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Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor 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
Medium: Watercolor
Henri Harpignies (1819-1916) A Landscape in winter, 1888, signed watercolor
Located in Paris, FR
Henri Harpignies (1819-1916) A Landscape in winter, 1888 Signed and dated "88" lower left Watercolor on paper 19 x 27 cm Framed : 33.5 x 43 cm In good and fresh condition, slighlt...
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1880s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Lewis Barrett Lehrman Watercolor Entitled " Market, old City", Framed & Signed
Located in Plainview, NY
A Lewis Barrett Lehrman's watercolor painting entitled "Market, Old City," one is transported to the heart of a bustling souk nestled within the enigmatic alleys of a Middle Eastern ...
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20th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Ecole de Paris Mid 20th Century Pont Royal Bridge
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Paris, France: The Pont Royal by Henri Miloch (1898-1979) signed lower right watercolour and gouache painting on artist's paper, unframed Image: 12 x 8.75 inches, sheet 16 x 12.25 ...
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1940s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Gouache

British Mid 20th Century Impressionist Painting Busy Figures By Rowing Boats
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Frank Duffield (British, 1908-1982) original gouache painting on artist paper, unframed size: 12 x 15 inches condition: overall very good, minor wear to the edges as is normal for an...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gouache

Ecole de Paris Mid 20th Century City Architectural Winter Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Paris: City Winter Scene by Henri Miloch (1898-1979) watercolour and gouache painting with charcoal on artist's paper, unframed Sheet: 9.75 x 13.5 inches Intriguing painting by the...
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1940s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal, Watercolor, Gouache

Window onto the Sea, Original Drawing, Landscape, Architecture
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
Work : Original Drawing, Handmade Artwork, Unique Work. The work has been treated with an anti-UV varnish and it is not framed. Medium : Watercolour, Soft Pastel and Oil based color...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Archival Paper, Color Pencil, Pastel, Watercolor

Parisian Roof Tops Notre Damme 1930's French Impressionist Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Paris Roof Tops by Louise Alix, French 1950's Impressionist watercolour on artist paper, unframed painting: 8 x 11 inches provenance: from a large private collection of this artists...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Four Orange Kittens Watercolour Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Orange Kittens watercolour painting on artist paper painting: 9.5 x 12.5 inches provenance: private collection condition: very good and sound condition
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20th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Valley Farm rd CA, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
My plein air painting :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes :: Signa...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Beside Lake_01, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
This is one of my plein air watercolor painting. I was trying to capture the mode of the day. I love watercolor because it’s very challenging medium. I used Daniel Smith Extra Fine...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Peony_01, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
This is one of my studio painting. I love beauty of nature. I used Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolors with world class acid free Arches 300gsm watercolor paper. I love to use alway...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

1930's French Impressionist Brown and Orange Autumn Leaf Watercolour
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Autumnal Leafs by Louise Alix, French 1950's Impressionist watercolour on artist paper, unframed painting: 13 x 10.75 inches provenance: from a large private collection of this arti...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Lake_001, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
One of my studio painting :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes :: S...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

After snow melting, Canada_01, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
My studio painting :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes :: Signatur...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Rainy Dy_02, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
This is one of my studio painting. Trying to capture urban environment on the rainy day. I love watercolor because it’s very challenging medium. I used Daniel Smith Extra Fine Wate...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Rainy day_03, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
This is one of my studio painting. Trying to capture urban environment on rainy day nearby our house. I love watercolor because it’s very challenging medium. I used Daniel Smith Ex...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

FLOWER_09, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
My studio painting :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes :: Signatur...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Street scene, Canada_02, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
My studio painting :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes :: Signatur...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Flower_13, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
My studio painting :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes :: Signatur...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Urban_03_CA, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
My studio painting :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes :: Signatur...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Park, Canada, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
My studio painting :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes :: Signatur...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Flower 14, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
One of my studio painting :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes :: S...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

The Triumphal Arch, Leningrad
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "The Triumphal Arch, Leningrad" c.1960 is a watercolor on paper by noted California artist William Jack Laycox, 1921-1984. It is signed at he lower right corner b...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Gaziantep, Turkey, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
My studio painting :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes :: Signatur...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Flower 11, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein air painting at my backyard garden :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: ...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Water lily_02, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
This is my studio painting :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes :: ...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

School Traffic, Toront, CA, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
My studio painting :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes :: Signatur...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Boat, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
My studio painting :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes :: Signatur...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Dhanmondi Lake 04, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
My studio painting :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes :: Signatur...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Winter_2018, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein air painting during snowing day :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Sign...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Under the bridge, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
I always inspired by beauty of nature to paint and this one of my studio watercolor painting. I always take reference pictures from the nature. I was trying to capture of the days at...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

1930s French Impressionist Watercolour of a French Farm
Located in Cotignac, FR
French Impressionist watercolour on paper view of a collection of farm buildings by Henri Clamen. Though not signed it was acquired from the atelier of the artist with other signed w...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

1930s French Impressionist Watercolour of a Mountain Scene
Located in Cotignac, FR
French Impressionist watercolour on paper view of a mountain landscape by Henri Clamen. Though not signed the painting was acquired from the atelier of the artist with other signed w...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

1930's French Impressionist White Blossom Tree Garden Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Garden Blossom Tree by Louise Alix, French 1950's Impressionist gouache on artist paper, unframed painting: 14.5 x 12.5 inches provenance: from a large private collection of this ar...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gouache

Notre Damme Barrels Along The River Seine Bank 1930's French Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Parisian Landscape by Louise Alix, French 1950's Impressionist watercolour on artist paper, unframed painting: 13.75 x 10 inches provenance: from a large private collection of this ...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

1930's French Impressionist Tall Green Cyprus Trees Purple Mountain Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Landscape by Louise Alix, French 1950's Impressionist watercolour on artist paper, unframed painting: 25 x 16 inches provenance: from a large private collection of this artis...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

1930's French Impressionist Blue Sea Coastal Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Blue Sea Landscape by Louise Alix, French 1950's Impressionist watercolour on artist paper stuck on board, unframed painting: 7.25 x 9.25 inches provenance: from a large private col...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

French Impressionist Mid Century Watercolour of a Rural Landscape at Aixecourt
Located in Cotignac, FR
French Impressionist watercolour on paper view of road leading down into a valley by Henri Clamen. The painting is located 'Aixecourt', dated and though not signed was acquired from ...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Farmhouse by the Sea - Original Watercolor on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Farmhouse by the Sea - Original Watercolor on Paper Tranquil landscape of a seaside farmhouse on the sand surrounded by coastal plants, in soft neutral watercolors. A distant ocean s...
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Beargrass - Original Watercolor on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Beargrass - Original Watercolor on Paper Original watercolor depicting beargrass, also known as horse tail, by Marie Yunker (American, 20th C). Hues of greens and blues take up the ...
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20th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

At the dock
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "At the Dock" c.1980 is a watercolor on 500 Aquarelle paper by noted American artist Allen Daniel (Dan) Burt, 1930-2004. It is signed at the lower right corner by the ar...
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

1930's French Bare Trees On Green Hill Landscape Along The River Bank
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Landscape by Louise Alix, French 1950's Impressionist watercolour on artist paper, unframed painting: 11 x 7.5 inches provenance: from a large private collection of this arti...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

1930s French Impressionist Watercolour of a Coastal, Marine and Beach Scene
Located in Cotignac, FR
French Impressionist watercolour on paper view of a beach and marine scene by Henri Clamen. Though not signed the painting was acquired from the atelier of the artist with other sign...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Nude Reading
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Nude Reading" c.1970, is a watercolor on paper by noted California artist William Jack Laycox, 1921-1984. It is signed at he lower right corner by the artist. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Saint Isaac's Cathedral, Leningrad
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Saint Isaac's Cathedral, Leningrad" c.1960 is a watercolor on paper by noted California artist William Jack Laycox, 1921-1984. It is signed at he lower right cor...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

1930s French Impressionist Watercolour of a Mountain Scene
Located in Cotignac, FR
French Impressionist watercolour on paper view of a mountain landscape by Henri Clamen. Though not signed the painting was acquired from the atelier of the artist with other signed w...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Fine Antique French Impressionist Painting The Seafront Promenade
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The artist: Henri Aime Duhem (1860-1941) French *see notes below, signed Title: The Promenade Medium: gouache on paper, loosely laid over card, unframed card: 9.75 x 13 inches...
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19th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gouache

Market Street, San Francisco
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Market Street, San Francisco" c.1960 is a watercolor on paper by noted California artist William Jack Laycox, 1921-1984. It is signed at he lower right corner by...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

1930s French Impressionist Watercolour of Children in an Idyllic Country Scene
Located in Cotignac, FR
French Impressionist watercolour on paper view of children in an idyllic country scene by Henri Clamen. Signed bottom right. Acquired from the atelier of the artist with other signed...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

1930's French Impressionist Watercolour of a Garden and Forest
Located in Cotignac, FR
French Impressionist watercolour on paper view of a garden and forest by Henri Clamen. The painting is initial signed bottom right and dated, titled and resigned to the back of the p...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

St Tropez Harbour 1960's Original French Watercolor Painting Signed & dated
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
St. Tropez French School, circa 1960's signed and dated, inscribed verso watercolour on artist paper, unframed artist paper: 14.5 x 10.5 inches provenance: private collection conditi...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Nude Study
Located in Dallas, TX
My work is capturing the energy or mood of a place or event and presenting it to the audience to have them connect to the subject more closely as if it’s an integral part of their li...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

La Roche Posay by Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro - Landscape watercolour
Located in London, GB
La Roche Posay by Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro (1878-1952) Watercolour and pencil on paper 26 x 36.5 cm (10 ¹/₄ x 14 ³/₈ inches) Signed and titled lower left Executed circa 1910 This work ...
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1910s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

Lone Rider, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A solitary rider journeys through a secluded section of a town, arousing curiosity about his destination. The interplay of colors and shapes within the composit...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Three in San Pedro, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
The fishing boats in San Pedro are rich in historical color. They are passed down from generation to generation. The painting draws attention to the foreground ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

A Quiet Place, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
In the San Francisco Bay, just beyond Sausalito, weathered shacks stand abandoned along the water's edge. The sun peeks through the overcast sky, casting enchan...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Camarillo History, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
An abandoned warehouse stands quietly on the side roads of Camarillo, California. Despite the gray, overcast day, the building still displays intriguing colors....

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Some Vacancies, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A cluster of shacks perches on the shallow side of the water. During a trip to Sausalito, California, artist Thomas Hoerber detours to the back of San Francisco...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

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