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Luigi Loir Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Luigi Loir our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Luigi Loir · 1845 – 1916

L'Avenue du Boid de Bologne

Luigi Loir (1845-1916) was a French painter, illustrator and lithographer known for his depictions of Parisian life. He studied at the school of Fine Arts in Parma before returning to Paris where he became renowned as a landscape painter and ceiling

Art Movement: Impressionism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 63 artworks by Luigi Loir
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Paris, Morning (1890)

1890

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Art Movement: Impressionism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 63 artworks by Luigi Loir
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The Grand Boulevards (1888) by Luigi Loir

1888

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 63 artworks by Luigi Loir
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The Porte Maillot, Snow Effect, Sunset (1899) by Luigi Loir

1899

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 63 artworks by Luigi Loir
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A Parisian Street Scene with Sacre Coeur in the back

original 60 x 38 cm

Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 63 artworks by Luigi Loir
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L'Avenue de Neuilly on a Winter Day, Luigi Loir

1874 · Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 63 artworks by Luigi Loir
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A Corner of Bercy During the Flood (1879)

1879 · Carnavalet Museum, Paris · original 136.0 x 281.5cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 63 artworks by Luigi Loir
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The Boathouse, 1885, Luigi Loir

1885 · Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 63 artworks by Luigi Loir
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Luigi Loir, Return of the Fishermen to Boulogne (1880)

1880

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 63 artworks by Luigi Loir
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The Louvre from the Jardin des Tuileries, 1880, Luigi Loir

1880 · original 51 x 73 cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 63 artworks by Luigi Loir
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Festival of Place du Trône, Paris, Luigi Loir

1890 · Petit Palais, Paris · original 22.0 x 41.0cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 63 artworks by Luigi Loir
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Paris with Snow (1889) by Luigi Loir

1889

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 63 artworks by Luigi Loir
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Luigi Loir, Visit of the Russian Sovereigns to Paris; the official procession passing Place de la Concorde, October 6, 1896 (1896)

1896 · Carnavalet Museum, Paris · original 19.2 x 30.7cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 63 artworks by Luigi Loir
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Luigi Loir, The Outing of the Russian Emperor to the Opera Gala in Paris (1896)

1896 · original 22 x 35 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 63 artworks by Luigi Loir
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Rue des Nations, at the 1900 Exposition Universelle (1900)

1900 · Carnavalet Museum, Paris · original 46.0 x 33.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 63 artworks by Luigi Loir
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The Carousel by Luigi Loir, 1900

1900 · Carnavalet Museum, Paris · original 55.0 x 46.5cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 63 artworks by Luigi Loir
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Underground Railway (1899) by Luigi Loir

1899 · National Gallery Prague, Prague · original 200.0 x 405.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 63 artworks by Luigi Loir
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Luigi Loir, The Place Animee at Sunset (1899)

1899 · original 84 x 161 cm

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Art Movement: Impressionism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 63 artworks by Luigi Loir
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Le Boulevard sous la Pluie (1899)

1899 · original 38 x 46 cm

Discover 'Le Boulevard sous la Pluie' by Luigi Loir (1899). This evocative Impressionistic landscape captures a rainy urban scene with muted tones & loose brushwork. A beautiful, melancholic piece for art collectors.

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Art Movement: Impressionism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 63 artworks by Luigi Loir
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At the Seashore

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 63 artworks by Luigi Loir
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At the Seashore

Color Palette: Neutrals

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Popularity: No. 21 of 63 artworks by Luigi Loir
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Street Scene, Paris

Color Palette: Neutrals

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Popularity: No. 22 of 63 artworks by Luigi Loir
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Docks

Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 63 artworks by Luigi Loir
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Promenade on the Champs-Elysees, Paris – Luigi Loir

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 63 artworks by Luigi Loir
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A carnival, Luigi Loir

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Color Palette: Neutrals

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Popularity: No. 25 of 63 artworks by Luigi Loir
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The artist

Luigi Loir

1845 – 1916

Quick facts

Art period19th Century
NationalityItaly
Top-ranked workL'Avenue du Boid de Bologne
Creative periodsmature period, late medieval
Color intensitybalanced, monochromatic
Works on APS63
Born1845, Gorizia, Italy
Copyright statusPublic domain

Biography

The Luminous Spirit of Paris: The Life and Art of Luigi Loir

Luigi Loir, born Aloys François Joseph Loi in the heart of Paris in 1845, remains one of the most evocative chroniclers of the French capital's golden age. A painter whose brush captured not just scenery but the very pulse of urban existence, Loir occupied a unique space within the Impressionist movement. While his contemporaries often sought solace in the quietude of rural landscapes and sun-drenched haystacks, Loir turned his gaze toward the rhythmic energy of the city. His work serves as a visual diary of 19th-century Paris, documenting the architectural majesty and the fleeting, atmospheric shifts of light that define the Seine and the bustling streets of Montmartre. Born into an artistic lineage—his father being a painter himself—Loir’s development was steeped in the traditions of visual storytelling from his earliest years. He refined his technical prowess at the prestigious École Supérieure des Beaux-Arts, where he encountered the transformative teachings of masters such as Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot and Frédéric Bazille. From Corot, he likely inherited a sensitivity to natural light and tonal subtlety, while the influence of Bazille helped anchor his work within the burgeoning Impressionist ethos of direct observation. This rigorous training provided him with the structural foundation necessary to balance meticulous detail with the spontaneous, airy qualities that would become his hallmark.

A Master of Urban Atmosphere and Light

The true magic of Loir’s oeuvre lies in his ability to render the bustling energy of Paris with a sense of profound immediacy. He possessed a rare talent for capturing the "fleeting moment"—the way moonlight dances upon the ripples of the Seine or how the evening haze softens the edges of a bridge at dusk. His canvases, such as the breathtaking Paris at Night and The Louvre from the Jardin des Tuileries, demonstrate a sophisticated use of color and layering to create depth and movement. Unlike the more fragmented brushwork seen in some radical Impressionist works, Loir maintained a certain architectural clarity, ensuring that the grandeur of Paris's monuments remained as steadfast as the light that bathed them. His versatility allowed him to traverse various moods and mediums, from the sweeping panoramic views of the city to intimate, charming vignettes. In works like Fillettes sur les quais, place du Châtelet, he utilizes a delicate watercolor technique to evoke the warmth and innocence of Parisian street life. Conversely, his larger oil paintings can convey a sense of epic scale and seasonal drama, as seen in the evocative Winter's Day at the Skating Pond. Through these varied approaches, Loir achieved a remarkable feat: he made the monumental feel intimate and the everyday feel extraordinary.

Legacy and Historical Significance

Though history often centers its narrative on the titans of Impressionism like Monet or Renoir, the significance of Luigi Loir cannot be understated. He provided a vital urban counterpoint to the movement's pastoral tendencies, ensuring that the evolution of the modern city was recorded with as much artistic fervor as the natural world. His work stands as a testament to the transformation of Paris during the late 19th century, capturing a period of immense architectural and social change. Today, Loir’s paintings continue to enchant collectors and art enthusiasts alike, offering a nostalgic window into a vanished era. His ability to blend technical precision with an emotive, luminous palette ensures that his vision of Paris remains eternally vibrant. To look upon a Loir landscape is to experience the heartbeat of a city that never truly sleeps, preserved forever in layers of light, color, and motion.

Questions & Answers

Can I sort Luigi Loir's artworks by color?

Luigi Loir's works can be explored by color on the artist's Spectral Index page.

Where are Luigi Loir's artworks mapped by subject?

The Subject Atlas of Luigi Loir is a page that maps the artist's artworks by their subjects.

In which movements did Luigi Loir work?

The movements Luigi Loir worked in can be seen on the artist's All Movements page, which groups the artworks by movement.

By the OriginalUniqueArt.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 17, 2026

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