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Post-Impressionist Art

POSTIMPRESSIONIST STYLE

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.

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Style: Post-Impressionist
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Post-Impressionist Oil Painting of Freshwater Fish on White Plate
Post-Impressionist Oil Painting of Freshwater Fish on White Plate

Post-Impressionist Oil Painting of Freshwater Fish on White Plate

By Edouard Arthur

Located in Genève, GE

Dimensions with frame: 44 x 57 x 5 cm. Signed and dated "Arthur 48" in the lower left corner. A striking and modernist still life depicting three freshly caught fish arranged on a white ceramic platter beside a simple kitchen knife. Executed with confident, textured brushwork and a restrained palette, the composition transforms an everyday subject into a powerful study of form, color, and materiality. The artist emphasizes the tactile qualities of the fish through thick impasto and nuanced earthy tones, contrasting beautifully against the luminous white tablecloth and the deep, almost abstract dark background. The dynamic placement of the fish creates a subtle rhythm across the composition, while the pared-down setting recalls the directness and honesty of early 20th-century European still life painting. Influenced by Post-Impressionist and modern realist traditions, the work balances painterly spontaneity with careful observation. The expressive handling of paint and simplified composition evoke the spirit of French and Continental modernist still lifes of the early to mid-20th century. An elegant and sophisticated still life ideal for collectors of European modernism, culinary subjects, and expressive figurative painting. still life painting, fish still life, modernist still life, Post-Impressionist painting, European still life, fish painting, culinary still life, kitchen still life, French still life painting, School of Paris, expressionist still life, oil on canvas still life, impasto painting, rustic still life, seafood painting, market fish painting, tabletop still life, knife in still life, modern European painting, figurative still life, early modernism, painterly still life, collectible still life art, Continental painting, expressive brushwork, white plate still life, food still life painting...

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1940s Post-Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Roland Garros - 1984 Poster - Sports - Tennis - Pointillism
Roland Garros - 1984 Poster - Sports - Tennis - Pointillism

Roland Garros - 1984 Poster - Sports - Tennis - Pointillism

Located in PARIS, FR

This poster is the 5th poster to promote the 1984 French Open tennis tournament (Roland Garros tournament), now called Roland Garros, which is one of the four Grand Slam tournaments....

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1980s Post-Impressionist Art

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Paper, Lithograph

French school Luminous Canal Scene in Bruges  landscape oil painting Signed
French school Luminous Canal Scene in Bruges  landscape oil painting Signed

French school Luminous Canal Scene in Bruges landscape oil painting Signed

Located in Zofingen, AG

➡️ Landscape Luminous Canal in Bruges (Belgium) ⬅️ ⏩It is signed (not easy to decypher)⏪ ⭐Medium:⭐ Oil on canvas ⭐Technique: ⭐Impasto painting with expressive brushwork. ⭐Size:...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Art

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Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

French school Landscape Church Mamers oil painting Signed 1903
French school Landscape Church Mamers oil painting Signed 1903

French school Landscape Church Mamers oil painting Signed 1903

Located in Zofingen, AG

➡️ Landscape Woodland and waterfall⬅️ ⏩It is signed Rohlfs 1903⏪ ⭐Medium:⭐ Oil on canvas ⭐Technique: ⭐Impasto painting with expressive brushwork. ⭐Size:⭐19.5x24.3cm /7.7x9.6 inc...

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Early 1900s Post-Impressionist Art

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Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Fish Painting, Fish and Lemons Still Life Oil Painting, Original French Art
Fish Painting, Fish and Lemons Still Life Oil Painting, Original French Art

Fish Painting, Fish and Lemons Still Life Oil Painting, Original French Art

Located in AIGNAN, FR

Fish and lemons still life vintage oil painting on wood, signed in the bottom left. An attractive but simple painting that would fit into any modern day interior. A composition of...

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Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Art

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Oil

Mid-Century Swedish Moody Still LIfe Oil Painting of Apples and Pears in a Bowl
Mid-Century Swedish Moody Still LIfe Oil Painting of Apples and Pears in a Bowl

Mid-Century Swedish Moody Still LIfe Oil Painting of Apples and Pears in a Bowl

Located in AIGNAN, FR

Vintage impressionist still life oil painting depicting a timeless fruit still life of apples and pears in a gilt frame. This simplistic and unassuming piece features two green pears and a rustic apple nestled within a deep blue ceramic bowl, set against a beautifully muted, moody background. The rich, earthy color palette and deliberate, textured brushstrokes bring a quiet elegance and depth to the composition. The painting is signed by the artist in the lower right corner ("S. Ekblom") and comes elegantly presented in a classic, heavy gilt frame that perfectly complements the warm tones of the artwork. This piece is ideal for adding a touch of sophisticated European charm to a kitchen, dining room, or gallery wall. MORE ABOUT THIS PAINTING: Medium: Oil on stretched canvas Overall size: 16.5ins x 15ins or 42cms x 38cms (Approx) Date: 1960's Condition: This painting is in good vintage condition. It comes in its original frame, you should expect minor imperfections. Signed: Sven Axel Ekblom (1898–1987) Sven Axel Ekblom was a twentieth-century Swedish artist and illustrator celebrated for his meticulous technical skill, keen eye for natural subjects, and deeply rooted connection to Scandinavian design and nature. Born in Stockholm on December 28, 1898, he was raised in an artistic and scientific environment. His mother, Thérèse Ekblom, was herself a highly regarded botanical and scientific illustrator, which heavily influenced Sven’s early artistic development and disciplined approach to painting. Ekblom received his formal artistic training at the Stockholm Art School (Konstfack). There, he mastered classical composition and refined his work across multiple mediums, working predominantly in watercolors, gouache, and oil paints. In 1925, Ekblom accepted a position as an illustrator and cartoonist at the Swedish Museum of Natural History (Naturhistoriska riksmuseet) in Stockholm. This tenure lasted for decades and defined much of his public-facing career. His sharp eye for anatomy and textures made him a sought-after commercial and academic illustrator. Notable career achievements include: Major Publications: He provided extensive wildlife and nature plates for foundational Swedish reference works, including Brehms Bok om Djurens Liv (Brehm's Life of Animals) and the Nordisk familjebok encyclopedia. Ekblom was famously commissioned to illustrate pieces for the prestigious East Asian antiquities collection of King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden. Fine Art and Still Life Practice While widely recognized for his scientific wildlife watercolors...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Art

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Oil

French school Luminous Provence mediterranean landscape oil painting Signed
French school Luminous Provence mediterranean landscape oil painting Signed

French school Luminous Provence mediterranean landscape oil painting Signed

Located in Zofingen, AG

➡️ Landscape Luminous Mediterranean ⬅️ ⏩It is signed Mieutaud⏪ ⭐Medium:⭐ Oil on canvas ⭐Technique: ⭐Impasto painting with expressive brushwork. ⭐Size:⭐46x55cm /18.1x21.7 inch w...

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1930s Post-Impressionist Art

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Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

"Gardasee", Sunset over Alpine Lake with Mountains
"Gardasee", Sunset over Alpine Lake with Mountains

"Gardasee", Sunset over Alpine Lake with Mountains

Located in Genève, GE

Dimensions with frame: 37 x 52,5 x 3 cm. Signed "R. Fuchs" in the lower right corner. A serene and atmospheric landscape capturing a luminous sunset over a calm alpine lake, framed ...

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Late 19th Century Post-Impressionist Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

Provence Hilltop Village Vineyard Watercolour Pierre Neveu
Provence Hilltop Village Vineyard Watercolour Pierre Neveu

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...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Art

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache

Impressionist Paris Landscape, Seine and Eiffel Tower – Pehr Eklund
Impressionist Paris Landscape, Seine and Eiffel Tower – Pehr Eklund

Impressionist Paris Landscape, Seine and Eiffel Tower – Pehr Eklund

Located in Stockholm, SE

signed and dated oil on panel unframed 21 × 27 cm (8.3 × 10.6 in) framed 31.5 × 37 cm (12.4 × 14.6 in) Exhibited: Lunds Universitets Konstmuseum, Pehr Eklund Exhibition, 2–21 Februa...

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1910s Post-Impressionist Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

Cloud Study over Lake Vättern, Vadstena
Cloud Study over Lake Vättern, Vadstena

Cloud Study over Lake Vättern, Vadstena

By Erik Tryggelin

Located in Stockholm, SE

Erik Tryggelin (1878–1962) Sweden Cloud Study over Lake Vättern, Vadstena, 7 September 1935 signed and dated lower right E. Tryggelin 7/9 1935 inscribed Vadstena oil on canvas laid...

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1930s Post-Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Masonite, Oil

Provence Countryside Olive Trees Pastel Landscape Pierre Neveu
Provence Countryside Olive Trees Pastel Landscape Pierre Neveu

Provence Countryside Olive Trees Pastel Landscape Pierre Neveu

By Pierre Neveu

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Provence Countryside Olive Trees Pastel Landscape Pierre Neveu Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) Medium: Pastel on thick paper, unframed Size (H x W): 19.75 x 25.75 inches ...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Art

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Pastel, Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil

Large 1970's French Post-Impressionist Signed Oil Figures in Wheat Field Harvest
Large 1970's French Post-Impressionist Signed Oil Figures in Wheat Field Harvest

Large 1970's French Post-Impressionist Signed Oil Figures in Wheat Field Harvest

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Harvest Workers French Post-Impressionist, signed and dated 1977 oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 20 x 25.5 inches Provenance: private collection, South of France Condition: very ...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Art

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Oil

Huge Sunlit Hilltop Balazuc With Tall Cliffs and Terracotta Homes Oil Painting
Huge Sunlit Hilltop Balazuc With Tall Cliffs and Terracotta Homes Oil Painting

Huge Sunlit Hilltop Balazuc With Tall Cliffs and Terracotta Homes Oil Painting

By Pierre Neveu

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Balazuc Village Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) Signed lower right Medium: oil on canvas, unframed Canvas: 45 x 57.5 inches Titled verso Condition: Good and sound condition Prov...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Art

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Oil

Mediterranean Fishing Boats Coastal Harbour Scene Watercolour by Pierre Neveu
Mediterranean Fishing Boats Coastal Harbour Scene Watercolour by Pierre Neveu

Mediterranean Fishing Boats Coastal Harbour Scene Watercolour by Pierre Neveu

By Pierre Neveu

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Mediterranean Fishing Boats Coastal Harbour Scene Watercolour by Pierre Neveu Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) Medium: Watercolour on artist paper, unframed Size (H x W): ...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Art

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Watercolor

St. Florent Corsica Yvonne Canu A framed Pointillist oil painting
St. Florent Corsica Yvonne Canu A framed Pointillist oil painting

St. Florent Corsica Yvonne Canu A framed Pointillist oil painting

By Yvonne Canu

Located in St. Albans, GB

Yvonne Canu 1921 – 2008 Painting Size: 24 x 29" (61 x 74cm) Outside Frame Size: 31 x 36" (79 x 91cm) Yvonne Canu is currently one of the most in demand exponents of Pointillism w...

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Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Traditional English Summer Pastoral Cattle River Landscape Oil Painting
Large Traditional English Summer Pastoral Cattle River Landscape Oil Painting

Large Traditional English Summer Pastoral Cattle River Landscape Oil Painting

By Don Vaughan

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Pastoral Meadows by Don Vaughan (British, 20th century) signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 26 x 36 inches canvas : 21 x 30 inches Provenance: private collection, Surrey, England Co...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Art

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Oil

Fine Large British Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Twilight City Street Scene
Fine Large British Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Twilight City Street Scene

Fine Large British Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Twilight City Street Scene

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Twilight by John Bampfield (b. 1947) signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 23.5 x 33.5 inches canvas: 20 x 30 inches Provenance: private collection, UK Condition: very good condition...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Art

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Oil, Canvas

At Paris Maxim's Nightly Street Scene With Two Stylish Women French Oil Painting
At Paris Maxim's Nightly Street Scene With Two Stylish Women French Oil Painting

At Paris Maxim's Nightly Street Scene With Two Stylish Women French Oil Painting

By Pierre Neveu

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

At Night at Maxims Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) Medium: oil on canvas, unframed Canvas: 45 x 57.5 inches Titled verso Condition: Good and sound condition with slight small pa...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Art

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Oil

Sablet French Village Houses and Cypress Trees Provençal Landscape Study
Sablet French Village Houses and Cypress Trees Provençal Landscape Study

Sablet French Village Houses and Cypress Trees Provençal Landscape Study

By Pierre Neveu

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Sablet French Village Houses and Cypress Trees Provençal Landscape Study Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) Medium: Watercolour on artists paper, unframed Size (H x W): 5.75...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Art

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Watercolor

First Date
First Date

First Date

By Antonina Bormova

Located in Zofingen, AG

This work turns to the moment of delicate emotional closeness, where attraction reveals itself through gestures of care, attention, and mutual pull. The artist captures the fragile ...

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2010s Post-Impressionist Art

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Acrylic

1930's English Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Still Life Thick Impasto Paint
1930's English Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Still Life Thick Impasto Paint

1930's English Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Still Life Thick Impasto Paint

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Interior Still Life by Harry Bloomfield (British, 1883-1940) *see notes below signed verso oil on canvas, framed framed: 28 x 24 inches canvas: 22 x 18 inches Provenance: private co...

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1930s Post-Impressionist Art

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Oil, Canvas

Fishing Fleet at Sunset (Fiskebåtar i solnedgången), c. 1920
Fishing Fleet at Sunset (Fiskebåtar i solnedgången), c. 1920

Fishing Fleet at Sunset (Fiskebåtar i solnedgången), c. 1920

Located in Stockholm, SE

This panoramic marine composition presents a fishing fleet gathered on calm waters at sunset, rendered with a refined sensitivity to light and atmosphere. A sequence of sailing vesse...

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1920s Post-Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Woman with Wine at Sunset French Modernist Watercolor Figure and Landscape
Woman with Wine at Sunset French Modernist Watercolor Figure and Landscape

Woman with Wine at Sunset French Modernist Watercolor Figure and Landscape

By Pierre Neveu

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Woman with Wine at Sunset French Modernist Watercolor Figure and Landscape Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) Medium: Watercolour on card, unframed Size (H x W): 4 x 4.75 in...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Art

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Watercolor

French Hilltop Village Fields Distant Landscape and Clouds Watercolor
French Hilltop Village Fields Distant Landscape and Clouds Watercolor

French Hilltop Village Fields Distant Landscape and Clouds Watercolor

By Pierre Neveu

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: French Hilltop Village Fields Distant Landscape and Clouds Watercolor Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) Medium: Watercolour on artists paper, unframed Size (H x W): 6.25 x ...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Art

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Watercolor

Vintage French Stable Scene Impressionist Oil Painting of Horses in Their Stalls
Vintage French Stable Scene Impressionist Oil Painting of Horses in Their Stalls

Vintage French Stable Scene Impressionist Oil Painting of Horses in Their Stalls

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Charming Stable Scene by Jean Dreyfus-stern (1890-1969) signed verso oil on board, unframed Board : 7.5 x 9.5 inches Provenance: private collection, Paris Condition: very good condit...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Art

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Oil

1920's British Signed Oil Painting Portrait Lady by Piano Interior Light Scene
1920's British Signed Oil Painting Portrait Lady by Piano Interior Light Scene

1920's British Signed Oil Painting Portrait Lady by Piano Interior Light Scene

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of the Artists Mother *see below by Gladys Marguerite Baker (British, 1889-1959) signed, titled verso oil on canvas, framed framed: 29 x 17 inches canvas: 24 x 12 inches Pr...

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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Art

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Oil, Canvas

Spanish Landscape with Farmhouse, Oil on Canvas Board, Signed, c. 1970
Spanish Landscape with Farmhouse, Oil on Canvas Board, Signed, c. 1970

Spanish Landscape with Farmhouse, Oil on Canvas Board, Signed, c. 1970

By Rafael Duran Benet

Located in Sitges, Barcelona

Title: Spanish Landscape with Farmhouse Artist: Rafael Duran Benet (Barcelona, 1931–2015) Technique: Oil on canvas board Dimensions: 13 x 16.1 in Signature: Signed "R. Duran" in ...

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1970s Post-Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

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