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Impressionist 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
English Newlyn school Impressionist Fishermen sorting fish in Mevagissey Harbour
Located in Woodbury, CT
Roland Fisher “Fishermen in Mevagissey Harbour”, circa 1930 Oil on canvas Signed lower right This compelling maritime scene by Roland Fisher captures a moment of industrious calm a...
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1930s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

French Village Street Scene With Figures Church And Spire In Impressionist Style
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Village Street Scene With Figures Church And Spire In Impressionist Style by Fanch Lel Signed: Bottom left corner Size: 18.25 x 15.25 inches (height x width) Oil painti...
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20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

20th French Impressionist Pastel Painting Provence Dappled Light Garden Path
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Landscape signed by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ...
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1970s Impressionist Paintings

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Pastel, Wax Crayon

1950 s French Impressionist Oil City Rooftops View Panoramic Skyline Beautiful
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
City Rooftops French School, circa 1950's oil on canvas 13 x 16 inches provenance: private collection, Paris The painting is in good and presentable cond...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Valley of Dreams, San Gabriel Valley, Los Angeles, California
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Charles L. A. Smith (American, 1871 - 1937) Signed: CHAS. L. A. SMITH (Lower, Right) " Valley of Dreams ", 1934 (San Gabriel Valley) Oil on Canvas 39" x 46 3/8" Housed in a 5" ...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Ecole de Paris Mid 20th Century, A City Street Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Paris, France: A City Street Scene by Henri Miloch (1898-1979) unsigned watercolour and gouache painting on artist's paper, unframed sheet 9.75 x 12.25 inches Very nicely execu...
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1940s Impressionist Paintings

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Watercolor, Gouache

"A Road in Late Afternoon" Date: 1921. 29 x 39 framed. Texas Scene!
Located in San Antonio, TX
Julian Onderdonk (1882 - 1922) San Antonio Artist Image Size: 20 x 30 Frame Size: 29 x 39 Medium: Oil on Canvas 1921 "A Road in Late Afternoon" This painting is so magnificent that ...
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1920s Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

French Impressionist Canal Scene with Bridge and Whitewashed Houses
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Canal Scene with Bridge and Whitewashed Houses By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 16.25 x 13 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed Condition...
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20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

20th century French Impressionist scene, A Busy Street in Paris
Located in Woodbury, CT
This vibrant 20th-century French Impressionist painting by Charles Ducant captures the timeless allure of a bustling Parisian street scene, immersing the viewer in the charm and ener...
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1990s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Fresh Lemons, Still Life, Bright Colours, Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Fresh Lemons, Still Life, Bright Colours, Oil Painting by Pamela Cawley, British 20th century oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 18 x 15 inches Stunning original Impressionis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

"Life" (2024) By Adam Shaw, Original Oil Painting of Astronaut
Located in Denver, CO
"Life" (2024) by Adam Shaw is an original handmade oil painting that depicts a portrait of an astronaut who appears to have died in orbit. About the Artist: Figure painter, illustr...
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2010s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Colorful Boats in Estuary Harbor 1960 s French Modernist Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Harbor by Michel Kritz (French 1925-1994) signed and dated 62' signed oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 24 x 32 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: very good a...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Pink Roses in Green Vase 1940 s French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Vintage French Oil Painting signed by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back oil painting on board, unframed measures: 8.25 high by 6.25 inch...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Flower Shed
Located in Dallas, TX
The greenhouse became a favorite subject of Donald Vogel's in the 1980's. As Vogel reflected in the 1998 catalogue published for his traveling retrospective exhibition, "The greenhou...
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Fragrance of Silence
Located in Zofingen, AG
Sometimes in summer you pause on a path shown only by silence and the fragrance of flowers. There is something romantic and profound in it – like a memory that refuses to fade. This ...
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2010s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Autumn landscape"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
The painting was painted en plein air in the Kharkiv region. A gloomy autumn landscape in the a la prima technique. In the foreground is water and in the background is a rural landsc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Impressionist Landscape, Les Alpilles en Provence.
Located in Cotignac, FR
A French Impressionist Fauvist Color-Field pastel on fine quality 'Canson' paper landscape by G Ricard. The painting is signed bottom right. A charming and characteristic south of ...
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Pastel

Flow in the valley of life
Located in Zofingen, AG
This work conveys a state of inner harmony, where nature becomes a space of stillness, wholeness, and unity with the flow of life. Through the landscape, it symbolizes a moment of de...
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2010s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

French Impressionist Vibrant Red Roses in a Rustic Blue Vase Still Life
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
signed by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 11 x 9 inches Oil painting on cardboard, unframed Condition: The painting is in good condition, with minor signs of aging. Provenance: All...
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20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Woman Sketching on the Beach Aldeburgh Suffolk Seaside Watercolor
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Woman Sketching on the Beach Aldeburgh Suffolk Seaside Watercolor By Tony Herbert (1927-2024) Medium: Watercolor on artists paper Size: 14.75 x 10.75 inches (including mountin...
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20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Watercolor

Figures on the Beach - Mid 20th Century French Impressionist Seaside Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful 1950's French impressionist oil on board depicting a busy coastal scene with figures on the beach and sailing boats on the sea. The work is very well painted and atmosp...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil, Board

Morning Movement. Landscape Paintings
Located in Oslo, NO
Hawaiian landscape, ocean, storm, morning, impressionism, plein air, interior painting, American artist, American art, American landscape Daria said following about this artwork, "T...
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2010s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

«Stella» Original portrait study.Acrylic painting . Square . Impressionism
Located in Oslo, NO
This artwork is a striking portrait showcasing a figure seated against a vibrant backdrop. The artist employs bold brushstrokes and a rich palette, blending earthy tones with dynamic...
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2010s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Portrait of a Young Woman, Modern Oil Painting on Canvas by George Kalmar
By Georg Kalmar
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Georg Kalmar (Austrian, 1913-1994) Title: Portrait of a Young Woman Year: circa 1975 Medium: Oil on Canvas Size: 43 in. x 27 in. ...
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1970s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Bernard Corey (1914–2000) – Whisper of Spring
Located in Rockport, MA
"Whisper of Spring" by Bernard Corey depicts the American countryside awakening from winter. Soft greens emerge among the hills, trees are tinged with early buds, and a meandering st...
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20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Beach Ocean Impressionistic Seascape Oil Painting Michael Budden Summer Sky
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Summer Sky oil/panel 6 x 8 unframed, 9.5 x 11.5 framed Summer Sky is an oil painting on canvas by award winning contemporary artist Michael Budden that showcases a beautiful day at t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Elegant Lady with a Red Lipstick
Located in West Sussex, GB
Konstantin Razumov (Born 1974) Russian Elegant Reclining with a Red Lipstick Oil on canvas: 14 x 10 inches. Frame: 21 x 17 inches. Konstantin Razumov's work has been offered at a...
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2010s Impressionist 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 signed oil painting on card, unframed size: 19 x 25.5 inches condition: overall very good, a very few light markings to...
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1970s Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Yorkshire Dales Road and Stone Houses in Summer Light English Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Yorkshire Dales Road and Stone Houses in Summer Light English Landscape By Tony Herbert (1927-2024) Medium: Watercolor on paper, unframed Size: 9.5 inches (height) x 12 inches...
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20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Watercolor

British Impressionist Watercolor of Coastal Harbour with Sailboats
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: British Impressionist Watercolor of Coastal Harbour with Sailboats by Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) original watercolor on artists paper, unframed Dimensions: 11.5 x 15 in...
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Early 2000s Impressionist Paintings

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Watercolor

Coastal Scene with Crashing Waves Seagulls in Flight and Vibrant Ocean Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Crashing Waves signed by Georges Bordonave (French contemporary) dated 1999 oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 18 x 21.5 inches condition: very good provenance: from a large pr...
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

British Original Impressionist Watercolor Atmospheric River Landscape Old Bridge
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
signed by Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) * see notes below original watercolor on artists paper, unframed paper dimensions: 11 x 15 inches condition: ...
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Early 2000s Impressionist Paintings

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Watercolor

Contemporary Floral Still Life Oil Painting 21st Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Contemporary Floral Still Life Oil Painting 21st Century Gorgeous painting by a mystery artist. No visible signature Original oil on c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

French Impressionist Oil White House Surrounded By Colourful Flower Pathway
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
House Around The Flowers by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back oil painting on board, unframed measures: 7.5 high by 10.75 inches wide con...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Antique American Signed Winter Impressionist Roxbury Boston Town Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist winter cityscape oil painting. Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Measuring 20 by 24 inches overall and 16 by 20 painting alone. In excellent original cond...
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1930s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Walberswick Tidal Creek with Moored Dinghies Suffolk Watercolor by Tony Herbert
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Walberswick Tidal Creek with Moored Dinghies Suffolk Watercolor by Tony Herbert By Tony Herbert (1927-2024) Medium: Watercolor on artists paper Size: 9.75 x 13.75 inches Condi...
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20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Watercolor

Van Gogh Flowers, Contemporary Art, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Ara Harutyunyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2024 Style: Contemporary Art, Titl...
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2010s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Impressionist Figurative Landscape of Boys Playing Ball titled "Ball Players"
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
Titled Ball Players, this charming oil on paper by Charles Henry Miller (1842–1922) captures a lively scene of figures scattered across a bright green field beneath a dramatic, textu...
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Paper, Oil

Summer evening. Original painting by Spanish artist Liudmila Shabazova
Located in Zofingen, AG
Summer seascape at sunset. The bright colors of the day are replaced by gentle ones. The damp smell of the sea mixes with the smell of plants and flowers. The work is done with acrylic on paper. 11x16 inches (30x42 cm.) The product will be well-packaged and protected from moisture and damage when sent by mail. I appreciate your interest in my painting. Artist Liudmila Shabazova.
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2010s Impressionist Paintings

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Acrylic, Watercolor, Archival Paper

Dahlias Tulips Still Life Impressionist Painting of red, orange, pink flowers
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Framed Size: 38" x 33" Dahlias & Tulips by Marcel Dyf is an exuberant still life that celebrates the vitality and richness of nature through colour and texture. At the heart of the c...
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20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Cottages in Late Summer Landscape, impressionist late 19th/early 20th century
Located in Hillsborough, NC
Peaceful pastoral landscape by Abraham Hulk, the Younger (1844-1922), renowned for his landscape paintings with Dutch and English training. With his Dutch father as an artist, Hulk l...
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

French Impressionist Still Life of Coral Flowers In Vintage Pint Jug
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Coral Flower Still Life signed by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 10.75 x 8.75 inches Oil painting on cardboard, unframed Condition: The painting is in good condition, with minor si...
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20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Respite, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
The soothing rhythm of the ocean's waves creates a sense of tranquil stillness. Beyond the shore, a beautiful gradient of blues captures the essence of the deep...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

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Acrylic

Monhegan Headlands
By Jay Hall Connaway
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Although born in Liberty, Indiana, Jay Hall Connaway (1893-1970) was fascinated by coastal life and marine scenery, an attraction that had profound effects on his life and artwork. A...
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1940s Impressionist Paintings

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Oil, Board

"Le Rouge Cloitre sous la neige" oil painting on canvas by Louis Clesse 20Th c.
Located in Gavere, BE
"Le Rouge Cloitre sous la neige" oil painting on canvas by Louis Clesse 20Th c. Wonderfull oil on canvas by Louis Clesse , Belgian School (1889 -1961 ). Clesse was a Belgian figurat...
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1920s Impressionist Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Mid 20th Century French Modernist Signed Oil River Scene with Red House Boat
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
River Seine French Modernist, mid 20th century signed oil on board, framed Framed: 22 x 25.5 inches Board : 15 x 18 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: very good...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Summer Valley, Landscape, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang, Impressionism
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2023 Style: Impressionism, Title: Summer Valley, Size: 29.5" x 44.5...
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2010s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Antique French Impressionist Signed Oil Dappled Light Woodland Green Pathway
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French School, signed verso Late 19th century/ early 20th century oil painting on canvas, framed inscribed verso framed: 15 x 18 inches canvas: 9.5 x 13 inches provenance: French co...
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Stone House in Salardú oil painting spanish landscape Spain
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Stone House in Salardú Artist: Joan Vila‑Puig (1890–1963) Technique: Oil on canvas board Dimensions: 33 x 41 cm (12.99 x 16.14 in) Support: Canvas board Signature: Signed in t...
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1950s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

French Impressionist Still Life of Yellow and Red Roses in Copper Vase
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Still Life of Yellow and Red Roses in Copper Vase By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 16.25 x 13 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed Condit...
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20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Monte Carlo Harbour from La Turbie Panoramic Skyline Landscape Coastal View
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Monte Carlo from La Turbie English School, mid 20th century, labelled verso watercolour painting on artist paper, framed Glass covering framed: 13 x 17 inches board: 12 x 16.5 inche...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Watercolor

Original-Glowing light with Calathea-British Awarded Artist-oil on large canvas
Located in London, GB
This painting was made in Shizico's indoor Studio-Greenhouse. Bathed in the soft glow of LED lights, the warm reflections from the deco baubles and surrounded by her lush indoor plan...
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2010s Impressionist Paintings

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Gesso, Oil, Acrylic, Canvas

Rivière de Mon Paix , A Pair of French Impressionist Landscapes, Musée d Orsay
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
'Rivière de Mon Paix' by Raoul André Ulmann. Pair of Fine French Impressionist Oils, Musée d'Orsay, Luxembourg Museum. Sold as a pair. --- Raoul André Ulmann (French, 1867-1941) Ea...
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1910s Impressionist Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Breton Harbour Boats, Camille Meriot French Signed Impressionist Crayon Drawing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Breton Harbour" by Camille Meriot (French 1887-1975) signed and dated 48' crayon drawing on paper paper : 5 x 7.5 inches Fine original French Impressionist painting by the well ...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Crayon

1960’s French Oil Painting Exotic Summers Day Cagnes Sur Mer Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Cagnes Ser mer dated 1961 Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Again on Fire, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Fiery clouds drift across the sky, creating a mesmerizing display of color. Broad and swift brushstrokes capture their fleeting beauty. Artist Benjamin Thomas s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

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Acrylic

The Mission Entrance - Watercolor on Heavy Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Colorful watercolor of mission entrance by Gladys Louise Bowman Fies (American, 1909-2005). Vibrant watercolor of a California Mission. Two people are walking through the entrance,...
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1970s Impressionist Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Rudolf Hellwag Venedig 1895
Located in Berlin, DE
Rudolf Hellwag (* 14. September 1867 in Innsbruck; † 24. Februar 1942 in Berlin Oil on cardboard, signed lower right R. Hellwag A warmly coloured Venice street scene with strollers...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Paintings

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Oil

Callas
Located in Zofingen, AG
This minimalist and elegant painting features three white calla lilies, rendered in acrylic on a canvas covered with natural jute fabric with a density of approximately 380 g/m². The...
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2010s Impressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Toledo Spain Nicely Framed Impressionist Antique Cityscape Street Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique Spanish impressionist cityscape oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Signed. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a silver leaf wood molding. Excellent co...
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1920s Impressionist Paintings

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Oil, Board

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