Famous art stories on impressionist theme | The Artist https://www.theartist.me/tag/impressionist/ Art, Design, and Popular Culture Stories Thu, 29 May 2025 12:31:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://www.theartist.me/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/cropped-fav-32x32.png Famous art stories on impressionist theme | The Artist https://www.theartist.me/tag/impressionist/ 32 32 10 Most Famous Artworks by Hans Hofmann https://www.theartist.me/art-inspiration/10-most-famous-artworks-by-hans-hofmann/ Tue, 23 Aug 2022 13:50:49 +0000 https://www.theartist.me/?p=16656 Hans Hofmann, born in 1880, was a German painter. Hofmann was drawn to science and mathematics from a young age. This interest led to him developing a number of patents at the Department of Public Works for the Bavarian government. In his late teens, Hofmann developed an interest in creative pursuits.  Hofmann started studying art [...]

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Hans Hofmann, born in 1880, was a German painter. Hofmann was drawn to science and mathematics from a young age. This interest led to him developing a number of patents at the Department of Public Works for the Bavarian government. In his late teens, Hofmann developed an interest in creative pursuits. 

Hofmann started studying art in 1898 in Munich. By 1904 the artist had moved to Paris where he was affected by the works of Henrie Matisse and Robert Delaunay. Hofmann exhibited his works in Paris until the outbreak of World War I, at which time he was forced to move back to Munich. It was here that he opened his first school of painting in 1915. 

Hofmann developed a reputation as a progressive teacher, which ultimately led to him being invited to teach on the west coast of the USA in 1930 where he eventually settled and lived out his life. 

He opened the Hans Hofmann School of Fine Art in New York City which became a highly prestigious establishment. He continued to teach at this establishment until 1958 when he disbanded his academy to focus on his own art for the remainder of his life. The result was an impressive last exhibition in Berkeley, California, just before his death in 1966. 

Hofmann’s early work was characterized by landscapes and still lifes in the Expressionist style. It was after his move to the USA that Hofmann’s work began to gravitate towards the Abstract Expressionist style he is known for today. This work is characterized by both geometric and irregular forms, bright colors, and extensive creativity. 

Besides being a pioneer in experimenting with improvisatory techniques, he was a very influential art teacher of the 20th century. He helped a generation of American painters develop a style of Abstract Expressionism after World War II. 

1. Self-Portrait

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Self Portrait‘ was created in 1902 by Hans Hofmann in Pointillism style.

2. St. Tropez

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St Tropez‘ was created in 1928 by Hans Hofmann in Expressionism style.

3. Japanese Girl

japanese girl by hans hofmann
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Japanese Girl‘ was created in 1935 by Hans Hofmann in Fauvism style.

4. Landscape

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The landscape is one of Hans Hofmann’s vivid paintings of geometric and irregular forms made in the year 1935 and bridging the concerns of early modernist movements with the tenets of Abstract Expressionism

5. Interior Composition

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Interior Composition was made by Hans Hofmann in the year 1935 in fauvism style.

6. Yellow Table On Green

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This painting ‘Yellow Table On Green’ was made in the year 1936 in Fauvism style after Hans Hofmann moved from Germany to New York.

7. Still Life Interior

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Still Life Interior‘ was created in 1941 by Hans Hofmann in Fauvism style.

8. Provincetown

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Provincetown was made in the year 1942, Hans Hofmann was considered by many to be the Father of Abstract Expressionism.

9. Shapes in Black

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Shapes in Black‘ was created in 1944 by Hans Hofmann in Abstract Expressionism style.

10. Cataclysm

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Cataclysm was made in the year 1945 by Hans Hofmann in Abstract Expressionism style.

 

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10 Famous Surreal Paintings By Pierre Roy https://www.theartist.me/art/top-famous-surreal-paintings-pierre-roy/ Thu, 27 Jan 2022 06:36:18 +0000 https://www.theartist.me/?p=16449 Pierre Roy was born in 1880 in Nantes, France. He was a painter, illustrator, and designer. Roy was the oldest of four children, all of whom became amateur painters. This artistic influence on the children is believed to have come from the family’s close ties to the writer Jules Verne.  Before Roy dedicated himself to [...]

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Pierre Roy was born in 1880 in Nantes, France. He was a painter, illustrator, and designer. Roy was the oldest of four children, all of whom became amateur painters. This artistic influence on the children is believed to have come from the family’s close ties to the writer Jules Verne. 

Before Roy dedicated himself to painting he worked at an architecture firm as a draughtsman. This precise work may have helped the artist with developing his technical ability. 

In 1905 Roy decided to dedicate himself solely to painting and joined a painters collective known as Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts (SNBA). Through the SNBA, Roy exhibited his work at least 4 times at Société des Artistes Indépendants. 

In the early stages of his career, Roy’s work fell into the neo-impressionist category. Around 1920 he was introduced to the work of Giorgio de Chirico. This influence led Roy to begin moving towards his surrealist style for which he is most well-known. Roy’s style of surrealism involves the juxtaposition of everyday objects in unlikely arrangements resulting in poetic compositions. 

In 1925, Roy’s work was part of the first exhibition by surrealist painters. His art appeared alongside the works of Max Ernst and Pablo Picasso and led to his first solo exhibition in 1926. 

Over his career, Roy enjoyed many exhibitions of his work all over the world. There were two exhibitions dedicated to his work in Paris, including at 1937’s World Fair. He exhibited five times in New York, with two exhibitions at the Brummer Gallery and one at the Museum of Modern Art. He also exhibited in London and Honolulu during this period. 

Beyond painting, Roy also used his creativity and artistic talent for commercial use. He designed theatre and ballet sets as well as book illustrations using lithograph and woodcut techniques. This included several covers for Vogue Magazine and various advertising posters. 

1. Proue De Naivre at Papillons

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‘Proue de naivre et papillons’ was created in 1925 by Pierre Roy in Surrealism style.

2. Le Grand Bateau

le grand bateau by Pierre Roy
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Le Grand Bateau was made in the year 1927 by Pieere Roy with a Magic Realism and surrealism style.

3. A Naturalist’s Study

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‘A Naturalist’s Study’, Pierre Roy, 1928 Like several of the Surrealists, with whom he exhibited in 1925.

4. La Femme Peintre

la femme peintre by Pierre Roy
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‘La femme peintre’ was created in 1931 by Pierre Roy in Magic Realism style.

5. Le Chou Fleur

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Le Chou Fleur was made in the year 1931 by the artist Pierre Roy showing vegetables cawliflower, onion and cloves of garlic with something that resembles a vegetable basket in the back.

6. La naissance de Vénus

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La Naissance de Vénus was made in the year 1932 by Pierre Roy in a magic realism and surrealism style.

7. Danger On The Stairs

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Danger on the stairs made in the year c.1927 – c.1928 in surrealism style shows as the name suggest ‘danger on the stairs’ showing a deadly snake coming down the stairs of a house.

8. Still Life with Bottles and Breton Bonnets

still life with bottles and breton bonnets by Pierre Roy
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The Still Life with Bottles and Breton Bonnets was made in the year 1924 by Pierre Roy in surrealism style.

9. La Fortune au Repos

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‘La Fortune au repos’ was created by Pierre Roy in Magic Realism style.

10. Andromède prisonnière

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‘Andromède prisonnière’ was created in Magic Realism style by Pierre Roy in the year 1930.

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Top Iconic Works from the Era of Impressionism https://www.theartist.me/art/top-iconic-works-from-the-era-of-impressionism/ Fri, 05 Nov 2021 10:52:43 +0000 https://www.theartist.me/?p=13941 Impressionism is an art movement that uses relatively small, thin, yet visible brush strokes, clear colors, ordinary subject matter an open composition and lays emphasis on accurate depiction of light in its different qualities and unusual visual angles. Impressionism started in France with a group of Paris-based artists and their independent exhibitions made it popular [...]

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Impressionism is an art movement that uses relatively small, thin, yet visible brush strokes, clear colors, ordinary subject matter an open composition and lays emphasis on accurate depiction of light in its different qualities and unusual visual angles.

Impressionism started in France with a group of Paris-based artists and their independent exhibitions made it popular between 1870-1880.

Before this art movement came to being, most works of art were created in a studio. Impressionists changed the norm by breaking the rules and often painting outdoors, thereby taking note of realistic scenes of modern life.

Impressionism encountered a lot of criticism when it first started, though it later gathered a following and led to an analogous movement in music and literature known as impressionist media and impressionist literature.

In this post, we will be considering 10 famous paintings of this revolutionary art movement.

Top 10 Impressionist Paintings.

1.A Sunday Afternoon On The Island Of La Grande Jatte By Georges Seurat.

This work, painted in 1884 is George Seurat’s most famous work. It is composed of a number of Parisians at a park on the banks of river Seine. It is an oil painting as well as a pointillist painting and was inspired by the painter’s observation of the world around him.

It is a clear picture of a typical outing for Parisians at the time. Umbrellas and trees provided the required shade and while facing the river, the people appear to have found an escape from the city life regardless of the activity they’re engaged in.

This work of art which has found its permanent residence at the art institute of Chicago is arguably the most celebrated work of pointillism.

2. The Starry Night By Vincent Van Gogh

The Starry Night By Vincent Van Gogh

This artwork created by Vincent Van Gogh in June 1889 is an oil on canvas painting that fully describes the view of the artist from the east of his asylum room through the window at night.

It has its permanent residence at the Museum of modern art in New York. It is one of Van Gogh’s most celebrated works, it is surprising seeing that the artist regarded it as a failure. 

3.Paris Street Rainy Day By Gustave Caillebotte.

Paris Street Rainy Day By Gustave Caillebotte.

This one is a large oil painting created in 1877 by Gustave Caillebotte and has been considered to be his best-known work. It shows a number of people passing through the place de Dublin which was then known as the Carrefour de Moscou.

Caillebotte had many friends who had toured the path of impressionism and although this work is classified as an impressionist painting, it stands out due to its realism and dependence on line rather than broad brush strokes.

Observing this piece closely makes it clear that Gustave had an interest in photography, as the pictures in the foreground seem to be ‘out of focus’, and those in the mid-distance have relatively sharp edges while those in the background happen to be progressively distinct.

4. Luncheon Of The Boating Party By Pierre Auguste Renoir.

Luncheon Of The Boating Party By Pierre Auguste Renoir.

This is a painting by French impressionist Pierre Auguste Renoir. It was included in the seventh Impressionist exhibition in 1882 and was recognized as the best painting in the show.

The painting captured an atmosphere of merriment, where Renoir and friends shared food, wine, and small talk on a balcony overlooking the Seine at a restaurant in Chatou.

The painting gives a clear picture of how french society changed between the 18th and 19th centuries. It takes permanent resident in the Philips Collection in Washington after being purchased by Duncan Philips.

Worthy of note in this painting, are the richness of form, the fluidity of brush strokes, and a flickering light.

5. Bal Du Moulin de La Galette By Pierre Auguste Renoir.

Bal Du Moulin de La Galette By Pierre Auguste Renoir.

This painting is by the same artist and is a masterpiece of the Impressionism movement. It projects a typical Sunday afternoon at the true Moulin de la galette in Paris. 

Then, in the late 19th century, working-class Parisians would get dressed, and spend time there eating galettes, while some danced and drank.

Like other Pierre Auguste Renoir works, this painting shows a richness of form, fluid brush strokes, and sun-dappled light. 

6. A Bar At The Folies- Bergere By Edouard Manet.

A Bar At The Folies- Bergere By Edouard Manet.

This painting is considered to be Edouard Manet’s last major work as it was created just a year before he died of syphilis at 51. Painted in 1882, and exhibited at the annual fine arts exhibition that same year.

It shows a scene in a nightclub called Folies- Bergere in Paris. The painting was originally a possession of Emmanuel Chabrier, a close friend of Manet but is now a resident at the Courtauld Gallery in London.

Manet made a number of preparatory sketches at the bar, but the final work was painted in his studio. 

7. Woman With A Parasol: Madame Monet And Her Son By Claude Monet.

Woman With A Parasol: Madame Monet And Her Son By Claude Monet.

This artwork is an impressionist painting by Claude Monet that captures his wife strolling along with their son on a windy summer day, it is a painting of an everyday family scene, it captures a brief moment while he spent some quality time with his family.

It conveys the feeling of a family outing rather than a formal portrait and suggests that it might have been done in a single session spanning several hours and that Monet’s wife and son, interrupted their stroll to enable him to capture the moment.

The effects of the wind and the direction of sunlight cannot be mistaken in this painting. The painting is also referred to as the stroll and was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Mellon and was later donated to the National Gallery of art. 

8. Wheat Field With Cypresses By Vincent Van Gogh.

Wheat Field With Cypresses By Vincent Van Gogh.

This work is one of Van Gogh‘s similar paintings in his wheat field series. This too was inspired by a view from the window of the asylum where Van Gogh was voluntarily a patient between May 1889 and 1890.

It shows golden fields of ripe wheat, a dark fastigiate, green olive trees at a distance, and hills and mountains visible as well. This work is regarded as one of Vincent Van Gogh’s best summer paintings.

In this painting, Van Gogh’s perception of nature and intensity of feeling are pronounced and the painting is seen as the diurnal counterpart of his work, “the starry night”.

9. The Absinthe Drinker By Edouard Manet.

The Absinthe Drinker By Edouard Manet

This is considered to be Manet’s first and original work. It is a full-length portrait of a famous alcoholic and ragpicker, Collardet who was often seen around the Louvre area in Paris.

It is painted mostly in dark tones with Collardet standing and putting on a black hat with a brown cloak with an empty bottle discarded on the floor by his feet. It was created in an era where full figure portraits were of royals and members of the aristocracy.

When this painting was presented at the Paris salon being Manet’s first work, it was rejected with only one vote in its favor. Little of his earliest works have survived and may have been destroyed by Manet himself.

10. The Card Players by Paul Cezzane.

The Card Players Impressionism artworksThis is a series of impressionist paintings by French artist Paul Cezzane. There are five paintings in the series with the paintings varying in size and number of players.

The artist took a number of studies before embarking on creating the card players’ series. It is worthy of note that none of the card players were betting men. 

One of the paintings was sold to the Royal Family of Qatar and estimated to have been sold at $250million. It had the highest price ever of painting until 2017. The paintings in the card players series do not share a single home and are dispersed all over the world. 

Conclusion:

So you’ve been hearing about the concept of impressionism and have had absolutely no idea about it, I’m sure you know a lot about it now. The aspect of impressionist art is one that promises so much fun and creativity while allowing you to relate to everyday scenes and occurrences.

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10 Most Famous Amrita Sher-Gil Paintings https://www.theartist.me/art-inspiration/famous-paintings-amrita-sher-gil/ Fri, 22 Nov 2019 12:16:05 +0000 https://theartist.me/?p=6601 Amrita Sher-Gil was an eminent Indian painter who was born on 30 January 1913 in Budapest, Hungary and died on 5 December 1941 in Lahore, Pakistan. This article features 10 Most Famous Amrita Sher-Gil paintings Three Girls Three Girls is a painting produced by Amrita Sher-Gil in 1935. This is the first work to be painted by the [...]

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Amrita Sher-Gil was an eminent Indian painter who was born on 30 January 1913 in Budapest, Hungary and died on 5 December 1941 in Lahore, Pakistan. This article features 10 Most Famous Amrita Sher-Gil paintings

Three Girls

Three Girls by Amrita Sher-Gil
Three Girls by Amrita Sher-Gil

Three Girls is a painting produced by Amrita Sher-Gil in 1935. This is the first work to be painted by the Indian artist after returning to India from Europe in 1934. It is also known as Group of Three Girls and won the gold medal at an exhibition of Bombay art society. This painting can be viewed at the National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi.

Ancient Storyteller

Ancient Storyteller by Amrita Sher-Gil
Ancient Storyteller by Amrita Sher-Gil

Ancient Storyteller is a painting produced by Amrita Sher-Gil in 1940. In this painting, the artist depicts an old man who is sitting in front of three boys and telling them interesting stories. There is an old female figure who appears to be cooking food for the kids.

South Indian Villagers Going to a Market

South Indian Villagers Going to a Market by Amrita Sher-GilSouth Indian Villagers Going to a Market by Amrita Sher-Gil

 

South Indian Villagers Going to a Market is a painting produced by Amrita Sher-Gil in 1940. The painting depicts a group of people who appears to be from Southern India are going to a nearby market. This painting can be viewed at National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi.

Brahmacharis

Brahmacharis by Amrita Sher-Gil
Brahmacharis by Amrita Sher-Gil

Brahmacharis is a painting produced by Amrita Sher-Gil in 1937. In this painting, the Indian artist depicts three brahmacharis men with two children sitting on the ground. As per Hindu culture, the Brahmachari is a male who practices brahmacharya.

Hungarian Market Scene

Hungarian Market Scene by Amrita Sher-Gil
Hungarian Market Scene by Amrita Sher-Gil

Hungarian Market Scene is a painting produced by Amrita Sher-Gil in 1938. The scene in this painting depicts the environment around the Hungarian market. A lot of people can be seen shopping and roaming around the market. This painting can be viewed at the National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi.

Haldi Grinders

Haldi Grinders by Amrita Sher-Gil
Haldi Grinders by Amrita Sher-Gil

Haldi Grinders is a painting produced by Amrita Sher-Gil in 1940. In this painting, the artist depicts three women who are in grinding haldi in the forest. Haldi is a Hindi word which means Turmeric. This painting can be viewed at the National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi.

Mother India

Mother India by Amrita Sher-Gil
Mother India by Amrita Sher-Gil

Mother India is a painting produced by Amrita Sher-Gil in 1935. The painting was completed around the Modern art period and it depicts a woman with two kids sitting in a dark room. The woman shown in this painting is believed to be Mother India.

Open Air Painters

Open Air Painters by Amrita Sher-Gil 1938
Open Air Painters by Amrita Sher-Gil 1938

Open Air Painters is a painting produced by Amrita Sher-Gil in 1938. This painting depicts three artist painting in an open field in the forest. The distinct man is standing while the other two are women seated on opposite sides. This painting can be viewed at the National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi.

Two Elephants

Two Elephants by Amrita Sher-Gil
Two Elephants by Amrita Sher-Gil

Two Elephants is a painting produced by Amrita Sher-Gil in 1940. This painting depicts two elephants, one longer the male elephant and the other shorter which appears to be a female elephant. The dimension of this painting is 46cm X 54.3cm.

Bride’s Toilet

Bride's Toilet by Amrita Sher-Gil
Bride’s Toilet by Amrita Sher-Gil

Bride’s Toilet is a painting produced by Amrita Sher-Gil in 1937. This painting by the Indian artist depicts the post-impressionism style. This painting can be viewed at the National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi. The dimension of this painting is 146cm x 88.8cm.

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25 Most Famous Impressionist Paintings https://www.theartist.me/art-inspiration/25-most-famous-impressionist-paintings/ Tue, 15 Oct 2019 08:32:54 +0000 https://theartist.me/?p=6204 Impressionism is an art movement that uses relatively small, thin, yet visible brush strokes, clear colors, ordinary subject matter an open composition and emphasizes accurate depiction of light in its different qualities and unusual visual angles. In this post, we will be considering the most famous paintings of Impressionism Impressionism started in France with a [...]

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Impressionism is an art movement that uses relatively small, thin, yet visible brush strokes, clear colors, ordinary subject matter an open composition and emphasizes accurate depiction of light in its different qualities and unusual visual angles. In this post, we will be considering the most famous paintings of Impressionism

Impressionism started in France with a group of Paris-based artists and their independent exhibitions made it popular between 1870-1880. Impressionism can be defined within the concept of “What is Art?” as a movement that challenges traditional notions of art by emphasizing subjective perception, capturing fleeting moments, and exploring the sensory experience of the world.

Before this art movement came to being, most works of art were created in a studio. Impressionists changed the norm by breaking the rules and often painting outdoors, thereby taking note of realistic scenes of modern life.

Impressionism encountered a lot of criticism when it first started, though it later gathered a following and led to an analogous movement in music and literature known as impressionist media and impressionist literature.

A Sunday Afternoon On The Island Of La Grande Jatte By Georges Seurat.

This work, painted in 1884 is George Seurat’s most famous work. It is composed of several Parisians at a park on the banks of the river Seine. It is an oil painting as well as a pointillist painting and was inspired by the painter’s observation of the world around him.

A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges-Pierre Seurat
A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges-Pierre Seurat

It is a clear picture of a typical outing for Parisians at the time. Umbrellas and trees provided the required shade and while facing the river, the people appear to have found an escape from the city life regardless of the activity they’re engaged in.

This work of art which has found its permanent residence at the Art Institute of Chicago, is arguably the most celebrated work of pointillism.

Woman Reading by Edouard Manet

Impressionism art depicted by Woman Reading
Woman Reading by Edouard Manet

Woman Reading is a painting produced by Edouard Manet in 1879. This painting is located at The Art Institute of Chicago, USA which was reserved by them in 2000. This painting shows a woman sitting in a cafe holding the journal with both of her hands.

Impression Sunrise by Claude Monet

Impressionism art depicted by Impression Sunrise
Impression Sunrise by Claude Monet

Impression Sunrise is a painting produced by Claude Monet in 1872. This painting is most famous for its portrayal of the harbor and port of Le Havre, the hometown of the French painter. A ship is shown sailing in the sea while the sun is shown with different color contrast. This is one of the most sought-after and famous impressionist paintings

Claude Monet, The Impressionist Man and An Artist of Nature

The Large Bathers by Paul Cézanne

Impressionism art depicted by The Large Bathers
The Large Bathers by Paul Cézanne

The Large Bathers is a painting produced by Paul Cézanne between 1898 and 1905. This painting is the largest of all the Bather series paintings that the French artist had developed. Other names were given to this painting like Big Bathers to distinguish it from other paintings in the series.

Irises by Vincent van Gogh

Impressionism art depicted by Irises
Irises by Vincent van Gogh

Irises is a painting produced by Vincent van Gogh in 1889. The Dutch artist died in 1890 so this painting including other series as well were his last work. It is known that this painting was influenced by Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints.

Loving Vincent, A Labor of Love

The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh

Impressionism art depicted by The Starry Night
The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh

The Starry Night created by Vincent Van Gogh in June 1889 is an oil on canvas painting that fully describes the view of the artist from the east of his asylum room through the window at night. It has its permanent residence at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. It is one of Van Gogh’s most celebrated works, it is surprising seeing that the artist regarded it as a failure. 

Starry Night Over the Rhone by Vincent van Gogh

Impressionism art depicted by Starry Night Over the Rhone
Starry Night Over the Rhone by Vincent van Gogh

Starry Night Over the Rhone is a painting produced by Vincent van Gogh in 1888. This painting is regarded as one of the famous works of Vincent. The scene depicts the Aries of nighttime. The Dutch artist painted it on the River Rhone at a spot on the river bank.

Young Woman Sewing in a Garden by Mary Cassat

Impressionism art depicted by Young Woman Sewing in a Garden
Young Woman Sewing in a Garden by Mary Cassat

Young Woman Sewing in a Garden is a painting inproduced by Mary Cassatt in 1886. The American painter is known for including family and friends often women and children and their daily private life into her paintings.

Luncheon of the Boating Party by Pierre Auguste Renoir

Impressionism art depicted by Luncheon of the Boating Party
Luncheon of the Boating Party by Pierre Auguste Renoir

Luncheon of the Boating Party is a painting produced by Pierre Auguste Renoir between 1880 and 1881 and remains one of the most famous impressionist paintings ever made. This painting was exhibited at The Seventh Impressionist Exhibition show in 1882 where it was identified as one of the best paintings by three critics.

The Floor Scrapers by Gustave Caillebotte

Impressionism art depicted by The Floor Scrapers
The Floor Scrapers by Gustave Caillebotte

The Floor Scrapers is a painting produced by Gustave Caillebotte in 1875. The Floor Strippers was the other name given to this painting. The French artist painted this painting in his family home. This painting was the first who show the urban class working in homes.

Paris Street Rainy Day by Gustave Caillebotte

Impressionism art depicted by Paris Street Rainy Day - Famous Impressionist Painting
Paris Street Rainy Day by Gustave Caillebotte

Paris Street Rainy Day is a painting produced by Gustave Caillebotte in 1877.

This one is a large oil painting created in 1877 by Gustave Caillebotte and has been considered to be his best-known work. It shows several people passing through Place de Dublin which was then known as the Carrefour de Moscou. Caillebotte had many friends who had toured the path of impressionism and although this work is classified as an impressionist painting, it stands out due to its realism and dependence on line rather than broad brush strokes.

Observing this piece closely makes it clear that Gustave had an interest in photography, as the pictures in the foreground seem to be ‘out of focus’, and those in the mid-distance have relatively sharp edges while those in the background happen to be progressively distinct.

Olympia by Edouard Manet

Impressionism art depicted by Olympia
Olympia by Edouard Manet

Olympia is a painting produced by Edouard Manet in 1863. This painting by the French artist was exhibited exactly two years later at the Paris Salon in 1865. This painting shows a nude woman lying on a bed while a black servant brought flowers for her.

A Bar at the Folies Bergere by Edouard Manet

Impressionism art depicted by A Bar at the Folies Bergere - Famous Impressionist Painting
A Bar at the Folies Bergere by Edouard Manet

Another famous impressionist painting  – A bar at the Folies Bergere is a painting produced by Edouard Manet in 1882. This work by the French artist was regarded as the last major work which was exhibited at the Paris Salon in 1882. It depicts a scene of a bar in Paris from the Folies Bergere nightclub.

This painting is considered to be Edouard Manet’s last major work as it was created just a year before he died of syphilis at 51. Painted in 1882, and exhibited at the annual fine arts exhibition that same year. It shows a scene in a nightclub called Folies-Bergere in Paris. The painting was originally a possession of Emmanuel Chabrier, a close friend of Manet but is now a resident at the Courtauld Gallery in London. Manet made several preparatory sketches at the bar, but the final work was painted in his studio. 

Water Lily Pond by Claude Monet

Impressionism art depicted by Water Lily Pond
Water Lily Pond by Claude Monet

The Water Lily Pond is a painting produced by Claude Monet in 1899 and remains one of the favorite and most famous impressionist paintings. This painting was painted on 18 different canvases by the French painter. The French painter developed many series in his last 30 years and Water Lily Pond was one of them.

The Yellow Christ by Paul Gauguin

Impressionism art depicted by The Yellow Christ
The Yellow Christ by Paul Gauguin

The Yellow Christ is a painting produced by Paul Gauguin in 1889. The original French name of this painting was Le Christ jaune which was painted in Pont-Aven. The Green Christ Crucifixion is considered one of the key works of Symbolism.

The Story of Art Prophet Paul Gauguin

A Holiday at Mentone by Charles Conder

Impressionism art depicted by A holiday at Mentone
A Holiday at Mentone by Charles Conder

A Holiday at Mentone is a painting produced by Charles Conder in 1888. This painting by the Australian artist was exhibited at the Victorian Artists Society Spring in 1888. The scene in this painting depicts a bright and sunny day from a beach in the Melbourne suburb of Mentone.

The Card Players by Paul Cezanne

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The Card Players by Paul Cezanne

The Card Players is a painting produced by Paul Cezanne between 1894 and 1895. Five other paintings were created during 1890 and 1895 by the French artist. Provencal peasant’s daily life is shown as they are smoking pipes and playing cards.

This is a series of impressionist paintings by French artist Paul Cezzane. There are five paintings in the series with the paintings varying in size and number of players. The artist took several studies before embarking on creating the card players’ series. It is worthy of note that none of the card players were betting men. One of the paintings was sold to the Royal Family of Qatar and is estimated to have been sold at $ 250 million. It had the highest price ever for painting until 2017. The paintings in the Card Players series do not share a single home and are dispersed all over the world. 

Poppy Fields near Argenteuil by Claude Monet

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Poppy Fields near Argenteuil by Claude Monet

Poppy Fields near Argenteuil is a painting produced by Claude Monet in 1873. The subject shown in this painting was painted two years earlier by the French artist Poppies near Argenteuil. In this painting, poppies are gently moving in the breeze.

Bathers at Asnieres by Georges Seurat

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Bathers at Asnieres by Georges Seurat

Bathers at Asnieres is a painting produced by Georges Seurat in 1884. The French painter was only twenty-four years old when he made Bathers at Asnieres. The scene in this painting is four miles from center of the Paris.

The Cradle by Berthe Morisot

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The Cradle by Berthe Morisot

The Cradle is a painting produced by Berthe Morisot in 1872. This painting was exhibited at Impressionist exhibition and with this exhibition, Berthe Morisot was the first woman who had exhibited her paintings at Impressionist in 1874.

Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going? by Paul Gauguin

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Where Do We Come From What Are We Where Are We Going by Paul Gauguin

Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going? is a painting produced by Paul Gauguin between 1897 and 1898. The original title of this painting is in French as “D’où Venons Nous / Que Sommes Nous / Où Allons Nous” which is inscribed on the top left corner of this painting. This remains one of the most famous impressionist paintings ever made.

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The Grand Canal of Venice by Edouard Manet

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The Grand Canal of Venice by Edouard Manet

The Grand Canal of Venice is a painting produced by Edouard Manet in 1875. This painting by the French artist is also known by the name Blue Venice. The work in this painting is regarded as the most famous and dashingly Impressionist artwork of Edouard Manet’s life.

Boating by Edouard Manet

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Boating by Edouard Manet

Boating is a painting produced by Edouard Manet in 1874. The French painter painted this painting across The Seine at Argenteuil. This painting was exhibited at the Salon in 1879 and Mary Cassatt also made a similar painting named The Boating Party in 1894.

The Luncheon on the Grass by Edouard Manet

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The Luncheon on the Grass by Edouard Manet

This is a painting by French impressionist Pierre Auguste Renoir. It was included in the seventh Impressionist exhibition in 1882 and was recognized as the best painting in the show. The painting captured an atmosphere of merriment, where Renoir and friends shared food, wine, and small talk on a balcony overlooking the Seine at a restaurant in Chatou.

The painting gives a clear picture of how French society changed between the 18th and 19th centuries. It takes permanent residence in the Philips Collection in Washington after being purchased by Duncan Philips. Worthy of note in this painting, are the richness of form, the fluidity of brush strokes, and a flickering light.

A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges Pierre Seurat

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A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges Pierre Seurat

A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte is a painting produced by Georges Pierre Seurat between 1884 and 1886. It is one of the most famous works of the French painter. This painting is a wonderful example of the pointillist technique which was executed on a large canvas.

Woman with a Parasol by Claude Monet

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Woman with a Parasol by Claude Monet

Woman with a Parasol is one of the famous impressionist paintings by Claude Monet that captures his wife strolling along with their son on a windy summer day, it is a painting of an everyday family scene, it captures a brief moment while he spent some quality time with his family.

It conveys the feeling of a family outing rather than a formal portrait and suggests that it might have been done in a single session spanning several hours and that Monet’s wife and son, interrupted their stroll to enable him to capture the moment.

The effects of the wind and the direction of sunlight cannot be mistaken in this painting. The painting is also referred to as The Stroll and was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Mellon and was later donated to the National Gallery of Art. 

Conclusion

So you’ve been hearing about the concept of impressionism and have had no idea about it, I’m sure you know a lot about it now. The aspect of impressionist art promises so much fun and creativity while allowing you to relate to everyday scenes and occurrences. The only thing you have to do is to take note of color schemes and the usage of lines and lightning as well. If you’ve been trying to delve into this area, now is the time.

It is difficult to list down a specific set of famous impressionist paintings, but these works are the most loved ones by people from around the world.

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