Europe - Landscape Paintings

This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Embark on a visual journey with Juan del Pozo's captivating ma...

Work on canvas

This evocative evening view of Visby by Axel Lindman captures Visby in the warm, fading light of the setting sun. Rendered with atmospheric sensitivity, the silhouette of Visby’s med...

Superb oil painting by the very popular English sporting artist, Philip Rideout (circa 1850-1920). signed oil on paper mounted in a frame dated 1890's framed: 14 x 17 inches paper:...

Title: French Impressionist Coastal Landscape with Clifftop Cottage and Evening Sky By Fanch Lel Size: 10.5 x 13.75 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed Condition:...

Johann Georg de Hamilton (1672-1737) A saddled officer's Arabian horse with a hound and gun, in a landscape Oil on canvas Canvas size - 21 x 23 in Framed size - 27 x 29 in Provenanc...

Harbor Scene Simone Forge 1930's French Impressionist oil on board unframed board: 13 x 16 inches Provenance: private collection Condition: great condition For more any more info...

Claude Sauthier was born in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1929 and passed away in the same city in 2016. He studied at the Geneva School of Decorative Arts and initially worked as a graphi...

A very beautiful late 19th century French impressionist oil on panel depicting a view across the Seine in Paris, by Marie Cazin. Superb quality work work by this important female im...

A beautiful mid 20th century French impressionist oil on canvas board depicting snow covered roofs in winter, by Claude Vallet. Very...

Work on watercolor paper

Summer Bloom series began in 2022, where Shizico Yi celebrating the season by painting en plein air in her garden. In 2024, she embarks on a fresh chapter with her new rose garden. T...

Watercolour and gouache on paper of sailing boats at a quay side. The painting is signed bottom right but as yet undeciphered and dated 1945. Presented in a patinated wood custom fra...

TAKE ME WITH YOU 2024 Paris, France Canvas composition is divided in half, with the upper potion focused on a floral bouquet, and the bottom half left unfinished other than a subtl...

At the beach is an artwork realized by Aldo Riso. Mixed colored tempera and watercolor painting. Titled on lower left. Frame included: 70.5 x 91.5 cm This beautiful mixed media...

Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor of Church of Holy Trinity & St Edmund in Hatfield by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measur...

Pocket White Anemone 5 c is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to baroque st...

AKOS BIRO (HUNGARIAN 1911-2002) gouache/ painting board size: 9.5 x 10.75 inches Beautifully colourful, original painting by the very popular and highly regarded Hungarian/ French p...

The splendour of the tragic sea Francesco Guardi and maritime painting in Venetian art No Venetian painter was a stranger to the sea. After all, Venice was not only one of the most prominent ports of the Mediterranean, but indeed a city literally submerged in the ocean from time to time. Curiously however, the famous Venetian school of painting showed little interest in maritime motifs, favouring scenes from the iconic architecture of the city rather than seascapes. That is why this painting is a particularly interesting window into not only the painter Francesco Guardi himself – but to the significance of the element of water in art history, in absence as well as in the centre of attention. Whether it be calm, sunny days with stunning views of the palaces alongside the canals of Venice or – more rarely – stormy shipwrecking tragedies at sea, water as a unifying element is integral to the works of painter Francesco Guardi (1712–1793). During his lifetime, Venetian art saw many of its greatest triumphs with names like Tiepolo or Canaletto gaining international recognition and firmly establishing Venice as one of the most vibrant artistic communities of Europe. While the city itself already in the 18th century was something of an early tourist spot where aristocrats and high society visited on their grand tour or travels, the artists too contributed to the fame and their work spread the image of Venice as the city of romance and leisure to an international audience, many of whom could never visit in person. Still today, the iconic image of Venice with its whimsical array of palaces, churches and other historic buildings is much influenced by these artists, many of whom have stood the test of time like very well and remain some of the most beloved in all of art history. It was not primarily subtility, intellectual meanings or moral ideals that the Venetian art tried to capture; instead it was the sheer vibrancy of life and the fast-paced city with crumbling palaces and festive people that made this atmosphere so special. Of course, Venice could count painters in most genres among its residents, from portraiture to religious motifs, history painting and much else. Still, it is the Vedutas and views of the city that seems to have etched itself into our memory more than anything else, not least in the tradition of Canaletto who was perhaps the undisputed master of all Venetian painters. Born into his profession, Francesco lived and breathed painting all his life. His father, the painter Domenico Guardi (1678–1716) died when Francesco was just a small child, yet both he and his brothers Niccolò and Gian Antonio continued in their fathers’ footsteps. The Guardi family belonged to the nobility and originated from the mountainous area of Trentino, not far from the Alps. The brothers worked together on more challenging commissions and supported each other in the manner typical of family workshops or networks of artists. Their sister Maria Cecilia married no other than the artist Giovanni Battista Tiepolo himself, linking the family to the most renowned Venetian name of the time. During almost a decade, Guardi worked in the studio of Michele Giovanni Marieschi, sometimes simply known as Michiel, a painted similar in both style and motif. Canaletto is, however, the artist Guardi is most often compared to since they shared a mutual fascination for depicting the architecture and cityscape of Venice. During the course of his career, Guardi tried his hand in many different genres. He was as swift in painting landscapes, Vedutas of Venice, sacred motifs, interiors and architectural compositions as he was in a number of other motifs. His style is typical of the Venetian school but also distinct and personal once we look a little closer. There is an absolute certainty in the composition, the choice of which sometimes feels like that of a carefully calculated photograph – yet it is also very painterly, in the best sense of the word: fluid, bold, sensitive and full of character. The brushwork is rapid, intense, seemingly careless and extraordinarily minute at the same time; fresh and planned in a very enjoyable mixture. His interiors often capture the breath-taking spacious glamour of the palaces and all their exquisite decor. He usually constructed the motif through remarkably simple, almost spontaneous yet intuitively precise strokes and shapes. The result was a festive, high-spirited atmospheric quality, far away from the sterile and exact likeness that other painters fell victim to when trying to copy Canaletto. The painting here has nothing of the city of Venice in it. On the contrary, we seem to be transported far away into the solitary ocean, with no architecture, nothing to hold on to – only the roaring sea and the dangerous cliffs upon which the ships are just moments away from being crushed upon. It is a maritime composition evoking both Flemish and Italian precursors, in the proud tradition of maritime painting that for centuries formed a crucial part of our visual culture. This genre of painting is today curiously overlooked, compared to how esteemed and meaningful it was when our relationship to the sea was far more natural than it is today. When both people and goods travelled by water, and many nations and cities – Venice among them – depended entirely on sea fare, the existential connection to the ocean was much more natural and integrated into the imagination. The schools and traditions of maritime art are as manifold as there are countries connected to the sea, and all reflect the need to process the dangers and wonders of the ocean. It could symbolize opportunity, the exciting prospects of a new countries and adventures, prospering trade, beautiful scenery as well as war and tragedy, loss of life, danger and doom. To say that water is ambivalent in nature is an understatement, and these many layers were something that artists explored in the most wondrous ways. Perhaps it takes a bit more time for the modern eye to identify the different nuances and qualities of historic maritime paintings, they may on first impression seem hard to differentiate from each other. But when allowing these motifs to unfold and tell stories of the sea in both fiction and reality – or somewhere in between – we are awarded with an understanding of how the oceans truly built our world. In Guardi’s interpretation, we see an almost theatrically arranged shipwrecking scene. No less than five ships are depicted right in the moment of utter disaster. Caught in a violent storm, the waves have driven them to a shore of sharp cliffs and if not swallowed by the waves, crushing against the cliffs seems to be the only outcome. The large wooden ships are impressively decorated with elaborate sculpture, and in fact relics already during Guardi’s lifetime. They are in fact typical of Dutch and Flemish 17th century ships, giving us a clue to where he got the inspiration from. Guardi must have seen examples of Flemish maritime art, that made him curious about these particular motifs. One is reminded of Flemish painters like Willem van de Velde and Ludolf Backhuysen, and this very painting has indeed been mistakenly attributed to Matthieu van Plattenberg...

Landscape water/ground Oil on cotton canvas 110x180cm the painting is shipped ready to hang the cotton canvas stretched on a handmade wooden frame...

The Amphitheatre of Loch Lomond from the Water Mill at Ross-Ben Lomond by John Wilson Ewbank, RSA (1799-1847) signed and inscribed with title verso oil on millboard, 24.5 x 35cms, plus frame provenance: private collection, Scottish borders Very fine and beautiful antique oil painting of this important view in Scotland, depicting the ever beautiful Loch Lomond. The painting is by the very well listed John Wilson Ewbank (1799-1847). John Wilson Ewbank (English, 4 May 1799–28 November 1847), was an English-born landscape and marine painter who was renowned for his naturalistic landscapes and seascapes of the Scottish borders and the North East coast of England. Ewbank was born at Darlington on 4 May 1799, the son of Michael Ewbank, an innkeeper. He was adopted as a child by a wealthy uncle who lived at Wycliffe, on the banks of the River Tees, in the North Riding of Yorkshire. Intended for the Roman Catholic priesthood, he was sent to Ushaw College, from which he absconded. In 1813 Ewbank was apprenticed to Thomas Coulson, an ornamental painter in Newcastle. In around 1816 he moved with Coulson to Edinburgh, where he was also taught by Alexander Nasmyth (1758-1840), a popular painter amongst the Scottish and English nobility. Ewbank found work both as a painter and a teacher. He was nominated in 1830 one of the foundation members of the Royal Scottish Academy. In 1833 he is listed as living at 7 Union Street on the eastern fringe of the New Town in Edinburgh. Sadly after the death of his wife he descended into depression and was stripped of his status as an academician in 1838 and died in poverty of typhus in Sunderland in 1847. Ewbank’s calm seascapes were strongly influenced by 17th Century Dutch artists, particularly Willem and Adriaen Van de Velde. Although his best work dates from his early years, Ewbank became a popular and wealthy art teacher in the capital where made a reputation with cabinet pictures of banks of rivers, coast scenes, and marine subjects. Ewbank’s sketches from nature were especially admired, and a series of 51 drawings of Edinburgh by him were engraved by W. H. Lizars for James Browne's Picturesque Views of Edinburgh (1825). He was also noted as a painter of landscapes and seascapes as exemplified in this painting. The busy port of South Shields is located on the south side of the mouth of the River Tyne, Northumberland. The settlement was founded by the Romans in AD80 when Agricola built a fort on the Lawe Top. The Romans used it as a supply base for Hadrian’s Wall and by the 5th Century, South Shields was a major Roman military stronghold and commercial centre. By 1500, South Shields had become an important seaport, trading primarily in timber, lead, coal and salt. The first shipbuilding yard was established by Robert Wallis in about 1720, he was soon followed by others, including Thomas Marshall...

Rafael Duran Benet (1931-2015) - Spain - Oil on canvas Oil measurements 65x100 cm. Frameless. Rafael Duran Benet (Terrassa, 1931 - Barcelona, 2015) is a Catalan painter, nephew of t...

Sunset in the Highlands by F. E. Jamieson (British 1895-1950) signed lower corner with the artists pseudonym 'Phil Hips'. oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 16 x 24 inches F...

This contemporary tulips painting radiates a lively, optimistic spirit through its vibrant use of color and bold, intuitive style. The artist’s distinct approach combines an intuitiv...

This stunning Original Set of two paintings by Shizico Yi on Canvas includes: Sunlit-Primary Colour Series- Blue Sunlit-Primary Colour Series- Red these are a part of Shizico Yi's Su...

Abstract countryside landscape with colored plots worked in oil on linen canvas.. The construction takes precedence over the motif, the artist works on his composition until he finds...

Poppy Fields French Impressionist, mid 20th century signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 18 x 21.5 inches canvas: 15 x 18 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: ver...

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Artist/ School: by J. Lewis, British late 19th century, signed lower left corner Title: Windsor Castle at Sunset, viewed from the River Thames Medium: oil on canvas, framed Framed...

This pastoral landscape painting depicts a tranquil country road with two working men meeting below the overhanging trees. The scene is brought to life with the inclusion of small fi...

This abstract landscape painting by Danish artist Steffen Bue immerses the viewer into a new interpretation of color, form, and movement. With a zoomed-out perspective, Bue crafts a ...

Artist/ School: Huguette Ginet-Lasnier (French 1927-2020), signed lower front Ginet-Lasnier, the wife of the painter Jean Lasnier, was born in the Seine-Maritime region of France an...

Antoine-Ignace MELLING (1763 Karlsruhe - 1831 Paris) View of the surroundings of Saint-Cloud from the terrace of Bellevue in Meudon Watercolor and gouache H. 62.5 cm; W. 93.5 cm Sign...

This vibrant artwork exudes an intense harmony of colors, embodying the serene yet dynamic essence of nature. The canvas bursts with a remarkable landscape, primarily dominated by a ...

French mid 20th century Wood and plaster frame Internal measurement (to house painting or mirror): 16 x 13 inches Overal outer measurements: 22 x 19 inches Provenance: from a collect...

Mid-Century impressionist oil on board by Italian artist J. Torrelli. This painting of a lakeside at dusk, reminiscent of the 'Barbizon School', showcases impressionist painting tec...

Title: Original Oil Painting of Tranquil Greek Landscape with Villa and Cypress Trees Artist: Roland Pichard Signed: Bottom right Medium: Oil on oil paper, mounted on card Size: ...

Moonlit tonal seascape with sailboat, calm waters, and sepia elegance - Vintage Oil by British Artist, David James. Dramatic skies and beautiful reflections are a feature of this lan...

"Meditation on Water II" is a mesmerizing original lake water painting by the accomplished Irina Cumberland. This captivating artwork, born from the realm of contemporary realism, be...

Under the Morning Light was inspired by many walks on the Dorset coast a place which offers me tranquility and space for clear thinking and planning. The constant change of tide reve...

Verdant Hills by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century) original oil on artist paper size: 19 x 26 inches condition: very good and ready to be enjoyed Description: This expressive ...

Oil Painting of Highland Cows in Scotland Loch by 20th Century British Artist Wendy Reeves. Art measures 20 x 16 inches Frame measures 24 x 20 inches ...

Oil on cardboard realized by Sirio Pellegrini in 1968. Hand signed and dated. Includes a wooden frame realized by the Artist. cm. 44x34. Sirio Pellegrini, born in Rome on March 1,...

Farmyard Friends Continental School, second half 20th century oil on canvas, unframed Canvas: 20 x 24 inches Provenance: Private collection, Dorset, England Condition: very good cond...

C. Andronis French River Landscape, signed and dated 1959 Oil on board Original carved French frame This luminous and expressive painting by C. Andronis captures the vibrant spirit...

Sophie Dumont is a contemporary painter who explores the intersection between abstraction and landscape, blending energy and serenity. Her intuitive and subtle approach is inspired b...

Artist/ School: French School, 19th century Title: Classical Landscape with figures amongst ancient ruins. Medium: oil painting on canvas, unframed. canvas: 24.5 x 36 inches P...

Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Riverside Scene in Guînes, Northern France By Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 5.75 x 7.75 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed Condition: The painting is in good condition, with minor signs of aging. Provenance: All the paintings we have for sale by this artist have come from the artists estate and have had no previous owners at all. Description: This evocative painting by Fanch Lel, titled "Guînes," presents a serene depiction of the French countryside near the town of Guînes in northern France. The artwork captures the tranquil charm of rural life, with soft, earthy tones and lush greenery framing the small, picturesque structures that dot the landscape. Lel’s brushwork brings depth to the trees in the foreground, while the subtle, reflective water in the lower portion of the scene mirrors...

Lucien Potronat (1905–1981) “Le Trayas, Côte d’Azur”, circa 1950 Oil on canvas Signed lower right Original French frame This radiant oil painting by French artist Lucien Potronat ...

View of St. Mark Square is an original old master artwork realized in the late 18th century by artist of the School of Giovanni Antonio Canal (C...

'Summer Fields', Large Spanish Landscape Signed Oil Painting By Steve Godfrey, British artist, 21st Century Oil painting on canvas, unframed Signed on the lower right hand corner Can...

THE SAME is a mixed media wall sculpture by Vera Vizzi that renders the lunar surface as both stage and symbol. Modeled in clay and acrylic on a 30 cm Ø fir wood disc, the piece pres...

Monastic Ruins by a Stream French School, early 1800's oil on canvas, framed Framed 15 x 19 inches Canvas : 12.5 x 16 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: very go...

Blue, Red & Green Abstract Expressionist Painting, entitled 'Tropical City #1', an extremely rare early work from leading British Contemporary Artist...

Sunset seascape with red-sailed boat and glowing sky over ocean swells - Vintage Oil by British Artist, David James. Dramatic skies and beautiful reflections are a feature of this la...

This captivating early 19th century antique oil painting presents a beautifully executed pastoral scene by an unknown but undoubtedly professional English master - signed lower left ...

Justus Lundegård grew up in the Swedish village Hörby. He started his art studies at the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts 1880–84 and later in Munich and Paris where he switched to an Impressionist style. In this painting, we can see his later talent for painting white light...

FLORAL IV 2024 Paris, France This dark complex and layered floral painting of an abstract of flowers presents an energetic and mesmerizing subject. This original painting on cotton ...

Artist/ School: English School, 19th century Title: Cattle Watering from Woodland Pool Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed Size: painting: 16 x 24 inches, frame: 18.75 x 26.7...

Giovanni Gerolamo Savoldo (Brescia, c. 1480 – after 1548) Follower of Toby and the Angel Oil on canvas 63 x 76 cm - In frame 77 x 90 cm We are pleased to offer this valuable ...