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Impressionist Figurative 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
Francisco Bartus, "Love Unconditionally", 40 x 40 Textured Mixed Media Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Love Unconditionally", 40 x 40 mixed media painting on canvas by artist Francisco Bartus. Featured is the word LOVE, stacked as a square, made up of individual helpings ...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media

Ella by Geri Eubanks, Petite Impressionist Figure Oil Painting with Black
Located in Atlanta, GA
In Geri's own words: "My love for art began in my early teens when I signed up for art class in high school and soon discovered that I had a passion for drawing and oil. Growing up i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Wood Panel, Oil

untitled impressionist lanscape Paris
Located in Belgrade, MT
This oil painting framed is part of my private collection. Lucien Durand was a French painter. I have several of his pieces. HI art work has been offered at auction multiple times.
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

bullfighter and bull oil on cardboard painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Frame size 49x59 cm.
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1970s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Cardboard

Portrait of Franklin Atwood Park, VP of Singer Mfg. Co.
Located in Soquel, CA
Portrait of Franklin Atwood Park, VP of Singer Mfg. Co. Stately portrait of Franklin Atwood Park by Arthur Trevethin Nowell (British, 1862-1940). Park is sitting for a classical portrait, wearing a suit with a blue bowtie against a dark background. Of particular note are his glasses and moustache, both rendered with expert detail. Park was the VP and Chairman of the Board for Singer Manufacturing Company and Manager of the Singer Division in Scotland when the portrait was commissioned. We show a digital image of a photographic portrait of Franklin. Signed and dated "A T Nowell. 1922" Includes paper with biographical information on the sitter. Frame size: 37.5"H x 32.5"W Canvas size: 30"H x 25"W Arthur Nowell (British, 1862-1940) was born at Garndiffath, near Pontypool, and was the youngest of six children born to the Rev. John Nowell and his wife Mary...
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1920s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Bad Ischl Austria
By Franz Weidinger
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original antique watercolor painting by well listed Austrian artist Franz Weidinger. This work is signed and titled lower left and housed in a be...
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1930s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Watercolor, Laid Paper

English Harvest - Vintage Impressionist Landscape Painting with Horses & Figures
Located in Preston, GB
English Harvest - Vintage 20th Century Impressionist Oil Painting with Horses & Figures by British Artist, David Hyde Art measures 16 x 12 inches Frame m...
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20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

In the Meadow, Springtime Dutch
By Cornelis Bouter
Located in Hillsborough, NC
Springtime, 'In the Meadow' by Cornelis Bouter (1888-1966) is a Dutch painting with figures and landscape in an impressionist style with early spring blossoms. Idyllic scene by a river under tree blossoms, this fine oil on canvas painting is very well presented in an original frame. Children play while mother peels apples in a pleasant afternoon setting. Sure to please this Easter! Imported by Saltire...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

1983 American Impressionist Riverscape by Geraldine Sanger
Located in Larchmont, NY
Geraldine Sanger Untitled, 1983 Oil on canvas 22 x 27 3/4 in. Framed: 24 1/2 x 30 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. Signed and dated lower right
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1980s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

I have to save you
Located in Zofingen, AG
ABOUT THE ARTWORK "I Have to Save You" presents a compelling narrative of guardianship and intimacy, conveyed through the tender interplay between a nude figure and a gentle stag. Th...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

1950s French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Busy Paris Street Scene Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Paris" Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

1923 Cottage Painting by Hungarian Artist Koronthály Jenő
Located in Larchmont, NY
Koronthály Jenő (Hungarian, 1883-1973) Untitled, 1923 Oil on wood panel 11 3/8 x 14 1/2 in. Framed: 14 1/8 x 17 1/4 x 1 in. Signed and dated lower left A Hungarian artist, Koronthál...
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1920s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Docked Fishing Boat in Gloucester, MA, by Mystery American Artist
Located in Larchmont, NY
Mystery American Artist No. 9 Glouchester, c. Early 20th Century Oil on artist board 16 x 20 in. Framed: 20 x 24 x 1 1/2 in. Signed lower left Inscribed verso: Dolitsky / No 9 Glouch...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

1944 Boats in a Harbor American Painting Signed Nowotny
Located in Larchmont, NY
JJ Nowotny Untitled, 1944 (date partially obscured but appears to be '44) Oil on canvas 24 x 30 in. Framed: 31 x 37 x 2 in. Signed and dated lower right
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1940s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

'Female Curve' by Natalia Aandewiel - Impressionist Figurative Female Nude
Located in Carmel, CA
In "Female Curve," a 24" x 36" oil on canvas, Natalia Aandewiel captures the sensuous form of the feminine mystique with an impressionistic touch. Swirls of cerulean, blush pink, and...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

'Male Curve' by Natalia Aandewiel - Figurative Impressionist Nude Male
Located in Carmel, CA
"Male Curve" is an evocative 36" x 24" oil painting by Ukrainian artist Natalia Aandewiel that captures the essence of masculine grace. Rendered with a raw, earthy palette, the comp...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Black and White Figurative Nude - Oil on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
Black and White Figurative Nude - Oil on Canvas Black and white figurative nude by F Vasquez (20th C). The nude torso of a woman takes up the canvas. Her right hand is on her hip wh...
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1990s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

"Avon River - Christ Church, New Zealand" - Mid Century Figurative Landscape
By Leon Worley
Located in Soquel, CA
"Avon River", a beautiful mid century figurative landscape of Christ Church, New Zealand by Leon Worley (American, 1909-2003). Presented in a wooden frame. Signed "Leon Worley" lower...
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1950s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Cardboard, Canvas

1930's French Oil Portrait Of A Long Grey Haired Man With Black Beard
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Male Portrait by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back oil painting on canvas stuck on board, unframed measures: 18 high by 15 inches wide co...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Power
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
The artwork size is 24"x18" and artist signed it lower right. Emil Kazaz's drawing in ink on paper depicts a compelling scene where a man is depicted with intricate detail, showcas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Ink

Canyelles Sitges Spain landscape original oil on board painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Josep María Vila Cañellas (1914-2001) - Canyelles Sitges Spain - Oil on board. Oil measures 14x18 cm. Frame 30x34 cm. Josep María Vilá Cañellas (Vic, Osona, 1914 - Barcelona, 2001)....
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1970s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Tapas Night in San Sebastian, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A couple indulges in wine and cigarettes after enjoying a meal of tapas, while a dog eagerly scours the ground for any fallen treats. Painterly impressionisti...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

"Extinction Rebellion Protest, London" impressionist painting of 2019 protest
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Extinction Rebellion Protest, London" is an impressionist painting of the 2019 fashion week protest to raise awareness around the environmental impact of the fashion industry and th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Sailboats at Port by Mystery American Artist
Located in Larchmont, NY
Mystery American Artist Untitled, c. Early 20th Century Oil on canvas 20 x 23 3/4 in. Framed: 25 3/4 x 29 3/4 x 1 3/8 in. Signed lower right Inscribed verso: Dolitsky "Dolitsky" lik...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

Wissous - French Impressionist Landscape near Paris Road Haystack Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful signed and dated 1901 oil on paper laid on board by Auguste Grass-Mick, the French impressionist painter who was friends with Edgar Degas and Henri Toulouse-Lautrec. Gr...
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1890s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Board

Characterful Portrait French Man with Hat & Pipe Signed & Dated 1903 Oil Paint
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Man with a Hat holding a Pipe French School, signed and dated 1903 oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 21.75 x 18 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: s...
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Early 1900s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Madonna with Frenchie
Located in Zofingen, AG
This painting will come to you stretched on a wooden stretcher and completely ready to be placed in the interior. ABOUT THE ARTWORK "Madonna with Frenchie" from the "PERICHORESIS SE...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

Rialto Bridge in Venice by Louis Degallaix
Located in Pasadena, CA
Oil on canvas representing a bridge in Venice. The painting is signed Degallaix dated 1926. Very sensitive touch in a watercolor style. DEGALLAIX louis Born in Saint-Quentin, XIX °....
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Study of Blue Boy
By Mary Welch
Located in Soquel, CA
Oil painting of a study of "Blue Boy" standing with his hat in his left hand by Mary Welch (American, 1875-1967). Circa 1918. Signed "M. Welch" lower left and gifted circa "1955" on verso. Image: 6"L x 9"H. Mary Welch, born 10 years after the end of the Civil War, was a woman ahead of her time. She signed her paintings M. Welch, hoping that potential buyers wouldn't discover she was a woman. More often than not, when they learned her sex, art dealers lost interest. The Hutchinson artist never married, never had children. But when she died in 1967, she left an impressive body of paintings, many of them familiar Kansas landscapes...
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1920s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Board, Oil

Red Pick Up
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Red Pick up" c.1970 is an oil painting on hardboard by American artist John Schweikhard, b.1938. It is signed and titled on the back. The ...
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

People Watching in Aix en Provence, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A traveler sits on the edge of a fountain, resting under the shade. Nearby, a lady crossing the street seems also to be seeking refuge from the sun. Shaded sp...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Antique French Impressionist Oil Signed & Dated 1919 Portrait of Young Lady
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Young Lady French Impressionist artist signed oil on board, unframed dated 1919 board: 9.5 x 6.5 inches double sided work provenance: private collection condition: seve...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Slice of Life, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Inspired by the aerial view of pedestrians from a hotel balcony in Paris, this impressionistic painting depicts a stylishly attired woman strolling with her c...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Contemporary Café in Paris, Marche de La rue Mouffetard.
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
The oil painting size is 14" x 11", on board. Areg Elibekian is known for his vibrant and unique style, often capturing scenes with vivid colors and expressive brushstrokes. Café i...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Contemporary look Paris, Scene du Marche, Paris.
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
The oil painting size is 14"x11", on board. The artist signed lower right. Gallery certificate is included. Scene du Marché, Paris" sounds like another captivating painting by Areg...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Le quai de Martigues - Impressionist Landscape Oil by Georges Lapchine
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed oil on board landscape circa 1930 by Russian impressionist painter Georges Lapchin. The work depicts a view of the quai at Martigues in the South of France. To the left of the...
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1930s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel

French School Portrait PS242 Sunflower from Van Gogh diving (Large)
Located in Zofingen, AG
PS 242 Sunflowers from Van Gogh Diving Tomorrow, It's the 141 th birthday of Vincent Van Gogh. Portrait of a woman who is wearing Van Gogh swim dress. A daring dive in the unknown!...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Ink, Oil, Acrylic

"Douarnenez" France Oil cm. 20 x 14 1930
Located in Torino, IT
Sea, France, Brittany France, Impressionist, 20th, 1930, Gray, Blue, Celestial Henry Maurice CAHOURS (Paris, 1889 – Vence, 1974) He was born in Paris but spent his childhood and ...
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1930s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Origin-original hyperrealistic figurative waterscape painting-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Origin" by Abi Whitlock invites viewers to explore a moment of serene introspection from an intriguing underwater perspective. In this acrylic-on-canvas composition, the focal point...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Bathing by the Big Rock, American Impressionist Landscape and Beach Scene
Located in Doylestown, PA
This Impressionist beach scene and landscape was painted by American artist Martha Walter. The 15 x 18 oil on board is framed in a 22K gold reproduction frame and is signed "Martha W...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

Look at this beauty, honey
Located in Zofingen, AG
This painting will come to you stretched on a wooden stretcher and completely ready to be placed in the interior. ABOUT THE ARTWORK "Look at This Beauty, Honey" captures a moment of...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

Reverie-original hyperrealistic figurative waterscape painting-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Reverie" by Abi Whitlock invites viewers to embark on a journey of liberation and freedom through a captivating acrylic-on-canvas composition. From an underwater perspective, the pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Reading in the garden
Located in Zofingen, AG
This painting will come to you stretched on a wooden stretcher and completely ready to be placed in the interior. ABOUT THE ARTWORK Reading in the Garden" is an artistic reflection ...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

French Impressionist Oil on Board, 'Villecelle Pres de Lamalou' South of France.
By Charles Pellegrin
Located in Cotignac, FR
Early 20th Century French Impressionist street scene by Charles Pellegrin. The painting is signed bottom right and there is a title and exhibition label to the back of the panel. Presented in deep gilt wood and cloth frame. A charming view of two figures, a mother and child, making their way along a French street in the South of France. on each side of them stone houses and monuments. Pellegrin has captured the romanticism of the scene, the colours of the stone harmonising with the clay roof tiles...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Fighting Time, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Three young dancers style their hair, racing against time before a show. The vibrant brushwork and colors portray the lively and intense energy of dance prepara...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Leave it to the Sky
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
On the wings of hope we fly We may walk on land But in our dreams, we fly. Ride or die, Tomorrow will be fine. Age or gauge, Still, we keep hope alive. We may sell our hopes Tomorrow...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

20th Century French Post Impressionism Still life Oil painting Signed
Located in Zofingen, AG
Still life composition Structural Analysis : It's an Impressionist still life, composition with glass in the foreground_ behind, flower pot, a basket of vegetables, a bottle, a viol...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Dump At Dusk
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Take me on a ride, Hold me in the hand. Help me run a mile, It could pay you twice. Wouldn't it be wise To Risk the morrow's price? Fear not you say, I'm nice Alas before Jack's smil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Francisco Bartus, "All You Need is Love", 32x32, Textured Mixed Media Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "All You Need is Love", is a 32x32 mixed media painting on canvas by artist Francisco Bartus. Featured is a script made up of individual helpings of paint, spelling out t...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media

Francisco Bartus, "We Grow Stronger Together ", 32x32 Tree of Life Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "We Grow Stronger Together", is a 32x32 mixed media painting on canvas by artist Francisco Bartus. Featured is a tree of life symbol, made up of individual helpings of pa...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media

Soviet Allegory, 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 Metal Year: 2024 Style: Contemporary Art, Title: Soviet Allegory...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Metal

NEW YORK CITY
Located in Aventura, FL
Original painting on canvas. Hand signed on front; titled and dated on verso by the artist. Painting is stretched. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authenticity i...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

" Mother " Child, Mother, Mother's Day oil cm 67 x 100
Located in Torino, IT
Child,Baby,Maternity,child,Mother,Green,Window,spring,russian art GLEB SAVINOV (Charkev, 1915 – St. Petersburg, 2000) Works by Gleb Savinov can be found in various private collect...
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1970s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

While waiting call for dinner
Located in Zofingen, AG
This painting will come to you stretched on a wooden stretcher and completely ready to be placed in the interior. ABOUT THE ARTWORK "While Waiting for the Call to Dinner" captures t...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

1930's French Oil Portrait Lady With Sheer Black Head Scarf
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back oil painting on canvas stuck on board, unframed measures: 18 high by 15 inches wide conditi...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Traditional Celebration and Costumes Japan or Okinawa
Located in Soquel, CA
Traditional Celebration and Costumes Japan or Okinawa Oil painting on illustration board of Japanese Ryukyu or Okinawa Island festival goers by and unknown artist. Elegantly dresse...
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1990s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Oil, Foam Board

New York Morning
Located in Zofingen, AG
This painting will come to you stretched on a wooden stretcher and completely ready to be placed in the interior. ABOUT THE ARTWORK "New York Morning" is an ode to the vibrant energ...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Ave Maria
Located in Zofingen, AG
This painting will come to you stretched on a wooden stretcher and completely ready to be placed in the interior. ABOUT THE ARTWORK "Ave Maria" from the "PERICHORESIS SERIES" captur...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

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