Famous Green Paintings

Green is a color that represents life and vitality with many artists incorporating green into their artworks to signify the spring or summer season.

European Artists

Green Wheat Field with Cypress Vincent van Gogh

Dutch Post-Impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh created this oil-on-canvas landscape in 1889. In the middle of the painting is a large black fastigiate cypress tree near a white cottage. In the background are mountains and above a blue sky with white clouds. All around you can see the lush greenness of nature. The artist painted it while he was at the instirution of St. Paul near Saint-Remy in Provence.

Camille (The Woman in the Green Dress) Claude Monet

French Impressionist artist Claude Monet was known for his paintings and was regarded a highly skilled realism painter. In this painting the lady in the green dress is the artitis's first wife Camille. Full-length portraits were normally reserved for royalty or aristocracy at the time, and such a picture was considered fairly unusual.

The Green Interior (Figure Seated by a Curtained Window) Edouard Vuillard

French artist Edouard Vuillard was among the best known French abstract painters during the early-to-mid 20th century. This artwork is among this more well-known paintings. It was created in 1891 and depicts a figure seated in front of a large window that’s set within a green-colored wall.

Vue Prise du Jas de Bouffan Paul Cézanne

French artist Paul Cezanne was an well-known painter in the 20th century. This is one of his most memorable artworks created in 1876. It was done in two parts depicting a country landscpe during the hot summers of southern France. He did the painting sitting under a tree looking out into a field.

At the Races Édouard Manet

French Impressionist artist Edouard Manet was among the most prolific artists of this era. He was a regular visitor to horse racing competitions in France. In this artwork he has captured racing horses on canvas. It was created in 1822 depicting a view from the track with oncoming horses and jockeys. Light green fields can be seen in the background.

Promenade at Argenteuil Gustave Caillebotte

French artist Gustave Caillebotte was among the most appreciated painters in the 19th century. This artwork is among his most famous and was created in 1882 in Realism style. the painting depicts a scene on a quiet street corner in which a woman stands underneath a shade tree, which is made up of a collage of different leaves that seem to compliment the surroundings in color.

Rest along the Stream. Edge of the Wood Alfred Sisley

French artist Alfred Sisley was a highly talented pinter and created impressive landscapes. He created this artwork in 1878 depicting a slow moving creek along some trees.

American Artists

The Lute Thomas Wilmer Dewing

Twentieth century American painter Thomas Wilmer Dewing was among the most widely respected artists from the early 1900s. His paintings usually had Impressionist characteristics. He created this artwork in 1904 and it depicts a group of women watching one woman playing a lute. The prominent color of the painting is green.

Spring Landscape with a Farmer and White Horse Childe Hassam

American artist Childe Hassam is one of the many American Impressionist painters who used his talents to produce nature, landscape and cityscape works. Among his most famous green paintings is this artwork. It was created in 1906 and depicts lush greenness all around.

Nocturne Grey and Silver James McNeill Whistler

American Gilded Age artist James McNeill Whistler was among the most creative artists of the 19th century. This is among his best paintings done on a darkened canvas. It is a distinguished piece belonging to the Tonalism art movement. Whistler’s mastery in capturing the mood and essence of the nocturnal landscape is evident, making this piece a serene and poignant representation of Tonalism.