Europe - Landscape Paintings

Castle ruins in a windswept landscape Late 19th Century German School oil on panel, framed framed: 31 x 38 inches panel : 24 x 32 inches the painting is in overall very good and soun...

READY TO HANG with the edges painted. A beautiful modern floral painting, a marvelous wild pink and white roses, made with professional varnished acrylics and Amsterdam acrylic spray...

Swedish Mountain Landscape with Lake oil on canvas laid on masonite 18 x 27 cm (7 1/8 x 10 5/8 in) 28 x 37 cm (11 x 14 5/8 in) Provenance: Acquired...

This illustration-style painting inspired by the wild blooms of the California desert. It features vibrant yellow cactus flowers, capturing the delicate beauty of the blooms against ...

This painting is made byNikita Mogilevtsev. Nikita Mogilevtsev, born and raised in a very artistic family in St Petersburg has a special style of his own. With his mother and father both as prominent artists, it was almost impossible for him to follow in his footsteps. (When we met him at gallery Bonnard...

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...

The Old Town, Nice Tony Minartz (French, 1873 - 1994) signed lower corner watercolour on artist paper painting : 16.5 x 13 inches Provenance: private collection in the South of Fr...

This artwork captures a serene lakeside path, flanked by vibrant trees that gently sway in the breeze. The path, dappled with sunlight, curves invitingly towards a tranquil blue lake...

An original landscape painting by the listed British artist Walter Wallis (1853-1934). A Brittany landscape scene with mother and child foraging in the foreground. Well presented in ...

OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING High Quality 19th CENTURY Cram Seas GGF Description OLD MASTER LARGE OIL PAINTING 19th Century NEW COLLECTION Of RARE PIECES OF ENGLISH HISTORY “Very Goo...

This vibrant artwork is a lively depiction of a lush garden in full bloom. Bursting with a diverse array of flowers in rich purples, blues, and yellows, the painting showcases a harm...

IN GIRUM IMUS 2024 Paris, France This painting has a weathered, almost ancient quality, created on dyed antique Belgian linen with acrylic paint. The linen’s rich brown surface appe...

Title: French Watercolor Painting of “Le Village de Pêcheurs” at Le Canon by Robert Lepine (French, 1929 - 2017) Signed: Yes Medium: Watercolor painting on artists paper, unframed Si...

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

This evocative Veronese School painting captures the moment in the Garden of Gethsemane when Christ, overwhelmed with sorrow, prays to God before his arrest and crucifixion. Supporte...

Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Horses and Caravans in Pastoral Scene By Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 10.75 x 13.25 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unf...

Painting of the Wasdale Head Inn in Lake District England by Leading Contemporary British Artist, Angela Wakefield. Art measures 20 x 12 inches Frame measures 24.5 x 16.5 inches Th...

Conditions : Excellent overall Conditions with frame in black. Antique style with pearls Free US CONTINENTAL shipping, incl Europe and Asia. Jean Pierre Dubord was born in Rouen in ...

HENRY H. PARKER - 1858 - 1930 Canvas Size: 12 x 24" (30 x 60cm) Outside Frame Size: 19 x 31" (48 x 78cm) A traditional image that Parker often painted. The piece is fully signed in...

French oil on canvas view of a villa at Bordighera in Italy on the Italian Riviera by Claude Darmand. The painting is signed, dated and dedicated bottom left. Presented in a plain pa...

View of Venice with the Island of San Giorgio Maggiore Follower of Canaletto (Venice, 1697 – Venice, 1768) Venice - 19th century oil on canvas 29 x 39 cm. - Framed 40 x 50 cm. Wel...

This quadtych includes 4 pocket paintings from Dani Humberstone's spring collection: Pocket Upstar Tulip, Pocket Veronique Tulip, Spring Collection: Pocket Bluebells and Pocket Snowd...

In this vibrant scene, I've captured the essence of a crisp, serene winter day. Employing acrylics and ink, I've painted the cool tranquility of shadows against the warmth of sun-kis...

In creating this piece, I sought to capture the tumultuous yet mesmerizing dance of the sea with the sky. Utilizing the vigor of expressionism blended with soft touches of impression...

Sunlit Reflections by Georges Bordonave (French contemporary) signed oil painting on canvas, unframed dated 1989 canvas: 23.5 x 29 inches condition: very good provenance: from a larg...

La seine à Paris. Oil on canvas, 38x46.5 cm The artwork depicts a landscape scene of the Seine River in Paris. The dominant color palette of the painting consists of bright tones, ...

This painting is part of the “Sailboats” series.
This series was created with the idea of maintaining the same setting, composition and perspective, but each painting conveys an unli...

Signed with initials. On canvas.

AN IMPULSE BUDDING 2024 Paris, France This piece is formed first with a pink dye underpainting on canvas, with white acrylic and green oil painted on top. The notion of the title, "...

FLORUIT 2024 Paris, France This complex and layered floral painting of an abstract vase of flowers presents an energetic and mesmerizing subject. This original painting on cotton ca...

Francois Gueho (1881 - 1952) Board Size: 11 x 16" (28 x 41cm) Outside Frame Size: 17 x 22" (43 x 56cm) Oil on Board. Fully inscribed and titled on the reverse François Gueho was a ...

Montezin's dazzling display of brushwork captures the effects of the sunlight on the water and the glittering leaves of the poplar trees. A masterwork by the artist presented in the ...

This illustration-style painting captures the lush elegance of pink elephant ear leaves, their broad, heart-shaped forms unfurling in delicate gradients of blush, rose, and soft mage...

Balinese Landscape by Ketut Soki – Tempera on Paper, Signed, 20th Century This vibrant tempera painting by renowned Balinese artist Ketut Soki captures the lush tropical scenery and...

Seascape Painting of the Devon Coastline at Sunrise on the South Coast of England, by 20th Century British Artist, Bob Tucker. Art measures 30 x 16 inches Frame measures 34 x 20 i...

Francis Edward Jamieson (British, 1890–1930s) View of an English River Landscape at Sunset Oil on canvas, signed lower right Presented in an ornate antique gilt frame, circa 1890 Th...

The painting, large in size and with a notable decorative impact, comes from an important private collection, divided between Rome and Paris, and depicts a rural episode set in a lat...

Title: British Impressionist Watercolor of Seaside Dock with Boat and Figures by Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) Original watercolor on artists paper, unframed Dimensions: 15 x 11....

This stunning Scottish oil painting is by noted landscape artist Douglas Falconer. Painted circa 1960 the composition is of a seated golden eagle in a mountainous highland landscape....

Australian River Landscape Painting by 20th Century English Australian Artist, Howard Barron (1900–1991) depicting a scene along the Murrumbidgee River in Australia’s New South Wales...

Ford at Middle Duntisbourne [2020] Original Landscape Oil paint on canvas Image size: H:40 cm x W:40 cm Frame Size: H:54 cm x W:54 cm x D:5cm Sold Framed Please note that insitu imag...

A fine impressionist oil of Chiswick Mall, by The Thames, London circa 1930's-40's by listed artist Josephine Matley Duddle later Matley-Duddle Ghilchik (1890-1981) oil on canvas la...

**TECHNICAL SHEET** - **Author:** Rafael Durán Benet (1931-2015) - **Title:** Robledo - **Technique:** Oil on canvas mounted on board - **Dimensions:** 13 x 16 in - **Framed:** No -...

Rafael Duran Benet (1931-2015) - Cadaques - Oil on canvas Oil measurements 54x65 cm. Frameless. Rafael Duran Benet (Terrassa, 1931 - Barcelona, 2015) is a Catalan painter...

"Habitat 1", handwoven painting - landscape, linen yarn, 120 x 79 cm, 2022. Canvas is entirely constructed on a weaving loom. Each of the steps of the process of creation is conne...

Provenance: Acquired directly from Katarina Gunnarsson, who inherited the painting from her mother, Barbro, the daughter of the artist. This striking landscape by Oscar Lycke depict...

Flower market in front of the Madeleine in Paris. Oil on canvas, 54x65 cm In this fascinating painting by artist Constantin Kluge You can view Paris. This city is famous with many t...

Title: French Seascape Oil Painting of Traditional Sailboats Moored in Calm Water By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 12.75 x 16.25 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed...

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Title: French Coastal Oil Painting of Moored Boats and Walled Seaside Town in Pastels By Fanch Lel Size: 13 x 16.25 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed Condition:...

Constantin Kluge was a Russian-born French painter best known for his naturalistic scenes of Paris and French countryside. Kluge was born to a wealthy military family on January 29, ...

An captivating continental landscape in oil, showing a straw laden cart on the verge of a country lane. The oil has been signed by the artist to the lower right. On canvas on stretch...

Oil on cardboard realized by Sirio Pellegrini in 1960s. Includes a wooden frame realized by the Artist. cm. 157.5x113.5. Sirio Pellegrini, born in Rome on March 1, 1922, of Abruzzo...

Importante studio per una grande opera dal titolo , Risveglio di metropoli sempre del 1930 L’opera è stata archiviata dall’archivi futuristi italiani CRALI TULLIO (1910 - 2000) Nel...

Work : Original Painting, Unique Work. Painted in 1997. Framed. Provenance from Private collection in France. Excellent Condition. Medium : Acrylic on Linen Canvas. Artist : Loïc Le...

A beautiful impressionistic German landscape with the red roofs of a provincial town in the distance. The artist has signed to the lower left. On canvas.

Emile VERNON Blois, 1872 – Blois, 1920 Oil on canvas 44 x 61 cm (57 x 74 cm with frame) Signed lower right “Emile Vernon” Very beautiful 19th century frame in carved and gilded wood ...

A very nice, detailed 19th Century landscape of travellers on the crossroads of the Penzance Road in Cornwall by British artist Peter Deakin. The details of the work are as follows:...