In the revolutionary wake of Impressionism, artists like Vincent van Gogh, Georges Seurat, Paul Cézanne and Paul Gauguin advanced the style further while firmly rejecting its limitations. Although the artists now associated with Postimpressionist art did not work as part of a group, they collectively employed an approach to expressing moments in time that was even more abstract than that of the Impressionists, and they shared an interest in moving away from naturalistic depictions to more subjective uses of vivid colors and light in their paintings.
The eighth and final Impressionist exhibition was held in Paris in 1886, and Postimpressionism — also spelled Post-Impressionism — is usually dated between then and 1905. The term “Postimpressionism” was coined by British curator and art critic Roger Fry in 1910 at the “Manet and the Postimpressionists” exhibition in London that connected their practices to the pioneering modernist art of Édouard Manet. Many Postimpressionist artists — most of whom lived in France — utilized thickly applied, vibrant pigments that emphasized the brushstrokes on the canvas.
The Postimpressionist movement’s iconic works of art include van Gogh’s The Starry Night (1889) and Seurat’s A Sunday on La Grande Jatte (1884). Seurat’s approach reflected the experimental spirit of Postimpressionism, as he used Pointillist dots of color that were mixed by the eye of the viewer rather than the hand of the artist. Van Gogh, meanwhile, often based his paintings on observation, yet instilled them with an emotional and personal perspective in which colors and forms did not mirror reality. Alongside Mary Cassatt, Cézanne, Henri Matisse and Gauguin, the Dutch painter was a pupil of Camille Pissarro, the groundbreaking Impressionist artist who boldly organized the first independent painting exhibitions in late-19th-century Paris.
The boundary-expanding work of the Postimpressionist painters, which focused on real-life subject matter and featured a prioritization of geometric forms, would inspire the Nabis, German Expressionism, Cubism and other modern art movements to continue to explore abstraction and challenge expectations for art.
Find a collection of original Postimpressionist paintings, mixed media, prints and other art on 1stDibs.
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20th Century French Expressionist Signed Oil Old Houses by River
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Old Village by the River signed by Léon Schwartz -Abrys ( 1905 - 1990) French School, expressionist oil on board, unframed board: 21.5 x 25.5 inches Provenance: private collecti...
Oil
$461Sale Price|20% Off
Countryside Landscape with Red Roofed Cottages and Rolling Hills
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Countryside Landscape with Red Roofed Cottages and Rolling Hills Artist: Roland Pichard Medium: Oil on oil paper, mounted on card Size: 14 (height) x 10.75 (width), (Includ...
Oil
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Mid 20th Century French Industrial Landscape Grey Atmospheric Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Francis Biard (mid 20th century) titled verso signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 22 x 26.5 inches canvas: 21 x 25 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: very goo...
Oil
Keepers of warmth. Abstract large painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
The central image of the composition is the physalis, whose network of veins has been laid bare by time, turning into delicate natural lace. Through the translucent, skeletonized wal...
Canvas, Acrylic
$232Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary impressionist floral red roses vase oil painting on paper
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This captivating artwork " The sweet smell of red roses" presents a vibrant and luscious portrayal of a bouquet of flowers, meticulously painted with bold and expressive strokes. ...
Paper, Acrylic
Flying islands" abstract landscape by Volskaya Lilya
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Flying islands" abstract landscape Volskaya Lily . Everyone remembers Japanese anime cartoons, vivid and imaginative images. This painting is a dream of wonderful worlds where you c...
Canvas, Lacquer, Oil
City Park 2 - Figurative Abstract Landscape Textured Blue and Yellow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ivana Milosevic was born in Serbia in 1972. In 1998 she graduated from Belgrade University with a Master’s degree in Architecture. Since 2000 she was practicing architecture in Munic...
Canvas, Acrylic
$516Sale Price|20% Off
Vibrant Abstract Landscape with Yellow and Green Tones Featuring Swirling Tree
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Vibrant Abstract Landscape Suzanne Vattier, French 1901-1996 gouache painting on artist paper, framed size: 7 x 10.5 inches Suzanne Vattier (1901-1996) was a pupil of the famous pai...
Gouache
$451Sale Price|28% Off
Original Oil Painting of a Bouquet of Anemones in Full Bloom on a Glass Table
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Original Oil Painting of a Bouquet of Anemones in Full Bloom on a Glass Table Artist: Roland Pichard Medium: Oil on oil paper, mounted on card Size: 13.75 (height) x 10.75 ...
Oil
$456Sale Price|26% Off
Original Oil Painting of Urban Rooftops with Chimneys and Smoke
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Original Oil Painting of Urban Rooftops with Chimneys and Smoke Artist: Roland Pichard Signed: Bottom right Medium: Oil on oil paper, mounted on card Size: 10.5 (height) x...
Oil
$451Sale Price|39% Off
Original Oil Painting of Townscape with Minaret and Figures on Horseback
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Original Oil Painting of Townscape with Minaret and Figures on Horseback Artist: Roland Pichard Medium: Oil on oil paper, mounted on card Size: 10.75 (height) x 8.75 (width...
Oil
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1960's French Colorist Oil Painting Yellow Flowers in Vase Blue Background
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Colorist School, circa 1960's period oil painting on board, framed framed: 18 x 14 inches board: 13 x 9.5 inches provenance: private collection,...
Oil
Ramon Poch 144 La joven y el gatooriginal acrylic painting
By Ramon Poch
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
R. Poch. original acrylic painting Born in Badalona (Barcelona). Photographer and advertising film director. Founding partner of the advertising production company La Cosa de las Pe...
Acrylic
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An impasto seascape of sunrise hues teal, coral, and gold evoking calm renewal
Located in Preston, GB
An impasto seascape of sunrise hues teal, coral, and gold evoking calm renewal Art measures 12 x 12 inches Frame measures 18 x 18 inches Overview This smaller canvas, signed ASW ...
Gesso, Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
The hot sun of Marrakech
Located in Zofingen, AG
Some scents and visions awaken joy instantly. In Marrakesh, orange and lemon trees are more than plants — they are part of the city’s breath. Their green crowns and sunlit fruit echo...
Canvas, Oil
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Le Cirque Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas, Signed, 1980, Framed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'Le Cirque' Suzanne Vattier, French 1901-1996 Signed by the artist on the lower left hand corner Signed and dated '1980' verso Oil painting on canvas, framed Framed size: 24.5 x 29.5...
Oil
Morning Storm
Located in Zofingen, AG
(handmade canvas) When he starts painting, his heartbeat rises from the expectation of a meeting with the canvas and a great desire to paint, his whole body begins to tremble, the mu...
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Canvas
$668Sale Price|32% Off
Spirit of Ecstasy, Mid Century Pointillist Oil on Canvas, 62.5x51 cm
Located in Cotignac, FR
Mid Century pointillist painting on canvas of the Spirit of Ecstasy. Artist unknown. Colourful and full of energy, the large application of dots in this pointillist work both mesmer...
Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
$163Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century French Illustration Sketch Of A Mosaic Ship In The Sea Drawing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Mosaic Drawing by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed pastel/watercolor on artist paper, unframed painting: 13 x 20 inches good condition provenance: from the artists estate, Fr...
Oil Pastel, Watercolor
$1,040Sale Price|20% Off
Ocean California (Diptych) - Abstract Original Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ivana Milosevic creates vibrant, pulsing cityscapes that emphasize color and texture. She uses palette knives and bushes to carve building structures into layers of paint. Small shad...
Canvas, Oil
The Red Pulse of Stone, series Architecture of Memory
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I explore the hidden energy of ancient walls. Using a palette knife, I created a sharp contrast between the deep, dark alleyway and a vibrant red facade that seems to ...
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Acrylic
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Femme Assise Abstract Oil Painting, Signed, Fauvist, 1978, Framed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'Femme Assise' Abstract Oil Painting, Signed By artist Suzanne Vattier, French 1901-1996 Signed by the artist on the lower right hand corner Signed and dated '1978' verso Oil paintin...
Oil
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Mid 20th Century French Post-Impressionist Signed Oil Mud Bails French Valley
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
signed oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 15 x 18 inches inscribed verso dated 1970 provenance: private collection, France condition: very good and sound condition
Canvas, Oil
Tanzanian Giraffe, animal, bright pointillist patterns text global currency
By Jenna Lash
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jenna Lash specializes in global currency featuring animals, portraiture in a neo pointillist style Tanzanian Giraffe Price: $4600 Size: 40" x 30" Medium: Acrylic On Ca...
Canvas, Acrylic
Observing the Observers. Blue, square, acrylic, Japandi, Wabi-Sabi, Shabby Chic
Located in Oslo, NO
“Observing the Observers” – this abstract painting is full of hidden philosophical meaning." said Anna Shesterikova about this artwork. "If we look at the starry sky for a very long ...
Acrylic
$1,195Sale Price|20% Off
Mid 20th Century French Fauvist Painting - Amazing Colors - pupil of Andre Lhote
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'Abstract Figure' Suzanne Vattier, French 1901-1996 gouache painting on artist paper, framed size: 19.75 x 25.75 inches Fabulous 1970s abstract goauche painting. The colours used in...
Gouache
$2,173Sale Price|20% Off
Very Large French Abstract Pink & Blue Cloud Formation Sky canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French School, late 20th century Cloud formation study, in pink, blue and beige colors. oil on canvas 40 x 31.5 inches private collection, France the ...
Oil, Canvas
$326Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century French Illustration Sketches Of Colorful Jug Designs
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Designs by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed pastel/watercolor on paper, unframed painting: 13 x 20 inches good condition provenance: from the artists estate, France Josine V...
Oil Pastel, Watercolor
$636Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage American Modernist Framed Signed Kitchen Still Life Fauvist Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist still life oil painting. Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Provenance from a Sag Harbor, NY collection. Measuring: 16 by 16 inches overall. Handsomely framed ...
Oil, Board
Eastern temptation
Located in Zofingen, AG
This abstract composition is part of a series "Moroccan dream" exploring the play of sunlight as it dances across surfaces, creating countless glimmers and reflections. Here, the sce...
Canvas, Acrylic
At dawn" abstract marine landscape by Lilia Volskaya.
Located in Zofingen, AG
"At dawn" abstract marine landscape by Lilia Volskaya. Charming seascape. He breathes sea spray and foam. Waves run into the endless expanses of the sea At dawn, the water turns red....
Canvas, Lacquer, Oil
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Abstract Clown Character Playing The Tzouras Post Impressionist Signed Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Clown Character by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed on front and back oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 18 x 13 inches Colors: Dark blue colors, yellow, red, green an...
Canvas, Oil
Fault Line, series Architecture of Memory
Located in Zofingen, AG
A haunting blend of red and black, this abstract piece evokes a sense of mystery and depth, reminiscent of gothic architecture. Abstract Expressionism, dark hues, mystery, abstract f...
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Acrylic
$1,358Sale Price|20% Off
Huge French 20thC Modernist Oil Painting - Portrait of Blonde Lady Pink Swirls
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Blonde Girl by Édouard Righetti (1924-2001) Signed lower front and dated 1992 inscribed verso, 'Paris' oil painting on canvas, beautifully painted with thick impasto o...
Oil
$461Sale Price|20% Off
Mid 20th Century French Impasto Oil Painting on Canvas Still Life
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Still Life of onions on a table, placed with a blue pitcher by Fernand Audet (French, Tarascon 1923 - Mulhouse 2016) signed lower right oil painting on canvas, unframed, on stretcher...
Oil
$951Sale Price|20% Off
Abstract Sun and Bridge Composition French Modernist Gouache Suzanne Vattier
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title Abstract Sun and Bridge Composition French Modernist Gouache Suzanne Vattier Key Details Artist: Suzanne Vattier (French, 1901–1996), dated 1973 Medium: Gouache on artist paper...
Gouache
Energy" is an abstraction of expressionism by VolskyaLily.
Located in Zofingen, AG
Energy" is an abstraction of expressionism from the Volsky Lily. What is 2025 for us? What to expect and what to prepare for?Summing up the results. The end of the cycle, what has ju...
Canvas, Lacquer, Oil
Voice of stillness
Located in Zofingen, AG
Voice of Stillness is a manifesto of inner fullness and self-sufficiency. The multitude of spiral-like shells or cross-sections, nestled closely together, creates a unique pattern of...
Canvas, Acrylic
Garden sculpture. 2015. Paper, pastel. 69x92 cm. Signed
Located in Riga, LV
Garden sculpture. 2015. Paper, pastel. 69x92 cm Colorful abstract composition in fauvist style with figures
Paper, Pastel
$460Sale Price|20% Off
"this is not a place" (III) - Vertical Fauvist Landscape in Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstracted landscape by California artist Devon Brockopp-Hammer (American, b. 1986). The bold orange underpaint has been allowed to shine through the co...
Canvas, Acrylic, Charcoal
THE CHURCH - Matisse Inspired Fauvist Oil Painting
Located in Boston, MA
THE CHURCH 48.0 x 36.0 x 2.0, 9.0 lbs Oil paint Hand signed by the artist Artist's Commentary: "As the story goes, while visiting the L.A. County Art Museum, Richard Diebenkorn wa...
Oil
Inner Impulse
Located in Zofingen, AG
Here I work with a feeling that appears before any decision is made. It is not yet defined, but it already affects movement, state, and presence. This work is about that inner impuls...
Canvas, Acrylic, Oil Pastel
$2,120Sale Price|20% Off
"On The Beach" - 1976 Original Textured Oil on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
"On The Beach" - 1976 Original Textured Oil on Canvas Colorful abstract expressionist oil painting depicting the back of a woman by California artist Harald "Harry" Dry Schmidt (Ame...
Canvas, Oil
Twilight Grasses
Located in Zofingen, AG
Part of the Euphoria series — a transition to abstract joy. Vertical stems/forms rise through twilight blue, where pink-violet accents and yellow flashes create a quiet glow. Texture...
Canvas, Acrylic
H.M. Saffer II, "Moonscape III", 44x44 Blue Pointillist Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Landscape painting "Moonscape III" 44x44 by artist H.M. Saffer II. Painted in the style of pointillism, a series of tiny painted brushstrokes , this colorful oil painting depicts a ...
Oil, Board
Fauvist Abstract Portrait
By Judy Gittelsohn
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful fauvist abstract expressionist painting of a face titled "Nice Dark Head" by Northern California artist Judy Gittelsohn (American, born 1958), 2019. Signed lower left corne...
Canvas, Acrylic
Old Wall Street Vintage Lower Manhattan Skyline painting 1929, Capitalism Rising
Located in Miami, FL
Capitalism Rising. The birth of the greatest economic engine ever created is documented in oil paint as it blossoms towards the sky. It's 1929, and Artist Robert Hallowell secures ...
Canvas, Oil
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Figurative Composition ("Ralipomenon Prim")
Located in Soquel, CA
Combination of several figures in various poses by Robert Moesle (American, b. 1932), (Paralipomenon) The figures overlap in multiple layers, highlighting certain aspects of each person. Careful attention was paid to the texture and folds in clothing. White gouache is used as a highlight. Signed in the lower right corner. Presented in a wood frame with a rose colored mat and anti-glare glass. Card size: 17.5"H x 12.5"W Robert Moesle was born in San Jose, California in 1932. He graduated from San Jose State College and attended The Ruskin School of Art, Oxford University, England. Moesle lives in the Chateau region of France, which he finds to be an ideal location for a watercolorist. Moesle paints outside and enjoys watching the landscape change through the seasons. Unlike most watercolorists, Moesle takes his time painting and tries to capture the feeling of durability in his subjects. Moesle has exhibited his work in shows in London, Paris and throughout the United States. “Figurative painting by Robert Moesle are…lyrical, visionary, softly dream-like… Moesle’s Harlequin Prince offers a memory of early Picasso...
Gouache, Postcard, Pen
"Group by the Sea" - Abstracted Impasto Seascape by Richard Lofton
Located in Soquel, CA
Colorful and expressive abstracted seascape with thick impasto dynamically swirling together by California artist Richard Lofton (American, 1908-1966). Signed and dated "RICHARD LOFT...
Oil, Burlap
$1,850
'Old Carmel Village', Woman Artist, San Francisco Art Association, Bay Area
By Dora Masters
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Painted by Dora Masters (American, 1913-2003) circa 1960. Stamped verso with certification of authenticity. Acquired from the artist's son. Dora Masters exhibited widely and with su...
Watercolor, Laid Paper
Yellow, Purple & Red Abstract
By Les Anderson
Located in Soquel, CA
A bold abstract expressionist watercolor with yellow and purple, contrasted with dynamic red linear accents, by Les (Leslie Luverne) Anderson (American, 1928-2009). Signed "Les Ander...
Watercolor, Laid Paper
Abstracted Female Figure in Purple
Located in Soquel, CA
Lively figurative composition of a woman in purple by Michael William Eggleston (American, 20th Century). Monogrammed and dated "MWE 98" in the lower right corner. Presented in a new...
Paper, Oil
$9,600Sale Price|28% Off
'Sundown' by Helen Steele - Muted Earth Tone Post Impressionist Landscape
By Helen Steele
Located in Carmel, CA
Helen Steele (German, 1961-2022) 'Sundown' 2010 Mixed Media, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. "Sundown", a 36" x 36" mixed media canvas by Helen St...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Stretcher Bars
Carmel's Romantic Mission San Carlos Borromeo Del Rio Carmelo
Located in San Francisco, CA
Without a doubt California's charming coastal village of Carmel compels one to romance. But this location, the 1797 Mission San Carlos Borromeo Del Rio Carmelo, with its lovely, foun...
Masonite, Oil
$1,800
Between the Lines 2 - Original Abstract Textural Black, White and Gold Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ivana Milosevic was born in Serbia in 1972. In 1998 she graduated from Belgrade University with a Master’s degree in Architecture. Since 2000 she was practicing architecture in Munic...
Canvas, Acrylic
$8,000
"Paesaggio Con Alberi" - Original Textured Oil Impressionist Italian Landscape
Located in Carmel, CA
Masri Hayssam (Lebanese, born 1965) "Paesaggio Con Alberi" 2002 Oil paint on wood panel Signed by the artist on the bottom right corner and on the back of the painting. “Paesaggio Con Alberi” is a powerful landscape created during a mature phase of the artist’s practice. Rather than offering a literal depiction of nature, the work is constructed through dense planes of color and assertive, palette-knife brushwork that give the surface a sculptural presence. Deep greens, olive tones, and saturated yellows dominate the composition, layered in thick, directional strokes that suggest foliage, rolling land, and shifting light. The horizon is implied rather than defined, allowing the viewer to experience the landscape as a physical and emotional terrain rather than a fixed viewpoint. Masri’s handling of oil paint is unapologetically tactile, with ridges and strata of pigment that record each movement of the hand. This painting reflects Masri’s long-standing interest in landscape as a lived experience. Having spent several formative years in Italy, he absorbed the rhythm of rural environments and the changing qualities of Mediterranean light, translating them into a language that balances abstraction with memory. In "Paesaggio Con Alberi," trees are not described botanically but felt through mass, weight, and color. About the Artist: Masri is a passionate Italian, US-based artist whose work has been exhibited in the USA, the UK, Germany, Lebanon, Italy, and Norway. His work is varied and known especially in Europe and in Major collections - Ellen DeGeneres, Ringo Starr, Al Gore, and many more. Harnessing an insatiable desire for artistic discovery, innovation, and perfection, he dives into experimentation with openness and enthusiasm. As a result, his works are bright, expansive, and bold. Masri has developed a style that captures the Middle Eastern mood with a Lucien Freud...
Oil, Wood Panel
$538Sale Price|20% Off
Portrait of a Gentleman in Blue with Glasses - Expressive Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Portrait of a Gentleman in Blue with Glasses - Expressive Oil Painting Artist: Roland Pichard Signed: Bottom right Medium: Oil on oil paper, mounted on card Size: 14 (heig...
Oil
$538Sale Price|20% Off
Portrait of a Gentleman with Glasses - Contemporary Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Portrait of a Gentleman with Glasses - Contemporary Oil Painting Artist: Roland Pichard Medium: Oil on oil paper, mounted on card Size: 13.75 (height) x 10.75 (width) (Moun...
Oil
$576Sale Price|20% Off
Portrait of a Gentleman in Red - Expressive Contemporary Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Portrait of a Gentleman in Red - Expressive Contemporary Oil Painting Artist: Roland Pichard Medium: Oil on oil paper, mounted on card Size: 14 (height) x 10.75 (width) (Mo...
Oil
$467Sale Price|28% Off
Original Oil Painting of a Shell and Blossoms on Crimson Fabric
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Original Oil Painting of a Shell and Blossoms on Crimson Fabric Artist: Roland Pichard Medium: Oil on oil paper, mounted on card Size: 13.5 (height) x 10.75 (width), (Inclu...
Oil