20th Century Paintings
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Elegant Cityscape Oil Painting "Village Street" Authentic Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Early 20th Century captures a sunlit village lane with tiled roofs, archways, and a solitary figure visible near the left foreground. The scene is rendered in warm ochres and muted greens, and the composition shows layered paint and visible, textured brushwork across the buildings and cobbled street. The surface bears the subtle impasto and wear that come from an original oil on panel, giving the work tactile depth. As a one-of-a-kind piece, it will add vintage character and historic charm to a discerning collector’s walls. Early 20th Century. The painting measures 41 × 33 cm (16.1 × 13.0 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€286
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Original Landscape Etching "Shallow Valley" Rustic Art
This authentic, hand‑painted original Etching from the Late 20th Century presents a simple landscape composed of delicate line work and a small village spire seen through clustered trees. The image shows faint plate tone and the deckled edges of the paper, with subtle surface texture visible in the paper and ink. Light variations and gentle impressions suggest careful hand tooling and thoughtful handling of the plate. One of a kind, this piece offers quiet presence for a collector seeking understated, tactile works. Artist: Barry Flanagan (1941-2009). Late 20th Century. The painting measures 55 × 48 cm (21.7 × 18.9 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€311
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Timeless Flowery Still Life Oil Painting "Worn Panel" Handcrafted Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and presents a tightly composed floral still life on a circular panel. Bright red, yellow and white blossoms sit in a brown vase against a deep blue ground, with visible layered brushwork and small impasto highlights that catch the light. The piece is mounted in a warm gilt frame and surrounded by textured backing that enhances the painted surface. One of a kind and clearly hand worked, it will add a cheerful, vintage accent to any collection. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 11 × 11 cm (4.3 × 4.3 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€96
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Traditional Landscape Oil Painting "Mountain Peak" Authentic Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Early 20th Century and presents a mountain scene with a small chapel on a sloping hill beneath a pale blue sky. The image shows visible, impasto brushwork across the peak and foreground, giving the snow and grass a tactile texture. The weathered gilt frame and visible paint surface add to the piece’s lived-in character. One of a kind, this work will bring vintage charm and textured detail to a collector’s cabinet. Early 20th Century. The painting measures 24 × 21 cm (9.4 × 8.3 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€167
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Handcrafted Landscape Oil Painting "Farm Buildings" Refined Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted original Oil Painting from the Late 20th Century captures a rural scene of barns and fields under a brooding sky. The composition shows rooftops, tree lines and a winding dirt track with visible, confident brushstrokes that build texture across clouds and grass. Thick paint and layered impasto create a tactile surface you can almost feel, especially in the cloud formations and foliage. One of a kind and ready for a collector who appreciates genuine, hand-worked vintage landscapes. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 18 × 23.5 cm (7.1 × 9.3 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€118
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Classic Cityscape Oil Painting "Hanging Frame" Timeless Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Early 20th Century and depicts a small village scene with arched bridges and turreted buildings. The warm, muted palette and visible brushwork create a tactile surface that draws the eye into the layered paint and subtle impasto. The worn, textured frame and aged paint surface add to the piece’s character and sense of history. This is a one-of-a-kind work that will bring vintage charm to any collector’s wall. Early 20th Century. The painting measures 19 × 22 cm (7.5 × 8.7 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€158
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Handcrafted Cityscape Oil Painting "Framed Painting" Authentic Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and is presented in a warm wooden frame with gilt inner trim. The small vertical composition shows a textured, impasto surface with visible brushwork and layered paint creating raised passages. The scene depicts a light-colored building with shuttered windows, a doorway and a small cluster of flowers under a sloping roof, all rendered in muted, aged tones. As a one-of-a-kind work, it will add vintage charm and tactile interest to a collector’s wall. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 15 × 17 cm (5.9 × 6.7 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€116
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Rustic Seascape Oil Painting "Sailing Boat" Vintage Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Mid 20th Century shows a harbor scene with several sailing vessels set against a warm, sunlit sky. The composition is dominated by rich ochre and burnt sienna tones, with the boats rendered in darker, confident strokes. Visible impasto and varied brushwork give the water and sky a textured surface that catches the light. As a one-of-a-kind vintage piece, it will add warmth and character to any collector's wall. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 70 × 50 cm (27.6 × 19.7 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€246
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Original Landscape Oil Painting "Woman Walking" Expressive Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Late 20th Century shows a sunlit park path flanked by birch and larger trees with a small figure walking a dog toward a pond. The fresh greens, dashes of blue and yellow, and visible painterly marks convey a lively outdoor scene. You can see textured brushwork in the foliage and impasto highlights along the trunks and grassy areas. This one-of-a-kind work will add a warm, lived-in charm to any collection. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 40 × 30 cm (15.7 × 11.8 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€106
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Classic Portrait Oil Painting "Young Woman" Rustic Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and shows a softly smiling young woman in a hat, rendered against a dark background. The portrait reveals visible brushwork and a textured paint surface, especially noticeable in the hat and facial areas. Warm flesh tones and muted reds and greens create a quietly elegant presence. One of a kind, this original work offers collectors a unique example of mid‑century portraiture. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 33 × 38 cm (13.0 × 15.0 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€243
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Handcrafted Animals Oil Painting "Framed Canvas" Original Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and depicts a horse-drawn cart at the shoreline with a figure working in the surf. The scene is painted directly on canvas with visible brushwork and a lightly textured paint surface that catches the light. The coastal palette of soft blues, sandy ochres, and warm browns reads clearly and feels harmonious. As a one-of-a-kind original, this piece would make a distinct addition to a seaside or maritime collection. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 50 × 40 cm (19.7 × 15.7 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€228
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Timeless Harbor Scene Oil Painting "Sailing Boat" Rustic Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted original Oil Painting from the Mid 20th Century captures a quiet harbor scene with sailboats and a lone figure on the quay. The composition shows layered, warm greens and yellows across sky and water, with small, confident dabs of color forming the boats and distant buildings. You can clearly see the visible brushwork and textured paint surface that give the scene lively movement. One of a kind and ready to enrich a collector’s room with its vintage charm. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 24 × 18.5 cm (9.4 × 7.3 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€203
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Traditional Cityscape Oil Painting "Cardboard Backing" Elegant Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and depicts a riverside scene with a brick tower, bridge and small boats under a pale sky. The composition shows careful, visible brushwork in the foliage and water with a slightly textured paint surface that catches the light. Warm, earthy tones give the architecture a lived-in presence while delicate highlights define the rooftops and sky. One of a kind and ready to add a classic touch to a collector’s wall. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 22 × 27 cm (8.7 × 10.6 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€412
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Elegant Landscape Oil Painting "Canvas Back" Expressive Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Late 20th Century and is shown here from the reverse. Visible are the stretched canvas secured with staples to a wooden stretcher and a hanging wire attached to two eye screws, with a handwritten name on the canvas edge. The paint surface suggests layered brushwork and a textured ground where the canvas meets the stretcher. As a one-of-a-kind original, this piece offers collectors a genuine vintage impression straight from the studio. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 33 × 38 cm (13.0 × 15.0 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€118
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Authentic Still Life Oil Painting "Peach Plate" Rustic Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Mid 20th Century presents a classic still life of fruit on a patterned plate with grapes and a yellow pitcher set against a dark background. The composition shows warm highlights on the peaches and careful glazing on the grapes, while the metal pitcher and glass catch subtle reflections. Visible brushwork and a slightly textured paint surface add a tactile quality that catches the light. One of a kind and ready to enrich a vintage collection, it offers direct, timeworn charm. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 45 × 35 cm (17.7 × 13.8 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€419
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Timeless Landscape Oil Painting "Gnarled Branch" Rustic Large Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and is clearly one of a kind. The scene shows a softly lit landscape with distant hills, a glowing sky and a lone tree on a small rise. Visible brushwork and subtle texture across the painted surface catch the light and reveal layered paint handling. The warm, earthy palette and visible strokes give this piece a quietly atmospheric presence for a collector. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 90 × 70 cm (35.4 × 27.6 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€507
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Handcrafted Cityscape Oil Painting "City Bridge" Expressive Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Late 20th Century captures a busy park scene with a bridge and small figures moving beneath tall trees. The composition shows quick, visible brushwork and rich paint texture, especially in the foliage and sky. Thick, gestural strokes build the crowds and pathways so each mark reads as part of a single, one-of-a-kind surface. This is a unique work that will bring lively, tactile presence to a collector’s walls. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 30 × 24 cm (11.8 × 9.4 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€123
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Classic Landscape Oil Painting "Stone House" Detailed Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Mid 20th Century shows a warm, earthy landscape with loosely suggested trees and a simple building rendered in ochres, reds and greens. The surface reveals visible, energetic brushwork and areas of thick paint that catch the light. Colours blend in a tactile, layered way that feels immediate and lived-in. As a one-of-a-kind work, it brings vintage presence and texture to a collector’s room. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 40 × 30 cm (15.7 × 11.8 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€158
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Classic Portrait Oil Painting "Lemon Peel" Authentic Large Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and is a one-of-a-kind portrait. The work shows a young woman in a white blouse holding fruit, with a floral crown and pearly earring against a dark background. You can see delicate, confident brushwork and subtle paint texture across the skin, fabric folds, and fruit. The overall finish retains the tactile surface and old-world charm that will stand out in a private collection. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 74 × 90 cm (29.1 × 35.4 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€689
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Detailed Cityscape Oil Painting "Canal Bridge" Refined Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and is a one-of-a-kind street-and-bridge scene. Visible are a red building at left, a stone arch bridge over blue water, figures with umbrellas walking along a wet path, and trees filling the middle ground. The surface shows layered brushwork and visible texture where the paint has been applied with short, expressive strokes. This intimate, wearable scene will bring vintage character to a collector’s wall. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 30 × 24 cm (11.8 × 9.4 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€139
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Classic Portrait Oil Painting "Brown Canvas" Vintage Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and presents a male portrait rendered in a natural, direct manner. The sitter wears glasses and a striped green scarf, with a trimmed beard and short hair visible against a mottled blue-green background. The surface shows thick, visible brushwork and layered paint that creates a textured, tactile quality across the face and background. This one-of-a-kind work carries the marks of the artist’s hand and would make a distinctive addition to a collector’s cabinet. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 40 × 50 cm (15.7 × 19.7 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€226
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Timeless Portrait Oil Painting "Metal Panel" Elegant Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Late 20th Century and presents a sober portrait of an older woman rendered in warm, muted tones. The face and upper torso are clearly visible against a softly textured background, with subtle highlights in the hair and worn features. You can see the canvas weave and varied brushwork across the skin and clothing, giving the surface a lived-in, tactile quality. This one-of-a-kind piece would sit quietly yet confidently in a collection of vintage portraiture. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 24 × 30 cm (9.4 × 11.8 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€154
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Authentic Abstract Oil Painting "Aged Panel" Elegant Large Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Mid 20th Century and is a one-of-a-kind piece. Rich earth tones and deep reds form layered, abstract shapes across the surface. You can see visible, textured brushwork and areas of raised paint that give the piece a tactile, lived-in feel. This work would add a warm, vintage presence to any collector’s display. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 47 × 71 cm (18.5 × 28.0 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€438
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Vintage Seascape Oil Painting "Sailing Ship" Rustic Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and is a charming, one-of-a-kind seascape. The image shows a single tall ship under full sail on a calm sea beneath a warm sky, with gulls in the distance. Visible layered brushwork and a slightly textured paint surface give the water and sails a tactile presence. The ornate gilt inner border and deep wooden outer frame enhance its vintage character for a collector's display. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 18 × 16 cm (7.1 × 6.3 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€247
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Vintage Flowery Still Life Oil Painting "Rose Bouquet" Expressive Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Mid 20th Century presents a vivid still life of roses in a pewter jug with grapes and a peach on a table. The tightly observed floral forms and fruit are rendered in warm, natural colors that read clearly across the surface. You can see varied brushwork and subtle texture in the petals and leaves where the paint sits slightly raised on the canvas. This one-of-a-kind work will add a charming, vintage focal point to a collector’s room. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 37 × 40 cm (14.6 × 15.7 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€243
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Detailed Landscape Oil Painting "Country Path" Refined Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and is a one-of-a-kind landscape scene. The canvas shows a country path, trees, distant water and small houses, all rendered in warm, natural tones. Visible brushwork and a slightly textured paint surface bring depth to the foliage and sky. Framed in an ornate gilt surround, the piece sits comfortably as a unique addition to a collector's display. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 32 × 39 cm (12.6 × 15.4 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€398
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Handcrafted Landscape Oil Painting "Gilded Frame" Detailed Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and depicts a rural scene with a windmill, cottages and trees rendered in muted greens and ochres. The surface shows visible brushwork and a subtly textured paint layer that catches the light across the sky and foliage. The ornate carved and gilded frame complements the tonal warmth of the picture without overpowering it. As a one-of-a-kind vintage work, it would make a distinctive addition to a collector’s classic landscape holdings. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 43 × 35 cm (16.9 × 13.8 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€316
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Authentic Landscape Oil Painting "Thatched Cottage" Rustic Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Late 20th Century captures a rural cottage scene with thatched roofs, trees in autumn tones, a small figure walking, and a bright patch of water in the foreground. Thick, visible brushwork and layered paint create a tactile texture across the sky, foliage, and roofs. The earthy palette and loose strokes give the scene a warm, lived-in surface that reads clearly at close view. This one-of-a-kind work is ready to add character to a collector’s ensemble. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 25 × 21 cm (9.8 × 8.3 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€103
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Original Landscape Oil Painting "Snowy House" Expressive Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Late 20th Century shows a small illuminated house set against a cool, streaked sky and bare winter trees. Thick, visible brushwork builds the roof and walls while textured paint gives the snow and foreground a tactile quality. Two small figures walk toward the house, rendered with confident, economical strokes that add life to the scene. One of a kind and full of surface detail, this piece would bring character to a collector’s vintage landscape selection. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 25 × 21 cm (9.8 × 8.3 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€103
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Handcrafted Landscape Oil Painting "Coastal Village" Refined Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Mid 20th Century depicts a coastal scene with layered blue-green sea and a rugged shoreline dotted with white structures. Thick, visible brushwork and a heavily textured paint surface give the water and foliage a tactile, sculpted quality. The palette shifts from deep greens to turquoise and muted sky tones, all applied with confident, expressive strokes. One of a kind and clearly hand-rendered, this painting will add vintage character to a collector's display. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 30 × 24 cm (11.8 × 9.4 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€106
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Rustic Landscape Oil Painting "Stone Bridge" Authentic Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and is clearly a one-of-a-kind work. The scene shows a quiet riverside town with a stone bridge, rows of buildings with red roofs, and mature trees lining the water. Fine craquelure and visible brushwork in the trees and water give the surface a lived-in texture that collectors appreciate. Hung in a simple pale frame, the painting reads as a charming, singular view ready for a collector’s wall. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 70 × 50 cm (27.6 × 19.7 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€298
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Expressive Cityscape Oil Painting "Painted Brushstrokes" Vintage Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted original Oil Painting dates from the Late 20th Century and depicts a small village street with clustered buildings and pitched roofs. The scene is rendered in soft, muted blues, greens and warm ochres, with small dark windows punctuating the facades. You can see lively, visible brushwork and built-up paint texture across the canvas that adds a tactile, lived-in surface. This one-of-a-kind work would make a unique addition to a collector’s vintage painting selection. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 19 × 24 cm (7.5 × 9.4 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€123
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Handcrafted Landscape Oil Painting "Arched Pathway" Elegant Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Mid 20th Century presents a richly layered scene in warm earth tones, with hints of gold and green creating a worn, atmospheric surface. The composition suggests an arched passage and steps rendered in thick, textured strokes that catch light across the canvas. Visible impasto and varied brushwork give the paint surface a tactile, aged feel that rewards close viewing. One of a kind, this piece will add a unique, vintage presence to a collector's walls. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 40 × 31 cm (15.7 × 12.2 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€238
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Handcrafted Landscape Oil Painting "Tree Lined Path" Rustic Belgique Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted original Oil Painting from the Mid 20th Century captures a tree-lined pathway beside water, with a small figure near the shore and a distant thatched roof visible. The scene is rendered in lively greens and earth tones, and the artist's impasto brushwork and textured paint surface are clearly visible on the canvas. The ornate carved frame complements the rustic, tactile quality of the paint. As a one-of-a-kind original, it offers a charming, collectible presence for a vintage art collection. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 97 × 74 cm (38.2 × 29.1 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€412
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Expressive Seascape Oil Painting "Crashing Wave" Timeless Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Late 20th Century captures a stormy coastal scene with crashing waves, rocky foreground, and a distant shoreline under a cloudy sky. The canvas shows visible brushwork and a richly textured paint surface, especially in the foamy surf and layered clouds. Colors range from deep sea greens to pale sky tones, giving a lively sense of movement across the composition. As a one-of-a-kind vintage work, it will make a striking addition to a coastal or seascape collection. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 57 × 45 cm (22.4 × 17.7 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€206
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Refined Cityscape Drawing "Stone Bridge" Timeless Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Drawing from the Mid 20th Century depicts a muted riverside scene with a stone bridge, towered buildings and a large tree rendered in mostly grey and earth tones. The view shows visible, layered paint surface and careful hand marks that give the sky and water a softly textured look. The composition reads clearly through subtle tonal shifts and the brushwork remains apparent around the bridge arches and tree foliage. This one-of-a-kind piece offers classic vintage character for a thoughtful collector. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 29 × 21 cm (11.4 × 8.3 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€147
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Browse our collection of original early 20th century oil paintings — vintage European works that capture one of the most dynamic periods in art history. Every painting is a one-of-a-kind original, personally sourced across Europe, and once sold it is gone.
The early 20th century saw European painting move rapidly through styles: late Impressionism and Post-Impressionism carried the traditions of the late 1800s into the new century, the Hague School continued to shape Dutch painting into the 1920s, and movements like Fauvism, Expressionism, and various regional modernisms emerged alongside more traditional academic and realist work. For collectors, this period offers a rare combination — the technical skill of the 19th century still very much alive, with the freer brushwork and bolder palettes of early modernism starting to appear.
This collection spans the full range of early 20th century oil paintings: pastoral landscapes, maritime and harbor scenes, Dutch village and canal views, Impressionist-influenced still lifes, early modernist portraits, and traditional figure and animal paintings. Styles range from tonal realism and Hague School atmospherics to looser Impressionist and Post-Impressionist work. For browsing by subject, see our landscape paintings, seascape paintings, and portrait paintings collections.
Every piece is an authentic original oil painting — oil on canvas, board, or panel — often signed and typically with the soft craquelure that develops over a century or more. Listings state the era (early, mid, or late 20th century where known), medium, dimensions, attribution, and condition. Period frames are included and photographed where present.
New early 20th century paintings are added to the collection regularly. If a piece catches your eye, secure it promptly — this is the only one of its kind.