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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$3,500
Pink Almond Blossom Impressionism Art Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Anna Privaloff Title: Pink Almond Blossom Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2024 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 36 x 47" x 1" inch (90 x 120 x 3cm) Presentation: Unframed, Galler...
Canvas, Oil
1930's French Impressionist Coastal Harbour In French Village Town Landscape
By Louise Alix
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Town Harbour by Louise Alix, French 1950's Impressionist gouache on artist paper, unframed painting: 13.5 x 16.5 inches provenance: from a large private collection of this ar...
Gouache
"Harbor Scene" Ella Boocock Hoedt, Marine Scene, American Impressionist, PAFA
Located in New York, NY
Ella Boocock Hoedt Harbor Scene Oil on board 14 5/8 x 15 3/4 inches Ella Boocock Hoedt was born in Philadelphia in 1889. She was a graduate of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art ...
Oil, Board
Spring, Landscape Art, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Shapoval Ivan Leontyevich Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Style: Impressionism Year: 2007 Title: Spring Size: 27.5" x 38.5" x 0.8'' inch, (70x98x3 cm) Unframed, Stretched on Wooden Bar, Gallery Wrapped, Ready to Hang. "Spring" is a captivating oil painting that transports viewers to a serene and enchanting landscape. Created with meticulous brushstrokes and an exquisite attention to detail, this masterpiece captures the essence of the season in its full glory. The foreground of the painting showcases a gently meandering river, its crystal-clear waters reflecting the vibrant colors of the surrounding environment. Lush greenery envelops the riverbanks, with majestic trees reaching towards the heavens. These trees, adorned with delicate leaves, have just begun to bloom, their fresh and tender foliage a testament to the arrival of spring. The artist's skilled brushwork captures the intricacies of each leaf and branch, creating a sense of realism that breathes life into the scene. The forest, vibrant and alive, exudes a tranquil energy, inviting the viewer to immerse themselves in its beauty. Above, the sky stretches across the canvas, painted in a harmonious blend of white and blue hues. Wispy clouds drift lazily, casting soft shadows on the landscape below. The interplay of light and shadow adds depth and dimension to the scene, enhancing the overall atmosphere of tranquility. The title, "Spring," aptly captures the essence of this painting. It is a celebration of nature's rebirth, symbolizing the awakening of life after the slumber of winter. The artist has skillfully conveyed the joyous spirit of this season, evoking a sense of hope and renewal. Whether observed from a distance or examined up close, "Spring" captivates the viewer with its breathtaking beauty and meticulous attention to detail. It serves as a reminder of the ever-changing cycles of nature and the vibrant energy that accompanies the arrival of spring. About Artist: Place of Birth: September 10, 1939, Dniprodzerzhynsk, Ukraine Graduated from Dnipropetrovsk Art School (1967) Graduated from Kharkiv Art Industry Higher School (1973) Field of Activity: Easel painting Teachers: H. Cherniavskly, V. Konstantynopilsky, O. Martynets Ivan Shapoval...
Canvas, Oil
$625Sale Price|50% Off
{Blumen in Vase} Flowers in Vase
Located in Plano, TX
Impressionistic oil painting of a bouquet of pink and white flowers. Hass, a late Impressionist painter of the Munch school, was known for his sensitivity of color perception and lig...
Oil
The English Channel Coast Impressionism Original Oil Painting
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alexander Shandor Title: The English Channel Coast Medium: Oil on Hardboard Year: 2026 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 15.5 x 23.5" x 0.2" inch (40 x 60x 1cm) Presentation:...
Canvas, Oil
$8,891Sale Price|35% Off
"Albero fiorito" Olio su tela cm. 120 x 100
By Anna Sogno
Located in Torino, IT
Anna Sogno Firmato in basso a Destra Albero fiorito sui toni dei rosa e viola Luminoso e decorativo Spedizione inclusa !!!!
Canvas, Oil
$893Sale Price|20% Off
MY DEAR PRINCESS
Located in Zofingen, AG
ABOUT THE ARTWORK In “MY DEAR PRINCESS,” I delve into the realm of naive archetypal imagery, creating a sanctuary from the aggressive modern world. This piece offers an opportunity ...
Canvas, Oil
"Bucks County Winter" Buckingham PA Twilight Snow Scene Landscape Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
Impressionist winter pastoral scene of a quaint snow covered home by Buckingham, PA. Willett has portrayed this charming scene in a most intimate, yet energetic way, and has packed m...
Oil, Board
Mid 20th Century French Oil Portrait Woman Impressionist Sketch on Canvas
By Louise Alix
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Woman by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below oil painting on canvas unframed measures: 20 inches high by 24 inches wide condition: overall very good and so...
Oil
Rehearsal, "Long Day's Journey Into Night" — Mid-Century American Impressionism
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Robert Philipp, 'Rehearsal, "Long Day's Journey Into Night" ', color pastel, c. 1957. Unsigned. A fine, atmospheric rendering, on warm gray charcoal paper; a reinforced crease (1/2 inch) across the bottom left sheet corner; otherwise in very good condition. Image and sheet size 17 1/2 x 21 3/4 inches. Matted to museum standards, unframed. Provenance: Art Students League, from the artist’s personal portfolio. ABOUT THE ARTIST Robert Philipp (1895–1981) was a celebrated American Post-Impressionist painter known for his nudes, still lifes, and portraits. Noted art critic Henry McBride named Philipp one of America's top six painters of his generation. Philipp was an instructor of painting at the Art Students League, New York, for 33 years. Philipp was Secretary of the National Academy of Design, a National Academician, and a Benjamin Franklin Fellow at the Royal Society of Arts in London. His composition and painting style has been compared to the art of Edgar Degas and Pierre Auguste Renoir. In 1940, Philipp was invited to Los Angeles by Hollywood producer Louis B. Mayer to paint portraits of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer movie stars. The same year, Walter Wanger, producer of ‘The Long Voyage Home’, directed by John Ford and based on plays by Eugene O'Neill, contracted with Reeves Lewenthal, head of the Associated American Artists gallery in Manhattan, to bring nine well-known artists to the set and paint scenes from the movie and portraits of the actors in character. The artists included Robert Philipp, Thomas Hart Benton, Grant Wood, Ernest Fiene, George Schreiber, Luis Quintanilla...
Pastel
"Dance of Silhouettes."
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Silhouettes, ornamental patterns, and flowers come together in a dynamic composition where geometry meets the vitality of nature. The interplay of forms, colour, and rhythm becomes...
Canvas, Lacquer, Acrylic
Old France. Vertical, landscape, town, oil painting, impressionism
Located in Oslo, NO
The landscape painting “Old France” was created during a large plein air trip in the summer of 2023 in the town of Tourettes, in Provence. "In my work I capture the essence of a dre...
Oil
Morning Bird, Impressionistic Oil on Panel, Signed, Early 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, Stockholm
Flying Woodcock at daybreak, oil on panel. Signed by Harald Klinckowström (1897–1974). This small yet atmospheric composition captures a woodcock in flight above a forest clearing at...
Oil, Panel
$720
Wonderful Summer Day Landscape Impressionism Original Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alexander Shandor Title: Wonderful Summer Day Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2026 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 14" x 23" x 1" inch (35 x 58 x 2cm) Presentation: Unframed, G...
Canvas, Oil
"Road Through Point Pleasant PA" Bucks County Pastoral Snow Scene Landscape
Located in New York, NY
A charming Impressionist winter snow-covered pastoral scene depicting "Road Through Point Pleasant PA" Bucks County, Pennsylvania. This piece is executed in an intimate yet energetic...
Oil, Board
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Oil Painting Romantic Pastoral Scene 19th Century French Classical Art
Located in Palm Coast, FL
Elegant antique original oil painting on canvas depicting a romantic pastoral scene inspired by 19th-century European traditions. The composition portrays a young couple resting in a...
Oil
Cupids, Classic Art, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alexander Litvinov Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Style: Classic Figurative Year: 2005 Title: Cupids Size: 26" x 26.5" x ...
Canvas, Oil
Mountain View Landscape Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Garry Nalbandyan Title: Mountain View Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2026 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 16" x 11" x 0.8" inch (40 x 27x 2cm) Presentation: Unframed, Gallery W...
Canvas, Oil
'The Plaza, Sunset Glow' — 1920s Signed Drypoint, Central Park, NYC
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Walter Tittle, 'The Plaza, Sunset Glow', drypoint, c. 1920s, edition not stated. Signed in pencil and initialed in the plate, lower right. Titled 'The Plaza, Sunset' and annotated 'no. 165' in ink, in the bottom left sheet corner. A superb, luminous impression in dark brown ink, with selectively wiped plate tone; on cream wove paper; the full sheet with margins (1 to 2 1/4 inches). Pale tape stains on the top sheet edge, recto, well away from the image, otherwise in excellent condition. Matted to museum standards, unframed. Image size 11 3/4 x 6 15/16 inches (299 x 176 mm); sheet size 15 11/16 x 9 inches (399 x 229 mm). A view across 'The Pond' in New York City's Central Park, toward Grand Army Plaza...
Drypoint
$478
RENE HUTET (1907-1994) French Impressionist Oil - River Landscape Provence
By Rene Hutet
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Rene Hutet (French, 1907-1994) Title: Provence Medium: oil painting on board Size: painting: 8.5 x 6.25 inches Provenance: private col...
Oil
$2,768Sale Price|20% Off
River fishing boat by Frits Johan Goosen - Oil on canvas 30x40 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Oil on canvas sold with frame Total size with frame 55x44 cm Frits Johan GOOSEN is an artist born in the Netherlands in 1943. His works have been sold at public auction 118 times, ...
Oil
Antique framed animal painting oil on panel. Two terrier dogs signed Lemmers
Located in St. Albans, GB
Georges LEMMERS (Ferdinand Georges) 1871 - 1944 Belgian School Picture Size: 16 x 13" (41 x 33cm) Framed Size: 22 x 19" (55 x 47.5cm) Oil on mahogany panel Signed bottom left Thi...
Oil, Wood Panel
Autumn Landscape, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 20 x 30 cm, Serene Scene
By Simon Kozhin
Located in Zofingen, AG
A serene autumn landscape unfolds in this evocative painting. The artist captures a fleeting moment of seasonal transition en plein air in a single session in Moscow in 2003 . Soft b...
Oil, Cardboard
'The Garden in Summer', Tsar Nicholas II, Queen Elizabeth II, Russian Imperial
By Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
'The Garden in Summer' by Olga Alexandrovna. Tsar Nicholas II, Queen Elizabeth II, Russian Imperial ---- Signed lower right, 'Olga' for Her Imperial Highness, Olga Alexandrovna, Gr...
Oil, Board
$1,320
Lush Bouquet of Roses Impressionism Original Oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alexander Shandor Title: Lush Bouquet of Roses Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2018 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 20" x 23.5" x 1" inch ( 50 x 60 x 2cm) Presentation: Unframe...
Canvas, Oil
Fine Antique French Impressionist Oil Painting Woodland Gardens Old Stone House
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Old Stone House French Impressionist School, late 19th/ early 20th century circle of Camille Pissarro (French, 1830-1903), unsigned oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 29 x 24 inches...
Oil
$600
"Above Plain" (2024) By Todd Carpenter, Original Oil Painting of Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
Todd Carpenter's (US based) "Above Plain" is an oil painting that depicts a black and white mountainous landscape. Bio/artist statement: Todd Carpenter is a Los Angeles based artis...
Oil, Board
$614Sale Price|25% Off
John Ormondroyd, Norfolk scene with windmill, Follower of Edward Seago
Located in Harkstead, GB
A very atmospheric scene of a windmill and sailing boat in the Norfolk countryside under a huge sky. John Ormondroyd (born circa 1950) A windmill and sailing boat in the Norfolk cou...
Oil, Board
20th Century French Village Provence Hill Top Town with Olive Trees Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Hilltop Provençal Village with Olive Trees, French Landscape Oil Painting by Gabriel Deschamps (French, 1911–2011) signed oil on canvas, framed Framed: 31 x 39.5 inches Canvas: 24 ...
Oil
“Still Life with Roses”
Located in Southampton, NY
Original oil on canvas laid down on board by the well known American artist, Jean Paul Selinger. Signed top right by the artist along with “Florence” where the artist visited in the...
Canvas, Oil
Cats at play, portrait of a cat and a Kitten playing with a twig in a landscape
Located in Woodbury, CT
Gabriella Rainer-Istvanffy (Austrian, 1886–1963) Cats at Play Oil on canvas, circa 1950 26 x 30 inches (framed) signed lower right This charming composition by Gabriella Rainer-Istv...
Canvas, Oil
Early Spring Landscape Impressionism Original Oil Painting
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alexander Shandor Title: Early Spring Medium: Oil on Hardboard Year: 2017 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 8" x 18" x 0.3" inch (36 x 46 x 1cm) Presentation: Unframed, Type...
Canvas, Oil
"Western 3" - Impressionist Cowboy and Horse, Portrait Oil Painting on Panel
By Quang Ho
Located in Denver, CO
"Western 3" is a beautiful impressionist portrait piece, framed at 22 x 28 inches, and is wired and ready to hang. Artist Biography: Quang Ho was born on April 30, 1963, in Hue, Vi...
Oil, Panel
Early 20th Century Distant Canyon Landscape
By Cyrus Bates Currier
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous western canyon landscape with distinct foreground and background coloration by Cyrus Bates Currier (American, 1868-1946). Signed lower left corner: "Currier" Presented in...
Canvas, Oil, Illustration Board
$2,540
Spring Putivl Landscape Impressionism Original Oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alexander Shandor Title: Spring Putivl Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2019 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 21.5" x 35.5" x 1" inch (55 x 90 x 3cm) Presentation: Unframed, Gall...
Canvas, Oil
French Barbizon School Signed Impressionist River Landscape Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique European oil painting. Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Measuring: 11 by 9 inches overall, and 9 by 7 painting alone. Excellent con...
Oil
"BUFFALO HUNT" BISON WESTERN NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN 42 x 57 frame size
By Salazar
Located in San Antonio, TX
E. Salazar Texas Artist Image Size: 28 x 43 Frame Size: 42 x 57 Medium: Oil on Canvas Signed 2026 "Buffalo Hunt" Bison Biography E. Salazar Salazar is a classically trained painter w...
Oil
"Fishing Schooners and Sailboats at a dock" Original Oil on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
Fishing Schooners and Sailboats at a dock, "Fischerschoner und Segelboote an einem Dock" by Rudolph Guba (German/American, 1884-1950) Impasto work which depicts several sailing ves...
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Grove, Expressionist Landscape Painting, Oil on Canvas, 2023
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Color, composition, and feeling are deeply invested in this artwork to capture the pure essence of existence. It stands as a celebration of life, translating fleeting moments of happ...
Oil
20th century Canal View of Venice looking towards St.Marks Square at sunrise
By Antoine Bouvard (Marc Aldine)
Located in Woodbury, CT
Marc Aldine View in Venice, Looking toward St Mark’s Square Oil on canvas Circa 1930 Unsigned A warm and evocative Venetian view by Marc Aldine, capturing the timeless splendour of ...
Canvas, Oil
K.Dossi Original Sailing Ship Oil Painting, Nautical Seascape Unique Shell Decor
Located in Palm Coast, FL
A striking vintage oil on canvas depicting a majestic sailing ship navigating rolling ocean waves beneath a bright, expansive sky. The composition captures both movement and elegance...
Oil
Coral Reef Fish Painting Impasto
Located in Zofingen, AG
* Title: Coral Reef * Size: 12 x 8 inches * Materials: oil, stretched canvas, palette knife * Shipping: gallery standards packaging, express shipping Bright abstract seascape paintin...
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Memories Cityscape Watercolor Original Painting on Paper
By Lin Qingyi
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Cityscape Watercolor Original Painting Artist: Lin Qingyi Title: Memories Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2024 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 7" x 7.5" x 0.1" inch ( 18x 19 x 0.1...
Paper, Watercolor
"WINTER GERANIUMS" FLORAL STILL LIFE WITH DOLL & ORNAMENT PAINTED 2002
Located in San Antonio, TX
Richard Schmid (1934-2021) California, Vermont, Colorado, Illinois, New Hampshire Artist Image Size: 12 x 20 Frame Size: 18 x 26 Medium: Oil dated 2002 on canvas "Winter Geraniums" ...
Oil
A Still Life with Personality 4
Located in Zofingen, AG
Color palette: Vibrant, saturated, and high-contrast. The artist employs bold, unmixed colors—such as pink, purple, turquoise, and yellow—and daringly complements them with touches o...
Canvas, Lacquer, Acrylic
Johann Berthelsen, Times Sq, Period Oil Painting of New York City 1883-1972
By Johann Berthelsen, 1883-1972
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Times Square in the Winter 12 x 9 approximately 16 x 12 signed LR An oil painting on panel by artist Johann Berthelsen that showcases a view of Times Square in the Winter in New Yor...
Oil
$1,500
Impressionistic Floral Landscape Oil Painting Michael Budden Summer Garden Talk
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Garden Chatter Oil/canvas 12 x 18 unframed and 17 x 22.75 framed. signed LL "Garden Chatter" is an oil painting on canvas that showcases the beautiful light of a summer day on a wel...
Oil
"Seeing Red" Oil on Canvas Signed
Located in Zofingen, AG
This is a striking, original abstract expressionist oil painting on canvas by contemporary artist Marina Fisher. Titled "Seeing Red", this powerful work features a singular, captivat...
Oil, Canvas
Comfort and Harmony Still life Impressionism Original Oil Painting
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alexander Shandor Title: Comfort and Harmony Medium: Oil on Hardboard Year: 2021 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 17 x 22.5" x 0.2" inch (43 x 57 x 1 cm) Presentation: Unfr...
Canvas, Oil
"Yacht at the pier"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
The painting depicts a quiet Croatian coastal harbor, where snow-white yachts bob at a wooden pier. Their masts are reflected in the calm water, broken only by gentle ripples. Beyond...
Canvas, Oil
George Boyle Impressionist oil painting, Barbizon School of cows grazing
Located in Harkstead, GB
A superb example of a Barbizon inspired landscape painted by the "Catford Corot" from the late 19th Century. This very striking image shows the artist at the absolute peak of his abi...
Oil, Wood Panel
FRENCH IMPRESSIONIST OIL - PASTORAL LANDSCAPE LUSH GREEN FIELDS
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Summer Fields" by Maurice Mazeilie (French) oil painting on board, unframed stamped verso inscribed verso painting: 5.5 x 8 inches A delightful original oil painting by the French...
Oil
"Loved Home" Contemporary figurative acrylic floral still life interior painting
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
“Loved Home” is a contemporary expressive acrylic painting on canvas by French artist Natalya Mougenot, measuring 80 × 80 × 1.5 cm (31.5 × 31.5 × 0.6 in), exploring the emotional mea...
Canvas, Acrylic
Pink Horizon
Located in Zofingen, AG
Original sculptural painting Size: 97* 97* 2 cm Medium: textured paint on canvas Canvas: Stretched canvas / ready to hang Style: Contemporary, expressive, textured art Pink Horizon...
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,743Sale Price|20% Off
English Harvest - Vintage Impressionist Landscape Painting with Horses & Figures
Located in Preston, GB
English Harvest - Vintage 20th Century Impressionist Oil Painting with Horses & Figures by British Artist, David Hyde Art measures 16 x 12 inches Fra...
Oil, Board
$1,367
Impressionist landscape - Oil Painting on Canvas - Signed - Framed
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
Firmado por el artista en la parte inferior Se presenta enmarcada la obra Medidas obra: 60 cm. de altura x 75 cm. de ancho Medidas marco: 89 cm. de altura x 103 cm. de ancho Buen...
Oil
BARBARA DOYLE (B.1917) 1970's MODERN BRITISH OIL PAINTING - Pink Sunset
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Barbara Doyle, British b. 1917 Barbara Doyle (British b.1917, born in Halifax Yorkshire, lived most of her life on the South Coast of England. She was an extremely a...
Oil
1950s French Impressionist Oil Painting Old Provencal Chateau Building Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Provence French School, mid 20th century oil on board, unframed board: 21.5 x 25.5 inches provenance: private collection condition: a few surface scuffs, but in good and sound condit...
Oil
$50,000
"Clara with Charles" Impressionistic Oil Painting Of Mother and Child
Located in New York, NY
This piece is a pertinent example of Martha Walter's most precious oil portraitures. Her use of the pallet is effortless with bold brushwork, strong executions, and soft details. Wal...
Canvas, Oil, Board