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Impressionist Art

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
An Early Spring Morning-original British landscape oil painting-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
In "An Early Spring Morning," Hazel Thomson invites viewers into a tranquil landscape resonating with the promise of renewal. The canvas unfolds with a harmonious blend of colors and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Early Evening Sloane Square - original impressionism London cityscape painting
Located in London, Chelsea
"Early Evening Sloane Square" by David Farren is an enchanting 60 x 60 cm oil on board masterpiece that captures the essence of twilight in one of London's most charming locales. Far...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Board, Acrylic

Italian Landscape - British 19thC art Impressionist oil painting female artist
Located in London, GB
This Italian landscape is an oil on canvas, framed behind glass in its original gallery frame, by Susan Isabel Dacre. A superb painting, painted circa 1888. Dacre was an early member of the Feminist movement and a member of the Manchester arts community. She travelled with Lord Leighton and exhibited widely. This work shows influences of early British impressionism. The painting depicts an Italian landscape with a road sweeping around a hill with dwellings and trees. The brushwork and palette are superb. An excellent example of a 19th century women artists work. Signed lower left. Provenance. Family collection. Condition. Oil on canvas. Image size 13 inches by 10 inches. canvas in original excellent condition. Housed in an original gilt frame 20 inches by 17 inches approx. and in good condition. Susan Isabel Dacre (1844 – 1933) was an English female artist of the Victorian era. She was born in Leamington, Warwickshire, and was educated in Salford. For the decade of 1858–68 she lived in Paris. After a winter in Italy (1869), she returned to Paris, and was present during the Franco-Prussian War and the Paris Commune. She returned to England in 1871 and began studying art at the Manchester School of Art, where she won the Queen's Prize in 1875. She began a lifelong friendship with fellow artist Annie Swynnerton; the two women pursued their art studies in Rome and Paris between 1874 and 1880. Around 1872, Lord Leighton dictated notes and observations on his methods of painting and composing his pictures to Susan Dacre during a stay on the island of Capri. From 1877-1880 she was in Paris at the Académie Julian with a fellow - pupil Marie Bashkirtseff...
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19th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

Last Light on the Water Lilies, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Working on the subject of water lilies and sunset reflections, artist Onelio Marrero portrays a pond mirroring the colors of the sky as night approaches, with t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Oil

George Ranch Texas Landscape Oil American Impressionism Light and Shadow
Located in Houston, TX
LOOK FOR FREE SHIPPING AT CHECKOUT PRICE NEGOTIABLE George Ranch is an impressionist landscape painting that was painted near Richmond TX which is about 30 miles from Houston. G...
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2010s Impressionist Art

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

Teach Me to Grow, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A young girl leans toward the sunflower, admiring its yellow petals. Their connection is palpable, and in time, she will learn to grow just like the flower. The...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Acrylic

Figures in a Street - Normandy - Impressionist Figurative Oil - Stanislas Lepine
By Stanislas Victor Édouard Lépine
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed figures in landscape oil on canvas circa 1860 by French impressionist painter Stanislas Lepine. The piece depicts a daytime view of a bustling street in Normandy on a cloudy d...
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1860s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Cheyne Walk, Chelsea - original London impressionism oil painting- modern art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Cheyne Walk, Chelsea" by Michael Alford is a captivating original cityscape painting that skillfully captures the essence of Chelsea's distinctive urban charm. Executed in oil on pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

Winter Morning, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2024 Style: Impressionism, Title: Winter Morning, Size: 14" x 11" x...
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2010s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Nightfall, St Paul's-Original impressionism cityscape painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Nightfall St Paul's" by Michael Alford is a captivating original impressionistic cityscape that transports viewers to the enchanting beauty of the London riverside at night. Crafted...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Oil, Board

French Impressionist Nude Female Figure Pencil Sketch Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Nude Figure by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back pencil drawing on artist paper, unframed measures: 10 high by 8 inches wide condition: o...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Color Pencil

Nightfall, Piccadilly Circus-original impressionism London cityscape painting
Located in London, Chelsea
"Nightfall, Piccadilly Circus" by David Farren is a spellbinding original cityscape painting that plunges viewers into the electric atmosphere of London's iconic Piccadilly Circus as...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Acrylic, Canvas

Sharm, Figurative, Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Ashot Muradyan Work: Original Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Linen Year: 2024 Style: Impressionism, Subject: Sharm, Size: 29" x 14" x 0.8'' inch, ...
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2010s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Docked Boat & Cove with Lighthouse
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of marine impressionist oil paintings of a docked boat and a cove with lighthouse by Australian American artist Hayley Lever (1876-1958). Lever was born in Adelaide, Aust...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil, Panel

Boats on the Harbor, Double-Sided Mid Century Maritime Seascape
Located in Soquel, CA
A one of a kind double-sided mid century maritime seascape in the style of and after. Beppe (Giuseppe) Domenici (Italian, 1924-2008). This reversible piece boasts two mid-century sea...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

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Masonite, Oil

Impressionist Oil on Canvas. "La Fontaine à Tourtour", Provence.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Contemporary impressionist oil on canvas of a fountain in Tourtour, Provence by American artist Lisa de Wolff. Signed bottom right. A highly colourful and energetic oil painting of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Woodlands in Japan - original British landscape oil painting - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
In "Woodlands in Japan [ shinjuku gyoen] " Hazel Thomson transports viewers to a realm of enchanting beauty and serene tranquility. This captivating landscape painting captures the e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Oil, Canvas

Side Streets Florence-original impressionism cityscape painting-contemporary ART
Located in London, Chelsea
"Side Streets, Florence" by Michael Alford is a captivating original Florence cityscape painting that invites viewers to wander through the enchanting side streets of this iconic Ita...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Oil, Panel

If on a Winters Night I-original impressionism London cityscape oil painting-Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"If on a Winter’s Night I" by Michael Alford is a captivating original impressionistic cityscape that immerses viewers in the enchanting beauty of a winter evening in London. Crafted...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Panel

The Final Over - Burton Court SW3 - original contemporary impressionism painting
Located in London, Chelsea
"The Final Over - Burton Court SW3" is a striking oil on panel painting measuring 46 x 84 cm, meticulously framed to add an additional elegance and dimension to the piece. This artwo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Oil, Panel

George Ranch Trees Texas Landscape Oil American Impressionism Light and Shadow
Located in Houston, TX
LOOK FOR FREE SHIPPING AT CHECKOUT PRICE NEGOTIABLE George Ranch Trees is an impressionist landscape painting that was painted near Richmond TX which is about 30 miles from Housto...
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2010s Impressionist Art

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Oil, Cotton Canvas

Piazza della Signoria (After Rain), Florence II-ORIGINAL cityscape oil painting
Located in London, Chelsea
"Piazza della Signoria (After Rain), Florence II" by Michael Alford is a captivating original Florence cityscape painting that transports viewers to the heart of the iconic Italian c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

Cannon Street-original impressionism cityscape oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Cannon Street" by Michael Alford is a captivating original impressionistic cityscape that beautifully captures the essence of London in a unique and evocative manner. Executed with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Oil, Panel

French Impressionist Aloe Vera Plant Interior Pencil Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Aloe Vera Plant by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back black pastel drawing on artist paper, unframed measures: 10 high by 8.25 inches wide...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

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Pencil

Elizabeth Street - original impressionism London oil painting- modern art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Elizabeth Street" is a charming oil painting measuring 36 by 56 cm, thoughtfully framed to complement the artwork's intimate street scene. The artist has skillfully captured the vib...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

Spring Gardens Trafalgar Square-original impressionism cityscape painting-art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Spring Gardens Trafalgar Square" by Michael Alford is a captivating original impressionistic cityscape that invites viewers to witness the vibrant beauty of London's Trafalgar Squar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Oil, Board

French Impressionist Portrait of Curled Up Kitten Pencil Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Kitten Portrait by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back pencil drawing on artist paper, unframed measures: 6.25 high by 8 inches wide condit...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

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Color Pencil

Village, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2024 Style: Impressionism, Title: Village, Size: 12" x 14" x 0.8'' ...
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2010s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Nightfall, Sloane Square - original impressionism oil painting, London cityscape
Located in London, Chelsea
"Nightfall, Sloane Square" is a captivating oil on board painting that skillfully captures the lively essence and atmospheric beauty of an iconic London square as dusk turns to eveni...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Acrylic, Board

Time Square - New York USA landscape cityscape painting modern impressionism
Located in London, Chelsea
This painting by contemporary impressionist David Farren presents the intense illuminations that beautify the capital city. Glowing lights from the glowing NewYork extend and project...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

American Impressionist Earnest Albert Landscape Oil Painting Red Mill Winter
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
The Red Mill oil/canvas 25 x 30 image Provenance: Grand Central Art Galleries NY, The Goldfield Collection Los Angeles, CA, John Moran lot 55 Sale 186 California & American Fine Art ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Oil

Boat Impressionistic Seascape Painting Michael Budden Lowerys Tilghman Island Md
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Lowery's Legacy is a plein air oil painting on canvas panel by award winning contemporary artist Michael Budden that showcases a view of someone working on his boat at Lowery's Boat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Oil

Tempus Vernum - original British landscape oil painting - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
In "Tempus Vernum," Hazel Thomson transports viewers into a realm of timeless beauty and boundless exploration. This captivating painting captures the essence of a verdant forest bat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Patterns of Forest - original British landscape oil painting - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
In "Patterns of Forest Light," Hazel Thomson presents a mesmerizing ode to the enchanting allure of the forest, where the interplay of light and shadow creates a symphony of color an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Huge French Post Impressionist Signed 1960's Oil Painting Boats in Harbor
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The French Landscape by Michel Kritz (French 1925-1994) signed oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 26 x 36 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: very good and sound c...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil, Canvas

French painter Léon Augustin LHermitte harvesters children in the countryside
Located in Harkstead, GB
A really charming little oil capturing an idyllic snapshot of farm workers and their family harvesting in the sunshine Attributed to Léon Augustin L'Hermitte (1844-1925) Harvesters ...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil, Board

Purple Evening on Wacker Dr., Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Set during an evening on Wacker Drive, the artwork offers an atmospheric view of Chicago, featuring the iconic Tribune Tower and surrounding buildings. The stre...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

High Summer - garden Original still life oil painting artwork impressionism
Located in London, Chelsea
Contemporary painter John D Martin imparts a classic English impressionist style on a sublime exterior garden scene, conveyed during the joyful season of Spring. The artist applies a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Summer All Day, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
This summer scene, captured along a hiking trail in Venice, Florida, embodies the season's radiant glow. The sun casts beautiful clear highlights that enhance e...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Acrylic

Fragility, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A single sunflower gracefully droops from a clear bottle. The textured impasto strokes accentuate its fragile form. Its vibrant yellow petals contrast against t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Acrylic

Nude woman oil on canvas painting portrait
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Joan Palet (1911 - 1996) - Nude - Oil on canvas Oil measures 81x65 cm. Frameless. Joan Palet was born in Barcelona on March 28, 1911 in a family of sculptors and wood carvers. He b...
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1970s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Original Oil Painting of Cheerful Yellow Roses by Nell Walker Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
1940's Original Oil Painting of Cheerful Yellow Roses by Nell Walker Warner Antony Anderson, art critic of the Los Angeles Times, stated Nell Walker Shostrum Warner (American, 1891-...
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1940s Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Illustration Board

French Impressionist Nude Female Figures Pencil Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Female Figures by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back pencil drawing on artist paper, unframed measures: 8 high by 10 inches wide condition...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

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Color Pencil

French Impressionist Nude Female Model Posed On Arm Chair Pencil Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Nude Model by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back pencil drawing on artist paper, unframed measures: 8 high by 10 inches wide condition: ov...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

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Color Pencil

Water irises by the pond
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This artwork belongs to my “Floral” series which is full of expressive brush strokes where I could experience a floral theme. It is a bold and eclectic mix of art which radiates st...
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2010s Impressionist Art

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Acrylic, Paper

French Impressionist Posed Nude Female Figure Pencil Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Female Nude Figure by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back pencil drawing on artist paper, unframed measures: 10 high by 8 inches wide condi...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

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Color Pencil

Lush '24 (Abstract, Floral, Blue, Pink, Rose, Purple, Landscape, Garden)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Kimberly Marney Lush '24 2024 Acrylic on Canvas Size: 16x16x1.5in Signed by hand COA provided Tags: Abstract, Floral, Blue, Pink, Rose, Purple, Landscape, Garden ---------- Growin...
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2010s Impressionist Art

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Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Portrait of a Young Girl Oil on Canvas By K. Burton, Signed and Framed
Located in Plainview, NY
A lovely portrait of a young girl wearing a light green dress with a yellow belt and her hair embellished with yellow ribbon against a dark background. The oil on canvas portrait is...
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20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

'The Striped Cloth'
Located in Cambridge, GB
'The Striped Cloth' by JUNE MILES RWA Born 1924 Oil on canvas, 30 x 34 cm, signed verso. A painter in oil and teacher, born in London. June Miles studied at Slade School of F...
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

F&M Bar Royal Exchange - contemporary impressionist artwork urban original oil
Located in London, Chelsea
This original cityscape scene by Michael Alford depicts the familiar London thoroughfare of Royal Exchange and its busy atmosphere, The artist uses a palette of soft hues to pleasing...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Panel

Autumn Flowers - impressionist still life artwork oil painting modern flowers
Located in London, Chelsea
This small scale still life study by John D Martin imparts a soft impressionist style to describe everyday objects with sensitivity that highlights the beauty which is often overlook...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Oil, Board

Prairies de Bazincourt by Camille Pissarro - Landscape etching
Located in London, GB
Prairies de Bazincourt by Camille Pissarro (1830-1903) Etching and aquatint 8.1 x 12 cm (3 ¹/₄ x 4 ³/₄ inches) Stamped with initials lower left, C.P. and numbered 3/18 lower right T...
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1880s Impressionist Art

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Etching

Vila Cañellas 6 Town Asturias. PICOS DE EUROPA original acrylic
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Josep María Vilá Cañellas (Vic, Osona, 1914 - Barcelona, 2001). Painter and draftsman. He was a disciple of Juan Colom, Ivo Pascual and Emilio Bosch Roger. It began to participate in...
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Pyrgos Santorini - Greek landscape oil painting modern impressionism RBA
Located in London, Chelsea
The original painting by John D Martin RBA is framed and ready to be displayed, presenting the soft hues of Grecian architecture. John Martin studied at the Royal Academy Schools ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Board

Clear Mountain Morning Moose Montana Wildlife Cody Houston Western Art Bronze
Located in Whitefish, MT
"Clear Mountain Morning" by Cody Houston, Limited Edition Bronze with Wooden Plinth, 18" x 21" x 13", Edition #4/15, signed and numbered on back, titled on plaque. Provenance: Cast i...
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1670s Impressionist Art

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Bronze

Ballroom
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Ballroom" c.1990 in an oil painting on canvas by noted German artist Christian Jereczec, 1935-2013. It is signed at the lower right corner by the artist. The art...
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Art

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Oil

French Impressionist Posed Elegant Lady In V Neck Shirt Pencil Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Posed Lady by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back pencil drawing on artist paper, unframed measures: 10 high by 8.25 inches wide condition:...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art

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Color Pencil

Rainfall - Abstract Acrylic Landscape Painting
Located in Boston, MA
Rainfall 20.0 x 20.0 x 1.5, 2.0 lbs Acrylic on canvas Hand signed by artist Artist's Commentary: "20x20 acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas archival gloss finish, wired &ready to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Acrylic

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