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Francisco Manuel Oller Most Popular Paintings

The 16 artworks by Francisco Manuel Oller 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 · 16 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Francisco Manuel Oller · 1833 – 1917

French Landscape II, Francisco Manuel Oller

1896

A peaceful hillside scene with a person reading under an umbrella, surrounded by scattered books and lush trees in a Neo-Impressionist style.

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Art Movement: Neo-Impressionism
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 16 artworks by Francisco Manuel Oller
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Landscape with Royal Palms (1897) by Francisco Manuel Oller

1897 · Ateneo Puertorriqueño, San Juan

Francisco Oller’s "Landscape with Royal Palms" (1897) captures vibrant tropical beauty in an impressionistic oil painting. Explore lush foliage, a winding path & rich colors – a unique Caribbean treasure.

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Art Movement: Impressionism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 16 artworks by Francisco Manuel Oller
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Francisco Manuel Oller, Colonel Francisco Enrique Contreras (1880)

1880 · Museo de Arte de Ponce, Ponce · original 151.4 x 105.4cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

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Maestro Cordero’s School (1890) by Francisco Manuel Oller

1890 · original 99.1 x 158.8cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

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Hacienda Aurora (1898)

1898 · Museo de Arte de Ponce, Ponce · original 32 x 55 cm

An idyllic landscape of a sugar-cane plantation featuring grazing cows and mountains, this 1898 masterpiece by Francisco Oller captures the serene essence of Puerto Rican rural life and invites you to explore its beauty.

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Art Movement: Impressionism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 16 artworks by Francisco Manuel Oller
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View of Monte de los Cabros, Francisco Manuel Oller

1888 · Museo de Arte de Ponce, Ponce · original 22 x 22 cm

View of Monte de los Cabros by Francisco Oller (1888). A stunning ceramic painting depicting the iconic Puerto Rican landscape. Explore this masterpiece's rich history and artistic style.

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Art Movement: Realism

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Hacienda La Fortuna (1885) by Francisco Manuel Oller

1885 · Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn · original 66.04 x 101.6cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 16 artworks by Francisco Manuel Oller
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Battle of Treviño, Francisco Manuel Oller

1879 · Museo de Arte de Ponce, Ponce · original 93 x 170 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 16 artworks by Francisco Manuel Oller
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Still Life with Coconuts, 1893, Francisco Manuel Oller

1893 · original 70.5 x 112.4cm

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French Garden by Francisco Manuel Oller, 1896

1896

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 16 artworks by Francisco Manuel Oller
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French Landscape I by Francisco Manuel Oller

1896

Francisco Oller’s "French Landscape I" (1896) captures a serene pastoral scene with a boy planting a tree – Romantic landscape, loose brushstrokes & atmospheric beauty. Explore nature's tranquility and hope.

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Art Movement: Romanticism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 16 artworks by Francisco Manuel Oller
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Mangoes by Francisco Manuel Oller, 1903

1903

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 16 artworks by Francisco Manuel Oller
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John Rutter Brooke by Francisco Manuel Oller, 1899

1899 · Institute of Puerto Rican Culture, San Juan

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 16 artworks by Francisco Manuel Oller
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Governor George W. Davis, 1900, Francisco Manuel Oller

1900

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 16 artworks by Francisco Manuel Oller
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Charles H. Allen by Francisco Manuel Oller

1901 · Institute of Puerto Rican Culture, San Juan

Francisco Oller’s 1901 portrait of Charles H. Allen showcases realism & vibrant colors in a dignified San Francisco setting. Explore this oil painting's details!

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Art Movement: Impressionism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 16 artworks by Francisco Manuel Oller
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Portrait of Governor Beekman Winthrop (1905) by Francisco Manuel Oller

1905 · Museo de Arte de Ponce, Ponce · original 83 x 70 cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 16 artworks by Francisco Manuel Oller
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The artist

Francisco Manuel Oller

1833 – 1917

Quick facts

Color intensitybalanced, monochromatic
Copyright statusPublic domain
Museums on APSBrooklyn Museum, Museo de Arte de Ponce, Ateneo Puertorriqueño, Institute of Puerto Rican Culture
Movementsimpressionism
Top-ranked workFrench Landscape II
Also known asFrancisco Oller y Cestero, Francesc Oller, Francisco Manuel Oller y Cestero, Francisco Oller, Francisco Oller Cestero
Top 3 worksFrench Landscape II, Landscape with Royal Palms, Colonel Francisco Enrique Contreras
Creative periodsmature period

Biography

Early Life and Education

Born: June 17, 1833, in Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Parents: Cayetano Juan Oller y Fromesta and María del Carmen Cestero Dávila
Began studying art at age eleven under Juan Cleto Noa.
Demonstrated exceptional talent early on.
In 1848, General Juan Prim offered him a scholarship to study in Rome, but his mother declined.
At eighteen, moved to Madrid, Spain, to study at the Royal Academy of San Fernando under Don Federico de Madrazo y Kuntz.
Studied in Paris, France, under Thomas Couture and Gustave Courbet.

Artistic Development and Influences

Early training emphasized European techniques and academic painting.
Exposure to Gustave Courbet's Realism significantly influenced his approach.
Associated with avant-garde artists like Paul Cézanne, Camille Pissarro, and Claude Monet in Paris.
Became known as the first Puerto Rican and Hispanic Impressionist artist by 1865.
Synthesized European Realism and Impressionism with Puerto Rican subject matter: landscapes, customs, social realities.

Major Works and Artistic Style

Hacienda la Fortuna (1885): Demonstrates his skill in landscape painting.
La Escuela del Maestro Rafael Cordero (1890–1892): Reflects Puerto Rican culture and society.
El Velorio (1893): A significant masterpiece depicting a child's wake, critiquing social conditions.
His style combined elements of Realism and Impressionism.
Frequently depicted scenes from Puerto Rican life, showcasing its landscapes and people.

Contributions and Legacy

Founded the Free Academy of Art of Puerto Rico in 1868.
Established an art school for young women later known as the Universidad Nacional.
Honored by Spain with membership in the Caballeros de la Orden de Carlos III and served as official painter to the Royal Court of Amadeo I.
Considered a pivotal figure in Caribbean and Latin American art, bridging European styles with Puerto Rican identity.
His work is displayed in museums worldwide, including the Louvre.
Died on May 17, 1917, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Numerous institutions and places are named after him, recognizing his significant contributions to art and education.

Historical Significance

Oller's work represents a unique fusion of European artistic movements with Caribbean cultural identity.
He played a crucial role in the development of modern art in Puerto Rico.
His paintings offer valuable insights into 19th-century Puerto Rican society, culture, and colonial experiences.
As the only Hispanic Impressionist artist, he holds a distinctive place in art history.
He revolutionized the school of painting in his native Puerto Rico.

Questions & Answers

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By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Sept. 1, 2026

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