Boy & His Dog, 19th Century by Jules BRETON (1827-1906)
By Jules Breton
Located in Blackwater, GB
Boy & His Dog, 19th Century by Jules BRETON (1827-1906) sales to $1,500,000 Large 19th Century
Canvas, Oil
$3,024
H 15.16 in W 11.23 in
Realist french painting Fishermen wifes BILLET portrait costumes 19th
Located in PARIS, FR
the art of Jules Breton, whom he knew well and with hom he studied. He also knew the painters of the
Oil
Jeune paysanne tricotant auprès de l’âtre
By Jules Breton
Located in Barbizon, FR
confirmed by Madame Annette Bourrut-Lacouture, the artist's expert. Breton was a pupil of Félix de Vigne
Canvas, Oil
$229
H 15.75 in W 11.62 in D 0.04 in
La Poésie - Etching by Charles Joshua Chaplin - Mid 19th Century
By Charles Joshua Chaplin
Located in Roma, IT
Henner and Jules Breton. In 1845 he was invited to the Salons. Chaplin conducted art classes
Etching
$12,000
H 26 in W 29.5 in
"The Gleaners" French 19th century oil on canvas Barbizon school
Located in New York, NY
portrait and peasant figures in landscape painting. He was influenced by William Bouguereau and Jules
Canvas, Oil
The Informal Gathering
By César Pattein
Located in Naples, Florida
subjects. Pattein as also a student of Jules Breton, a painter of poetic landscapes and of human nature
Oil
$241
H 18.51 in W 12.6 in D 0.04 in
Portrait of Madame M.L. - Original Lithograph by Charles Joshua Chapli - 1884
By Charles Joshua Chaplin
Located in Roma, IT
Michel Martin Drolling whose apprentices included Paul Baudry, Jean-jacques Henner and Jules Breton. In
Lithograph
$5,500
H 7.25 in W 11.5 in D 0.25 in
'Bretonne Cowherd in Pasture', Barbizon, Proto-Impressionism, Paris, Brittany
By Julien Dupré
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
-Lepage. Like the earlier generation of Realists that included Jean-Francois Millet and Jules Breton
Oil, Board
$846Sale Price|39% Off
H 11.42 in W 7.88 in
Courtship in the Forest French Romantic School XIX century oil on canvas
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
poetic natural scenes. - Jules Breton: Known for his idealized rural scenes and depictions of peasant
Canvas, Oil
$967Sale Price|33% Off
H 18.12 in W 24.02 in
Rural Scene at Sunset oil on canvas painting spanish landscape
By Ramón de Capmany i de Montaner
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
sensitivity for atmosphere and color. Jules Breton (France): Renowned for his focus on rural figures and
Oil, Canvas
A Thoughtful Moment
By Daniel Ridgway Knight
Located in Missouri, MO
. Other important influences were Bastien-Lepage, with whom he is most often compared, and Jules Breton
Oil, Panel
Paysage de Normandie
By Maurice Levis
Located in San Francisco, CA
"peasant painter", Jules Breton. The young Levis was thus educated in both the traditional and the
Aquatint
$28,450Sale Price|36% Off
H 44 in W 47.75 in D 1.5 in
Pair 19th Century French Whimsical Oil on Canvas "Cherubs and Putti Children"
By Charles Joshua Chaplin
Located in LA, CA
, whose apprentices included Paul Baudry, Jules Breton and Jean-Jacques Henner. Later he also taught at
Canvas, Oil
$39,850Sale Price|38% Off
H 38.63 in W 24.75 in D 2.38 in
A Fine French 19th Century Oil on Canvas 'A Young Girl Holding a Bird's Nest'
By Charles Joshua Chaplin
Located in LA, CA
Baudry, Jules Breton and Jean-Jacques Henner. Later he also taught at the École des Beaux-Arts. In 1845
Oil
Untitled (Woman working in the fields)
By Daniel Ridgway Knight
Located in Fairlawn, OH
. Influenced by his French contemporaries Jules Bastien-Lepage (1848-1884) and Jules- Adolphe-Aimé-Louis Breton
Graphite
After the Theatre
Located in Roma, RM
view, many scholars have likened him to French painters such as Jules Breton (1827-1906), who were
Canvas, Oil
Seated Girl with Flowers
By Daniel Ridgway Knight
Located in New Orleans, LA
and the celebrated painters Jules Breton (1827-1905) and Jules Bastian Le Page (1848-1884). Knight
Oil
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H 29 in W 29 in
A Breton Lunch - 19th Century Oil, Figures in Interior by Jules Eugene Pages
By Jules Pages
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Oil on canvas by Jules Eugene Pages depicting a woman serving drinks to two men sitting at a table
Canvas, Oil
A Breton Girl
By Jules Benoit-Levy 1
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
A beautifully coloured image of a Breton girl. The aspect of the painting and detail from the river
Oil, Panel
Brittany Landscape
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
of Jules Breton and the American Ridgway-Knight. A landscape artist of the first generation of
Canvas, Oil
Picnic Time
By César Pattein
Located in Missouri, MO
Colas, a painter of genre subjects. Pattein as also a student of Jules Breton, a painter of poetic
Canvas, Oil
Ecstasy
By Charles Joshua Chaplin
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Jules Breton. In the mid 1840s he began exhibiting regularly at the Paris Salons and the Royal Academy
Canvas, Oil
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H 7 in W 6 in
A Game of Chance - 19th Century Oil, Young Girls Figures in Interior by Chaplin
By Charles Joshua Chaplin
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Jules Breton. In the mid 1840s he began exhibiting regularly at the Paris Salons and the Royal Academy
Canvas, Oil
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H 21.26 in W 33.08 in D 2.76 in
Jules Noel - Painting 1873 - Lively marine with ship on storm
By Jules Achille Noel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
« Jules Noel, peintre breton assez énigmatique » Ed Pays et Terroirs 2004 - Michel Rodrigue, André Cariou
Oil
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H 8.67 in W 6.7 in D 0.04 in
Michel Martin Drolling (1786-1851) Portrait of a man, drawing signed
Located in Paris, FR
died in Paris. His most important pupils include Paul Baudry, Victor Biennourry , Jules Breton, Theodor
Chalk
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H 17.72 in W 21.66 in
Painting French Naturalist Landscape Cows Trees Henri MORAL 19th
Located in PARIS, FR
great naturalist painters of the time: Jules Breton, Carolus Duran. Commere, Agache, Edgard Boutry
Oil
Young pensive woman
Located in Paris, IDF
Millet and Jules Breton are the founders. He does not have the poetic idealization of the one nor the
Oil
Antibes
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
to oil painting. Breton's niece, Virginie Demont-Breton (the daughter of Jules Breton), introduced
Canvas, Oil
Coucher au Soleil
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
introduced him to oil painting. Breton's niece, Virginie Demont-Breton (the daughter of Jules Breton
Canvas, Oil
Nocturne over Farm
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
-Breton (the daughter of Jules Breton), introduced him to a young painter named Marie Sergeant, whom he
Oil, Panel
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H 21.26 in W 24.41 in D 1.97 in
MARONIEZ Georges Philibert (1865 – 1933) Painting 19th century Winter Landscape
By Georges Maroniez
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
of Douai, and becomes in 1880 the pupil of Pierre Billet (1837-1922) then famous painter Jules Breton
Oil
Mother & Child
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
daughter of Jules Breton), introduced him to a young painter named Marie Sergeant, whom he married in 1890
Oil, Panel
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H 9.5 in W 7.5 in
"Winter Sunset" Duhem C.19th French Impressionist Sunset Snow Winter Landscape
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
introduced him to oil painting. Breton's niece, Virginie Demont-Breton (the daughter of Jules Breton
Oil, Panel
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H 15 in W 18 in
"Bouquet de Fleurs" Duhem C.19th French Impressionist Still Life Flowers
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
painting. Breton's niece, Virginie Demont-Breton (the daughter of Jules Breton), introduced him to a young
Canvas, Oil
Winter in the Seine
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
. Breton's niece, Virginie Demont-Breton (the daughter of Jules Breton), introduced him to a young painter
Oil, Panel
Droving Sheep
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
's niece, Virginie Demont-Breton (the daughter of Jules Breton), introduced him to a young painter named
Canvas, Oil
Shepherd at Moonrise
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
introduced him to oil painting. Breton's niece, Virginie Demont-Breton (the daughter of Jules Breton
Oil, Panel
Portrait of a young man
Located in Paris, IDF
scholarship by the Belgian government. Sharing his studio with his friend Jules Breton (1827-1906) from 1852
Oil
Le banc de la dèche au jardin du Louvre
Located in New Orleans, LA
canvases of Jean-François Millet and Jules Breton dominated the exhibition, and while Cornet composed some
Canvas, Oil
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H 7.5 in W 9.5 in
Red Sunset - 19th Century French Oil, Haystack on Landscape at Sunset by H Duhem
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Jules Breton, and herself a painter they formed the Ecole de Wissant with Georges Maroniez, Francis
Oil, Panel
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H 8 in W 11 in D 1 in
Feux d'artifice - 19th Century Watercolor, Elegant Figures at Fireworks by Duhem
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Jules Breton, and herself a painter they formed the Ecole de Wissant with Georges Maroniez, Francis
Paper, Watercolor
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H 9.5 in W 7.5 in
Saint-Jean-Lespinasse - 19th Century Oil, French Village Landscape by H Duhem
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Jules Breton, and herself a painter they formed the Ecole de Wissant with Georges Maroniez, Francis
Oil, Panel
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H 9.5 in W 13 in
Winter Repairs - Impressionist Oil, Boats on Canal Landscape by Henri Duhem
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
painter Jules Breton, and herself a painter they formed the Ecole de Wissant with Georges Maroniez
Oil, Panel
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H 18 in W 15 in
Avenue De L'Opera - Paris - Night - Figures in Street Scene by Henri Duhem
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
painting. It is with the niece of this painter, Virginie Demont-Breton, daughter of the painter Jules
Canvas, Oil
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H 7 in W 8 in D 1 in
Roses & Symphorine - 19th Century Watercolor, Still Life Flowers in Vase -Duhem
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
, daughter of the painter Jules Breton, and herself a painter they formed the Ecole de Wissant with Georges
Watercolor, Cardboard
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H 4 in W 6.5 in D 1 in
The Promenade, Juan les Pins - 19th Century Watercolor, Figures Landscape Duhem
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
, daughter of the painter Jules Breton, and herself a painter they formed the Ecole de Wissant with Georges
Paper, Watercolor
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H 6.5 in W 9 in
Douai - 1925 - 20th Century Oil, Figures by River in Autumn Landscape By H Duhem
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Demont-Breton, daughter of the painter Jules Breton, and herself a painter they formed the Ecole de
Oil, Panel
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H 6.5 in W 5 in D 1 in
L'Église - 19th Century Watercolor, Figures in Street by Church by Henri Duhem
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
, daughter of the painter Jules Breton, and herself a painter they formed the Ecole de Wissant with Georges
Paper, Watercolor
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H 12 in W 9 in D 1 in
Clair de Lune - 19th Century Watercolor, Moonlight over Landscape by Henri Duhem
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
this painter, Virginie Demont-Breton, daughter of the painter Jules Breton, and herself a painter they
Paper, Watercolor
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H 16.5 in W 10.5 in
Under the Blossom Tree - 19th Century Oil, Figure in Spring Landscape by H Duhem
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
painting. It is with the niece of this painter, Virginie Demont-Breton, daughter of the painter Jules
Oil, Panel
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H 5.25 in W 5.25 in
Marie et Angelique - 19th Century Watercolor, Figures in Interior by Henri Duhem
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Jules Breton, and herself a painter they formed the Ecole de Wissant with Georges Maroniez, Francis
Paper, Watercolor
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H 4.75 in W 6.5 in
Wisteria - 19th Century Watercolor, Flowers on Cottage Landscape by Henri Duhem
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
painter Jules Breton, and herself a painter they formed the Ecole de Wissant with Georges Maroniez
Paper, Watercolor
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H 12.25 in W 9 in
Douai - Maison de l'oncle Dincq - au square St Pierre - Landscape by Henri Duhem
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
painter Jules Breton, and herself a painter they formed the Ecole de Wissant with Georges Maroniez
Paper, Watercolor
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H 5 in W 6.5 in D 1 in
The Harbour-Dusk - 19th Century Watercolor, Figures by Sea Landscape by H Duhem
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
niece of this painter, Virginie Demont-Breton, daughter of the painter Jules Breton, and herself a
Paper, Watercolor
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H 21 in W 29 in
Belandre au Soleil - Matin de Givre - Impressionist Oil, Landscape by H Duhem
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
, daughter of the painter Jules Breton, and herself a painter they formed the Ecole de Wissant with Georges
Canvas, Oil
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H 9.25 in W 12.25 in
Sur le lac - Lac Montreux - 19th Century Watercolor, Landscape by Henri Duhem
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
painter Jules Breton, and herself a painter they formed the Ecole de Wissant with Georges Maroniez
Paper, Watercolor
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H 7.5 in W 9.5 in
Moulin à Dixmude, Belgique - 19th Century Oil, Windmill in Landscape by H Duhem
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Demont-Breton, daughter of the painter Jules Breton, and herself a painter they formed the Ecole de
Oil, Panel
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H 6.5 in W 9.5 in
Soldats au Repos- 19th Century Oil, Soliders Resting in Landscape by Henri Duhem
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Jules Breton, and herself a painter they formed the Ecole de Wissant with Georges Maroniez, Francis
Oil, Panel
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H 18 in W 15 in
Fin de jour, Automne - Impressionist Oil, Figures in Landscape by Henri Duhem
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
painter Jules Breton, and herself a painter they formed the Ecole de Wissant with Georges Maroniez
Canvas, Oil
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H 4.75 in W 6.75 in
Fishing boat at sunset - Impressionist Watercolour, Boat in Riverscape - H Duhem
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
, daughter of the painter Jules Breton, and herself a painter they formed the Ecole de Wissant with Georges
Paper, Watercolor
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H 28.75 in W 23.5 in
In the Barbizon Forest, Emile Breton, France, Landscape, Barbizon School, 19th C
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Émile Breton studied under his brother, the artist Jules Breton. Breton began to exhibit at the
Canvas, Oil
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H 10.91 in W 7.13 in D 0.04 in
La récolte des pommes de terre-Original Etching After J. Breton by F. Braquemond
By Félix Bracquemond
Located in Roma, IT
Félix Bracquemond, after Jules Breton. This modern artwork, representing a scene of the country ordinary
Etching
Apple Pickers in the Orchard
By César Pattein
Located in Wiscasett, ME
. Pattein as also a student of Jules Breton, a painter of poetic landscapes and of human nature. Breton was
Oil
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H 51 in W 39 in
La Baigneuse - Impressionist Oil, Seated Nude in Interior by Adrien Louis Demont
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
dark background of the room. Demont was married to Virginie Breton who was the daughter of Jules Breton
Canvas, Oil
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H 21.26 in W 14.18 in D 2.17 in
Ramasseuse de Coquillages, Bretagne.Shellfish Collector, Brittany. Breton 19th C
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
Jules Breton and together with his brother, these artists spent their summers in Cancale, where he was
Oil, Wood Panel
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H 22 in W 18.5 in D 1 in
Fine 18th Century French Oil Painting, Oval Portrait of Young Lady in Prayer
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
died in Paris. His most important pupils include Paul Baudry, Victor Biennourry [fr], Jules Breton
Canvas, Oil
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H 16 in W 11 in
Baigneuse - 19th Century Oil, Nude Figure in River Landscape by Charles Chaplin
By Charles Chaplin
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
students consist of Paul Baudry, Jean-Jacques Henner, and Jules Breton. In the mid 1840s he began
Canvas, Oil
Birds in the Snow
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
, Virginie Demont-Breton (the daughter of Jules Breton), introduced him to a young painter named Marie
Canvas, Oil
Barges on the Seine
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
introduced him to oil painting. Breton's niece, Virginie Demont-Breton (the daughter of Jules Breton
Oil, Panel
Rowing on the Seine
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
painting. Breton's niece, Virginie Demont-Breton (the daughter of Jules Breton), introduced him to a young
Oil, Panel
Evening Promenade
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
introduced him to oil painting. Breton's niece, Virginie Demont-Breton (the daughter of Jules Breton
Oil, Panel
The Orchard - Blossom Trees
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
introduced him to oil painting. Breton's niece, Virginie Demont-Breton (the daughter of Jules Breton
Oil, Panel
$2,903
H 10.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.4 in
Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...
Bronze
Still Life with Fruits
By Reginald Bathurst Birch
Located in Hillsborough, NC
Early 20th century Still Life with Fruits is by Reginald Bathurst Birch (1856-1943). Birch is best known as the famous illustrator of Frances Hodgeson Burnett's book 'Little Lord Fa...
Canvas, Oil
$1,278Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 23 in D 1 in
Mid 20th Century French Portrait Young Lady with Alsatian Dog oil on canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Favourite Pet, portrait of young lady with Alsatian dog. French Schoo, signed indistinctly, dated 1940 oil on canvas, framed framed: 23 x 29 inches canvas: 20 x 17 inches proven...
Oil
$3,682
H 14.5 in W 21.25 in D 2 in
19th Century winter coaching oil painting of a stagecoach in a snowstorm
By John Charles Maggs
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
John Charles Maggs British, (1819-1896) Caught in a Snowstorm Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 10 inches x 16.75 inches Size including frame: 14.5 inches x 21.25 inches An atmosph...
Canvas, Oil
$1,556Sale Price|20% Off
H 23.5 in W 19 in
c. 1800's French Oil Painting on Canvas Young Girl with Pet Dog on Lap
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Young Girl with her Dog French School, circa 1800 period oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 23.5 x 19 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: the paintin...
Oil
$5,444
H 25.6 in W 30.71 in D 1.97 in
19th Century Roman Landscape oil on canvas with Giltwood Frame
Located in Rome, IT
Amaizing 19' century Roman landscape depicting a part of Villa Borghese with Trinità dei Monti. With a finely carved gilt wood coeval frame. Measurements with frame cm 65 x78 wit...
Oil
$9,679Sale Price|30% Off
H 21 in W 17 in
Sur la Plage - Impressionist Oil, Figures in Coastal Landscape by Alfred Stevens
By Alfred Émile Léopold Stevens
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed and dated figures in seascape oil on panel by Belgian impressionist painter Alfred Emile Leopold Stevens. The work depicts an elegant woman sat on a stall at the beach as chil...
Oil, Panel
Unavailable|$26,684
H 33.94 in W 26.26 in
17th century Dutch portrait of a Lady in Red adorned with Pearls
By Pieter Nason
Located in Bath, Somerset
Portrait of a lady, half-length in a feigned oval wearing a ruby coloured silk gown holding entwined strings of pearls across her bodice. Signed 'PNason' and dated 1667 (lower right)...
Oil, Canvas
$7,125Sale Price|25% Off
H 34 in W 38 in D 3 in
Antique English 19th Century, King Charles Cavalier and Westie dogs in a room
By George Armfield
Located in Woodbury, CT
Antique Victorian English 19th Century, King Charles Cavalier spaniel and Westie terrier in an interior. This exquisite English 19th-century painting by George Armfield is a masterf...
Canvas, Oil
$451,683
H 70.87 in W 125.99 in D 2.17 in
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...
Other
$1,890Sale Price|20% Off
H 23.25 in W 33.25 in
Large Antique Scottish Highland Landscape Oil Painting Sheep in River Valley
By Sidney Yates Johnson
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Sidney Yates Johnson, British circa 1900. Title: The Close of the Day, fine late Victorian Scottish Highlands landscape at sunset, with sheep along a river valley p...
Oil
Art Deco J.E. Caldwell Table Clock
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This luxurious and rare table clock is the essence of Art Deco style. Retailed at the renowned J. E. Caldwell & Co., this exceptional timepiece is comprised of a French clock mov...
Enamel
19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Drinks Set
Located in London, GB
A drinks set of the Napoleon III Period The ormolu rectangular frame, rising from swept feet, with a running arcaded gallery, fitted with a mirror plate base houses a suite of fou...
Crystal, Ormolu
$4,099
H 23.25 in W 26.25 in D 3 in
19th Century still life oil painting of fruit
By Alfred Arthur Brunel De Neuville
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Alfred Arthur Brunel de Neuville French, (1852-1941) Still Life of Fruit in a Basket Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 14.5 inches x 17.5 inches Size including frame: 23.25 inches x ...
Canvas, Oil
Jules Moigniez, French Bronze Horse
By Jules Moigniez
Located in Norwalk, CT
An untitled bronze sculpture depicting a horse and greyhound. Beautiful bronze work, standing on realistic base, signed on the back of the base: J. Moigniez (French 1835-1894). This ...
Bronze
Pair of Louis XV Style 16-Light Chandeliers, Manner of Baccarat
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large pair of Louis XV style gilt bronze and cut-glass sixteen-light chandeliers. The solid bronze frames surmounted with pendants, molded towers, fleur de lis and a central suppor...
Crystal, Bronze
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.
Find a collection of authentic Impressionist art on 1stDibs.
Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.
Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.
Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?
On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by emerging artists and more today.