Exploring Beautiful Landscape Paintings: Which One Speaks to You?


Landscape art, especially the ones painted on canvas, lets you view the beauty of nature from the artist’s perspective and interpretation.

Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a landscape art enthusiast, we’ll explore some of the most loved styles of landscape paintings to give you a better understanding of them.

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Realism

Realism in landscape painting captures scenes in fine and detailed accuracy, as it appears real world or in photographs.

Artists in this style would meticulously paint colours, textures and light to create a life-like representation.

If you appreciate the beauty of nature in its truest form, realism may be the style for you.

Realism landscape painting - "On a steep bank" by BaulinArt
On a steep bank by BaulinArt (oil on canvas)
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Realism landscape painting - "Autumn" by Ivan Petriv
Autumn by Ivan Petriv (oil on canvas)
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Realism landscape painting - Summer meadows, Scotland by Tetiana Vysochynska
Summer meadows, Scotland by Tetiana Vysochynska (oil on canvas)
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Alpine meadow by Mykola Kaftan (oil on canvas)
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Impressionism

Impressionism in landscape paintings, is known for its spontaneous yet expressive brushwork, with emphasis on lighting and atmosphere.

According to Tate, Claude Monet was one of the pioneers of this style of painting in the 19th century. Other artists of that time like Vincent van Gogh studied his work and later adopted the style in many of his landscape paintings particularly the well-known Starry Night painting.

Early 20th Century impressionist style oil painting by
Early 20th Century impressionist style oil painting by MadeAndFoundHomeware
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Impressionism landscape painting - "A stream near the forest" by Andrey Kovalenko
“A stream near the forest” by Andrey Kovalenko (oil on canvas)
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“river” by Krasnaya T.I (oil on cardboard)
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Village Landscape by SophiaHandcraft (oil on canvas)
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Abstract

Abstract landscape painting takes a more conceptual approach. Artists of this genre use colours, shapes and forms to create a unique visual experience that encourages viewers to interpret abstract landscapes in their own way.

This style of painting will pique your interest.

Abstract landscape painting - Buttermear in the Lake District by ArtistIncog (watercolour art print)
Buttermear in the Lake District by ArtistIncog (watercolour art print)
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Grey & Beige Abstract Lanscape by WallArtMall (acrylic on canvas)
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Blue Abstract landscape painting - Abstract Sailboats by AndyStudioGallery (oil on canvas)
Abstract Sailboats by AndyStudioGallery (oil on canvas)
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Abstract landscape painting - Blue Sailing Boat on Sea by Vivian Le
Blue Sailing Boat on Sea by Vivian Le (oil on canvas)
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Minimalist

Minimalist landscape paintings focus on simplicity, using a limited colour palette with minimal detail to create a sense of calm and tranquillity. This style emphasizes the beauty of simplicity and the power of subtlety.

Minimalist landscapes can be the style that appeals to you if you want a simple, contemporary look.

Minimalist landscape painting - 3D White Mountain Painting by Oakley
3D White Mountain Painting by Oakley (acrylic/oil on canvas)
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Minimalist landscape painting - "Sossego" by Carla Amaro (watercolor on paper)
“Sossego” by Carla Amaro (watercolor on paper)
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Minimalist landscape original art - "Quiet Mountains" by JukaSumi (ink on paper)
“Quiet Mountains” by JukaSumi (ink on paper)
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Minimalist landscape abract art - Inspired by scenes of walking in the hills of Yarra Valley by SerolaArtStudio (acrylic on canvas)
Inspired by scenes of walking in the hills of Yarra Valley by SerolaArtStudio (acrylic on canvas)
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Which one speaks to you?

The world of landscape painting is rich and diverse. As an art enthusiast myself, I’m always invested in artists’ work which often resonate deeply and tell compelling stories with every piece.

Did any of the above landscape art speaks to you? I’d love to hear your thoughts.  Feel free to share your opinion in the comments below. And if there are other landscape art styles, you’d like me to cover, let me know as well.

I hope you enjoyed my article. Thanks for stopping by!

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