Paul Emile Pissarro Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
French, 1884-1972
Paul Émile Pissarro (1884–1972) was a French painter and the youngest son of the renowned Impressionist Camille Pissarro. Known as “Paulémile,” he grew up surrounded by artistic innovation and was deeply influenced by his father’s Impressionist style and philosophy. However, he later developed his own artistic voice, primarily within the Post-Impressionist and Fauvist movements.
Paulémile’s early artistic training came from his father and contemporaries like Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. This exposure instilled in him a love for plein air painting and the vibrant use of color, traits that became hallmarks of his work. His depictions of rural landscapes, especially those of Normandy and the French countryside, reveal his sensitivity to light, texture, and seasonal changes.
While initially working in his family’s tradition, Paulémile gradually incorporated Fauvist influences, embracing bolder, more expressive color palettes. His style also reflected the growing trend toward modernism in the early 20th century. His paintings exhibit a harmony between Impressionist principles and more dynamic, emotive compositions.
In addition to painting, Paulémile collaborated with the art dealer Paul Durand-Ruel, whose support solidified his career. Despite his father’s towering legacy, Paulémile maintained a consistent artistic output, earning recognition in his own right through exhibitions in Paris and abroad.
Paul Émile Pissarro’s contributions lie in his ability to bridge Impressionism with early modernist sensibilities, ensuring the vitality of landscape painting well into the 20th century. His work continues to be celebrated for its vibrancy and lyrical quality.to
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Artist: Paul Emile Pissarro
Le Pont du Vey by Paulémile Pissarro - Charcoal drawing
By Paul Emile Pissarro
Located in London, GB
Le Pont du Vey by Paulémile Pissarro (1884-1972)
Charcoal on paper
24.5 x 31.5 cm (9 ⁵/₈ x 12 ³/₈ inches)
Signed with Estate stamp lower centre and upper right
Executed circa 1940s
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1940s Post-Impressionist Paul Emile Pissarro Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Paper, Charcoal
Le marché aux bestiaux by Paulémile Pissarro - Watercolour and ink on paper
By Paul Emile Pissarro
Located in London, GB
Le marché aux bestiaux by Paulémile Pissarro (1884-1972)
Watercolour and ink on paper
23.7 x 31.2 cm (9 ³/₈ x 12 ¹/₄ inches)
Signed lower right, Paul-Émile Pissarro
Executed circa 19...
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1910s Post-Impressionist Paul Emile Pissarro Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Paper, Ink, Watercolor
Le corp de ferme by Paulémile Pissarro - Watercolour
By Paul Emile Pissarro
Located in London, GB
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Le corp de ferme by Paulémile Pissarro (1884-1972)
Watercolour, ink and charcoal on paper
29.7 x 46.8 cm (11 ³/₄ ...
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1910s Post-Impressionist Paul Emile Pissarro Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Un Chemin dans la Forêt by Paulémile Pissarro - Pastel and charcoal drawing
By Paul Emile Pissarro
Located in London, GB
Un Chemin dans la Forêt by Paulémile Pissarro (1884-1972)
Pastel and charcoal on paper
24 x 31 cm (9 ¹/₂ x 12 ¹/₄ inches)
Stamped lower middle-right, Paulémile Pissarro
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Paul Emile Pissarro Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Charcoal, Paper, Pastel
Pêcheurs by Paulémile Pissarro - Drawing of fishermen
By Paul Emile Pissarro
Located in London, GB
Pêcheurs by Paulémile Pissarro (1884-1972)
Pencil on paper
23.1cm x 30.9
Stamped lower left, Paulémile-Pissarro-
This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity by Lélia P...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Paul Emile Pissarro Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Paper, Pencil
L'Ile des Oiseaux by Paulémile Pissarro - Landscape watercolour
By Paul Emile Pissarro
Located in London, GB
L'Ile des Oiseaux by Paulémile Pissarro (1884-1972)
Watercolour and charcoal on paper
23 x 31 cm (9 x 12 ¹/₄ inches)
Signed lower right, Paulémile Pissarro
Provenance
Private collec...
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20th Century Post-Impressionist Paul Emile Pissarro Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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La Maison, Normandie by Paulémile Pissarro - Drawing of a countryside house
By Paul Emile Pissarro
Located in London, GB
La Maison, Normandie by Paulémile Pissarro (1884-1972)
Pencil on paper
24 x 32 cm (9 ¹/₂ x 12 ⁵/₈ inches)
Signed lower left, Paulémile- Pissarro
This work is accompanied by a certif...
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1940s Impressionist Paul Emile Pissarro Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Cantepie, Normandy by Paulémile Pissarro - Drawing
By Paul Emile Pissarro
Located in London, GB
Cantepie, Normandy by Paulémile Pissarro (1884-1972)
Pencil on paper
21 x 27 cm (8 ¹/₄ x 10 ⁵/₈ inches)
Signed lower right, Paulémile- Pissarro.
This work is accompanied by a certif...
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20th Century Impressionist Paul Emile Pissarro Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Paper, Pencil
Port de Honfleur by Paulémile Pissarro - Watercolour
By Paul Emile Pissarro
Located in London, GB
Port de Honfleur by Paulémile Pissarro (1884-1972)
Watercolour and crayon on paper
31.5 x 47.7 cm (12 ³/₈ x 18 ³/₄ inches)
Signed lower left, Paulémile Pissarro
Executed circa 1925
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1920s Paul Emile Pissarro Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Paper, Crayon, Watercolor
Le Ramassage des Foins by Paulémile Pissarro - Graphite drawing
By Paul Emile Pissarro
Located in London, GB
Le Ramassage des Foins by Paulémile Pissarro (1884-1972)
Graphite on paper
12.9 x 20 cm (5 ¹/₈ x 7 ⁷/₈ inches)
Signed lower left, Paulémile-Pissarro-
Provenance
Estate of the Artist...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paul Emile Pissarro Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Paper, Graphite
Yvonne debout by Paulémile Pissarro - Nude drawing of the artist's wife
By Paul Emile Pissarro
Located in London, GB
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Yvonne debout by Paulémile Pissarro (1884-1972)
Pencil on paper
30.5 x 26 cm (12 x 10 ¹/₄ inches)
Signed lower centre, P...
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1920s Post-Impressionist Paul Emile Pissarro Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Traditional nude drawings by Paulémile Pissarro - Nude drawing
By Paul Emile Pissarro
Located in London, GB
SOLD UNFRAMED
Traditional nude drawings by Paulémile Pissarro (1884-1972)
Pencil on paper
34.1 x 26.5 cm (13 ³/₈ x 10 ³/₈ inches)
Signed lower left, Paulémile-Pissarro-
This work ...
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20th Century Post-Impressionist Paul Emile Pissarro Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Le Ramassage de Foin by Paulémile Pissarro - Work on paper
By Paul Emile Pissarro
Located in London, GB
Le Ramassage de Foin by Paulémile Pissarro (1884-1972)
Charcoal on paper
26 x 33 cm (10 ¹/₄ x 13 inches)
Signed lower left, Paulémile- Pissarro-
This work is accompanied by a certif...
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20th Century Post-Impressionist Paul Emile Pissarro Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Paper, Charcoal
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