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Ancient Classical Paintings

Early 1800's Italian Classical Landscape with Ancient Ruins & Sea Port Painting
Early 1800's Italian Classical Landscape with Ancient Ruins & Sea Port Painting

Early 1800's Italian Classical Landscape with Ancient Ruins & Sea Port Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Italian Classical Landscape Italian artist, circa 1800's oil on canvas laid on board, framed framed: 9.5 x 13 inches board: 7 x 11 inches provenance: private collection condition...

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Early 19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Set of 7 Original Paintings - The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Classical
Set of 7 Original Paintings - The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Classical

Set of 7 Original Paintings - The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Classical

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Seven Wonders of the Classical World English School, early 20th century set of seven (7) 7 x oil paintings on paper mounted on board, framed Glass covering framed: 22 x 14 inch...

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Early 20th Century English School Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Fine Antique Classical Roman Landscape Figures Boats Merchant Port Ancient City
Fine Antique Classical Roman Landscape Figures Boats Merchant Port Ancient City

Fine Antique Classical Roman Landscape Figures Boats Merchant Port Ancient City

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Embarkation of the Queen of Sheeba British School, early 19th century, apparently unsigned though the previous owner insisted it was. after the earlier painting by Claude Lorrai...

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Early 19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

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Oil

18th C Italian Classical Grand Tour Ancient City Old Ruins & Figures
18th C Italian Classical Grand Tour Ancient City Old Ruins & Figures

18th C Italian Classical Grand Tour Ancient City Old Ruins & Figures

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: The Italian City Artist/ School: English/ Italian School, late 18th century; a Grand Tour work. Medium: pencil drawing. Size: 6.75 x 9.75 inches Provenance: from a priva...

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Late 18th Century Old Masters Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

Circle of life
Circle of life

Anastasia AureumCircle of life

$10,586

H 37.01 in W 265.36 in D 1.97 in

Circle of life

Located in London, London

It functions as a modern frieze, reminiscent of ancient cave paintings or classical Greek bas-reliefs, updated with contemporary emotional intensity.

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Cotton, Oil

Vintage 1966 Original Abstract Figurative Oil on Board
Vintage 1966 Original Abstract Figurative Oil on Board

Vintage 1966 Original Abstract Figurative Oil on Board

$2,650

H 15.25 in W 80.25 in D 0.75 in

Vintage 1966 Original Abstract Figurative Oil on Board

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Featuring a frieze-like composition, the work depicts rhythmic, gestural figures caught in dynamic motion—reminiscent of ancient cave paintings or classical Greco-Roman reliefs reima...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Metal

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#3 BLUE WISE: AND I WILL KEEP ON SEARCHING
#3 BLUE WISE: AND I WILL KEEP ON SEARCHING

#3 BLUE WISE: AND I WILL KEEP ON SEARCHING

By Fran Bull

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These paintings by Fran Bull borrow their central image from two traditions: ancient Classical sculptures and Renaissance painting and sculptures.

#2 BLACK SKIES II: A DREAM WHICH NEVER ENDS
#2 BLACK SKIES II: A DREAM WHICH NEVER ENDS

#2 BLACK SKIES II: A DREAM WHICH NEVER ENDS

By Fran Bull

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These paintings by Fran Bull borrow their central image from two traditions: ancient Classical sculptures and Renaissance painting and sculptures.

Classical 19th Century European Painting Figures in Ancient Landscape
Classical 19th Century European Painting Figures in Ancient Landscape

Classical 19th Century European Painting Figures in Ancient Landscape

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: Italian/ French School, 19th Century Title: Classical Landscape Medium: gouache painting, framed behind glass image: 15.75 x 24.5 inches Provenance: private coll...

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19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

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Gouache

Classical French Oil Painting Figures before Ancient Roman Architecture
Classical French Oil Painting Figures before Ancient Roman Architecture

Classical French Oil Painting Figures before Ancient Roman Architecture

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Exceptionally fine quality oil painting on canvas, depicting these travellers before ancient Roman architecture and statues. The subject is likely taken from a Grand Tour expedition ...

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18th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Classical Figures Ancient Italianate Landscape, huge oil painting and frame
Classical Figures Ancient Italianate Landscape, huge oil painting and frame

Classical Figures Ancient Italianate Landscape, huge oil painting and frame

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Classical Gardens Continental School, late 20th century oil painting on canvas, framed canvas: 30 x 40 inches framed: 42 x 52 inches Provenance: private collection, Suffolk, En...

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Late 20th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Huge 18th Century Oil Painting Classical Landscape Ancient Castle with Figures
Huge 18th Century Oil Painting Classical Landscape Ancient Castle with Figures

Huge 18th Century Oil Painting Classical Landscape Ancient Castle with Figures

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Classical Landscape English School, 18th century oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 34.5 x 36.5 inches provenance: private collection condition: very good and sound condi...

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18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Early 20th Century Watercolour Of A Classical Ancient Greek Woman
Early 20th Century Watercolour Of A Classical Ancient Greek Woman

Early 20th Century Watercolour Of A Classical Ancient Greek Woman

Located in Ongar, GB

A very nice watercolour and sketch of a classical ancient Greek woman mounted in an ebonised wooden frame. Dated May 10th 1919. Please contact us for a worldwide shipping quote

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Vintage 1910s English Classical Greek Paintings

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Parchment Paper

N.3 Antique Paintings Classical Architectural Ruins, Canvas, Wood Frame, '700
N.3 Antique Paintings Classical Architectural Ruins, Canvas, Wood Frame, '700

N.3 Antique Paintings Classical Architectural Ruins, Canvas, Wood Frame, '700

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Set of 3 ancient paintings depicting classical architectural ruins, painted on canvas with a molurate wood frame and moved in the upper part, built and hand painted, it was probably ...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Paintings

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Canvas, Wood

Italian Neoclassical Style Putti Oil Painting on Oval Glass in Giltwood Frame
Italian Neoclassical Style Putti Oil Painting on Oval Glass in Giltwood Frame

Italian Neoclassical Style Putti Oil Painting on Oval Glass in Giltwood Frame

Located in Firenze, IT

Both the color palette and the scene recall the Pompeian taste typical of ancient classical frescoes. The painting is housed in a rectangular gilt wood frame embellished with carved ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Paintings

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Art Glass, Glass, Wood

Figures Dancing Classical Ancient Ruins & Landscape Large Old Master Painting
Figures Dancing Classical Ancient Ruins & Landscape Large Old Master Painting

Figures Dancing Classical Ancient Ruins & Landscape Large Old Master Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Revelry in a Classical Landscape Italian School, early 18th century (circa 1700) oil painting on canvas, laid on board, unframed board: 20 x 36 inches provenance: private collection,...

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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Huge Classical Old Master Oil Painting Ancient Roman Buildings Merchants Port
Huge Classical Old Master Oil Painting Ancient Roman Buildings Merchants Port

Huge Classical Old Master Oil Painting Ancient Roman Buildings Merchants Port

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Ancient Trading Port Italian Old Master, 18th century unsigned oil painting on canvas, in antique gilt frame of beautiful quality canvas: 32 x 33 inches framed: 37 x 38 inches co...

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18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Large 1700's Italian Classical Oil Painting Figures in Ancient Landscape
Large 1700's Italian Classical Oil Painting Figures in Ancient Landscape

Large 1700's Italian Classical Oil Painting Figures in Ancient Landscape

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Figures in a Classical Landscape Italian School, early 18th century oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 23.5 x 30 inches canvas: 18 x 24 inches Provenance: private collection, UK ...

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Early 18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Antique French Oil Classical Trading Port Ancient Roman Architecture & Ships
Antique French Oil Classical Trading Port Ancient Roman Architecture & Ships

Antique French Oil Classical Trading Port Ancient Roman Architecture & Ships

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Trading Port French School, mid 19th century oil painting on board, framed condition: the painting is in very good and presentable condition. The frame, which is period with the ...

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Mid-19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

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Oil

1830's French Oil Romantic Classical Sunset Landscape Ancient Ruins Lake Figures
1830's French Oil Romantic Classical Sunset Landscape Ancient Ruins Lake Figures

1830's French Oil Romantic Classical Sunset Landscape Ancient Ruins Lake Figures

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

French School, circa 1830's oil on canvas, framed framed: 21.5 x 24 inches canvas: 18 x 26 inches provenance: from a collection in France the painting is in overall very good and sou...

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Early 19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

N.3 Antique Paintings Classical Architectural Ruins, Canvas, Wood Frame, '700
N.3 Antique Paintings Classical Architectural Ruins, Canvas, Wood Frame, '700

N.3 Antique Paintings Classical Architectural Ruins, Canvas, Wood Frame, '700

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Set of 3 ancient paintings depicting classical architectural ruins, painted on canvas with a molurate wood frame and moved in the upper part, built and hand painted, it was probably ...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Paintings

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Canvas, Wood

Italian Neoclassical Style Oil Painting on Oval Glass with Putti iGiltwood Frame
Italian Neoclassical Style Oil Painting on Oval Glass with Putti iGiltwood Frame

Italian Neoclassical Style Oil Painting on Oval Glass with Putti iGiltwood Frame

Located in Firenze, IT

Both the color palette and the scene recall the Pompeian taste typical of ancient classical frescoes. The painting is housed in a rectangular gilt wood frame embellished with carved...

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Late 19th Century Renaissance Figurative Paintings

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Glass, Oil

Rural Landscape Painting Attributed to J.B. Pillement, XVIII Century
Rural Landscape Painting Attributed to J.B. Pillement, XVIII Century

Rural Landscape Painting Attributed to J.B. Pillement, XVIII Century

By Jean-Baptiste Pillement

Located in Spinea, Veneto

Rural landscape painting with ancient classical ruins attributed to Jean-Baptiste Pillement – XVIII century This oil-on-canvas painting attributed to French artist Jean-Baptiste Pil...

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Antique 18th Century European Paintings

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Canvas

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Antique English Oil Painting 'The Knight Errant' Pre-Raphaelite Nude & Knight
Antique English Oil Painting 'The Knight Errant' Pre-Raphaelite Nude & Knight

Antique English Oil Painting 'The Knight Errant' Pre-Raphaelite Nude & Knight

By John Everett Millais

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Knight Errant English School, circa 1900 after the painting by John Everett Millais (1829-1896) oil painting on board, framed board: 13 x 10 inches framed: 17 x 14 inches

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Early 20th Century Pre-Raphaelite Figurative Paintings

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Oil

17th Century Italian Old Master Oil - Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple
17th Century Italian Old Master Oil - Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple

17th Century Italian Old Master Oil - Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: 17th Century Italian School Title: The Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed Size: canvas: 21” x 16” (53.3 x 40.8cm) Pro...

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Large Nude Oil Painting, Vintage Female Reclining Nude, Post-Impressionist Nude
Large Nude Oil Painting, Vintage Female Reclining Nude, Post-Impressionist Nude

Large Nude Oil Painting, Vintage Female Reclining Nude, Post-Impressionist Nude

By Georges-Pierre Guinegault

Located in AIGNAN, FR

Large 1970's female reclining nude by renown French artist, Georges Pierre Guinegault (1893 – 1983) who is famous for his nudes. This fabulous oil on stretched canvas is signed in t...

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1960s Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Antique Continental Old Master oil after Murillo, fine gilt frame
Antique Continental Old Master oil after Murillo, fine gilt frame

MurilloAntique Continental Old Master oil after Murillo, fine gilt frame

$1,497Sale Price|20% Off

H 18 in W 16.75 in D 3 in

Antique Continental Old Master oil after Murillo, fine gilt frame

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: 18th/ 19th century Continental School, after Murillo Title: Figures eating Grapes Medium: signed oil painting on metal, framed. Size: framed: 18 x 16.75 inches m...

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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Fine Antique Signed Oil Portrait of Japanese Chin Spaniel Dog Standing Interior
Fine Antique Signed Oil Portrait of Japanese Chin Spaniel Dog Standing Interior

Fine Antique Signed Oil Portrait of Japanese Chin Spaniel Dog Standing Interior

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Japanese Chin Spaniel Dog Portrait A. Eisonback (late 19th/ early 20th Century) signed and dated 1910 signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 21 x 25 inches canvas: 22 x 18 inches Prove...

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1910s English School Animal Paintings

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Oil

Large Scale Antique French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Abundant Flowers
Large Scale Antique French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Abundant Flowers

Large Scale Antique French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Abundant Flowers

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Abundant Profusion of Flowers French Impressionist, circa 1900 indistinctly signed & inscribed oil on canvas, framed framed: 31 x 38 inches canvas: 26 x 32 inches Provenance: pr...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Baroque Italian painter - 17/18th century figure painting - Franciscan friar
Baroque Italian painter - 17/18th century figure painting - Franciscan friar

Baroque Italian painter - 17/18th century figure painting - Franciscan friar

Located in Varmo, IT

Italian painter (17th–18th century) - Seated Franciscan friar writing (preparatory sketch). 14 x 16.5 cm (without frame) - 19 x 21.5 cm (with frame). Oil on panel, in wooden frame ...

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Late 17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel

19th century English portrait of a White/grey hunter in a stable
19th century English portrait of a White/grey hunter in a stable

19th century English portrait of a White/grey hunter in a stable

By Charles Towne

Located in Woodbury, CT

English 19th century portrait of a White / Grey hunter in a stable. Charles Towne was born in Wigan in 1763. He was trained as a coach painter, and by the age of 17 was set up in t...

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1820s Old Masters Animal Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Beautiful 19th Century French Oil Painting on Panel Portrait Lady in Red
Beautiful 19th Century French Oil Painting on Panel Portrait Lady in Red

Beautiful 19th Century French Oil Painting on Panel Portrait Lady in Red

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of a Lady in a Red Dress French artist, late 19th century oil on wooden panel, framed in an ornate antique gilt frame. framed: 16.5 x 13 inches board: 13 x 9.5 inches prove...

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Late 19th Century French School Portrait Paintings

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Oil

"Portrait of a Lady" - 19th-Century French Framed Antique Woman Oil Painting
"Portrait of a Lady" - 19th-Century French Framed Antique Woman Oil Painting

"Portrait of a Lady" - 19th-Century French Framed Antique Woman Oil Painting

Located in New Orleans, LA

A lovely portrait of a turn-of-the-century elegant woman, perhaps commissioned by a devoted husband (she has a ring on her right hand, which is more common as a wedding ring in north...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Antique American Impressionist Hudson River School Coastal Seascape Oil Painting
Antique American Impressionist Hudson River School Coastal Seascape Oil Painting

Antique American Impressionist Hudson River School Coastal Seascape Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique impressionist painting of a coastal seascape. Oil on canvas, circa 1900. Signed illegibly. Framed. Image size, 18L x 12H.

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1890s Hudson River School Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Collection of Turquoise Opaline Glass with Bronze Mounts, Italy Early 20th Cent
Collection of Turquoise Opaline Glass with Bronze Mounts, Italy Early 20th Cent

Collection of Turquoise Opaline Glass with Bronze Mounts, Italy Early 20th Cent

By French Opaline

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful collection of Vases made of opal glass all with Bronze Mounts. These types of articles and jewelry boxes were mainly made in France, Italy and earlier in Bohemia. They we...

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Early 20th Century Italian Empire Jewelry Boxes

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Bronze

American Impressionist Painting Woodstock Artist John F Carlson Autumn Splendor
American Impressionist Painting Woodstock Artist John F Carlson Autumn Splendor

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil

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