor on artists paper, unframed Dimensions: 1...
Watercolor
$1,184
20th Century French Impressionist Signed Oil Busy Paris Street Scene Figures
By Claude Marin
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Paris by Claude Marin (French 1914-2001) signed and dated 88 oil on artist card stuck on board, unframed board: 7.5 x 9.5 inches Provenance: private collection, Paris, France Conditi...
Oil
SIGNED FRENCH IMPRESSIONIST VINTAGE OIL - PROVENCAL LANDSCAPE WITH OLD CHURCH
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, mid 20th century, indistinctly signed Title: Provencal Landscape Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed Size: painting: 25 x 36.25 inches, frame: ...
Oil, Canvas
Antique French Impressionist Oil Tranquil Riverbank Scene Luminous Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Tranquil Riverbank Scene first half 20th century Charles Marvin - Sauvaigo ( 1881 - 1970) signed oil on canvas, framed Canvas: 18 x 21.5 inches Provenance: private collection, Franc...
Oil
French Impressionist Harbour Scene with Moored Fishing Boats by Fanch Lel
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Harbour Scene with Moored Fishing Boats by Fanch Lel By Fanch Lel Size: 19.5 x 20.75 inches (height x width) Oil painting on cardboard, unframed Condition...
Oil
The Absinthe Drinker - Original Etching (Guerin #9 Fisher #9)
Located in Paris, IDF
Edouard MANET The Absinthe Drinker, 1860 Original etching Printed signature in the plate On Japan paper 45 x 40 cm (c. 18 x 16 inch) REFERENCES : Catalog raisonnes Guerin n°9 and F...
Etching
Haystacks in a Sunlit Filed Rural Summer Landscape Oil Painting
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Haystack Landscape signed by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) size: 13 x 21.5 inches oil painting on board, unframed condition: the painting is in very good condition. It has previously be...
Oil
Mid Century French Picture Frame original Montparnasse Period Shabby Chic
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French mid 20th century Wood and plaster frame Internal measurement (to house painting or mirror): 16 x 13 inches Overal outer measurements: 22 x 19 inches Provenance: from a collect...
Plaster, Wood
$2,368
British Hunting Scene Oil Painting Master of the Fox Hounds on Horseback
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Master of the Fox Hounds by John Renney (British circa 1960's) signed to label verso oil painting on board, framed painting: 18 x 22 inches framed: 23.5 ...
Oil
"Dachshund in Field" Bernard Lennon, Dog in Field, Nature, Impressionist Scene
Located in New York, NY
Bernard Lennon Dachshund in Field, circa 1970 Signed lower right Oil on board 6 x 8 inches Bernard Lennon was born in Milton, Massachusetts, in 1914. He attended the Massachusetts...
Oil, Board
"Evening Sunset" Early Texas Impressionist Country Landscape Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Early Texas Impressionist country landscape painting by Porfirio Salinas. The work features a small lake surrounded by trees as the sun sets in the background. Signed in the front lo...
Oil, Canvas
Nightingale
Located in Zofingen, AG
Since I have long been fascinated by colored glass and stained glass, in this work, I explored the effect of blending brushstrokes of different colors and the stylized representation...
Acrylic, Cardboard
"Le Jardin de Monet, II" (2023) by Leigh Ann Van Fossan, Oil Painting, Lily Pond
Located in Denver, CO
Leigh Ann Van Fossan's "Le Jardin de Monet, II" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an impression of a lily pond. Van Fossan was born in Vail, Colorado, and began oi...
Canvas, Oil