Impressionism Art Movement

By ONWOKOBIA@MY.LONESTAR.EDU
  • Impression, Sunrise

    Impression, Sunrise

    Claude Monet’s Impression, Sunrise is an oil painting that gave the Impressionist movement its name. The work focuses on light and atmosphere rather than fine detail.
  • The Cradle

    The Cradle

    Berthe Morisot’s oil painting shows a woman watching over a child. Her soft brushstrokes and light colors are characteristic of Impressionism.
  • The Ballet Class

    The Ballet Class

    Edgar Degas created this oil painting to show dancers practicing in a rehearsal space. Degas often focused on movement and unusual viewpoints.
  • The Star

    The Star

    Edgar Degas created this oil painting of a ballet dancer performing on stage. The artwork emphasizes motion and theatrical lighting.
  • Woman with a Parasol

    Woman with a Parasol

    Claude Monet painted this oil artwork using loose brushstrokes to capture movement and sunlight. It reflects the Impressionist interest in outdoor scenes and everyday life.
  • The Absinthe Drinker

    The Absinthe Drinker

    Edgar Degas used oil paint to portray figures sitting in a café. The artwork reflects modern city life and emotional distance.
  • Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette

    Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette

    Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s oil painting depicts a lively outdoor gathering in Paris. The work emphasizes social life, light, and color.
  • Paris Street; Rainy Day

    Paris Street; Rainy Day

    Gustave Caillebotte painted this urban scene in oil, showing people walking through a rainy Paris street. The work blends realism with Impressionist light effects.
  • Woman Reading

    Woman Reading

    Mary Cassatt used oil paint to depict a woman quietly reading. Cassatt often focused on private, everyday moments.
  • Luncheon of the Boating Party

    Luncheon of the Boating Party

    This oil painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir shows friends enjoying a meal by the river. The artist uses warm colors and soft brushwork.
  • The Church at Auvers

    The Church at Auvers

    Vincent van Gogh painted this oil artwork using bold brushstrokes and strong colors. While post-Impressionist, it shows Impressionist influence.
  • Boulevard Montmartre at Night

    Boulevard Montmartre at Night

    Camille Pissarro painted this city scene using oil paint to capture artificial light and movement. The painting shows everyday urban life.
  • Apples and Oranges

    Apples and Oranges

    Paul Cézanne’s oil still life focuses on color and form rather than realism. Cézanne helped bridge Impressionism and later modern art.
  • The Artist’s Garden at Giverny

    The Artist’s Garden at Giverny

    Claude Monet painted his garden using oil paint to study natural light and color. Gardens were a frequent subject in Monet’s work.
  • Water Lilies

    Water Lilies

    Claude Monet’s Water Lilies series uses oil paint to explore reflections and light on water. These works are central to late Impressionism.