20th Century Paintings
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Original Cityscape Oil Painting "Church Tower" Detailed Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted original Oil Painting dates from the Mid 20th Century and depicts a village scene with a tall church tower, rooftops, trees and a small bridge over calm water. The artist used layered color and visible brushwork to build the sky, architecture and foliage, creating subtle texture across the paint surface. The composition reads clearly and the warm, muted palette gives the scene a lived-in, familiar feel. This one-of-a-kind painting would make a distinctive addition to a collector’s vintage holdings. Mid 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 :)
€78
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Original Cityscape Oil Painting "Town Facade" Detailed Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting captures a streetscape with row houses, red-tiled roofs and a dark foreground railing shown clearly in the image. Dated to the Late 20th Century, the work displays visible, textured brushwork and a tactile paint surface across the canvas. The simple palette and bold black outlines give the piece a direct, hand-made presence that reads well from a distance. One of a kind, this painting would sit comfortably in a collection seeking honest vintage character. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 27 × 33.5 cm (10.6 × 13.2 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€64
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Timeless Winter Landscape Oil Painting "Leafless Tree" Original Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Mid 20th Century and is presented as a one-of-a-kind work. The scene shows a winter riverside with bare trees and a soft, muted sky rendered in earthy greens, yellows and blues. You can see lively brushwork and textured paint surface, especially in the snow and tree trunks, giving the composition a tactile presence. Framed and matted, this unique landscape would make a warm, vintage addition to a collector’s display. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 44 × 38 cm (17.3 × 15.0 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€143
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Expressive Seascape Drawing "Rocky Shore" Detailed Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Drawing dates to the Early 20th Century and depicts a coastal scene with rocky cliffs meeting a deep green sea under a muted sky. The small composition shows layered washes of color and visible, textured brushwork along the cliffs and water. The paper shows age and slight discoloration around the painted area, adding to its period character. This one-of-a-kind work will appeal to collectors looking for an intimate, vintage landscape with painterly surface detail. Early 20th Century. The painting measures 31 × 21 cm (12.2 × 8.3 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€102
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Original Floral Still Life Oil Painting "Yellow Vase" Elegant Artwork
This authentic, hand‑painted original Oil Painting dates from the Early 20th Century and presents a vibrant bouquet of yellow flowers in a blue vase against a dark background. The composition is straightforward and visible, with bold yellow petals and green leaves set off by the deep, nearly black field. You can see the tactile paint surface and confident brushwork where strokes and slight impasto give the flowers physical presence. This one-of-a-kind work will add a warm, vintage focal point to a collector’s wall. Early 20th Century. The painting measures 38 × 47 cm (15.0 × 18.5 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 "Flower Vase" Traditional Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and presents a vivid bouquet of poppies and other blossoms in a blue-and-white vase. The composition shows bright reds, pinks, blues and yellows against a softly graduated background, with a single fallen bloom on the tabletop. You can see lively brushwork and subtle texture across the petals and foliage, adding depth to the paint surface. One of a kind, this charming still life would bring color and vintage character to a collector’s wall. 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 :)
€132
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Vintage Figurative Oil Painting "Wooden Frame" Expressive Indonesia Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Late 20th Century and is a one-of-a-kind work for collectors. The composition shows layered, colorful abstract forms against a deep blue ground, with thick impasto and visible brushwork across the painted surface. The textured paint and raised areas catch light differently, giving the piece a lively, tactile presence. Framed and presented with a fabric mat, this original oil stands out as a singular collectible. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 45.5 × 35 cm (17.9 × 13.8 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€369
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Vintage Floral Still Life Oil Painting "Framed Flowers" Expressive Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Late 20th Century and is a one-of-a-kind work. The composition shows loose, floral blossoms in pinks, whites and greens against a light background. Thick, visible brushwork and raised paint give the surface a tactile, textured quality. The aged gold frame with subtle wear complements the vintage character of the piece. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 7 × 9 cm (2.8 × 3.5 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€92
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Traditional Still Life Oil Painting "Silver Pitcher" Vintage Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Mid 20th Century presents a richly textured still life with a jug, a cup and a small arrangement of corn or dried flowers on a tabletop. Thick, visible brushwork and layered paint create a lively surface full of impasto and subtle color shifts in blues, greens and warm ochres. The composition feels intimate and worn, with the artist’s hand evident in each expressive stroke. This is a one-of-a-kind work that will bring vintage character to any collection. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 37 × 25 cm (14.6 × 9.8 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 "Abstract Canvas" Original Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and is a one-of-a-kind work for collectors seeking vintage character. The composition shows loose, abstracted forms in earthy orange, muted green and pale white tones, with vertical green strokes suggesting foliage. You can clearly see varied brushwork and a textured paint surface where layered strokes and scumbled areas catch the light. Its worn, tactile finish gives this piece an immediate, lived-in presence on the wall. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 41 × 32 cm (16.1 × 12.6 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€171
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Original Landscape Oil Painting "Orange Roof House" Expressive Small Artwork
This authentic, hand‑painted original Oil Painting from the Early 20th Century captures a quiet rural scene with simplified trees, a distant roof, and a muted sky. The surface shows visible brushwork and layered texture, especially in the sky and foliage where strokes and ridges remain apparent. The earthy palette and worn passages give the work a lived-in, singular presence that will sit comfortably in a collector’s cabinet or wall. As a one‑of‑a‑kind original, it offers a direct, tactile connection to the artist’s hand. Early 20th Century. The painting measures 39 × 28 cm (15.4 × 11.0 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€231
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Classic Still Life Oil Painting "Orange Pitcher" Traditional Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Early 20th Century and presents a warm still life of a terracotta pitcher, fruit and a pale bottle. The composition is painted in broad, visible strokes that give the surface a lively texture and a worn, painterly feel. Colors are earthy and sunlit, with the orange pitcher and pear standing out against a muted, greenish background. One of a kind, this piece carries the marks of the artist’s hand and would add vintage character to any collection. Early 20th Century. The painting measures 45 × 38 cm (17.7 × 15.0 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€271
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Timeless Winter Landscape Oil Painting "Snowy Cottage" Detailed Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Mid 20th Century depicts a snowy rural scene with a small house, bare trees and a winding track. The palette mixes cool sky blues and warm earth tones, applied with visible, textured brushwork that gives the surface a lively, tactile quality. Brushstrokes and impasto suggest snow on roofs and ground without fine detail, keeping the composition direct and expressive. As a one-of-a-kind work, it offers a unique period presence for a collector seeking vintage character. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 51 × 36 cm (20.1 × 14.2 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€178
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Handcrafted Landscape Oil Painting "Old Oak" Expressive Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Early 20th Century captures a sunlit grove with several leafy trees and a soft blue sky. The scene is rendered in lively, layered strokes that leave visible texture and a tactile paint surface. Rich greens, purples and dabs of white suggest foliage and blossoms without rigid detail, giving the work a fresh, impressionistic feel. As a one-of-a-kind piece, it offers collectors a distinctive vintage charm to enrich a personal collection. Early 20th Century. The painting measures 48 × 37 cm (18.9 × 14.6 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€161
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Classic Cityscape Oil Painting "Stone Castle" Authentic French Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and depicts a riverside village with steep-roofed houses and a larger chateau-like building in the background. The scene is rendered in soft blues, greens and warm highlights that read clearly across the canvas. You can see visible brushwork and textured paint on the surface, especially in the rooflines and foliage. One of a kind, this lively village view will add vintage character to any collector's display. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 45 × 33 cm (17.7 × 13.0 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€246
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Authentic Animals Oil Painting "Thatched Cottage" Detailed Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Early 20th Century and presents a quiet rural scene with a thatched cottage, a small flock of sheep, and distant landscape under a muted sky. The visible brushwork and layered paint surface give the clouds and foliage a softly textured, lived-in feel. Earthy tones and subtle highlights capture the calm of the field and the simple structures. One of a kind, this painting would bring historic charm and pastoral atmosphere to a collector's display. Early 20th Century. The painting measures 61 × 40 cm (24.0 × 15.7 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€171
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Elegant Still Life Oil Painting "Canvas Backing" Vintage Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and is presented here from the reverse, showing a worn wooden stretcher and raw canvas. The back reveals aged varnish and scuffs on the frame, a twisted hanging cord, and areas where paint and primer have chipped along the edges. Close inspection shows visible brushwork remnants and textured paint along the top edge and keying around the stretcher. One of a kind in its signs of age and original handwork, this piece has the honest surface character collectors value. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 55 × 47 cm (21.7 × 18.5 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€297
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Original Flowery Still Life Oil Painting "Flower Vase" Classic Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Late 20th Century presents a vase filled with tall, colorful flowers rendered in warm, earthy tones. The blossoms and leaves are depicted with visible brushwork and a textured paint surface that catches the light. The composition shows a rounded gray vase against a softly worked background, with layered strokes building up the floral forms. One of a kind and full of tactile presence, it would add vintage charm to a collector’s wall. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 38 × 48 cm (15.0 × 18.9 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€238
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Original Landscape Oil Painting "Thatched Cottage" Rustic Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Mid 20th Century depicts a small thatched cottage by the water with a figure near a boat, rendered in warm, muted colors. The visible paint surface shows fine craquelure and lively, textured brushwork that brings depth to the sky and foliage. The simple cream frame complements the rustic scene and draws attention to the worn, tactile quality of the canvas. This one-of-a-kind work will add vintage character to a collector’s assemblage. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 26.5 × 21 cm (10.4 × 8.3 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€302
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Expressive Landscape Oil Painting "Mountain Cottage" Vintage Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and depicts a sunlit mountain valley with two traditional houses, winding paths, and distant ridgelines beneath a pale blue sky. The visible canvas shows layered, textured brushwork in the green slopes and roof tiles, giving the scene an immediate, tactile quality. The gilt frame and painted surface show age-appropriate wear that confirms this is a one-of-a-kind artwork. Its charming rural subject and lively paint surface make it a warm addition to a collector’s cabinet of mid-century landscapes. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 61 × 51 cm (24.0 × 20.1 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€398
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Elegant Landscape Oil Painting "Paint Texture" Original Large Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Late 20th Century and is a one-of-a-kind work for collectors. The close-up shows a neutral palette with layered, circular and linear strokes across a textured canvas. Thickly applied paint creates visible ridges and a tactile surface where the brush and palette knife marks are clear. Its subtle variations in tone and pronounced paint texture make it a striking piece to display in a curated collection. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 103 × 72 cm (40.6 × 28.3 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€452
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Refined Landscape Oil Painting "Golden Frame" Detailed Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Late 20th Century shows a small, vibrant landscape with a church-like building against a turquoise sky and dark vertical trees. Thick, textured paint is clearly visible across the scene, with lively brushwork creating raised ridges and impasto on the grassy foreground. It is presented within a layered gold frame and linen mat that complement the rich colors. As a one-of-a-kind work, it offers a bold, tactile presence for any collector. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 25 × 29 cm (9.8 × 11.4 inches) and weighs 0.6 kg (1.3 lbs). The frame shown in the photos is included.
€181
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Detailed Cityscape Oil Painting "Village Street" Handcrafted Art
This authentic, hand‑painted, original Oil Painting from the Late 20th Century depicts a quiet village street with thatched roofs, a central church tower and simple houses under a muted sky. The scene is rendered in clear, readable colors and you can see subtle brushwork and gentle texture across the paint surface. The piece is shown in a softly antiqued, carved frame that complements the pastoral subject. As a one-of-a-kind original, it would make a distinctive addition to any vintage collection. Artist: A van. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 54 × 64 cm (21.3 × 25.2 inches) and weighs 2.6 kg (5.7 lbs). The frame shown in the photos is included.
€236
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Refined Winter Landscape Oil Painting "Horse Cart" Elegant Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Early 20th Century and presents a quiet winter lane with bare trees, a horse-drawn cart, and a cottage tucked to the right. The muted palette and subtle highlights convey a soft, atmospheric dusk as seen in the image. You can notice areas of raised paint and visible brushwork that add texture to the road and tree trunks. This is a one-of-a-kind work that will bring historic charm to a collector’s display. Early 20th Century. The painting measures 41 × 32 cm (16.1 × 12.6 inches) and weighs 1.3 kg (2.9 lbs). The frame shown in the photos is included.
€321
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Timeless Landscape Oil Painting "Thatched Cottage" Original Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Late 20th Century shows a small riverside village with trees, water reflections and a few boats, rendered in soft, natural tones. The surface reveals lively brushwork and visible texture where the paint has been built up, especially in the foliage and water. The composition sits within a warm, carved gilt frame that complements the painting’s palette. This one-of-a-kind work will add a quietly charming, collectible presence to any room. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 40 × 45 cm (15.7 × 17.7 inches) and weighs 1.3 kg (2.9 lbs). The frame shown in the photos is included.
€246
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Refined Landscape Oil Painting "Small Painting" Handcrafted Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Mid 20th Century and is a one-of-a-kind landscape. The scene shows rolling fields, a river in the foreground, a small cluster of buildings and a distant tower beneath a pale sky. Visible brushwork and layered paint create a textured surface, especially in the foliage and water. This intimate, tactile panel will add vintage charm and painterly presence to a collector's wall. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 19 × 24 cm (7.5 × 9.4 inches) and weighs 0.1 kg (0.2 lbs). The frame shown in the photos is included.
€92
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Handcrafted Animals Oil Painting "Plough Horses" Vintage Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and depicts a team of three working horses and a farmer with a plow against a muted sky and field. The earthy palette and visible brushwork give the scene warmth and a tactile paint surface that catches the light. The composition focuses on the horses' forms and harnesses, rendered with steady, textured strokes. As a one-of-a-kind vintage piece, it will bring rustic character to a collector’s display. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 50 × 70 cm (19.7 × 27.6 inches) and weighs 1.1 kg (2.4 lbs). The frame shown in the photos is included.
€192
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Refined Landscape Oil Painting "Thatched Cottage" Rustic Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Mid 20th Century and shows a sunlit riverside cottage scene with a windmill and distant church visible across the water. The image displays warm, muted tones and visible brushwork in the sky and foliage, with textured paint on the trees and water. The ornate carved and gilded frame surrounds the canvas and complements the vintage feel. This one-of-a-kind artwork will add character to a collector’s period-focused selection. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 48 × 42 cm (18.9 × 16.5 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€321
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Traditional Floral Still Life Oil Painting "Pink Roses" Authentic Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Mid 20th Century presents a delicate cluster of pink roses set against a soft, muted background. The blooms are rendered with visible brushwork and a gently textured paint surface that catches the light. The composition sits within a warm linen mat and dark wooden frame that complement the painting's subtle palette. One of a kind, this piece offers quiet elegance for a collector seeking classic floral work. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 51 × 68 cm (20.1 × 26.8 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€121
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Classic Landscape Oil Painting "Watermill Building" Original Dutch Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Late 20th Century captures a riverside mill and barns beneath a soft sky. The scene shows red-tiled roofs, tall trees and a wooden waterwheel reflected in calm water, all rendered clearly on canvas. You can see the textured paint surface and visible brushwork that give depth to the foliage and water. This one-of-a-kind work would add vintage charm to a collector’s gallery. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 40 × 34 cm (15.7 × 13.4 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€82
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Handcrafted Landscape Oil Painting "Forest Path" Expressive Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Early 20th Century and presents a sunlit tree-lined path with a small flock and a shepherd visible in the distance. The scene is rendered in layered, visible brushwork that creates a textured surface of green and gold tones. The ornate gilt frame complements the painting’s warm palette and period character. This one-of-a-kind work will bring a quietly historic, pastoral presence to any collection. Early 20th Century. The painting measures 67 × 51 cm (26.4 × 20.1 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€453
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Expressive Winter Landscape Oil Painting "Full Moon" Refined Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and presents a moody rural landscape with a glowing moon, bare trees, small houses, and a haystack near a reflective body of water. The scene is rendered in rich, muted tones with visible brushwork and textured paint surface that catch the light. The gilt frame shows age and complements the painting’s darker palette. This one-of-a-kind work would add vintage character to a collector’s wall. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 32 × 27 cm (12.6 × 10.6 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€108
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Rustic Winter Landscape Oil Painting "Windmill Tower" Refined Large Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Mid 20th Century and depicts a wintry harbor scene with boats, a windmill and snow-covered buildings under a layered sky. The paint surface shows visible brushwork and lively texture, especially in the clouds and water reflections. The ornate gilded frame complements the scene and highlights the piece’s aged character. This one-of-a-kind work will bring vintage charm to any collector’s walls. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 97 × 77 cm (38.2 × 30.3 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€543
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Timeless Landscape Oil Painting "Framed Landscape" Elegant Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Mid 20th Century and is clearly one of a kind. The work shows a moody landscape with deep, stormy skies above textured fields and tree forms. The surface reveals visible brushwork and layered paint that give the scene a tactile, lived-in texture. Hung in its simple wooden surround, the piece would add vintage character to a collector’s wall. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 34 × 45 cm (13.4 × 17.7 inches) and weighs 0.6 kg (1.3 lbs). The frame shown in the photos is included.
€213
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Elegant Floral Still Life Oil Painting "Round Painting" Detailed Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and features a floral still life in a round composition. Visible thick, lively brushstrokes build layered petals and leaves in a small vase, with areas of raised paint adding tactile texture to the surface. The piece is mounted in a gold-toned round inner frame set on a dark rectangular backing, and the artist’s signature appears at the lower right. As a one-of-a-kind original, it makes a charming, collectible addition to a vintage painting collection. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 12 × 13 cm (4.7 × 5.1 inches) and weighs 0.1 kg (0.2 lbs). The frame shown in the photos is included.
€132
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Elegant Floral Still Life Oil Painting "Flower Vase" Original Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and presents a colorful bouquet in a small vertical composition. The flowers are painted against a deep burgundy ground, with visible brushwork and thick, textured paint that gives the petals and leaves a lively surface. The piece is shown in a layered wooden frame with aged gold and dark tones that complement the warm palette. One of a kind and clearly vintage, it will add a charming focal point to a collector's wall. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 19.5 × 17 cm (7.7 × 6.7 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€138
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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.