20th Century Paintings
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Vintage Moody European Stone Village Courtyard Street Oil Painting
This authentic, hand-painted original Oil Painting from the Mid 20th Century beautifully captures a charming street scene with textured brushwork and rich, earthy tones. Visible are old stone buildings with slanted roofs and highlights of yellow and ochre around the windows, as well as figures and flowers that add subtle life to the composition. The expressive surface of the canvas, with its layered application of paint, brings depth and warmth to the setting. As a one-of-a-kind artwork, this piece offers a unique glimpse into a bygone era and an inviting atmosphere that is perfect for any art lover or collector. Mid 20th Century. The painting measures 51 × 40 cm (20.1 × 15.7 inches) and weighs 0.7 kg (1.5 lbs). The frame shown in the photos is included.
€108
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French Vintage Clock Tower Market Square Street Figures Oil Painting
This authentic, hand-painted Oil Painting from the Late 20th Century beautifully captures a lively market scene set against the dramatic backdrop of a grand clock tower and historic urban architecture. The artwork depicts figures strolling among vendor stalls, with a woman in a bright red jacket standing out in the bustling crowd. Expressive brushwork brings depth and movement to the sky and façades, while textured surfaces highlight the distinct charm of the era. This original piece is truly one of a kind, making it a remarkable addition to any collection seeking genuine, vintage artistry. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 50 × 60 cm (19.7 × 23.6 inches) and weighs 0.9 kg (2.0 lbs). The frame shown in the photos is included.
€123
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.