In the revolutionary wake of Impressionism, artists like Vincent van Gogh, Georges Seurat, Paul Cézanne and Paul Gauguin advanced the style further while firmly rejecting its limitations. Although the artists now associated with Postimpressionist art did not work as part of a group, they collectively employed an approach to expressing moments in time that was even more abstract than that of the Impressionists, and they shared an interest in moving away from naturalistic depictions to more subjective uses of vivid colors and light in their paintings.
The eighth and final Impressionist exhibition was held in Paris in 1886, and Postimpressionism — also spelled Post-Impressionism — is usually dated between then and 1905. The term “Postimpressionism” was coined by British curator and art critic Roger Fry in 1910 at the “Manet and the Postimpressionists” exhibition in London that connected their practices to the pioneering modernist art of Édouard Manet. Many Postimpressionist artists — most of whom lived in France — utilized thickly applied, vibrant pigments that emphasized the brushstrokes on the canvas.
The Postimpressionist movement’s iconic works of art include van Gogh’s The Starry Night (1889) and Seurat’s A Sunday on La Grande Jatte (1884). Seurat’s approach reflected the experimental spirit of Postimpressionism, as he used Pointillist dots of color that were mixed by the eye of the viewer rather than the hand of the artist. Van Gogh, meanwhile, often based his paintings on observation, yet instilled them with an emotional and personal perspective in which colors and forms did not mirror reality. Alongside Mary Cassatt, Cézanne, Henri Matisse and Gauguin, the Dutch painter was a pupil of Camille Pissarro, the groundbreaking Impressionist artist who boldly organized the first independent painting exhibitions in late-19th-century Paris.
The boundary-expanding work of the Postimpressionist painters, which focused on real-life subject matter and featured a prioritization of geometric forms, would inspire the Nabis, German Expressionism, Cubism and other modern art movements to continue to explore abstraction and challenge expectations for art.
Find a collection of original Postimpressionist paintings, mixed media, prints and other art on 1stDibs.
Le Petit Cirque du Soleil
Located in Zofingen, AG
There is a part of us that does not always want to be serious, composed or reasonable. Le Petit Cirque du Soleil is about giving that part a little space to come out. A small persona...
Oil, Panel
$3,090
Original Oil Paining, A Landscape View, 1927, Most likely from Nordingrå, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Carl Johansson's painting from 1927, most likely depicting a view from Nordingrå, encapsulates the serene beauty of the northern Swedish landscape. Born in Härnösand, Johansson drew ...
Oil, Wood Panel
$17,060
Framed pointillist oil on canvas painting. Horse racing, Signed Serge Mendjisky
Located in St. Albans, GB
Horses racing Serge Mendjisky (1929 - 2017) Signed and dated 1980. Oil on Canvas It is also signed, titled and dedicated on the reverse Canvas Size: 21 x 28" (54 x 73cm) Framed S...
Canvas, Oil
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
"Parisian Street Scene by Porte Saint-Denis" Impressionist Oil Painting Canvas
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful oil on canvas painting by the French artist, Jack Prudnik. Prudnik was an American painter known for his colorful cityscapes depicting the tim...
Canvas, Oil
The Hidden Villa – Expressionist Garden Landscape, Early 20th Century
Located in Genève, GE
The Hidden Villa – Expressionist Garden Landscape, Early 20th Century - Unsigned. Initials “F.B.” and indistinct inscription on the reverse. European School, circa 1920–1940. Dimensi...
Oil, Canvas
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
"Parisian Street Scene Arc de Triomphe" Post-Impressionist Oil Paint on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
In this piece, the artist depicts his subject in an abstract and impressionistic way, capturing the Arc de Triomphe busy street scene from the 20th Century with much life. The artist...
Canvas, Oil
Southern City by the sea atmospheric large blue green seascape harbour painting
Located in Norwich, GB
A very atmospheric and idyllic view of a Southern fishing port, painted most likely in Italy or France. Resolutely post-impressionist, the landscape is imbued with the light of the M...
Canvas, Oil, Fiberboard
$737Sale Price|20% Off
1940's Provence Painting French Pathway Landscape - Post Impressionist artist
By Louis Bellon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Provencal Landscape by Louis Bellon (French 1908-1998) signed From a batch of similar work where most were dated 1942-1947 watercolour painting on paper, unframed measurements: 11 x...
Watercolor
Paris. (Untitled) Circa 1950. Edouard Cortès (1882 ~ 1969)
Located in Basalt, CO
Edouard Léon Cortès (1882–1969) was a French post-impressionist painter of French and Spanish ancestry. He is known as "Le Poète Parisien de la Peinture" ("the Parisian Poet of Paint...
Canvas, Oil
$2,047
1966 naive French landscape oil painting of a castle in a landscape by Altman
By Paul Altman
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A very charming mid 20th Century, Post Impressionist work by Paul Altman. Despite the limited information available about Altman, it doesn't diminish the ...
Oil, Board
"Duo e Solo" Post-Impressionist Mediterranean Coastal Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
A stunning oil painting depicting a Mediterranean coastal view, rendered in a lively, impasto style that emphasizes thick, textured brushstrokes and bold color contrasts. Tania Forgi...
Canvas, Oil
"Interior Scene with Wine & Flowers" Post-Impressionist Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts an interior scene done in Paris. The fun details are what make this painting so attractive and desirable; there is a wine bottle and flowers on top of the table...
Gouache, Archival Paper
A Walk on a Windy Day, Post-Impressionist Oil on Canvas, 2010-Now
Located in Oslo, NO
The painting "A Walk on a Windy Day" transports the viewer to a sun-drenched Swiss landscape, where nature lives in constant motion. Scarlet poppies, swaying in gusts of warm wind, f...
Canvas, Oil
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Quaint Village with Church Spire Verdant Hills Peaceful Countryside Setting
By Regine David
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Quaint Village with Church Spire by Regine David (female French artist, 1910-2018) oil painting on board, unframed board: 13 x 16 inches condition: This painting is in excellent cond...
Oil
French Oil on Canvas Post Impressionist Portrait Painting Beach Sea Scene Spain
Located in Portland, OR
A very attractive oil on canvas painting by the French Post-Impressionist painter Charles Picart le Doux (1891-1959), a beach scene in Spain, signed and dated 1933. The painting depi...
Canvas, Oil
Depth
Located in Zofingen, AG
The work explores inner immersion and solitude. The large fish above the female figure symbolizes an invisible inner world — thoughts, memories, and feelings that exist beyond extern...
Canvas, Acrylic
$152Sale Price|20% Off
French Watercolour Mediterranean Garden Overlooking the Tranquil Blue Waters
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Mid Century French Landscape by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Watercolour on artists paper Size: 5.5 height) x 6.5 (width) Stamped Verso Condition: Good Provenance: All th...
Watercolor
The Rhone River, Post-Impressionist Lithograph After Vincent van Gogh
Located in Long Island City, NY
A lithograph from the "Vincent Van Gogh" portfolio with text by Oskar Hagen published by Marees-Gesellschaft in Munich 1919. The portfolio consisted of 15 lithographic reproductions of drawings and watercolors. The artwork is accompanied by a copy of the colophon. Year of Original: 1888, Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. Printed in Munich, 1919. Artist: Vincent van Gogh (After) Title: The Rhone River...
Lithograph
$938
Fauvist Landscape Gouache on Paper, Signed, Mid 20th Century
Located in Cotignac, FR
A French Impressionist Fauvist Colour-Field gouache and watercolour on paper landscape by Gabrielle Ricard-Cordingley. The painting is signed bottom right. There is another painting ...
Paper, Watercolor, Gouache
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Mountains in Provence Old Village Nestled Amongst Vineyards 20th Century Oil
By Max Toutain
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Provence by Max Toutain (1935-2006) oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas : 24 x 28 inches Provenance: all the paintings we have by this artist have come from the artists estate in...
Oil
$327Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century French Impressionist Vintage Oil Vibrant Still Life Flowers
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Dinkés (French, 1895 - 1984) Medium: oil on board, unframed Size : 11.5 x 8.5 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: The painting is in over...
Oil
$995
Vintage American Modernist Large Framed Woman Fauvist Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist portrait oil painting. Oil on board. Signed. Measuring: 27.25 by 31.25 inches overall, and 20.25 by 23.5 painting alone.
Oil
$453Sale Price|20% Off
Pont Neuf Paris River Seine Bridge French Watercolour Cityscape by Pierre Neveu
By Pierre Neveu
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Pont Neuf Paris River Seine Bridge French Watercolour Cityscape by Pierre Neveu Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) Medium: Watercolour on artists paper, unframed Size (H x W...
Watercolor
$8,040Sale Price|70% Off
Springtime: Almond Tree in Bloom (Printemps:Amandier en Fleur) Raymond Thibesart
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Springtime: Almond Tree in Bloom (Printemps: Amandier en Fleur) Raymond Thibesart (France, 1874-1968) Oil on canvas, circa 1920s 19 x 25 1/2 (22 3/4 x 28 1/2 framed) inches Raymond ...
Canvas, Oil
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Henri Matisse, Series B, Var. 5, Drawings, Themes and Variations, 1943 (after)
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Henri Matisse (1869–1954) Title: Series B, Variation 5 (Serie B, var. 5) Year: February 27, 1943 Medium: Collotype on velin pur fil paper Paper Size: 9.62 x 12.88 inches (24....
Collotype Print
Breakfast
Located in Zofingen, AG
"A sophisticated contemporary reinterpretation of the traditional still life, this original painting on canvas explores themes of abundance, intimate ritual, and the passage of time within a meticulously constructed domestic setting."" The composition masterfully balances complex patterns with clear, graphic precision. At its core is a detailed depiction of a lavish breakfast table set against the serene background of a classic balustrade and lush green forest canopy. Every element is selected and positioned to create a layered, multi-sensory experience. In creating this work, a deliberate focus was placed on textural and structural interplay. The graphic dynamism of the prominent blue-and-pink-striped tablecloth is juxtaposed with the organic forms of the food and foliage. A deep, saturated palette of turquoise and cobalt blues, crimson red in the polka-dot vase and roses, bright emerald green in the asparagus and tree line, and ochre-gold in the iced teas and toasted bread creates a vibrant, optimistic visual narrative. The artwork functions as a profound study of contrasts. The detailed, delicate patterns on the ceramic tableware (plates and the iconic polka-dot vase) demonstrate technical precision, while the playful inclusion of a small bird among the delicacies (layered cake with berries and a parfait glass...
Canvas, Acrylic
Landscape Painting from Dalsland, Sweden by Axel Zachrison
Located in Stockholm, SE
Axel Zachrison was a Swedish painter known for his landscapes from Dalsland. Born in Tydje, Dalsland, Zachrison's artistic journey was shaped by his experiences at sea and his encounters with influential artists such as Otto Hesselbom, a relative on his mother's side. This captivating landscape painting titled "Landscape from Dalsland, Sweden" showcases Zachrison's artistic talent and his ability to capture the beauty of nature. The sky, painted in shades of white and gray, features distinct lines around the clouds add a sense of movement and depth to the scene, reminiscent of Hesselbom's painting technique. In the background, we can see some blue mountains, their majestic presence contributing to the overall sense of grandeur. And In the left part, the viewer can see some land illuminated by the warm rays of the afternoon sun. The vibrant colors of orange, green, and yellow bring the landscape to life, infusing it with a sense of vitality and serenity. A shimmering body of water in the the center, reflecting the luminous white light and creating captivating mirror-like reflections. The foreground of the painting consists of a darker forest area which skillfully framing the lower part of the composition. This deliberate contrast adds depth and visual interest to the artwork, drawing the viewer's attention to the enchanting scenery. It's undated but likely executed in the 1920s, the painting carries an undeniable "wow" factor upon first sight. Zachrison's skillful brushwork and his masterful use of decorative color choices create a captivating and immersive experience for the viewer. His ability to evoke emotional responses through his art is a testament to his talent and artistic vision. Zachrison studied under the guidance of renowned artist Carl Wilhelmson...
Canvas, Oil
$1,023
Érizac Harbour French Coastal Village with Fishing Boats Watercolour Painting
By Pierre Neveu
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Érizac Harbour Pierre Neveu (French, 20th Century) Signed lower left and inscribed “Érizac” lower left. Medium: watercolour on paper. Size: 19.75 × 25.5 inches Provenance: from the a...
Watercolor, Pen
$950
Bright Seascape in Capri, Nautical Cyanotype Triptych, Mediterranean Blue Waves
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
This series of cyanotype triptychs showcases the beauty of nature scenes, including stunning beaches and oceans, as well as the intricate textures of water, forests, and skies. These...
Lithograph, Paper
Fauvist Impressionist Landscape in Oil, Paysage de la Loire à l'Île Rategoude.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Oil on card view of the Loire valley in France and one of its islands by Jacques Buecher. The painting is signed and titled to the back of the board. A very charming view of this ic...
Oil, Cardboard
$1,098Sale Price|20% Off
Spring Twitter. Horizontal, floral, pink, impressionism, acrylic painting
Located in Oslo, NO
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of spring awakening with the bright, dynamic composition "Spring Twitter". This expressive work is filled with the freshness of flowering trees and...
Canvas, Acrylic
$5,600Sale Price|20% Off
"Honfleur La Lieutenance" Pointillistic Marine Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
This stunning piece of The Lieutenancy, a prestigious building which sits at the entrance to the Vieux Bassin de Honfleur, which is a true witness to the history of the Norman port, ...
Canvas, Oil
$1,310Sale Price|20% Off
Original French Mid Century Post-Impressionist Oil Painting Portrait Young Lady
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait by Édouard Righetti (1924-2001) Signed lower front oil painting on canvas, beautifully painted with rick thick impasto oil and bold colors....
Oil
$67,559
Henri Le Sidaner - Nocturne, Fenêtre Eclairée, Intimist Oil on Panel c.1920
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Henri Le Sidaner (French, 1862–1939), Nocturne, fenêtre éclairée, oil on panel, signed lower left, painted circa 1920 — an Intimist nocturne by one of the great poets of twilight in ...
Oil
Oriental Still Life. Vertical, oil, bright, painting, fruits
Located in Oslo, NO
The oriental still life was painted in the artist's garden in summer 2020. Why was this topic chosen? Because she was born in eastern Kyrgyzstan and visited Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan...
Oil
$518Sale Price|20% Off
1960's French Impressionist Oil Painting Dreamy Sunny Green Landscape Houses
By Regine David
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Landscape by Regine David (female French artist, 1910-2018) oil painting on canvas laid on board, unframed panting: 18 x 15 inches inscribed verso with title and date conditio...
Oil
Henri Matisse Color Lithograph, 1958, Framed, "Lierre"
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Henri Matisse (after) Medium: Original lithograph Title: Lierre Portfolio: The Last Works of Henri Matisse Year: 1958 Edition: 2000 Framed Size: 17" x 17" Sheet Size: 14" x 1...
Lithograph
$2,640Sale Price|20% Off
'Tropical Jungle Woman', Polynesian Figural, Pacific Islands, Weimar Republic
By Orla Muff
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right 'Muff' for Orla Muff (Danish, 1903-1984) and painted circa 1940. Orla Muff received his first formal art instruction at the Copenhagen Technical School from 1917-...
Canvas, Oil
"View of Venice" Impressionist Oil Painting with Figures and Boats along Venice
Located in New York, NY
This captivating scene of Venice from the 21st Century is a wonderful display of Van der Plas's true passion for outdoor genre paintings. The vibrant colors and impressionistic brush...
Oil, Board
$447Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century French Impressionist Oil Painting Girl Horse Riding with Her Teacher
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Dinkés (French, 1895 - 1984) Medium: oil on board, unframed Size : 16 x 13 inches double sided Provenance: private collection, France Condition: The painting...
Oil
$431Sale Price|20% Off
Red and Purple Anemones in Glass Vase Mid Century Impressionist French Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Dinkés (French, 1895 - 1984) Medium: oil on canvas, unframed Size : 11 x 9 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: The painting is in overall...
Oil
1960s Vintage Swedish Oil Painting Fish Market Scene by Modernist Henry Eldin
Located in Stockholm, SE
This mid-century oil on canvas by the renowned Swedish modernist Henry Eldin (b. 1921) reveals an expressive harbour scene, where a young woman purchases fish against a backdrop of p...
Canvas, Wood, Oil
Old Town. Landscape Paintings, mountains, houses. Impressionism, vertical, Swiss
Located in Oslo, NO
"Old Town - that's what I called my painting, is painted en plein air with oil paints on canvas." said Anna about this painting. "The 15th century town of Werdenberg is depicted her...
Oil
Post Impressionist Oil on Board. Tablescape Still-life. School of Cezanne.
By Jean Perret
Located in Cotignac, FR
A colourful and charming school of Cézanne post impressionist oil on board of a tablescape with fruit, flowers and vase by French artist Jean Perret. Signed to the reverse bottom rig...
Oil, Board
Windy Day In Provence. Impressionism, flowers. Landscape Paintings, horizontal
Located in Oslo, NO
"This painting is a plein air sketch. It was painted by me in Provence, France." said Anna Shesterikova about this landscape painting. "It was a very windy day and the wind even dro...
Oil
$469Sale Price|20% Off
Winter River Landscape with Bare Tree Watercolor and Ink Signed 1985
By Pierre Neveu
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Winter River Landscape with Bare Tree Watercolor and Ink Signed 1985 Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) Medium: Watercolour on card, unframed Size (H x W): 6.5 x 7.25 inches...
Watercolor
Collioure by Yvonne Canu
By Yvonne Canu
Located in New Orleans, LA
Yvonne Canu 1921-2008 French Collioure Signed "Canu" (lower right) Signed and titled "Collioure" (en verso) Oil on canvas The port of the southern French town of Collioure shines...
Canvas, Oil
$2,850
A Figurative Pointillist Painting after Georges Seurat’s “Sunday Afternoon…”
Located in San Francisco, CA
On offer is a monumental pointillism painting, a reinterpretation of “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte,” created a century earlier by French painter George Seurat,...
Canvas, Oil
$485Sale Price|20% Off
Original Oil Abstract Landscape with Birds on Branches at Sunrise
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Original Oil Abstract Abstract Landscape with Birds on Branches at Sunrise Artist: Roland Pichard Signed: Bottom right Medium: Oil on oil paper, mounted on card Size: 14 (...
Oil
Don’t Think About the Pink Vase
Located in Zofingen, AG
The phrase “Don’t think about the pink elephant” describes something almost impossible to do: the moment we are told not to think about something, it becomes impossible to remove it ...
Oil, Panel
$709Sale Price|20% Off
Provence Hilltop Village Vineyard Watercolour Pierre Neveu
By Pierre Neveu
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Provence Hilltop Village Vineyard Watercolour Pierre Neveu Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) Medium: Watercolour on paper, unframed Size (H x W): 19.75 x 25.75 inches Signe...
Watercolor, Gouache
$409Sale Price|20% Off
Purple & Red Plant In a Yellow Room Mid Century French Impressionist Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Dinkés (French, 1895 - 1984) Medium: signed and dated 59' oil on board, unframed Size : 13 x 9.5 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: The ...
Oil
$1,621Sale Price|20% Off
1940s French Fauvist Modernist Still Life Flowers on Table Interior Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Still Life by M. Peiffer, French 1940's signed and dated 1946 oil on canvas, framed framed: 26 x 30 inches canvas: 24 x 28 inches Provenance: private collection, Paris Condition: ve...
Oil
$40,945
Villa des Agaves - Neo-Impressionist Pointillist Landscape Oil by Louis Gaidan
By Louis Gaidan
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed pointillist oil on canvas landscape circa 1920 by French neo-impressionist painter Louis Gaidan. The painting is beautifully coloured and depicts flowers in the courtyard at V...
Canvas, Oil
Mountain Landscape in Moonlight, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 1926, 74 cm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Anders Loman (1879–1953) Sweden Mountain Landscape in Moonlight, 1926 signed and dated lower right 26 oil on canvas unframed 64 × 68.5 cm (25.2 × 27 in) framed 74 × 79 cm (29.1 × 3...
Canvas, Oil
$540Sale Price|20% Off
French Mid Century 1950's Oil Painting Flowers in Glass Vase
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Still Life of Flowers Artist/ School: Suzanne Dinkés (French, 1895 - 1984) Medium: oil on canvas, unframed Size : 10.75 x 9 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: T...
Oil
$1,087Sale Price|36% Off
Cadaqués Oil Painting, Post-Impressionist, Signed, 1960s
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: View of Cadaqués Artist: Ramón Pichot i Soler (1924–1996) Medium: Oil on panel Dimensions: 13 x 21.7 in Date: 1960s Condition: Good Framing: Unframed Signature: Signed ...
Oil, Board
"Jeune fille dans une barque" lithograph
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: lithograph (after the watercolor). Printed in 1939 at the Mourlot Frères atelier for the art revue Verve and published in Paris by Teriade. Size: 14 x 10 1/4 inches (355 x 26...
Lithograph
$2,850
A Hopeful Pointillist Painting after Georges Seurat’s “Sunday Afternoon…”
Located in San Francisco, CA
Expressing a hopeful view for our own era, listed and celebrated African American artist Brenda Joysmith created an idealized gathering of folks of all races and ages relaxing and pl...
Canvas, Oil
$1,375Sale Price|20% Off
Antique French Impressionist Self Portrait of Artist 1900's Oil Painting canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Self Portrait of the Artist by René PIROLA (French, 1878 - 1912) stamped with artists mark oil on canvas, framed framed: 27 x 22 inches canvas: 26 x 21.5 inches Provenance: private ...
Oil