Retro Landscape Art
These retro landscape art pieces capture mid-century scenes and earlier views in oil, canvas, and print.
Retro Landscape Art
Buyers seeking retro landscape art find a selection spanning the 1910s, 1930s, 1950s, and 1960s. The most common examples on this page are mid-century oil paintings on canvas depicting urban and rural views.
The objects range from framed art prints and posters to decorative plates and original works on paper. Subjects cover Parisian street scenes, river views, village settings, and abstract cityscapes.
How they were made
Painters utilised oil paint and impasto techniques on canvas and board to create textured surfaces. Works on paper and lithographs utilise ink and paper to reproduce graphic posters and scenic illustrations.
Many of these pieces retain their original wood frames. Decorative ceramic plates incorporate painted glazes characteristic of the Art Deco period.
Retro Landscape Art Retail Price Guide 2026
Typical asking prices for retro landscape art among the pieces listed under this phrase on Sellingantiques today, from the lower quarter to the upper quarter. They describe what is for sale here now, not the wider market.
Listings feature oil paint, canvas, wood, paper, ink, and ceramic materials spanning four decades.
What varies in quality
Quality rests in the handling of paint and the confidence of the brushwork across the canvas. Expressive impasto and dynamic composition elevate a piece above standard decorative production.
The distinction also lies in the clarity of lithographic printing on posters and the preservation of original wood frames and ceramic surfaces.
Donald Grant·Francois Faber·Caroline Burnett·Ron Folland·Clarice Cliff·Fred Lawson
The Retro Landscape Art Glossary
- Impasto
- A technique where paint is laid on an area of a surface in thick layers, making brush strokes visible. This adds physical texture and depth to the landscape.
- Lithograph
- A print produced by a printing process on a flat surface, often utilised for vintage posters and graphic advertising.
- Oil on canvas
- Pigments bound in a medium applied to woven fabric stretched across a wooden frame. It forms the primary medium for many mid-century paintings.
- Art Deco
- A design style of the 1930s characterised by sleek geometric forms and vibrant ornamentation, seen here on decorative plates.
- Mid-Century Modern
- A style spanning the mid-20th century that influenced both abstract cityscapes and regional landscape painting.
Retro Landscape Art: Frequently Asked Questions
What periods do these pieces cover?
The selection spans from the Edwardian era through the Art Deco period to the mid-century modern movement of the 1950s and 1960s.
Most works cluster around the mid-20th century, reflecting the dominant styles of those decades.
Are all the paintings original?
The listings include original oil paintings on canvas and board alongside lithographic prints and posters.
Individual titles specify whether a piece is an original signed work or a period print.
How should I hang a framed oil painting?
Ensure your wall fixings match the weight of the wood frame and canvas.
Keep oil paintings away from direct sunlight and excessive moisture to protect the paint layer.
What subjects are most common?
Urban street scenes, river views, village settings, and abstract cityscapes appear frequently across the paintings and prints.
Posters and plates also feature transport themes and dynamic architectural compositions.