Landscape Paintings

Types of Landscape Paintings Available

Traditional Landscape Paintings

Traditional landscape artwork stays close to what the eye sees, faithful rendering of light, atmosphere, and seasonal beauty. Oil landscape paintings bring out the best of oil as a medium, the slow drying lets artists layer sky over sky, leaf over leaf - depth you can feel. Classical composition guides the gaze; the room feels larger when you step back.

Modern Landscape Paintings

Modern landscape art loosens the grid and the rules around realistic depiction. Geometry steps in, color turns up, space flattens, they’re not less “real,” just more felt. The point is to capture the energy of the place rather than the accuracy. Many beautiful landscape paintings today live in this space between order and spark.

Abstract Landscape Paintings

Abstract landscapes allows the landscape artist to alter or hyperfocus on defining elements of the environment without the constraints of realism. Abstract landscape paintings give collectors the freedom to project their own interpretations and emotional responses onto the work, making each viewing a personal, meditative experience.

Oil Landscape Paintings

ALandscape oil painting offers unmatched depth, luminosity, and textural richness. Oil paintings carries light differently, it blends slowly, dries slower. Mist sits over water; edges soften where morning begins. Serious collectors like it for craft, longevity, and range. Abstract landscape oil painting further pushed this forward with the qualities of oil as a medium and abstraction as a new way of seeing things.

Realistic Landscape Paintings

Realist paintings reward a closer look: tiny greens in a single tree, a reflection that’s half sky, half river. When proportion and atmosphere lock in, the scene feels lived-in. Realistic landscapes are ideal for collectors who appreciate technical virtuosity and the meditative act of close observation.

If you’re keen on exploring art by different media you can explore our collection of acrylic paintings , watercolor paintings , mixed media art and pen & ink paintings.

Themes Featured in Landscape Paintings

Mountain and Hillside Views

Mountains have long symbolized permanence, spiritual transcendence, and the sublime power of nature. From the Himalayas to the Western Ghats, Indian landscape artists have captured mountain vistas in countless moods - from dawn's golden light to monsoon clouds rolling through valleys.

River and Waterfall Landscapes

Rivers carry time. Ganga dawns, Hooghly evenings, a fall that roars on canvas. Water gives a room movement even when no one’s speaking.

Sunrise and Sunset Paintings

The transitional moments of dawn and dusk offer landscape artists opportunities to explore dramatic play of light, color, and the beauty of changing skies.

Urban Landscapes

Cityscapes and urban landscapes capture the energy, complexity, and architectural beauty of human-built environments. Artists like M Singh and Iruvan Karunakaran transform cities—Varanasi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, into abstract mosaics of color, light, and memory.

Famous Landscape Artists You Should Know

Buy landscape paintings online by curated artists who return to these subjects again and again.

Amit Bhar

Born in 1973 in Hooghly, Chinsurah, West Bengal, Amit Bhar is a self-taught contemporary artist celebrated for his hyper-realistic depictions of the sacred city of Varanasi. Growing up near the Hooghly River, Bhar developed an intimate connection with water, light, and the rhythms of rural Bengal. Bhar paints the Ganga like a memory you can stand inside - boats, fog, a lamp in the blue. Realism, yes, but slowed, so the eye can walk. His work was published in International Contemporary Master Volume 9 (2014) and he serves as Vice President of UNIVART & IAA/AIAP - India, an official partner of UNESCO.

M Singh

M Singh (born 1979 in Thane, Maharashtra) is a self-taught artist known for his vibrant abstract cityscapes and village landscapes. On a childhood visit to Varanasi, Singh was mesmerized by the city's narrow lanes, shrines, and imposing mansions rising against a glowing sky. Without formal training, Singh developed a distinctive semi-realistic style characterized by color blocks, geometric shapes, and textured brushwork that hint at villages, cities, and spiritual spaces.

Iruvan Karunakaran

Born in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Iruvan Karunakaran is a contemporary Indian artist whose work captures both the timeless quality of village life and the bustling energy of urban India. His crisp command of light and shade creates an almost photo-realistic effect, while his use of the palette knife gives his paintings thick texture and kinetic energy. Street after rain. Knife work catching light, then losing it again. Oxen in festival cloth; a lane that suddenly opens into the sky. Movement, not just things.

Kandan G:

Kandan G's work embodies the visible and invisible realities of everyday life. His landscapes, cityscapes not only represent the exterior appearance of houses, huts, and urban spaces but also reflect untold stories of human change and catastrophe. The artist’s process recognizes the transformation wrought by modern industrialization and blends traditional visual motifs with contemporary resonance.

Ashif Hossain

A contemporary artist based in Kolkata, Ashif Hossain is inspired by India's vibrant culture and secular values. His paintings bridge modernity and tradition, conveying the chaotic yet captivating facets of daily life. He employs shades of brown, black, blue, and red to infuse his sepia-toned canvases with both antique charm and energetic vibrance. His art becomes a window where history and contemporary life blend, featuring the diverse colors, textures, and narratives that define the nation.

Buy Beautiful Landscape Paintings from ArtFlute

100% Original Art

Every landscape painting online at ArtFlute is an original, hand-painted work. This ensures authenticity, investment value, and the irreplaceable tactility of hand-painted art. Buy paintings online with confidence on ArtFlute

Certificate of Authenticity with Every Purchase

Every work includes clear documentation - artist, materials, provenance, so your collection stays sound on paper as it grows on walls.

Worldwide Shipping & Safe Delivery

Packed to travel, insured, tracked. Browse our landscape art for sale from small studies to bold statements; the painting arrives ready to claim its wall.

FAQs About Landscape Paintings

How much do landscape paintings cost?

Landscape painting price depends on artist, size, and medium. Ask us for a shortlist by mood and budget.

Can I customize a landscape painting?

Yes. ArtFlute offers commissioned landscape paintings tailored to your vision, color palette, size requirements, and thematic preferences.

Are these landscape paintings originals or prints?

All landscape paintings for sale at ArtFlute are 100% original, hand-painted artworks—never reproductions or prints. You will also find select limited edition serigraphs of artists like S. H Raza and Manu Parekh online.

Can I commission a custom landscape painting?

Absolutely. Our artists welcome commissions for site-specific landscapes, memory-based scenes, or imaginative compositions that reflect your personal connection to place.

How should I care for an oil painting on canvas?

Avoid direct sunlight, extreme humidity, and temperature fluctuations. Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth. For deep cleaning or restoration, consult a professional art conservator.

Why choose landscape oil paintings for homes or offices?

Landscape paintings create focal points, evoke emotional responses, and connect interior spaces to the natural world. For offices, they promote calm, focus, and creativity; for homes, they offer beauty, conversation, and enduring value.