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Impressionist Portrait 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
"The Spanish Dancer" (La Danseuse Espagnole) Impressionistic Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
Capturing the romantic city of lights, Dietz Edzard celebrated canvases depict the times of his generation, portraying life in all of its glory, although faced with hardship and war....
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

"Dressing Room" (2021) by Clyde Steadman, Original, Nude Female Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Absolutely Ready" (2022) by Clyde Steadman (United States) is an original painting depicting a female in her dressing room putting on heels.
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Fine Quality 19th Century French Impressionist Oil Portrait Man Smoking Pipe
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Late 19th century French Impressionist 'The Pipe Smoker' oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 22 x 18 inches Provenance: private collection, Paris Condition: very good condition For mor...
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Large Signed Paris Street Scene Detailed Sidewalk Cafe Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique French cafe scene landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Measuring: 29 by 41 inches overall, and 24 by 36 painting alone.. In excellent original condition. H...
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1940s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

Elegant Lady in her Dressing Room, wearing Lingerie and Red Shoes
Located in West Sussex, GB
Konstantin Razumov (Born 1974) Russian Elegant Lady in her Dressing Room, wearing Lingerie and Red Shoes Oil on canvas: 10 x 13 inches. Frame: 18x21 inches. Konstantin Razumov's ...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Elegant Nude in Pink Peignoir, standing before a Mirror
Located in West Sussex, GB
Konstantin Razumov (Born 1974) Russian Elegant Nude in Pink Peignoir, standing before a Mirror Oil on canvas: 11 x 16 inches. Frame: 18 x 23 inches. Konstantin Razumov's work has...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Very Fine 1900's French Signed Oil Full Length Portrait Lady Reading in Interior
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady, reading in an interior circa 1900-1920 period by Louis Faille (French 1878-1964) signed lower right corner oil painting on canvas, framed in original gilt, mould...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Large Oil Portrait of a Young Boy in Vintage Clothing Signed & Dated 1928
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Young Boy signed and dated 1928 (indistinct signature) oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 31.5 x 22 inches canvas: 26 x 16.5 inches Provenance: Private collection,...
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1920s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Mid-20th Century French Oil Painting Portrait of a Man in Suit & Tie
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Man in Suit French, mid 20th century oil on canvas, in a slip wooden frame Framed: 18.5 x 15.5 inches Canvas : 18 x 15 inches Provenance: private collection, France Con...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Fine French Impressionist Oil Painting Portrait Elegant Lady with Parasol
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of an Elegant Lady by Pio Santini (French 1908-1986) signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 34 x 28 inches canvas: 26 x 20 inches Provenance: Private collection, Lyon, France ...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Fine 1880's Elegant Portrait Belle Epoque Lady in Blossom Setting Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"The First Cherries" by H. Ballheim (German, active 1850-1880's) signed, inscribed verso with title oil on gilt panel, framed framed: 17.5 x 11 inches board: 14.5 x 8.5 inches Proven...
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19th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Evening Stroll in Bustling City Parisian Boulevard Scene by Russian Artist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Parisian Evening Stroll by Alexander Osipov (Russian, 1946) signed oil on canvas, framed Framed: 16 x 29 inches Canvas : 12 x 24 inches Inscribed verso Provenance: private collection...
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Fine Edwardian Portrait of a Lady 1900's British Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady British School, early 1900's Circle of Samuel Luke Fildes (1843-1927) British. Bust Portrait of a Lady, Oil on canvas, 24" x 20" (61 x 50.8cm) plus gilt swept f...
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Early 1900s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Her Self Made 2 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Impressionist, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure 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 Authenticity. About Artist Omo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Alan Sims with Bird Nest - British Edwardian art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This lovely British Edwardian Impressionist portrait oil painting is by noted artist Charles Henry Sims. Painted circa 1910, the young child in the painting is Alan Sims, the artist'...
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1910s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Vendimiadora (Grape Harvester)
Located in Atlanta, GA
Small limited edition run of 49 and 6 E.A."s (Edition of the artist). Each canvas reproduction is crafted by a skilled printer under the supervision of the artist. Román Francés has...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Giclée

Large Original Oil Painting on canvas contemporary Art cityscape with many faces
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This is an amazing, very impressive original large modern painting on canvas, depicting an urban cityscape with many faces in the foreground. The painting is in excellent condition....
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20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

My light. Original painting by Liudmila Shabazova
Located in Zofingen, AG
Portrait of a young woman with a baby. Modern painting in the style of impressionism. Against a dark background, a warm light shines, the light of love and tenderness.As is typical ...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Cardboard

1920's French Portrait of Man with Moustache Signed & Dated Oil on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Man French School signed and dated 1923 oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 16 x 13 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: good and sound conditi...
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1920s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Nymphe endormie
By Jean-Jacques Henner
Located in PARIS, FR
Conditions : Good overall Conditions. Old varnish and minor retouching on the nose. Orignal frame in excellent condition. Medal plate Henner. Jean-Jacques Henner was born on March 5...
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1890s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

1930's Original Parisian Fashion Watercolor Burgandy Dress With Green Cape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1930's French fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin. The painting, executed in gouache/ watercolor and pencil, is dated to the upper corner ...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil

Signed Original Oil Painting - lady in hat
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady by Maria Tort Xirau (Catalan, 1924-2018) signed lower corner dated 1991 oil painting on canvas canvas: 44 x 30 inches Very good condition. Provenance: from the...
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Large Antique American Impressionist Nicely Framed Picnic Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Measuring 20 by 27 inches painting alone. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a gold g...
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Early 1900s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

Antique 19th C. Oval Oil Portrait of a Lady in Lace Collar Original Painting
Located in Palm Coast, FL
Up for sale is a beautiful original antique oil painting on canvas, dating to the mid-to-late 19th century, featuring a refined female portrait. This classic Victorian-style portrai...
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

"Land" (2024) Original Oil Portrait Painting by Michael Carson
Located in Denver, CO
Michael Carson's (US based) "Land" (2024) is an original, handmade oil painting. About the Artist: Mike Carson is a Minneapolis painter, and graduate of the Minneapolis College of A...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Huge 1920's British Portrait of Young Girl in Interior Signed & Dated Oil Paint
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Micky" by John Young-Hunter (British 1874-1955) signed and dated 1920 oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 50 x 31 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition: very good and soun...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Nude woman oil on canvas painting portrait
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Joan Palet (1911 - 1996) - Nude - Oil on canvas Oil measures 65x81 cm. Frameless. Joan Palet was born in Barcelona on March 28, 1911 in a family of sculptors and wood carvers. He b...
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1970s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Mid 20th Century French Portrait in Kitsch Style, Parisian Belle, Signed Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait in Kitsch Style, Parisian Belle, Signed Oil Painting By French artist, Mid 20th Century Signed by the artist on the lower right hand corner Oil painting on board, framed Fra...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Mid 20th Century Portrait of Man in Spectacles French/ Polish artist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait signed by Jacob Markiel (Polish 1911-2008) *See notes oil on board , unframed board: 25 x 18 inches provenance: the artists estate, south of France condition: some scuffs a...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Lady on Venetian Balcony Signed Impressionist Oil Painting
By Innocenzo Melani
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Venezia" Lovely Impressionist oil painting on canvas, depicting this elegant young lady standing on a balcony overlooking the beautiful city of Venice. The painting is signed by it...
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of a Lady in White Hat - British Impressionist art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This lovely British Impressionist portrait oil painting is by noted Nottinghamshire artist Arthur Spooner. Painted circa 1930 it is a charming head and shoulders portrait of a young ...
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1930s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

1940's Fashion Illustration - Lady In White Dress With Draped Orange Head Scarf
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas. The painting, executed in gouache and pencil. The sketch is original, vintage and me...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Gouache

American Artist Sally Wagner oil painting, portrait of a woman "April Showers"
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This is a beautiful original oil painting on canvas, depicting a young woman with umbrella dancing among the flowers. Titled "April Showers". The painting bring a positive and relaxi...
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20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

"Meditation" Portrait of Seated Young Man American Oil Painting on Canvas Framed
Located in New York, NY
A striking Mid-20th Century depiction of a young dressed up man seated on a chair with elbow on top of a table. The model posing is deep thought, which is fitting for the title the a...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

"Watcher" (2024) Original Oil Portrait Painting by Michael Carson
Located in Denver, CO
Michael Carson's (US based) "Watcher" (2024) is an original, handmade oil painting. This beautiful, handcrafted oil painting rests at 30 x 22", a...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

"Pensive" (2023) Original Painting by Barbara Hack, Female Portrait
Located in Denver, CO
"Pensive" by Barbara Hack is an original portrait painting depicting a female model. This piece is framed and ready to hang. Barbara Hack’s work is an ongoing reflection on people ...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Linen

Adam Shaw - "Astronaut Dream" - Contemporary Space Exploration Oil Painting 2022
Located in Denver, CO
Adam Shaw's "Astronaut Dream" is an original, handmade oil painting on board created in 2022. This captivating contemporary artwork measures 20 x 16 inches (50.80 x 40.64 cm) and is ...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

Antique 19 century Large Oil Painting on canvas, Female portrait, Dated 1879
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This is an original antique 19th-century large oil painting on canvas painting depicting a portrait of a Lady in a long black dress, standing near a bright red curtain. The painting...
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Antique Pre Raphaelite Woman and Butterfly French Portrait Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique French important portrait oil painting by Achilles Theodore Cesbron (1849 - 1915). Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Measuring 21 by 29 inches overall and 12 by 20 painting alone.
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1880s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

1950's French Oil Elegant Portrait of a Woman with Floral Accents in Bonnet
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Elegant Portrait of a Woman Spanish/ French School, mid 20th century signed oil on canvas, framed in original period frame inscribed verso Framed: 30 x 27 inches Canas: 22 x 18 inche...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

1707 Antique 18 cent. original oil painting on canvas, Portrait Maria Adelaida
Located in Palm Coast, FL
Up for sale is a beautiful Antique 18-century original oil painting on canvas depicting a portrait of a beautiful woman In a dress of dark gold brocade trimmed with lace. A bright bl...
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Early 1700s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Antique Signed Spanish Flamenco Dancer Framed Elegant Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nicely painted Flamenco dancer portrait. Framed. Oil on board. Signed. Image size, 20H by 16L.
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1940s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Women in Ochre Portrait Contemporary Art Original oil Painting One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Eduard Matevosyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Cardboard Year: 2025 Style: Portrait Art, Title: Woman in Ochre Size: 20" x 16...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Cardboard

Casual Nude Portrait, British Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Casual Nude Portrait, Oil Painting By J.B.Holmes, British artist, 20th Century Oil painting on board, unframed Board size: 12x10 inches Nude portrait of a lady sat in a casual man...
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20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Rock Me Baby Oil 14 x 20 Framed Water Movement Figurative Portraiture
Located in Houston, TX
LOOK FOR FREE SHIPPING AT CHECKOUT Rock Me is a 14 x 20 figurative oil painting by E. Melinda Morrison. It was painted in 2019. Rock Me shows the movement of the water rocking the ...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Egg Tempera, Panel

Fine Edwardian British Society Portrait of a Distinguished Gentleman signed oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Distinguished Gentleman by John Arthur Machray Hay (Scottish, 1887-1960) signed and dated 1910 oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 30 x 24 inches provenance: private co...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Now i wear myself- 21st Century African Woman Portrait Black Empowerment Art
Located in Ibadan, NG
Now I Wear Myself Original Painting by Bukola Orioye Nigeria, 2022 Oil and acrylic on Canvas Dimensions: 36in x 36in Description: Now I Wear Myself is a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Egg girl in green
Located in Zofingen, AG
02 / 10 / 2023 I signed a book contract for Egg Island; it will now go through the publishing process and will be in print next year. I was overwhelmed by the editorial board's fee...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Limelight
Located in Denver, CO
Portrait in bright colors and shapes
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Mid-20th Century French Signed Oil Portrait of a Woman
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Young Woman French artist, mid 20th century signed oil on board, frames Framed: 29 x 23 inches Board : 22 x 15 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition:...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

French art painting by Alfred Smith - Bordeaux, a Tramway, collector piece.
Located in PARIS, FR
Conditions : Minor retouching on the upper part, original canvas with frame. Currently Under Restoration by Museum specialist for Alfred Smith paintings....
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Reclining Nude Lady Model 1970's French Modernist Painting Provence Collection
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Artists Model Nude Lady Model French School, circa 1970's oil painting on card, unframed size: 25.5 x 18 inches condition: overall very good, a very few light markings to the su...
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1970s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of African American Family
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
This impressionist painting by Virginia artist Walter Biggs captures a moment of quiet strength and familial connection. A seated man rests outside with his hat in hand, while a youn...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Women Portrait Contemporary Art Original oil Painting One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Eduard Matevosyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Cardboard Year: 2025 Style: Portrait Art, Title: Woman Portrait Size: 18" x 14...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Cardboard

Who's in trouble this time?, People, Police man, Dog
Located in Deddington, GB
Original painting of Whos's in trouble this time? Sean uses very toned down colours but draws the attention to the figures of an police man facing a lady. There is also a dog and a c...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic

Antique American School Early Impressionist Family Portrait Rare Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful American school impressionist family portrait oil painting. Oil on canvas. Image size, 38H by 30L.
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Early 1900s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

HM Queen Elizabeth II Portrait British Oil Painting signed oil on canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Late HM Queen Elizabeth II Edne G. Simpson, British 20th century signed oil on canvas, unframed painting: 24 x 20 inches provenance: private col...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Large British Sporting Art Oil Painting White Horse in Green Fields signed 20thC
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Horse in a Field English artist "M. Lees" signed and dated 1971 oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 26 x 30 inches canvas: 20 x 24 inches Provenance: private collect...
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1970s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Elegant Early 20th-Century French Portrait of a Woman in Red Gown signed oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of an Elegant Lady in a Red Gown David Junes (French 1874-1938) signed oil on canvas, unframed Canvas : 25 x 14 inches Provenance: private collection, the South of France C...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

18th c Original Oil on Canvas, Attrib. THOMAS PATCH (UK, 1725-1782) Caricature
Located in Palm Coast, FL
Up for sale is an unusual unique antique 18-century original oil painting on board depicting a figure of a gentleman wearing a white wig and is dressed in a red jacket and white jab...
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18th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Impressionist portrait paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Impressionist portrait paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add portrait paintings created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, orange, purple, yellow and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Suchitra Bhosle, Christopher Clark, Claude Benard, and Michael Alford. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Oil Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Impressionist portrait paintings, so small editions measuring 3 inches across are also available. Prices for portrait paintings made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1 and tops out at $985,000, while the average work sells for $1,450.

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