France - Paintings

I have worked on a new series of small oil paintings. This is the one of them. This series is dedicated to the scenes of everyday life. This painting is called " Plum fruits". These...

➡️Still Life from J Robert⬅️ 🟢Jacques Robert (1921–1997) was a French writer, journalist, and screenwriter. Born on June 27, 1921, in Lyon, France, he began his career in journalis...

Vintage Still Life post impressionist oil painting on board of white flowers with yellow centres by French artist Auguste Denis-Brunaud (1903-1985). A mid-century pretty jewel like ...

Antique portrait painting of two woman having an art lesson by Swiss artist, Louis Patru (1871-1905). This is an unusual painting from an artist who only enjoyed a short life. Two ...

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...

Painting on silk enhanced with embroidery, Japan, 20th century. Very light stains at the bottom, good general condition. 158 x 69 cm.

Henri Hecht MAIK (1922 - 1993) Le bouquet tonic Oil on wood panel Dimensions of the artwork: 27 x 16.5 cm Signed and titled at the bottom. Provenance: Private collection, Cannes I...

The abstract floral artwork "Flourish of Colors" by French artist Natalya Mougenot is part of her Floral series. This vibrant painting bursts with energy, capturing a rich array of c...

Antique portrait of a woman, 1920's French school, signed in the bottom left by French artist, Louis Faille (1878-1964). This is a very attractive old portrait in beautiful natural h...

Vintage Landscape figurative oil painting, post impressionist portrait painting of two woman taking tea in the garden signed in the bottom right corner Valery Krassouline...

This piece, titled 'Seascape,' delves into a subtle exploration of the horizon where the sea meets the sky. The shades of blue, gray, and white are applied with broad, textured brush...

This artwork makes part of my new period in my artistic expression. This painting dedicated to "Women" series is a special one since it is all about my strong deep personal transfor...

View of Riva degli Schiavoni is an original old master artwork realized in the late 18th century by a follower of the School of the italian painter Canaletto. Oil on canvas. An imp...

Madonna with Child and Red Drapery, Flemish School, Oil on Oak Panel, 17th Century Flemish School, 17th century Technique: oil on oak panel with 4 crossbars Dimensions: Height: 43...

"Summer Delight" is a captivating floral artwork that beautifully encapsulates the essence of summer through a simple bouquet of vibrant flowers in a vase. This piece blends modern I...

0835 and 1612, Diptych, 2022 by Salvatore Arnone From the ONE series Ink and acrylic on canvas Overall size: 90 H x 180 W cm. Individual size: 90 H x 90 W cm. Unframed Unique Despit...

This abstract expressive floral artwork, titled "The Emergence of Spring," is part of my new small collection called "Primavera", dedicated to the vibrant and rejuvenating season of ...

Sophie Dumont, a renowned contemporary artist whose works are collected internationally, has once again demonstrated her mastery of subtlety and depth in A Distant Escape. Known for ...

This artwork "When the blue sky meets the blue sea" is a captivating example of abstract expressionism, where vibrant color and dynamic brushwork coalesce to evoke an emotive landsc...

This artwork named " Serenity of nature" is an exuberant display of expressive brushstrokes and vivid, harmonious colors, capturing the essence of a mountainous landscape. The piece...

Antique oil portrait painting of a woman. This painting is an attractive French portrait painting of a woman in a green dress. The artist has given this painting a depth of detail ...

Contemporary Impressionist Floral Oil painting on paper. "Mi Amor," a vibrant depiction of yellow tulips, is a remarkable piece from Natalya Mougenot’s ongoing floral series, where ...

This contemporary abstract expressive Impressionist floral painting was created by French artist Natalya Mougenot, whose signature style brings emotion and energy to every brushstrok...

French school after 1890 The knight's farewell Oil on canvas 124 x 64 cm This painting is at once monumental, moving but very cheerful at the same time. Because the main subject, the knight's farewell to his beloved, represented in a tight framing shows a very naturalistic background with its meadow, its flowers, its wood, its river and its very beautiful colors. The painter is from the end of the 19th century or the beginning of the 20th century, and undoubtedly French as indicated by the canvas merchant's mark on the back of the stretcher (the Jules Chauvin house which was active at 33 rue du Dragon in Paris between 1895 and 1937). The style of our painting is romantic, even picturesque. The knight carries the “Reichsadler”, the imperial eagle of the Holy Germanic Empire and the lady a bag with different signs including bear paw prints. The style is naturalistic and reminds of the English painters of the 1890s inspired by the Pre-Raphaelites and Art Nouveau on religious and medieval themes and very close to nature with their decorations of meadows, flowers and wood. The English art historian John Christian spoke of the last English romantics about to these painters of the end of the century, Burne-Jones, Stanley Spencer and John William Waterhouse. We recognize in our painting the naturalistic motifs of the meadow, flowers, woods and river that we often see in Waterhouse paintings. As regards the composition, one thinks in particular of the English woman painter of Austrian origin Marianne Stokes...

A contemporary Provençal coastal landscape in oil on canvas by Dutch artist Bernadette Van Baarsen. Signed bottom left. This vibrant artwork captures the serene yet dynamic intersec...

Mid 20th Century painting on ceramic of two circus acrobats by Italian artist Giovanni Lombardi. The work is painted on 14 ceramic tiles which have been mounted on board, signed bottom left, in original period oak frame. A wonderful energetic and vibrant work very much in the 1940s 'Modern' style showing a scene of two acrobats practising with a circus tent, carousel, Punch and Judy Show...

Godefroy de Hagemann (1820-1877) was a member of the Hanover dynasty, of German Princes. His full name was Godefroy Auguste Christian Volfgann baron de Hagemann, or Godefroy de Hagem...

This contemporary abstract oil painting on paper, titled "A Sea Breeze", was created by French artist Natalya Mougenot in 2023. It is part of her abstract series, where she explores...

Sophie Dumont is a professional painter whose work is collected worldwide and is known for her deep exploration of texture, color, and form. Her paintings often evoke the quiet beaut...

Moon is a unique painting and wall sculpture by French contemporary artist Frédérique Domergue. This artwork is made with polished pink copper leaves on metal frame, dimensions are 1...

A wonderful and idyllic, mid 19th Century summery village scene, where a pretty young girl stands, knitting (perhaps she is secretly waiting for someone?), village women eat and work...

Summer – Lotus is a unique painting by contemporary artist Lumi Mizutani. The painting is made with japanese pigments, silver and gold leaves on Japanese paper mounted on panel, dime...

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...

A powerful abstract oil painting on canvas (57.5 x 44.9 inches) by contemporary artist Jean Soyer. This dynamic composition features bold strokes of deep blue and black, created with...

Serge is a unique painting by French contemporary artist Guillaume Chansarel. The painting is made with ink and acrylic on old book pages mounted on canvas, dimensions are 50 × 100 c...

Untitled XLVI is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 280 × 200 cm (110.2 × 78.7 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and c...

Set of five oil on board landscapes of Provence and the South of France, possibly St Tropez, unsigned and presented in period patinated wood frames with a gilt filet. A lovely set o...

Nude woman is an artwork attribuited to Edgar Stoebel (1909-2001).  81 x 45 cm; no frame. Oil painting on canvas. Good conditions. 

Citation : Si l'oeil ne contemple pas, l'oeil ne verra pas Animal - Closeup portrait of a cat Technique: oil, acrylic, and ink on old book pages on wooden fram...

French school of the 20th Century, Portrait of a young man in green, oil on cardboard panel, cradled on the back 53 x 40 cm This intense portrait is particularly moving and intere...

At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of Au...

Meet the genuinely exciting modernist William Einstein, who is probably better known in Europe, where numerous publications on his work have been written, than in his native US! Eins...

Original and unique artwork by Russell Young. Acrylic paint, enamel and diamond dust screen print on linen, unframed dimensions 48 x 62 inches, 2011, from the series "Guns". Hand sig...

Contemporary expressive vivid painting "Happiness 0.2", created by French artist Natalya Mougenot, depicts nature through a dynamic abstract lens. This standout piece from her collec...

framed artwork size 107 x 107 cm (42.12 x 42.12") unframed size : 100 x 100 cm (3937 x 39.37 in) Abstraction of books in a library in red ocher tones the book appears more as the evo...

Work : Original Oil Painting, Handmade artwork, Unique Work. Framed in Solid wood floater frame with light finish. Ready to Hang. Medium : Oil painting on stretched Linen. Artist : ...

Tableau ancien – Paysage nocturne animé Attribué au cercle de Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich (1712–1774) Huile sur toile – Dimensions : 63 x 48 cm Cadre en bois doré d’époque, rich...

➡️The River from Rousseau⬅️ "Il est tombé par terre, C'est la faute à Voltaire, Le nez dans le ruisseau, C'est la faute à Rousseau" - He fell to the ground, It's Voltaire's fault, H...

Oil on canvas by Yves Dieÿ (1892-1984), France – The Nude. A striking oil on canvas by the renowned French artist Yves Dieÿ (1892-1984), depicting a sensual and elegant nude. This wo...

A French oil on canvas landscape of trees, landscape and the mountains beyond a lake by Maurice Schwab also known as 'Grawil'. The painting is signed bottom right and presented on a ...

Ink & gold on paper

acrylic on paper

A set of four fine hand painted botanical watercolour studies on silk by La Roche Laffitte. The works are signed bottom right and titled below three of the watercolours in Latin and ...

Oil on wooden panel realized in the mid-20th Century by Fausta Settimj. Good condition except for some minor losses on edges.

An expressive abstract impressionist nature painting on canvas, "Spring Colors" captures the vibrant energy of the natural world. "Spring Colors" evokes the energy and renewal of t...

Mid Century Expressionist oil on canvas seascape of the Mediterranean coastline at Cassis in the South of France. The painting is signed bottom left but as yet undeciphered. Title to the rear stretcher. Presented in a fine gilt and patinated custom wood frame. This stunning seascape captures the raw, untamed beauty of a rocky coastline with impeccable detail. The painting uses a rich palette of blues and earthy browns to depict the tumultuous waves crashing against rugged cliffs. The artist's skilful use of texture and brushwork brings the scene to life, with the churning sea appearing almost animated in its movement. The contrast between the cool, turbulent water and the warm, solid rocks creates a dynamic tension, drawing the viewer's eye along the coast. Unique to this piece is the artist’s ability to convey the mood of nature’s relentless power while also highlighting the serene beauty of the ocean. The careful layering of colours and precise composition make this artwork a captivating interpretation of nature’s untamed forces. Some of the composition and use of colours is reminiscent of the works of Achille-Émile Othon Friesz...

Sophie Dumont is a French artist whose work has been exhibited internationally. His book series started in 2016 and is still going strong. "The Archives" by Sophie Dumont is an artw...

Rene GENIS (1922-2004) Boy with Duffle Coat Original watercolor and oil painting on paper Signed bottom middle 31 x 23 cm (c. 12 x 9 inch) Excellent condition

Late 19th Century French Barbizon School oil on wood panel of poplar trees in a landscape by Richard. The painting is signed bottom left. The painting is on a quality chamfered panel. A very charming, almost impressionist, rendition of a line of iconic French trees in a landscape. Before them an earth drive has been ploughed up by the wheels of passing carts and horses. Richard has created a wonderful perspective that draws us in to the painting and he has created a contrast between the strong greens of the trees and fields against the whites and blues of the sky. The painting is reminiscent of the works of Monet from the 1890s. to whom the poplar trees were a continuing inspiration. The Barbizon school of painters was part of an art movement towards Realism in art, which arose in the context of the dominant Romantic Movement of the time. The Barbizon school was active roughly from 1830 through 1870. It takes its name from the village of Barbizon, France, on the edge of the Forest of Fontainebleau, where many of the artists gathered. Most of their works were landscape paintings, but several of them also painted landscapes with farmworkers, and genre scenes of village life. Some of the most prominent features of this school are its tonal qualities, colour, loose brushwork, and softness of form. The leaders of the Barbizon school were: Théodore Rousseau, Charles-François Daubigny, Jules Dupré, Constant Troyon, Charles Jacque, and Narcisse Virgilio Díaz. Jean-François Millet lived in Barbizon from 1849, but his interest in figures with a landscape backdrop sets him rather apart from the others. Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot was the earliest on the scene, first painting in the forest in 1829, but his work has a poetic and literary quality which sets him somewhat apart. Other artists associated with the school, often pupils of the main group, include: Henri Harpignies, Albert Charpin, François-Louis Français and Émile van Marcke. In 1824 the Salon de Paris exhibited works of John Constable, an English painter. His rural scenes influenced some of the younger artists of the time, moving them to abandon formalism and to draw inspiration directly from nature. Natural scenes became the subjects of their paintings rather than mere backdrops to dramatic events. During the Revolutions of 1848 artists gathered at Barbizon to follow Constable's ideas, making nature the subject of their paintings. The French landscape became a major theme of the Barbizon painters. Millet extended the idea from landscape to figures — peasant figures, scenes of peasant life, and work in the fields. In The Gleaners (1857), for example, Millet portrays three peasant women working at the harvest. Gleaners are poor people who are permitted to gather the remains after the owners of the field complete the main harvest. The owners (portrayed as wealthy) and their laborers are seen in the back of the painting. Millet shifted the focus and the subject matter from the rich and prominent to those at the bottom of the social ladders. To emphasize their anonymity and marginalized position, he hid their faces. The women's bowed bodies represent their everyday hard work. In the spring of 1829, Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot came to Barbizon to paint in the Forest of Fontainebleau, he had first painted in the forest at Chailly in 1822. He returned to Barbizon in the autumn of 1830 and in the summer of 1831, where he made drawings and oil studies, from which he made a painting intended for the Salon of 1830; "View of the Forest of Fontainebleau'" (now in the National Gallery in Washington) and, for the salon of 1831, another "View of the Forest of Fontainebleau"'. While there he met the members of the Barbizon school: Théodore Rousseau, Paul Huet, Constant Troyon, Jean-François Millet, and the young Charles-François Daubigny. During the late 1860s, the Barbizon painters attracted the attention of a younger generation of French artists studying in Paris. Several of those artists visited Fontainebleau Forest to paint the landscape, including Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Alfred Sisley and Frédéric Bazille. In the 1870s those artists, among others, developed the art movement called Impressionism and practiced 'plein air' painting. In contrast, the main members of the school made drawings and sketches on the spot, but painted back in their studios. The Post-Impressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh studied and copied several of the Barbizon painters as well, including 21 copies of paintings by Millet. He copied Millet more than any other artist. He also did three paintings in Daubigny's Garden. The Barbizon painters also had a profound impact on landscape painting in the United States. This included the development of the American Barbizon school by William Morris Hunt. Several artists who were also in, or contemporary to, the Hudson River School studied Barbizon paintings for their loose brushwork and emotional impact. A notable example is George Inness, who sought to emulate the works of Rousseau. Paintings from the Barbizon school also influenced landscape painting in California. The artist Percy Gray...

Late 18th Century pastel portrait on paper of a bearded gentleman. Presented under glass in a fine period gilded carved wood frame. A cha...