20th Century Paintings
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Vintage Floral Still Life Oil Painting "Flower Vase" Expressive Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Mid 20th Century and presents a richly colored bouquet in a blue vase. Visible are layered petals in warm reds, yellows and creams set against a muted background, with fine highlights suggesting careful brushwork. The paint surface shows subtle texture where the flowers and leaves are built up, adding depth to the composition. One of a kind and charming, it will bring vintage character to a collector’s wall. 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 :)
€204
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Rustic Landscape Oil Painting "Sunlit Pathway" Traditional Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted original Oil Painting from the Mid 20th Century presents a leafy, sunlit avenue rendered in rich greens and warm golden highlights. The scene is built with visible, textured brushwork that creates a layered, almost tactile surface across the foliage and path. Colors and short, expressive strokes suggest depth and dappled light without precise detail, making the view feel immediate and lived-in. As a one-of-a-kind work, it brings vintage charm and painterly presence to any collector's walls. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 52 × 46 cm (20.5 × 18.1 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€422
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Timeless Landscape Oil Painting "Framed Painting" Handcrafted Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Mid 20th Century and presents a lively village scene with trees, buildings and a winding path beside a pond. Visible thick, expressive brushwork and layered paint create a lively texture across the sky, foliage and water. The gilt frame and velvet sightline enhance the warm tones and invite close viewing of the painted surface. This one-of-a-kind work is a singular piece for collectors who appreciate tactile, mid-century landscape painting. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 60 × 50 cm (23.6 × 19.7 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€398
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Rustic Animals Oil Painting "Grazing Horses" Classic Art
This authentic, hand-painted original Oil Painting dates from the Mid 20th Century and is a one-of-a-kind work for collectors. The composition shows several horses set against rolling, colorful hills under a bright sky, painted in vivid, warm tones. Visible impasto and lively brushwork create a textured paint surface that catches the light and emphasizes the artist’s strokes. Framed and ready for display, this piece brings energetic movement and vintage character to any 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 :)
€143
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Elegant Landscape Oil Painting "Framed Painting" Rustic Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Mid 20th Century presents a lively, textured landscape of layered hills and flowering shrubs rendered in bright greens, reds, yellows and pinks. The artist’s visible brushwork and impasto give the paint surface a tactile, expressive quality that catches the light. Framed and signed at the lower left, the composition shows rocky foreground details and rhythmic bands of color climbing the slopes. This one-of-a-kind work will add vintage charm and painterly energy to a collector’s wall. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 33 × 25 cm (13.0 × 9.8 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€171
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Rustic Landscape Oil Painting "Framed Painting" Expressive Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted original Oil Painting from the Mid 20th Century depicts a calm waterscape with distant treeline, near shore grasses, and two upright poles reflected in the water. The muted sky and soft greens are rendered with visible brushwork and subtle paint texture across the surface. The signed composition sits within a deep, aged gilt frame and retains a one-of-a-kind presence. It will bring a quietly nostalgic touch to a collector’s vintage painting selection. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 46 × 33 cm (18.1 × 13.0 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€232
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Authentic Portrait Oil Painting "Young Woman" Elegant Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Mid 20th Century and is a one-of-a-kind portrait of a young woman. The composition shows her head and shoulders against a muted, neutral background, with a softly modeled face and downcast eyes. Visible brushwork and layered paint create a textured surface, especially in the hair and collar where impasto and loose strokes are evident. This intimate, finely observed piece would add a singular vintage presence to any collection. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 27 × 20 cm (10.6 × 7.9 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€151
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Vintage Cityscape Oil Painting "Arched Gate" Rustic Italian Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting captures a sunlit street and building facade with a distant green hill under a clear blue sky, clearly rendered in loose, visible strokes. The scene reads as Mid 20th Century and shows a small figure seated to the right beside an arched doorway and detailed balcony railings. Thick brushwork and layered paint create a tactile surface and subtle texture across the architecture and ground. One of a kind, this original work would bring vintage charm and painterly warmth to a collector’s display. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 26 × 35 cm (10.2 × 13.8 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€121
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Traditional Winter Landscape Oil Painting "Snowy Cabin" Vintage Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Late 20th Century captures a quiet winter scene with a snow-covered road, tall trees, a small red-roofed cottage, and two figures on a log in the foreground. The visible brushwork and textured paint surface bring lively movement to the snow and leafless branches. Warm autumnal tones of the distant woods contrast with the cool blues of the sky, creating a pleasing balance for a collector. This one-of-a-kind work offers a charming, tangible presence for any intimate collection. 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 :)
€86
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Classic Seascape Oil Painting "Rock Cliff" Rustic Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Mid 20th Century shows a rugged cliff and a lone tree set against a clear blue sky. The scene is rendered with lively, textured brushwork and visible impasto on the rock face. Earthy greens and muted browns create a sense of natural depth across the hillside. This one-of-a-kind work will bring a tactile, vintage presence to a collector’s wall. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 27 × 34 cm (10.6 × 13.4 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€96
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Authentic Portrait Oil Painting "Painted Frame" Expressive Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Late 20th Century and offers a close-up view of muted green and brown passages with a hint of red at the edge. The surface shows visible brushwork and layered paint texture, with a small, partially visible signature near the lower corner. The tonal handling is subtle and earthy, inviting close inspection of the paint surface. As a one-of-a-kind work, it would add a quietly atmospheric presence to a collector’s holdings. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 31 × 37 cm (12.2 × 14.6 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€229
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Authentic Seascape Oil Painting "Fishing Boat" Traditional Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Early 20th Century captures a small fleet of sailing boats working through choppy green seas beneath a cloudy sky. The image shows layered sails, rigging and a fishing net with careful, visible brushwork that gives the surface a textured, lived-in patina. Waves and foam are built up with thick paint strokes that catch the light, while small figures on deck add quiet activity. One-of-a-kind and full of character, this original seascape would make a striking addition to a collector’s vintage maritime holdings. Early 20th Century. The painting measures 38 × 28 cm (15.0 × 11.0 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€204
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Expressive Still Life Oil Painting "Green Vase" Timeless Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Mid 20th Century depicts a vase of flowers next to a small box, painted with rich, warm tones. The image shows thick, impasto strokes and visible texture where the paint rises from the surface, especially in the blooms and the green vase. The muted background and worn edges give the work a lived-in, vintage character that will sit comfortably in a collector’s display. As a one-of-a-kind original, it offers tactile brushwork and color that can't be duplicated. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 14 × 15 cm (5.5 × 5.9 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€82
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Authentic Landscape Oil Painting "Windmill Tower" Refined Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Mid 20th Century and is a one-of-a-kind work for collectors. The scene shows a moored boat and a windmill or structure against a clouded sky with soft, muted tones. Visible brushwork and layered paint give the surface a textured, lively quality, especially in the clouds and reflections. The warm burl wood surround complements the painting’s earthy palette and vintage character. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 37 × 47 cm (14.6 × 18.5 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€248
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Refined Figurative Oil Painting "Drinking Monks" Detailed Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Early 20th Century and depicts two monks sharing bread and drink across a small table. The scene is rendered in warm, earthy tones with visible brushwork that gives the robes and faces a textured, lived-in surface. The figures’ expressions and the simple objects on the table are clearly painted and feel immediate and familiar. As a one-of-a-kind work, it would add character and narrative charm to a collector’s vintage holdings. Early 20th Century. The painting measures 53 × 42 cm (20.9 × 16.5 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€242
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Classic Church Interior Oil Painting "Altar Priests" Refined Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and captures a quiet interior scene with arches and figures at an altar. The composition shows warm ochres and muted grays layered into the vaulted architecture, with small groups of people rendered in loose, suggestive strokes. You can see the visible brushwork and built-up paint texture across the arches and floor, giving the surface a tactile, lived-in quality. This one-of-a-kind work will add vintage character and painterly presence to a collector’s display. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 27 × 35 cm (10.6 × 13.8 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€171
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Expressive Still Life Oil Painting "Copper Kettle" Vintage Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted original Oil Painting dates from the Mid 20th Century and is a one-of-a-kind still life. The composition shows stacked metalware—visible copper pots and pans rendered against a warm ochre background. You can see the artist’s brushwork and subtle texture in the paint surface, especially in the highlights on the metal. This piece would add vintage warmth and tactile presence to a collector’s room. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 40 × 35 cm (15.7 × 13.8 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€146
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Original Floral Still Life Oil Painting "Red Tulip" Refined Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Mid 20th Century and is a one-of-a-kind still life. The composition shows two red-orange blooms and a fallen petal against a muted striped background with a dark vase partly visible. You can see the painter’s lively brushwork and areas of thicker paint that give the surface texture and a tactile sense of the petals. Small age marks and surface wear add to its vintage character for a collector. 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 :)
€189
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Handcrafted Harbor Scene Oil Painting "Sailing Boats" Refined Belgique Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Early 20th Century and is a one-of-a-kind work. The visible scene shows boats clustered along a shore with loose, atmospheric skies and a low horizon. The artist's brushwork is evident in the thick, textured paint and layered strokes across the sea and sky. Warm, muted tones and a richly carved gilded frame give the piece immediate presence for a collector. Early 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 :)
€363
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Timeless Landscape Oil Painting "Snowy Mountain" Expressive Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and presents a serene mountain lakeside with snow-capped peaks, dark rocky ridges, and a strip of water in the foreground. The scene is rendered in soft, muted blues, browns and greens, with visible brushwork and a gently textured paint surface that catch the light. Small trees and scrubby bushes along the shore are painted with short, confident strokes that add depth and charm. One of a kind, this vintage landscape brings quiet, rustic character to a collector’s wall. 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 :)
€134
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Authentic Floral Still Life Oil Painting "Blue Vase" Classic Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Mid 20th Century shows a bouquet of roses arranged above a pale blue vase against a dark background. Soft pinks, reds and creams sit alongside fresh green leaves, all rendered with visible brushwork and a gently textured paint surface. The artist’s strokes give the blossoms a lively, tactile quality that reads beautifully up close. This one-of-a-kind floral still life will bring vintage charm to a collector’s wall. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 35 × 24 cm (13.8 × 9.4 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€123
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Elegant Landscape Oil Painting "Grazing Sheep" Detailed Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Early 20th Century depicts a quiet autumn scene with slender trees, scattered orange and ochre leaves, and a lone figure herding sheep in a misty field. The surface shows visible brushwork and small impasto dabs that give texture to the leaves and ground. The muted palette and soft horizon create a tranquil mood that would sit well in a rustic or traditional collection. As a one-of-a-kind original, it offers a unique atmospheric focal point for any collector. Early 20th Century. The painting measures 16 × 26 cm (6.3 × 10.2 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€147
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Elegant Portrait Oil Painting "Woman Face" Expressive French Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and presents a close-up portrait of a face against a warm, reddish-brown ground. The sitter’s pale skin and blue-gray eyes are rendered with visible, confident brushstrokes and a textured paint surface. Bold swaths of red and dark tones form a loosely suggested garment around the neck, applied in energetic, layered strokes. One-of-a-kind in its execution, the work shows the artist’s direct hand and painterly presence. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 24 × 32 cm (9.4 × 12.6 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€139
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Expressive Farm Oil Painting "Thatched Houses" Original Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Late 20th Century captures a waterside village rendered in warm ochres and golds. The scene shows rustic buildings, a small dock with a boat, and two tiny figures near the shore, all painted with visible, textured brushwork that catches the light. Thick paint and layered strokes create a tactile surface across the sky and rooftops. This one-of-a-kind work has a strong, lived-in presence that will add character to a collector’s display. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 23 × 21 cm (9.1 × 8.3 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€102
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Classic Landscape Oil Painting "Country Cottage" Elegant Dutch Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Early 20th Century and depicts a tranquil rural view with cottages, a distant church spire and a tree-lined horizon. The visible paint surface shows layered brushwork and a gently textured impasto in the sky and foliage that catches the light. The ornate gilt frame and the aged palette contribute to the piece’s vintage presence. This one-of-a-kind work will add a warm, lived-in charm to a collector’s display. Early 20th Century. The painting measures 37 × 27 cm (14.6 × 10.6 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€301
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Refined Winter Landscape Oil Painting "Snowy Boat" Vintage Dutch Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Early 20th Century and offers a quiet winter scene of a boat moored by a snowy bank with bare pollarded trees and a simple house in the background. The muted palette of soft creams, greens and slate grays gives the composition a calm, timeless feel. You can clearly see the painter’s brushwork and subtle texture in the snow and tree trunks, where layered paint creates depth on the surface. This is a one-of-a-kind work that would add period character to any collection. Early 20th Century. The painting measures 61 × 46 cm (24.0 × 18.1 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€276
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Authentic Floral Still Life Oil Painting "Blue Vase" Original Dutch Artwork
This authentic, hand‑painted, original Oil Painting from the Mid 20th Century shows a bouquet of white daisies arranged in a blue-and-white vase on a green background. The composition is painted with visible, lively brushwork and a textured paint surface that catches the light. Colors are dominated by greens, whites and touches of yellow for the flower centers, with a stack of books suggested beside the vase. One of a kind, this charming still life brings vintage character and tactile presence to a collector's wall. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 45 × 60 cm (17.7 × 23.6 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€231
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Classic Figurative Oil Painting "Flying Trapeze" Rustic Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Late 20th Century captures a lively arena scene with spotlights fanning out over a dark central stage and a crowded, colorful audience. Small figures are shown mid-air between poles and a platform, rendered with quick, energetic strokes that emphasize movement. The paint surface shows visible brushwork and layered texture, with areas of thicker impasto and scraped marks. One-of-a-kind and full of theatrical atmosphere, this piece makes a striking addition to a collector's display. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 35 × 27 cm (13.8 × 10.6 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€87
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Elegant Landscape Oil Painting "Thatched Windmill" Traditional Art
This authentic, hand-painted original Oil Painting from the Early 20th Century depicts a riverside scene with a windmill, thatched houses, boats, and surrounding trees under a pale blue sky. The image shows visible brushwork and a textured paint surface, especially in the sky and foliage. Warm earth tones and crisp white highlights bring the cottages and reflections in the water to life. One of a kind and ready to add historic character to a collector's wall. Early 20th Century. The painting measures 45 × 34 cm (17.7 × 13.4 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€94
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Ca 1910 Farm Oil Painting "Thatched Cottage" Original Dutch Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Early 20th Century captures a quiet rural scene with a thatched building, trees, figures and grazing fowl visible in muted tones. The surface shows evident brushwork and layered paint texture, particularly across the rooftop and foliage. The warm, gilded period frame complements the subdued palette and underscores the piece’s age. This one-of-a-kind work will sit naturally in a collector’s cabinet of vintage oils. Early 20th Century. The painting measures 44 × 34 cm (17.3 × 13.4 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€272
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Traditional Harbor Scene Oil Painting "Wooden Boat" Original Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted original Oil Painting from the Early 20th Century captures a quiet rural scene with a small boat in the foreground and thatched cottages beyond a wooden bridge. The visible palette of muted greens, ochres and earth tones conveys a misty, late-day light across marshy water and grassy banks. You can see lively, impasto brushwork and textured paint on the sky and trees that give the surface an engaging tactile quality. This one-of-a-kind work will add character and history to a collector’s collection. Early 20th Century. The painting measures 52 × 39 cm (20.5 × 15.4 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€178
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Timeless Landscape Oil Painting "Windmill Tower" Authentic Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted original Oil Painting from the Late 20th Century captures a riverside scene with a prominent windmill, distant church spire, and small figures at the water’s edge. The image shows visible, textured brushwork in the sky and foliage and thicker impasto on the windmill and water reflections. Earthy tones and soft highlights create a lived-in, atmospheric feeling that would sit comfortably in a traditional collection. This is a one-of-a-kind work that offers genuine material presence and painterly surface detail. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 23 × 30 cm (9.1 × 11.8 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€123
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Classic Floral Still Life Oil Painting "Pink Tulips" Handcrafted Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Late 20th Century and depicts a bouquet of pink flowers in a glass vase against a deep blue background. Thick, visible brushstrokes and impasto give the blossoms and leaves a textured, tactile surface. The composition is simply rendered with bold color contrasts that read well from a distance. One of a kind, this piece offers a lively, handmade presence for a collector's wall. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 49 × 40 cm (19.3 × 15.7 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€198
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Detailed Winter Landscape Oil Painting "Thatched Cottage" Expressive Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Late 20th Century and presents a warm, textured landscape scene with cottages, trees and small figures. The surface shows visible brushwork and layered impasto that catch the light across the sky and foliage. Painted in earthy yellows and greens, the composition feels intimate and uniquely executed. It is a one-of-a-kind work that will add character to a collector’s vintage selection. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 29 × 16 cm (11.4 × 6.3 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€82
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Vintage Cityscape Oil Painting "Fishing Boats" Rustic Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Mid 20th Century captures a seaside village with clustered houses, a rocky shoreline, and colorful boats pulled up on the sand. Thick, visible brushwork and layered paint give the sky, water, and buildings a lively texture that reads strongly across the surface. The composition shows small figures near the boats and a bustling waterfront rendered in warm ochres, greens and blues. One of a kind and clearly hand-made, this piece will bring vintage coastal charm to any collector's display. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 26 × 22 cm (10.2 × 8.7 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€178
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Elegant Still Life Oil Painting "Fruit Bowl" Authentic Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Mid 20th Century presents a still life of fruit on a pewter plate against a muted green background. The composition shows peaches, grapes, a bulb of garlic and a tall cylinder with a painted bird motif, all rendered in warm, natural tones. Visible brushwork and textured paint surface give the piece a lively, tactile presence. One of a kind, this vintage work makes a striking, collectible addition to a home or gallery. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 50 × 44 cm (19.7 × 17.3 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€121
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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.