Ben Fenske Interior Paintings
American, b. 1978
One of the foremost American Impressionists of the 21st century, artist Ben Fenske is known for his bold, energetic brushstrokes and signature use of vivid colors. His figurative paintings, still-lifes and interiors are flooded with warm natural light and dazzle in their wealth of blues, greens and soft violets.
Born in 1978, Fenske grew up in the small rural town of St. Joseph, Minnesota. His interest in art began at an early age. When he was 12 years old, Fenske would spend a minimum of two hours each day drawing and painting, working with charcoal, watercolors, acrylics and pastels. His passion for art broadened in high school, leading him to attend the Minnesota River School of Fine Art at age 18. There, he studied under artists including Joseph Paquet and Darren Rousar.
Following a brief stint as a graphic designer, Fenske studied in Minneapolis at the Bougie Studio, learning figure drawing and cast drawing from artist Peter Bougie. Later, when he was in his early 20s, Fenske decided to go to Florence, Italy, to study painting and drawing at the Florence Academy of Art.
While in Florence, Fenske became inspired by French Impressionism of the 19th and 20th centuries as well as Old Masters paintings and Russian and Soviet art — notably the works of brothers Aleksei and Sergei Tkachev.
For more than a decade, Fenske divides his time between Sag Harbor, New York, and Italy’s Tuscan hills, where he draws inspiration for his landscapes from the surrounding countryside. In addition to his paintings, Fenske has a considerable portfolio of portrait drawings and nude sketches. He has also delved into figurative sculpture, such as the bronze Wild Boar, which he created with artist Richard Zinon.
Fenske regularly exhibits throughout the United States, including annually at the Grenning Gallery in the Hamptons. In 2016, he participated in the “BP Portrait Award Exhibition” at the National Portrait Gallery in London. He was also named by American Artist magazine as one of the “Best 25 Living Artists” in 2012.
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Artist: Ben Fenske
“Window, Spring” Oil painting, interior still life with view of Tuscan landscape
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of lilacs and a water-pitcher on a window-sill, looking out towards a winding driveway, leading away from the Tuscan Farmhouse the scene is set within.
Signed "Ben ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Interior Paintings
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“Girl, Writing” impressionist oil painting of girl writing at table, warm tones
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of a woman seated at a desk, writing in a journal. A Neutral palette feels warm and intimate. Wildflowers are gathered in a vase on the table. She wears a sweater, su...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Interior Paintings
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"Bar Scene" small impressionist oil painting - study
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A small sketch by American Impressionist, Ben Fenske. Painted on site at a local pub, Ben Fenske sketches out an incoherent bar scene. Perhaps the obscurity of forms is a nod to the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Interior Paintings
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"Kitchen" Impressionist, friends
family preparing dinner in Tuscan farmhouse
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Friends have brought over their dog to the artist's Tuscan farmhouse, and join in preparing an Italian meal. Fenske, always seeing potential for paintings in everyday life, decided t...
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2010s Impressionist Ben Fenske Interior Paintings
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Canvas, Linen, Oil
"Lilacs, Coffee, Wine" Neo-Impressionist rustic still life in Florence, Italy
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Lilacs, Coffee, Wine" is a Neo-Impressionist rustic still life in Tuscany. Familiar characters in Fenke's kitchen table still lifes include a tea pot, Moka pot, cheese, red wine, a ...
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2010s Ben Fenske Interior Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
"Window" modern impressionist painting of woman gazing into Tuscan countryside
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Window" is a modern impressionist painting of a seated woman looking out her window at a beautiful Tuscan Landscape. She wears a yellow dress and a dark jacket. The natural light b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Interior Paintings
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Linen, Oil
"Book" contemporary impressionist painting of woman reading with open window
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Book is an impressionist painting of a woman reading with a window that faces out at a beautiful Tuscan landscape.
Framed Dimensions: 23.6 x 25.6 inches
Ben Fenske (b. 1978), alt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Interior Paintings
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Linen, Oil
"Water, Roses, Window, Table" bright and airy contemporary impressionist scene
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Water, Roses, Window, Table" is a bright and airy contemporary impressionist scene. A large oil painting of an open window's view to the outdoors, painted from an interior of the artist's home in Tuscany. Situated in the kitchen, facing the window, the walls and room appear dark, as they are backlit from the bright daylight streaming in. A small glass vase of roses sit centrally in our view, on the table's surface, glowing with blue light. A small tumbler, or glass of water, sits in the foreground, almost lost within Fenske's loose, wild brushstrokes. Urgent, loose brushstrokes connote impressionism, and bring to mind modern...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Interior Paintings
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Canvas, Oil, Linen
“Window Lilacs” Oil painting, interior still life with view of Tuscan landscape
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of lilacs on a window-sill, looking out towards a winding driveway leading away from the Tuscan Farmhouse the scene is set within. A figure walks along the dirt road....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Interior Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
"Bed" Figurative, Impressionist painting of nude woman laying in bed
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Bed" is an impressionist, figurative painting of a woman lying in bed.
Ben Fenske (b. 1978), although a native of Minnesota, has been working and living in Florence, Italy for over...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Interior Paintings
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Linen, Oil
"Tea, Reading" impressionist composition of woman at the kitchen table, Tuscany
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Tea, Reading" impressionist composition of woman at the kitchen table, Tuscany.
A woman sits in Fenske's kitchen, reading a book and sipping on tea. Light streams in through an open...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Interior Paintings
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Linen, Oil, Canvas
"Poppies, Chamomile" red wildflower impressionistic still life oil painting 2023
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Freshly picked wildflowers are the star of this canvas—red poppies and yellow and white chamomile blossoms in their full imperfect glory. Grouped in a simple ceramic vase, on a neutr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Interior Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
"Wildflowers" bright contemporary impressionist oil painting still life
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Wildflowers" is a bright contemporary impressionist oil painting still life. A bouquet of wildflowers consists of freshly picked Tuscan flowers; red poppies, white and yellow daisie...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Interior Paintings
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Linen, Oil
"Mirror Summer Light" oil painting, woman brushing hair in bedroom, open window
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil on canvas painting of a woman sitting in front of a mirror, tending to her hair. Window open behind her admits natural light.
Ben Fenske (b. 1978) although a native of Minnes...
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2010s Impressionist Ben Fenske Interior Paintings
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"11 O
Clock" impressionist home interior in Tuscany, Italy in the morning
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"11 O'Clock" is an impressionist home interior in Tuscany, Italy in the morning. Set in Fenske's kitchen, chairs are pulled out from the table, ready to be sat in. Light streams in t...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Interior Paintings
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Linen, Oil
"Lilacs, Pecorino, Wine" contemporary impressionist earthy tone still life
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Lilacs, Pecorino, Wine" is a contemporary impressionist earthy tone still life. A moka pot, jug of olive oil, and pecorino make this still life uniquely Italian. The hard cheese lay...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Interior Paintings
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Linen, Oil
"Winter Still Life" oil painting beer, clementines on rustic wooden table, Italy
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Winter Still Life" is an oil painting of drinks and clementines on rustic wooden table, Italy. A box of clementines, a silver espresso maker, a sack...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Interior Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
"September Still Life" impressionist composition of rustic Tuscan spread
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"September Still Life" is an impressionist composition of rustic Tuscan spread. A blue teapot is placed as the focal point; it stands out in color but also in shape. A motley of gree...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Interior Paintings
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"Yellow Teapot" bright impressionist still life with red tray and glass bottle
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Yellow Teapot" is a bright impressionist still life with red tray and glass bottle.
Painted from direct observation, in the painters Tuscan home.
Bio...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Interior Paintings
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"Single Rose" impressionist oil painting, orange rose blossom in glass, framed
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Single Rose" is an impressionist oil painting; a rustic still life . A glass pitcher holding a single peach-toned rose, situated on a wooden surface, beside a rustic mirror. A canva...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Interior Paintings
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Ben Fenske interior paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Ben Fenske interior paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of interior paintings to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of yellow and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Ben Fenske in fabric, oil paint, paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the Impressionist style. Not every interior allows for large Ben Fenske interior paintings, so small editions measuring 18 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Melanie Parke, Kelly Carmody, and Donald S. Vogel. Ben Fenske interior paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $9,000 and tops out at $53,100, while the average work can sell for $14,200.