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What does plein air mean?
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The 'Plein air' is a French expression that means “in the open air.” And it is a term used by artists to describe when the painting was executed outside or outdoors, in contrast to painting inside of a studio. This method became very relevant in the 19th-century when French impressionism was centered in painting outdoors, with a strong sense of the open air, capturing landscapes or cityscapes on-site, at the location where the subject depicted was painted.
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"View of the Empire State NYC in Snow" Impressionistic Ashcan School Style
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
An impressionistic depiction of a figure in the snow with cars and buildings in the busy City Streets. The Empire State Building is portrayed in the background as the snow filled str...
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
"House by the Stream" Pastoral Summer Countryside Landscape Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Impressionist summer pastoral scene of a colorful and quaint home by the stream. Willet has portrayed this piece in a most intimate, yet energetic way, and has packed muc...
Category
20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Canvas
"Cafe Cluny" Impressionistic West Village Restaurant Oil Painting on Wood Panel
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
"With shades of Pierre Bonnard’s Parisian street vistas and Edward Hopper’s New York shopfronts, American impressionist Cindy Shaoul’s oil paintings depict the much-loved locales and...
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"Lush Landscape in the Fall" Mid Century Modern Oil Painting on Canvas Framed
By Nanno de Groot
Located in New York, NY
This piece is a wonderful Mid Century pertinent example of Nannot de Groot's works from the prime of his career with thick use of impasto oil paint, and gestural brushwork throughout...
Category
1950s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Rush Hour 64th Street" Impressionist Snow Scene in New York City Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
Impressionist New York City winter city-scene depicting Mid Town, 64th Street Manhattan. This piece is done in a most intimate, yet energetic way. Christopher is known for capturing ...
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"After Work Walk Home" NYC Impressionist Snow Scene Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
Impressionist New York City winter city-scene depicting a walk home after work in Manhattan, New York City. This piece is done in a most intimate, yet energetic way. Christopher is k...
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
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"Zac" Bunny on Periwinkle Light Blue Background Oil Painting with Antique Frame
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on a Periwinkle Blue background with thick use of pain...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"Golden Girl" Black Outline Bunny on Gold Background Oil Painting Framed
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
This piece depicts a gestural figure of bunny against a gold background. Inspired by nature and a genuine love for animals, Slonem's paintings encompass unique inspirations drawn fro...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel
"St. Barths" Black Bunny on Turquoise Background Oil Painting in Antique Frame
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on Belize Turquoise background with thick use of paint...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"Jeffrey" White Outline Bunny on Black Background Diamondust Oil Painting Framed
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a white bunny on a black background with thick white paint and then ...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel, Glass, Resin
"2 Flights" White Butterflies on Light Lavender Background with Scoring Framed
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Butterflies. This piece depicts two delicate butterflies in ascension placed in a wonderful light lavender landscape....
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"Lavender Fluffle" Double Bunnies on Lavender Diamond Dust Oil Painting Framed
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts 4 gestural figures of white bunnies on a Light Lavender background with thick use of pain...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel, Glass
"Nicole" Black Bunny on White Background Oil Painting on Wood Panel Framed
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on white background with thick use of paint. It is hou...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
