Impressionist Figurative Paintings
IMPRESSIONIST STYLE
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.
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Style: Impressionist
1930's French Portrait of Lady Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Impressionist artist, circa 1930
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas: 22 x 18 inches
provenance: private collection, France
condition: very good and sound condition
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Side Streets Florence-original impressionism cityscape painting-contemporary ART
Located in London, Chelsea
"Side Streets, Florence" by Michael Alford is a captivating original Florence cityscape painting that invites viewers to wander through the enchanting side streets of this iconic Ita...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Piazza della Signoria, Florence 1-original impressionism cityscape oil painting
Located in London, Chelsea
"Piazza della Signoria, Florence I" by Michael Alford is a captivating original Florence cityscape painting that transports viewers to the historic heart of this remarkable Italian c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Outside Dining, West End-original impressionism figurative cityscape painting
Located in London, Chelsea
"Outside Dining, West End" by Michael Alford is a captivating original impressionistic cityscape that transports viewers to the vibrant heart of London's West End. Executed with skil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Nude, Black & White -original impressionist figurative painting-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Nude, Black & White" by Michael Alford is a captivating original still life painting that delves into the interplay of light, shadow, and form in a minimalist black and white palett...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Le Souvenir - original contemporary art, impressionist figure study female
Located in London, Chelsea
"Le Souvenir" by Michael Alford is an enthralling original figurative nude painting that narrates a story of contemplation and grace. Executed with masterful brushstrokes in oil on b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Waterloo Bridge-original impressionism cityscape oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Waterloo Bridge" by Michael Alford is a mesmerizing original impressionistic cityscape that captures the enchanting beauty of London's Waterloo Bridge station at night. Crafted with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Spring Gardens Trafalgar Square-original impressionism cityscape painting-art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Spring Gardens Trafalgar Square" by Michael Alford is a captivating original impressionistic cityscape that invites viewers to witness the vibrant beauty of London's Trafalgar Squar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Piazza della Signoria (After Rain), Florence II-ORIGINAL cityscape oil painting
Located in London, Chelsea
"Piazza della Signoria (After Rain), Florence II" by Michael Alford is a captivating original Florence cityscape painting that transports viewers to the heart of the iconic Italian c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Nude, Reflection - original impressionist female figure study - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Nude, Reflection" by Michael Alford is an exquisite original figurative painting that captures the essence of human vulnerability and self-reflection. Executed with masterful stroke...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Mall, Winter Evening-original impressionism London cityscape oil pianting-Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Mall, Winter Evening" by Michael Alford is a captivating original impressionistic cityscape that transports viewers to the heart of London on a serene winter night. Created with ski...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Cannon Street-original impressionism cityscape oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Cannon Street" by Michael Alford is a captivating original impressionistic cityscape that beautifully captures the essence of London in a unique and evocative manner. Executed with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Flamenco 2-original impressionism figurative female painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Flamenco II" by Michael Alford is a spellbinding original impressionistic figurative painting that celebrates the passion and dynamism of flamenco dance. Executed with mastery in oi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
October Sunshine, Southbank-original modern cityscape-figurative painting-art
By David Farren
Located in London, Chelsea
"October Sunshine, Southbank" by David Farren is a masterful cityscape painting that bathes the iconic London Southbank in the warm embrace of autumn sunlight. Crafted with acrylic o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Albert bridge at Dusk-original impressionism cityscape painting-contemporary Art
By David Farren
Located in London, Chelsea
"Albert Bridge at Dusk" by David Farren is an extraordinary original cityscape painting that captures the timeless allure of the iconic Albert Bridge against the backdrop of a dusky ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Board
Teach Me to Grow, Original Painting
By Nava Lundy
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A young girl leans toward the sunflower, admiring its yellow petals. Their connection is palpable, and in time, she will learn to grow just like the flower. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Roses in flower
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This artwork belongs to my “Floral” series which is full of expressive brush strokes where I could experience a floral theme. It is a bold and eclectic mix of art which radiates str...
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
French painter Léon Augustin LHermitte harvesters children in the countryside
Located in Harkstead, GB
A really charming little oil capturing an idyllic snapshot of farm workers and their family harvesting in the sunshine
Attributed to Léon Augustin L'Hermitte (1844-1925)
Harvesters ...
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Sharm, Figurative, Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Ashot Muradyan
Work: Original Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on Linen
Year: 2024
Style: Impressionism,
Subject: Sharm,
Size: 29" x 14" x 0.8'' inch, ...
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Life in My Head
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
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Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
S.Bruno original Large oil painting on canvas, English Hunting scene, Gold Frame
Located in Framingham, MA
Up for sale is this large original oil painting on canvas depicting a vibrant and lively equestrian scene, likely set in the English countryside. The focal point is a group of three ...
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vila Cañellas 6 Town Asturias. PICOS DE EUROPA original acrylic
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Josep María Vilá Cañellas (Vic, Osona, 1914 - Barcelona, 2001).
Painter and draftsman. He was a disciple of Juan Colom, Ivo Pascual and Emilio Bosch Roger. It began to participate in...
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Whispers of Spring by Millie Gosch, Framed Flowers Oil Still-Life Painting
By Millie Gosch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unframed this piece is 12 x 16
Millie Gosch is an avid plein air painter who paints studies from real life and from these studies she creates her beautiful landscape pieces. An expe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Ballroom
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Ballroom" c.1990 in an oil painting on canvas by noted German artist Christian Jereczec, 1935-2013. It is signed at the lower right corner by the artist. The art...
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rue de Paris - Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting by Maximillien Luce
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed figures in landscape oil on board circa 1908 by French impressionist painter Maximilien Luce. The piece depicts workers on the Rue de Paris in Saint-Denis, a commune in the no...
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Fleurist at Hotel Cler, Paris
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Fleurist A Hotel Cler, Paris" 1990, is an oil painting on canvas by noted American artist Gregory Sievers, b.1951. It is signed at the lower right corner by the ...
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Snow in Spring by Millie Gosch, Framed Flowers Oil Still-Life Painting
By Millie Gosch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unframed this piece is 8 x 8
Millie Gosch is an avid plein air painter who paints studies from real life and from these studies she creates her beautiful landscape pieces. An experi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Pointe du Vert-Galant Paris by Paulémile Pissarro - City scene of Paris
Located in London, GB
Pointe du Vert-Galant Paris by Paulémile Pissarro (1884-1972)
Oil on canvas
46 x 65 cm (18 ¹/₈ x 25 ⁵/₈ inches)
Signed lower right, Paulémile Pissarro
Executed circa 1925
This work ...
Category
1920s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Impressionist Nude Female Figure Sat On Arm Chair Pencil Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Nude Lady
by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
provenance stamp to the back
pencil drawing on artist paper, unframed
measures: 10 high by 8 inches wide
condition: ov...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Color Pencil
Equilibrium
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
FREE Shipping Worldwide
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Place de la Madeleine, Paris
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Place de la Madeleine, Paris" is an oil on canvas by noted American artist Gregory Sievers, b.1951. It is signed and dated at the lower right corner by the artis...
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
The beauty of fresh roses in a vase
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This artwork belongs to my “Floral” series which is full of expressive brush strokes where I could experience a floral theme. It is a bold and eclectic mix of art which radiates str...
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Cherries in a glass bowl
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
I enjoy working on semi-abstract artworks with a touch of impressionism. I was inspired by the paintings of Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne and Vincent Van Gogh while working on this p...
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
"Low Clearance" Oil Painting featuring a train
Located in Denver, CO
Peggy McGivern's "Low Clearance" is an original, handmade oil painting.
Peggy McGivern currently lives in Taos, New Mexico and comes from three generations of artists in her hometow...
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Washerwoman oil on cardboard painting impressionism Spain woman
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Joaquin Terruella Matilla (1891-1957) - washerwoman - Oil on cardboard
Oil measures 11x15 cm.
Frame measures 15x19 cm.
Joaquim Terruella Matilla (1891 - 1957)
Joaquim Terruella Mat...
Category
1920s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Autumn Care
Located in Atlanta, GA
Oleg Ardimasov was born on July 24, 1936 in the village of Lermontovka, in the Khabarovsk region of Russia. As a young artist, Oleg studied visual arts under Anfisa Burkova. After n...
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
French Impressionist Nude Female Model Posed On Arm Chair Pencil Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Nude Model
by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
provenance stamp to the back
pencil drawing on artist paper, unframed
measures: 8 high by 10 inches wide
condition: ov...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Color Pencil
A Redheads Dream - Figurative Nude With Butterflies and Flowers
Located in Soquel, CA
A Redheads Dream - Figurative Nude With Butterflies and Flowers
Original figurative nude painting of a redhead woman surrounded by butterflies and magenta flowers, by possibly an u...
Category
1940s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Blue Woman 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
FREE Shipping Worldwide
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Impressionist Nude Female Figure Stretching Pencil Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Nude Figure
by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
provenance stamp to the back
pencil drawing on artist paper, unframed
measures: 10 high by 8 inches wide
condition: o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Color Pencil
Blue Woman 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
FREE Shipping Worldwide
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Impressionist Posed Elegant Lady In V Neck Shirt Pencil Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Posed Lady
by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
provenance stamp to the back
pencil drawing on artist paper, unframed
measures: 10 high by 8.25 inches wide
condition:...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Color Pencil
French Impressionist Nude Female Figure Showering Pencil Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Nude Female
by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
provenance stamp to the back
pencil drawing on artist paper, unframed
measures: 10 high by 8 inches wide
condition: o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Color Pencil
Orange hydrangea in a vase
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This artwork belongs to my “Floral” series which is full of expressive brush strokes where I could experience a floral theme. It is a bold and eclectic mix of art which radiates str...
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
1950s French Post Impressionist Green Landscape Distant View over Fields
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Skating in Boston
Located in Milford, NH
A fine winter cityscape with a fun scene of people skating in Boston by American artist (1864-1929). Born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Goodwin lived and worked most of his life in M...
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Venetian Scene" Romantic Impressionist Oil Painting Street Scene & Figures
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a Street Scene in Venice of people going about their day by Luigi Cagliani. As an Italian Impressionist artist, most of Cagliani's works were produ...
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
1930's French Impressionist Mythological Mermaid and Slave On The Beach
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Landscape
signed by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
provenance stamp to the back
watercolour painting on artist paper, unframed
measures: 12 high by 9 inche...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
1930's French Impressionist Robed Figure Guiding Lost Figure Through The Desert
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Figures
signed by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
provenance stamp to the back
watercolour painting on artist paper, unframed
measures: 10.75 high by 7.25 in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Dark Skeleton and Armed Soldiers French Impressionist Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Dark Sketch
signed by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
provenance stamp to the back
black pastel drawing on artist paper, unframed
measures: 10 high by 8.25 inches w...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Pastel
1930's French Impressionist Mother and Armed Father Christening Their Child
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Christening
signed by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
provenance stamp to the back
watercolour painting on artist paper, unframed
measures: 10.5 high by 7.5 inches ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
1930's French Impressionist Figures Carrying Water Jugs On Their Heads
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Landscape
signed by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
provenance stamp to the back
watercolour painting on artist paper, unframed
measures: 10 high by 6.5 inch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
French Impressionist Posed Nude Female Figure Pencil Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Female Nude Figure
by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
provenance stamp to the back
pencil drawing on artist paper, unframed
measures: 10 high by 8 inches wide
condi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Color Pencil
French Impressionist Set of Two Nude Female Figures Pencil Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Female Figures
by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
provenance stamp to the back
pencil drawing on artist paper, unframed
measures: 10 high by 8 inches wide
condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Color Pencil
French Impressionist Nude Female Figure Deep In Thought Pencil Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Nude Figure
by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
provenance stamp to the back
pencil drawing on artist paper, unframed
measures: 10 high by 8 inches wide
condition: o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Color Pencil
French Impressionist Nude Female Figure Watercolour Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Nude Female
by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
provenance stamp to the back
watercolour painting on artist paper, unframed
measures: 10 high by 8 inches wide
condit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Apple Harvest
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting is featured in a hand-carved wood frame imported from Spain.
Justo Revilla, born in Madrid, Spain in 1940 began his artistic career at the age of thirteen where he also...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Cabbage Vendors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Justo Revilla, born in Madrid, Spain in 1940 began his artistic career at the age of thirteen where he also attended the Arts and Crafts school. While working in a poster studio he p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
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