Impressionist Fine Art

Original Impressionist Paintings and More

Originating in France in the 1860s, the Impressionist art movement is known for its use of vibrant colors, shadowing, and loose brush strokes that depicts the “impression” and emotional impact of everyday moments and subjects. Rather than focusing on the accuracy and precision of the images, Impressionist artists placed emphasis on the spontaneity of the moment and longer paint strokes to show shadows and the changing colors of nature. French Impressionists opposed classical subject matter and instead, embraced subjects and scenes from everyday life. From original landscape oil paintings, to still life, or even portraits, Impressionist painters preferred working on their canvases outside in fresh air. Impressionism art is considered the first Modern Art movement, and the original Impressionist paintings are now some of the most popular works amongst art collectors. The French Impressionist movement expanded to other parts of the world, including the rest of Europe, Russia and America. More notably, the famous American Artist Childe Hassam was highly inspired by the growing amount of French Impressionist paintings he had seen in museums and curated collections.

At M.S. Rau, we have a vast selection of rare original Impressionist art for sale by famous artists such as Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Camille Pissarro. Whether you already have an Impressionist artist in mind, or you are looking for a new Post-Impressionist painting, find a collection of original Impressionist paintings for sale whose bright and luminous color palette captures the vibrance of a lush garden or a beautiful portrait that captures the light-hearted emotion of the moment. As always, all original fine art paintings at M.S. Rau are curated by our team of fine art experts who select only the most exceptional compositions to offer for sale. Our collection highlights not only the group of artists who defined late 19th century Impressionism, but also contemporary artists whose work continues to influence the art world, blending elements of expressionism and bold oil painting techniques. For those who have an appreciation for Impressionist paintings and Post-Impressionist art, browse our online art gallery knowing that each original painting is backed by our 125% guarantee so you can buy with confidence.