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
Shyness
Located in Atlanta, GA
Small limited edition run of 49 and 6 E.A."s (Edition of the artist). Each canvas reproduction is crafted by a skilled printer under the supervision of the artist. Román Francés has...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Giclée
Thoughtful
Located in Atlanta, GA
Small limited edition run of 49 and 6 E.A."s (Edition of the artist). Each canvas reproduction is crafted by a skilled printer under the supervision of the artist. Román Francés has...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Giclée
Vendimiadora (Grape Harvester)
Located in Atlanta, GA
Small limited edition run of 49 and 6 E.A."s (Edition of the artist). Each canvas reproduction is crafted by a skilled printer under the supervision of the artist. Román Francés has...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Giclée
Splendor
Located in Atlanta, GA
Small limited edition run of 49 and 6 E.A."s (Edition of the artist). Each canvas reproduction is crafted by a skilled printer under the supervision of the artist. Román Francés has...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Giclée
Orange hydrangea in a vase
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 str...
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Washerwoman oil on cardboard painting impressionism Spain woman
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Joaquin Terruella Matilla (1891-1957) - washerwoman - Oil on cardboard
Oil measures 11x15 cm.
Frame measures 15x19 cm.
Joaquim Terruella Matilla (1891 - 1957)
Joaquim Terruella Mat...
Category
1920s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
French Impressionist Nude Female Figure Showering Pencil Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Nude Female
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Color Pencil
Blue and Pink Ballerina by Geri Eubanks, Impressionist Figurative Oil Painting
By Geri Eubanks
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Nude Figure Study, Standing Female Figure with Sage Green
By M. Z. Murphy
Located in Soquel, CA
Nude Figure Study, Standing Female Figure with Sage Green
Figure study of a nude model in studio by Los Gatos, California artist M.Z. Murphy (American, 20th century), c.1990. The f...
Category
1990s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Nude, Reflection - original impressionist female figure study - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Nude, Reflection" by Michael Alford is an exquisite original figurative painting that captures the essence of human vulnerability and self-reflection. Executed with masterful stroke...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Harvesting at Egmond aan Zee - Impressionist Landscape Oil by Henry Moret
By Henry Moret
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed oil on canvas landscape by French impressionist painter Henry Moret. The work depicts a view of workers harvesting on a farm in the village of Egmond aan Zee in the Netherland...
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Impressionist Female Portrait Blue Pencil Sketch Drawing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Female Portrait
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
conditio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Color Pencil
Harvest Farm Workers On Their Lunch Break French Impressionist Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Landscape
by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
provenance stamp to the back
watercolour painting on artist paper, unframed
measures: 9 high by 11 inches wide
c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
The Circus Performance 1930's French Impressionist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Cirucs
by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
provenance stamp to the back
watercolour painting on artist paper, unframed
measures: 9.5 high by 8 inches wide
condit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Jesus On The Cross Crucifixion Adaptation 1930's French Impressionist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Crucifixion
by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
provenance stamp to the back
signed watercolour painting on artist paper, unframed
measures: 11.75 high by 8 inch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
1930's French Impressionist Servant Bowing Down To Pharaoh
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Pharaoh
by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
provenance stamp to the back
watercolour painting on artist paper, unframed
measures: 11.5 high by 7 inches wide
conditio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Mall, Winter Evening-original impressionism London cityscape oil pianting-Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Mall, Winter Evening" by Michael Alford is a captivating original impressionistic cityscape that transports viewers to the heart of London on a serene winter night. Created with ski...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Color Pencil
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...
Category
1860s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Waterloo Bridge-original impressionism cityscape oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Waterloo Bridge" by Michael Alford is a mesmerizing original impressionistic cityscape that captures the enchanting beauty of London's Waterloo Bridge station at night. Crafted with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
The beauty of fresh roses in a vase
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 str...
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
The Nativity Scene 1930's French Impressionist Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Nativity
by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
provenance stamp to the back
watercolour painting on artist paper, unframed
measures: 12.75 high by 9 inches wide
c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Chamonix, le Mont Blanc
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Florent Chade (French, 1896-1985)
Title: Chamonix, le Mont Blanc
Year: Circa 1950
Medium: Oil on canvas board
board size: 15 x 18.25 inches
Signature: Signed lower ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Le Souvenir - original contemporary art, impressionist figure study female
Located in London, Chelsea
"Le Souvenir" by Michael Alford is an enthralling original figurative nude painting that narrates a story of contemplation and grace. Executed with masterful brushstrokes in oil on b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Fishing Boat on Rural River Green Landscape Signed Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Ellie Anatole Pavil (Ukraine 1873-1911)
signed oil painting on board, framed
framed: 8.25 x 10.5
board : 7 x 9 inches
provenance: private collection, France
condition: overall very ...
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Girl with jam
Located in Aberdeen Dyce, GB
"A woman becomes a goddess when she explores and accepts her femininity."
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Albert bridge at Dusk-original impressionism cityscape painting-contemporary Art
By David Farren
Located in London, Chelsea
"Albert Bridge at Dusk" by David Farren is an extraordinary original cityscape painting that captures the timeless allure of the iconic Albert Bridge against the backdrop of a dusky ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Board
Piazza della Signoria, Florence 1-original impressionism cityscape oil painting
Located in London, Chelsea
"Piazza della Signoria, Florence I" by Michael Alford is a captivating original Florence cityscape painting that transports viewers to the historic heart of this remarkable Italian c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Rue de Paris - Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting by Maximillien Luce
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed figures in landscape oil on board circa 1908 by French impressionist painter Maximilien Luce. The piece depicts workers on the Rue de Paris in Saint-Denis, a commune in the no...
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Flamenco 2-original impressionism figurative female painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Flamenco II" by Michael Alford is a spellbinding original impressionistic figurative painting that celebrates the passion and dynamism of flamenco dance. Executed with mastery in oi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
French Impressionist Nude Female Posed Figure Pencil Sketch Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Nude Female
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: o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Color Pencil
S.Bruno original Large oil painting on canvas, English Hunting scene, Gold Frame
Located in Framingham, MA
Up for sale is this large original oil painting on canvas depicting a vibrant and lively equestrian scene, likely set in the English countryside. The focal point is a group of three ...
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Outside Dining, West End-original impressionism figurative cityscape painting
Located in London, Chelsea
"Outside Dining, West End" by Michael Alford is a captivating original impressionistic cityscape that transports viewers to the vibrant heart of London's West End. Executed with skil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Nude, Black & White -original impressionist figurative painting-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Nude, Black & White" by Michael Alford is a captivating original still life painting that delves into the interplay of light, shadow, and form in a minimalist black and white palett...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
October Sunshine, Southbank-original modern cityscape-figurative painting-art
By David Farren
Located in London, Chelsea
"October Sunshine, Southbank" by David Farren is a masterful cityscape painting that bathes the iconic London Southbank in the warm embrace of autumn sunlight. Crafted with acrylic o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
1930's French Impressionist Figures Carrying Water Jugs On Their Heads
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Landscape
signed by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
provenance stamp to the back
watercolour painting on artist paper, unframed
measures: 10 high by 6.5 inch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Color Pencil
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Les Gilles de Binche - 19th Century Watercolor, Figures Belgian Carnival H Duhem
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Watercolour on paper circa 1920 by Henri Duhem depicting The Gilles at the Carnival of Binche, Belgium. Signed and titled lower left. This painting is not currently framed but a suit...
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Paper
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Girl drinking an egg
Located in Aberdeen Dyce, GB
The picture tells about a beautiful girl who lives in the village and does housework. Despite the daily routine, she finds time to enjoy life, in the middle of the working day, she s...
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Foggy Morning by Geri Eubanks, Framed Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting
By Geri Eubanks
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Teach Me to Grow, Original Painting
By Nava Lundy
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Color Pencil
Pointe du Vert-Galant Paris by Paulémile Pissarro - City scene of Paris
Located in London, GB
Pointe du Vert-Galant Paris by Paulémile Pissarro (1884-1972)
Oil on canvas
46 x 65 cm (18 ¹/₈ x 25 ⁵/₈ inches)
Signed lower right, Paulémile Pissarro
Executed circa 1925
This work ...
Category
1920s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Low Clearance" Oil Painting featuring a train
Located in Denver, CO
Peggy McGivern's "Low Clearance" is an original, handmade oil painting.
Peggy McGivern currently lives in Taos, New Mexico and comes from three generations of artists in her hometow...
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Fleurist at Hotel Cler, Paris
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Fleurist A Hotel Cler, Paris" 1990, is an oil painting on canvas by noted American artist Gregory Sievers, b.1951. It is signed at the lower right corner by the ...
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cherries in a glass bowl
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
I enjoy working on semi-abstract artworks with a touch of impressionism. I was inspired by the paintings of Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne and Vincent Van Gogh while working on this p...
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
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:...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Color Pencil
French Impressionist Set of Two Nude Male Figures Showering Pencil Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Nude Figures
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
conditio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Color Pencil
French Impressionist Set of Two 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: 10 high by 8 inches wide
condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Color Pencil
1930's French Impressionist Mythological Mermaid and Slave On The Beach
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Landscape
signed by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
provenance stamp to the back
watercolour painting on artist paper, unframed
measures: 12 high by 9 inche...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Spanish flamenco dance oil on board painting impressionism Spain
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Joaquin Terruella Matilla (1891-1957) - Flamenco - Oil board
Oil measures 35x39 cm.
Frame measures 40x44 cm.
Joaquim Terruella Matilla (1891 - 1957)
Joaquim Terruella Matilla, neph...
Category
1920s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Market Bouquet by Nancy Franke, Impressionist Framed Floral Still Life Painting
By Nancy Franke
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unframed this piece measures 12"H x 12"W
Franke focuses on still life and figurative paintings, although she has also done some wonderful landscapes and pet portraits as well. With...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Acrylic
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