20th Century Paintings
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Handcrafted Cityscape Oil Painting "Domed Building" Timeless Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Mid 20th Century shows a softly lit riverside town with domed architecture and tall cypress trees rendered in muted greens and golds. The scene is visible within a warm, dark wooden frame and the paint surface reveals visible brushwork and layered texture, especially in the sky and architectural highlights. The artist signed the lower right corner, and the piece reads as a one-of-a-kind work with a quietly aged palette. Collectors will appreciate the tangible surface detail and the evocative, vintage character it brings to a room. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 28 × 22 cm (11.0 × 8.7 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€172
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Original Winter Landscape Oil Painting "Gilded Frame" Elegant Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Late 20th Century captures a small snowy village scene with figures ice-skating near a boat and houses visible along the shore. The brushwork is visible in the layered paint of the sky and snow, giving a softly textured surface that reads clearly at close range. The warm, ornate gilt frame and inner mouldings accent the muted palette and add presence on the wall. This one-of-a-kind original offers a charming, intimate view that will sit beautifully in a collector's vintage art selection. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 30 × 25 cm (11.8 × 9.8 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€321
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Expressive Cityscape Oil Painting "Golden Frame" Authentic Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Late 20th Century depicts a lively street scene with rows of gabled buildings and tiny figures going about their day. The short, visible strokes and layered paint create a textured surface that catches light across the rooftops and tree canopy. The ornate gilt frame and beaded inner edge complement the warm tones and add a period feel. This is a one-of-a-kind work that will bring character to a collector’s wall. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 26 × 21 cm (10.2 × 8.3 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€286
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Expressive Harbor Scene Oil Painting "Gilded Frame" Elegant Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Late 20th Century and presents a lively riverside scene with boats, houses and small figures visible along the shore. The piece sits in an ornate gilt frame whose carved decoration and warm gold tones complement the soft sky and water within. You can see the painter’s textured surface and confident brushwork in the clouded sky and fine details of the boats and shoreline. This is a one-of-a-kind work that will add character to a collector’s display. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 39 × 33 cm (15.4 × 13.0 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€401
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Traditional Seascape Oil Painting "Sailboat Group" Refined Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dated to the Early 20th Century depicts a calm seaside scene with small sailing boats tied at the water’s edge and distant hills on the horizon. The sails are rendered in warm creams and rust tones against a clear blue sky, and the hulls sit quietly, their reflections visible in the water. You can see the painter’s brushwork and subtle texture across the sails and water, giving the surface a lively, tactile quality. This one-of-a-kind piece will bring vintage coastal charm to any collector’s wall. Early 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 :)
€301
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Expressive Floral Still Life Oil Painting "Flowered Vase" Vintage Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Mid 20th Century shows a dark-green background with a loose bouquet of white flowers in a vase. The petals and foliage are rendered with visible, energetic brushwork and a textured paint surface that catches the light. The warm, worn frame and small areas of age add to the piece’s vintage character. This one-of-a-kind work will bring a classic, tactile presence to any collection. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 26 × 32 cm (10.2 × 12.6 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€213
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Rustic Floral Still Life Oil Painting "Yellow Bouquet" Traditional Large Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Early 20th Century depicts a loose, vertical bouquet of sunlit flowers set against a dark background. Thick, impasto strokes and visible brushwork build up the petals and foliage, giving the surface rich texture and a lively, tactile quality. The warm yellows and greens sit over deep browns, creating a strong contrast that reads beautifully on the canvas. One of a kind, this piece brings vintage charm and painterly presence to any collector's wall. Early 20th Century. The painting measures 52 × 85 cm (20.5 × 33.5 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€254
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Classic Seascape Oil Painting "Sailing Boat" Elegant Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Early 20th Century shows a warm coastal scene with a small sailboat, a pier and a waterside building set against layered hills. The palette is dominated by golden and rust tones that wash across sky, mountains and reflective water. Close inspection reveals visible brushwork and a richly textured paint surface that catches the light. This one-of-a-kind painting carries the quiet charm of a singular vintage find for a collector. Early 20th Century. The painting measures 50 × 29 cm (19.7 × 11.4 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€264
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Refined Landscape Oil Painting "Framed Painting" Authentic Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Late 20th Century captures a sunlit rural scene with trees, a winding dirt path and open fields. The canvas shows visible brushwork and a textured paint surface, particularly in the leafy tree crowns and foreground grasses. Colors are soft greens and warm earth tones under a pale blue sky, all presented within a layered, gilt wooden frame. As a one-of-a-kind work, it will bring a quietly nostalgic focal point to any collector’s room. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 33 × 27 cm (13.0 × 10.6 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€121
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Detailed Winter Landscape Oil Painting "Framed Painting" Vintage Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Mid 20th Century and presents a small winter landscape with bare trees, a frozen river or canal, a few skaters and moored boats under a pale sky. The scene is presented in a deep brown wooden frame and the painted surface shows visible brushwork and subtle texture across the snow and sky. Cracked paint and layered strokes are evident on close inspection, giving the work a tactile, lived-in surface. This one-of-a-kind original would make a distinctive addition to a collector’s vintage ensemble. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 32 × 45 cm (12.6 × 17.7 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€247
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Original Landscape Oil Painting "Ornate Frame" Authentic Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Early 20th Century and offers a charming pastoral scene of a small footbridge over a stream with trees and meadows beyond. The visible paint surface shows subtle impasto and delicate brushwork that bring texture to the sky, foliage, and water. The ornate gilt frame, with its carved floral motifs, complements the warm tones of the landscape. This is a one-of-a-kind work that will add vintage character to a collector’s home. Early 20th Century. The painting measures 31.5 × 37 cm (12.4 × 14.6 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€201
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Classic Landscape Oil Painting "Windmill Painting" Rustic Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Mid 20th Century and shows a small coastal scene with a windmill, boats, and a few figures at the water’s edge. The image is set within a deep, glossy black frame and the visible paint surface shows delicate brushwork and a slightly raised texture in the cloud and water areas. The muted palette and fine detailing feel intimate and suited to a focused display. This one-of-a-kind work will make a distinctive addition to a collector’s vintage holdings. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 39 × 42 cm (15.4 × 16.5 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€121
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Elegant Landscape Oil Painting "Village Church" Vintage Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and captures a village scene with rooftops, a church tower and distant mountains beneath a clouded sky. The surface shows visible impasto and layered brushwork, giving the clouds and fields a tactile texture. Painted in earthy tones with cool blues in the distance, the scene feels lively and worked by hand. This one-of-a-kind piece would make a striking focal point for a collector seeking vintage, textured landscapes. 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 :)
€379
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Refined Floral Still Life Oil Painting "Blue Vase" Handcrafted Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Late 20th Century presents a vibrant bouquet of red flowers in a blue vase against a muted green background. The composition shows loose, confident brushstrokes and visible paint texture that bring the petals and vase to life. The canvas surface reveals layered color and quick, expressive marks that read clearly in person. As a one-of-a-kind work, it offers collectors a lively, tactile example of period painting. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 55 × 37 cm (21.7 × 14.6 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€319
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Rustic Landscape Oil Painting "Thatched Cottage" Timeless Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Mid 20th Century and is a one-of-a-kind work. The scene shows a rural cottage by water beneath a sky of soft clouds, with a large tree and small figures near the shoreline. Visible brushwork and a textured paint surface give the clouds and foliage a lively, tactile quality. The gold and black moulded frame complements the warm tones and highlights the painting’s vintage character. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 45 × 39 cm (17.7 × 15.4 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€288
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Expressive Figurative Oil Painting "Seated Woman" Authentic Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Early 20th Century and depicts a warm domestic interior with a seated woman, a child, a cradle and a window spilling soft light onto a table of household wares. The scene is rendered in earthy browns and ochres, with visible brushwork and a gently textured paint surface that catches the light. The composition shows clear details like a basket, a small toy pram and a hat on the wall, all painted with careful, expressive strokes. This one-of-a-kind work carries the quiet charm of its era and would add period character to a collector’s walls. Early 20th Century. The painting measures 35 × 30 cm (13.8 × 11.8 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€223
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Refined Landscape Oil Painting "Thatched Cottage" Expressive Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Early 20th Century and is a one-of-a-kind landscape scene. The composition shows a small thatched cottage beside trees and a cart on a winding path at sunset, rendered in warm pink and earthy tones. Visible impasto and varied brushwork create a textured paint surface that gives the trees and sky a lived-in, tactile feeling. Mounted in an ornate gilt frame, the piece would make a distinctive addition to a collector’s period painting group. Early 20th Century. The painting measures 54 × 43 cm (21.3 × 16.9 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€341
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Detailed Landscape Oil Painting "Framed Painting" Elegant Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Late 20th Century presents a peaceful lakeside scene with trees, a small boathouse and soft, morning light. The visible paint surface shows subtle texture and careful brushwork that bring the foliage and water to life. The warm, green-gold mat and wooden frame complement the tones of the composition. As a one-of-a-kind original, it will add a unique, vintage character to any collector’s wall. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 50 × 45 cm (19.7 × 17.7 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€179
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Refined Winter Landscape Oil Painting "Snowy Path" Traditional Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Mid 20th Century captures a quiet winter lane lined with tall, bare trees against a soft blue sky. The scene shows snow-covered ground, distant brown reeds or trees at the horizon, and a narrow track leading into the composition. You can see visible brushwork and subtle texture on the paint surface, especially in the tree trunks and snowy foreground. As a one-of-a-kind work, it brings a gentle, vintage presence to any collector's wall. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 30 × 30 cm (11.8 × 11.8 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€189
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Traditional Landscape Oil Painting "Winding Path" Timeless Large Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Mid 20th Century depicts a sunlit rural valley with rolling green hills, a house tucked among trees, and a winding track through tall grasses. The view shows layered foliage and distant hills under a calm blue-green sky, all rendered in visible brushstrokes that create lively texture across the paint surface. The palette of greens and soft yellows feels fresh and natural, with brushwork that emphasizes movement in the grass and leaves. This one-of-a-kind landscape will add vintage charm and painterly presence to a collector's walls. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 75 × 55 cm (29.5 × 21.7 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€243
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Traditional Landscape Oil Painting "Framed Painting" Timeless Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Late 20th Century shows a sunlit rural scene with a small house, winding path, and trees in full foliage. The visible brushwork and layered paint create a textured surface that catches the light and gives the landscape depth. Warm autumnal tones and cool greens are applied with confident, visible strokes that highlight foliage and architecture. One of a kind and clearly hand-worked, this piece will add vintage charm to a collector’s walls. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 37 × 32 cm (14.6 × 12.6 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€209
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Vintage Seascape Oil Painting "Ornate Frame" Refined Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Mid 20th Century presents a coastal scene with cliffs, a cypress-like tree and a palm near a seaside archway, all shown within a richly carved gilded frame. The artist’s layered brushwork and visible impasto give the surface a tactile texture, especially in the rocky cliffs and foliage. Colors are muted pastels and earth tones with touches of blue for the sea and sky. This one-of-a-kind work has the presence of a carefully executed vintage study that will add character to a collector’s wall. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 30 × 22 cm (11.8 × 8.7 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€186
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Timeless Winter Landscape Oil Painting "Snowy Village" Handcrafted Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Late 20th Century and depicts a snowy village scene with houses, a windmill and a lone tree under a blue-green sky. The visible canvas shows layered brushwork and a slightly textured paint surface that catches the light. The composition and muted palette read clearly through the gilt frame, offering a quiet, wintry mood. This one-of-a-kind work will make a distinctive addition to a collector’s vintage holdings. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 48 × 38 cm (18.9 × 15.0 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€156
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Refined Farm Oil Painting "Water Buffalo" Vintage Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Mid 20th Century captures a rural scene with two water buffalo and a ploughman in a muted, earthy landscape. Visible details include a simple thatched structure to the left, a distant tree line, and figures working in the field. The artist’s brushwork and textured paint surface are apparent in the layered skies and tactile foreground. One of a kind, this piece offers a quiet, lived-in atmosphere for a collector. 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 :)
€196
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Traditional Landscape Oil Painting "Blue House" Authentic Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Mid 20th Century and shows a sunlit house with a steep roof set among lush, leafy foliage. The scene is rendered in loose, painterly strokes with visible impasto and a textured paint surface that catches the light. Soft blues, greens and warm earth tones build the structure and garden with lively, tactile brushwork. One of a kind, this vintage canvas brings a warm, lived-in charm to a collector’s interior. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 70 × 60 cm (27.6 × 23.6 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€349
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Timeless Harbor Scene Oil Painting "Row Boats" Rustic Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Mid 20th Century and depicts a busy harbor scene with moored boats, tall masts and dockside buildings. The composition shows figures on the quay and dark wooden boats resting at the water’s edge, all rendered in warm earth tones and cool sky washes. You can see the textured paint surface and confident brushwork, especially in the sails and reflections on the water. This one-of-a-kind work offers a charming vintage presence for a collector seeking an evocative maritime piece. 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 :)
€204
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Rustic Landscape Oil Painting "Red Sails" Classic Dutch Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Early 20th Century and is a one-of-a-kind work for collectors. The scene shows two sailboats on dark waters beneath a brooding, amber sky, with a strong horizontal band of light reflected on the surface. The paint surface is visibly textured, with raised brushwork and ridged patterns across the dark passages. Cracking and layered brush marks add tactile depth that is clearly visible across the composition. Early 20th Century. The painting measures 55 × 40 cm (21.7 × 15.7 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€217
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Classic Animals Oil Painting "Stag Deer" Handcrafted Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Late 20th Century shows a quiet forest scene with a stag and two does standing among tall trees. The visible surface reveals layered paint and subtle brushwork that build a textured leafy canopy and dappled light on the forest floor. Colors range from deep greens to warm golden highlights, with clear, careful strokes defining the animals and trunks. This one-of-a-kind work has a tactile paint surface that will add classic character to a collector’s gallery. Late 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 :)
€239
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Detailed Landscape Oil Painting "Gilded Frame" Elegant Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Early 20th Century and is a one-of-a-kind piece for collectors. The visible scene shows a small rural landscape with a tree, a cottage and a dirt track, rendered in a softened, aged palette. You can see age-related craquelure and subtle brushwork across the paint surface that add tactile texture and character. Hung in its ornate gilt frame, it brings quiet, vintage charm to any collection. Early 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 :)
€401
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Traditional Landscape Oil Painting "Thatched Cottage" Expressive Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Early 20th Century depicts a quiet rural lane with a small cottage and two tiny figures walking toward the horizon. The scene is rendered in soft, muted tones with visible, textured brushwork that catches light across the sky and foliage. Thick paint and subtle impasto give depth to the trees and the worn path, creating a tactile surface you can sense from close view. One of a kind, this vintage landscape would add timeless character to a collector’s wall. Early 20th Century. The painting measures 54 × 43 cm (21.3 × 16.9 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€189
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Timeless Floral Still Life Oil Painting "Woven Basket" German Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Early 20th Century and presents a richly colored bouquet set against a dark background. The composition shows red, yellow and cream flowers arranged in a woven basket, painted with visible brushwork and a textured paint surface. The dark surrounding tones make the blooms stand out and convey a warm, vintage presence. As a one-of-a-kind work, it would add period charm to a collector's cabinet or living space. Early 20th Century. The painting measures 55 × 45 cm (21.7 × 17.7 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€362
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Expressive Landscape Oil Painting "Gilded Frame" Classic Small Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Early 20th Century and is a one-of-a-kind work for collectors. The visible scene shows a riverside with a tall stone tower, distant hills and a small boat, rendered in soft, muted colors. You can see the impasto and lively brushwork across the sky and tower, giving the paint surface a tactile texture. Housed in an ornate gilt and velvet mount, the piece has clear age and charm that will stand out in any collection. Early 20th Century. The painting measures 36 × 28 cm (14.2 × 11.0 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€312
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Classic Portrait Oil Painting "Bearded Man" Timeless Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Early 20th Century and presents a portrait of an older man with a full white beard and a dark hat. The warm, muted palette and layered paint show visible brushwork and a textured surface across the canvas. The sitter’s face and beard are rendered with careful strokes that catch the light against a deep, shadowed background. One of a kind, this piece will add classic character to a collector’s collection. Early 20th Century. The painting measures 37 × 31 cm (14.6 × 12.2 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€321
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Authentic Floral Still Life Oil Painting "Sunflower Bouquet" Small Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting from the Early 20th Century presents a still life of sunflowers and fruit rendered in warm, earthy tones. The bouquet and apples sit against a muted background with visible brushwork that builds texture across the petals and fruit. The painted surface shows age and layered impasto that catches the light, giving the composition a tactile presence. This one-of-a-kind work offers a quiet, collectible charm for a vintage painting collection. Early 20th Century. The painting measures 32 × 26 cm (12.6 × 10.2 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€172
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Vintage Harbor Scene Oil Painting "Sailboats Cluster" Timeless Artwork
This authentic, hand-painted original Oil Painting from the Mid 20th Century captures a sunlit marina scene with sailboats, reeds and a cluster of buildings along the shoreline. The palette of soft greens, yellows and blues is applied with visible, lively brushwork and a textured paint surface that catches the light. You can see thick impasto in the cloud and sail areas and thinner, scumbled strokes in the water and grasses. This one-of-a-kind artwork has a charming, lived-in presence that will add character to a coastal collection. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 50 × 41 cm (19.7 × 16.1 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)
€201
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Rustic Floral Still Life Oil Painting "Green Vase" Classic Art
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the Mid 20th Century and offers a lively still life of yellow and pink flowers arranged in a green vase. The composition shows visible, confident brushwork and a textured paint surface that catches the light across the blooms and background. Colors are warm and slightly muted, with loose strokes that convey movement without fine detail. One of a kind, this piece brings vintage charm and painterly warmth to any collector's wall. Mid 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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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.