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1960's French Cubist Abstract Oil Painting - Monogrammed
1960's French Cubist Abstract Oil Painting - Monogrammed

1960's French Cubist Abstract Oil Painting - Monogrammed

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: French School, signed with initials, dated 1960's Title: Cubist abstract Medium: oil painting on board, unframed board: 13.75 x 10.5 inches Provenance: private co...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

Huge 18th Century Italian Old Master Oil Painting Figures & Animals Arcadian
Huge 18th Century Italian Old Master Oil Painting Figures & Animals Arcadian

Huge 18th Century Italian Old Master Oil Painting Figures & Animals Arcadian

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Arcadian Landscape Italian School, 18th century oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas size: 32 x 40 inches condition: excellent condition for its age, fully restored. provenance: from a private collection in Paris, France. Large scale classical 18th century Italian Old Master...

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Early 18th Century Old Masters Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Framed 19th Century Oil - Life in the Lakes
Framed 19th Century Oil - Life in the Lakes

Framed 19th Century Oil - Life in the Lakes

Located in Corsham, GB

A wonderful 19th century pastoral landscape depicting figures near a large body of water, framed by dense foliage and rustic cottage buildings. The composition employs careful attent...

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19th Century Art

Materials

Oil

Lovers with a Bouquet of Flowers - Original lithograph SIGNED (Mourlot #1037)
Lovers with a Bouquet of Flowers - Original lithograph SIGNED (Mourlot #1037)

Lovers with a Bouquet of Flowers - Original lithograph SIGNED (Mourlot #1037)

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) Lovers with a Bouquet, 1984 Original color lithograph Signed with the artist's stamp Justified EA (artist proof) On Arches vellum, 56 x 43 cm (c. 22 x 17 in) Authenticated by the artist's studio dry stamp REFERENCES: Sorlier / Mourlot catalogue raisonné...

Category

1980s Modern Art

Materials

Lithograph

Fine 17th Century English Old Master Oil Painting Portrait Aristocratic Lady
Fine 17th Century English Old Master Oil Painting Portrait Aristocratic Lady

Fine 17th Century English Old Master Oil Painting Portrait Aristocratic Lady

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of a Young English Aristocratic Lady English, circa 1670's period, unsigned oil on canvas laid on board, unframed canvas: 30 x 25 inches Provenance: private collection, UK C...

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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

In Spite of it All (Window, Skyscape, Warm, Dreamy, ~29% OFF)
In Spite of it All (Window, Skyscape, Warm, Dreamy, ~29% OFF)

In Spite of it All (Window, Skyscape, Warm, Dreamy, ~29% OFF)

By Annieo Klaas

Located in Kansas City, MO

Annieo Klaas In Spite of it All 2024 Oil on Canvas 84 x 48 inches (213.36 x 121.92 cm) Signed lower right COA provided *On stretcher frame - gallery wrapped - ready to hang Annieo ...

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2010s Surrealist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Superb French Impressionist Signed Oil Old Provencal Village, Stunning Frame
Superb French Impressionist Signed Oil Old Provencal Village, Stunning Frame

Superb French Impressionist Signed Oil Old Provencal Village, Stunning Frame

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: French Impressionist School, 20th century, indistinctly signed Title: Provencal country landscape Medium: signed oil painting on canvas, framed Size: framed: 2...

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20th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Space Talk - Original Textural Layered Figurative Abstract Shapes Colorful Art
Space Talk - Original Textural Layered Figurative Abstract Shapes Colorful Art

Space Talk - Original Textural Layered Figurative Abstract Shapes Colorful Art

By Jonas Fisch

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Swedish artist Jonas Fisch’s imagery is vibrantly buzzing with colorful commentary on society - past and present - morphed into figures, words, and shapes. His heavily layered canvas...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Antique American School Art Nouveau Elegent Woman in Landscape Framed Painting
Antique American School Art Nouveau Elegent Woman in Landscape Framed Painting

Antique American School Art Nouveau Elegent Woman in Landscape Framed Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique American impressionist landscape oil painting with an elegant woman. Oil on canvas. Framed. Unsigned. Measuring: 15 by 23 inches overall, and 7 by 9 painting alone. Excel...

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1890s Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Brief December Day (PA Impressionist Bucks Co. Winter Landscape)
Brief December Day (PA Impressionist Bucks Co. Winter Landscape)

Brief December Day (PA Impressionist Bucks Co. Winter Landscape)

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Frances Schantz (1893-1968). Brief December Day, ca. 1950. Oil on canvas, 18 x 26 inches. Framed measurement: 24 x 32 inches. Signed lower left. Original label affixed on verso....

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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Two Untitled Compositions
Two Untitled Compositions

Two Untitled Compositions

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Fumio Otani (Japanese, 1929-1995). Untitled and Untitled, ca, 1965. Cast and polished steel. Smaller composition measures 14.75 x 7.75 x 1.5 inches. Larger composition measures 16...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Art

Materials

Steel

Army Of Caine Large Oversize Pop Art Print Signed Limited Edition
Army Of Caine Large Oversize Pop Art Print Signed Limited Edition

Army Of Caine Large Oversize Pop Art Print Signed Limited Edition

By BATIK

Located in London, GB

Army Of Caine by B A T I K Pop art work featuring multiples of Michael Caine in Get Carter mode - possibly his most iconic movie role. Archival pigment pop art print signed & ...

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2010s Surrealist Art

Materials

Black and White, Archival Pigment

Original "The Marines Corps Builds Leaders!" vintage poster, linen backed
Original "The Marines Corps Builds Leaders!" vintage poster, linen backed

Original "The Marines Corps Builds Leaders!" vintage poster, linen backed

Located in Spokane, WA

Vintage 1967 US Marine Corps "The Marine Corps Builds Leaders!" original recruiting poster - linen-backed art print, 27" x 38.5". Grade A condition, ready to frame. Authentic Vintag...

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1960s American Modern Art

Materials

Offset

F E Jamieson Scottish Highland Loch Sunset Oil Painting Mountain Landscape
F E Jamieson Scottish Highland Loch Sunset Oil Painting Mountain Landscape

F E Jamieson Scottish Highland Loch Sunset Oil Painting Mountain Landscape

By Francis E. Jamieson

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

**Title** F E Jamieson Scottish Highland Loch Sunset Oil Painting Mountain Landscape **Key Details** **Artist:** F. E. Jamieson (British, 1895–1950), signed **Title:** Scottish High...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Art

Materials

Oil

Saint Catherine Curradi Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Religious
Saint Catherine Curradi Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Religious

Saint Catherine Curradi Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Religious

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Francesco Curradi, known as Battiloro (Florence 1570–1661) Saint Catherine of Alexandria oil on canvas Dimensions: 81 x 61 cm / with frame 93 x 73 cm. This exquisite painti...

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Early 1600s Old Masters Art

Materials

Oil

Abstract 4, Abstract Oil Painting
Abstract 4, Abstract Oil Painting

Abstract 4, Abstract Oil Painting

By Dorothy Gaziano

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Layers of blue and cream with touches of orange and black create an energetic composition. The blending of colors evokes a strong sense of movement, while the...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

A British Man O’War in distress on a rocky coast in a storm
A British Man O’War in distress on a rocky coast in a storm

A British Man O’War in distress on a rocky coast in a storm

Located in Stoke, Hampshire

Johann c. van der Hagen (1676-c.1745) A British Man O’War in distress on a rocky coast in a storm Signed 'J. vanderhagen' lower right Oil on canvas Canvas size - 38 1/2 x 51 in Framed size - 46 x 59 in Provenance The Collection the Most Hon. Marquis of Headfort at Headfort, Kells, Co. Meath; His sale, Christie's, Important Old Master Paintings, 29 November 1968, Lot 28; Private Collection, Oxfordshire Johann C. van der Hagen was a Dutch-born marine and landscape painter whose atmospheric depictions of ships, storms, and coastal scenes earned him recognition in Britain and Ireland during the first half of the eighteenth century. Although relatively obscure today, he was among the group of continental artists who helped shape the development of maritime painting outside the Netherlands during the late Baroque period. Born in The Hague in May 1676, van der Hagen trained within the strong Dutch tradition of marine painting that had flourished during the seventeenth century. Dutch artists of this era were internationally admired for their technical understanding of ships, changing weather conditions, and the dramatic effects of light upon water. Van der Hagen absorbed these influences early in his career, producing works characterised by animated seas, carefully observed rigging, and a keen sense of atmosphere. At some point in the late seventeenth or early eighteenth century, he moved to London, then one of Europe’s most important centres for maritime commerce and naval power. There he entered an artistic environment already shaped by celebrated Dutch émigré painters such as Willem van de Velde the Younger and his circle. Van der Hagen’s paintings reveal the influence of this Anglo-Dutch marine tradition, especially in his treatment of naval vessels and storm-driven seas. Contemporary records also suggest that his family became connected with artistic circles in London; one source notes that his daughter Bernada married the marine painter Cornelis van de Velde in 1699. Van der Hagen later settled in Ireland, where he appears to have been active from the 1720s onward. Dublin became his principal base, though he travelled widely and worked in several parts of the country, particularly in the south. During this period he established a reputation as a painter of landscapes and especially sea-pieces, which were admired by patrons for their lively handling and dramatic composition. Irish sources describe him as talented but somewhat eccentric and indolent, producing work irregularly and often only when financial necessity compelled him to paint. Among his documented activities was his employment in 1728 by the tapestry manufacturer Robert Baillie...

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18th Century Old Masters Art

Materials

Oil

Morning Light in the Mountains — Black and White Limited Edition Panorama Photo
Morning Light in the Mountains — Black and White Limited Edition Panorama Photo

Morning Light in the Mountains — Black and White Limited Edition Panorama Photo

By Gerald Berghammer

Located in Vienna, Vienna

Archival pigment ink print, produced in a limited edition of 7 // Gallery ID: 21025 Fine art prints are produced to order on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta. Each print is stamped on the...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Digital Pigment

Sea Stack, Bay of Biscay – Limited Edition Long-Exposure Colour Photograph
Sea Stack, Bay of Biscay – Limited Edition Long-Exposure Colour Photograph

Sea Stack, Bay of Biscay – Limited Edition Long-Exposure Colour Photograph

By Gerald Berghammer

Located in Vienna, Vienna

Archival pigment ink print, produced in a limited edition of 9 // Gallery ID: 21041 Fine art prints are produced to order on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta. Each print is stamped on the...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Digital Pigment

Breathe Slowly/17
Breathe Slowly/17

Breathe Slowly/17

By HELEN MOUNT

Located in Zofingen, AG

“Breathe Slowly/17” - This work is part of a series that encourages the observer to reflect and slow down in the fast pace of modern life. The lightness and spaciousness of the lands...

Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Acrylic

Were the Light Stays
Were the Light Stays

Were the Light Stays

By Olena Kishkurno

Located in Zofingen, AG

shipped in roll “Where the Light Stays” captures the warmth of late summer — that moment when the sun grows softer, yet its radiance continues to live in everything it touches. The s...

Category

2010s Modern Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Sea Road to Bimini
Sea Road to Bimini

Sea Road to Bimini

By Julio Larraz

Located in New York, NY

ABOUT THIS PIECE: Julio Larraz is an expert draftsman, adroitly sketching his subjects and enlivening them with vibrant color. Larraz is recognized for his precise and detailed techn...

Category

Early 2000s Art

Materials

Photographic Paper

A Pumpkin YB-A (Kusama 325)
A Pumpkin YB-A (Kusama 325)

A Pumpkin YB-A (Kusama 325)

By Yayoi Kusama

Located in Bristol, GB

Screenprint Edition 19 of 120 33 x 38.5 cm (13 x 11.2 in) (46.9 x 50.8 cm / 18.5 x 20 in) Signed, titled, dated and numbered in pencil Condition upon request Window-mounted in frame ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Screen

Peony, English antique red flower botanical chromolithograph, 1895
Peony, English antique red flower botanical chromolithograph, 1895

Peony, English antique red flower botanical chromolithograph, 1895

By Frederick William Hulme

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

'Peony' Process print from Frederick William Hulme’s ‘Familiar Wild Flowers’, circa 1890. Hulme was known as a teacher and an amateur botanist. He was the Professor of Freehand and...

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Late 19th Century Naturalistic Art

Materials

Lithograph

'Winter Landscape', Woman Artist, New York, Washington, Impressionist Snow Scene
'Winter Landscape', Woman Artist, New York, Washington, Impressionist Snow Scene

'Winter Landscape', Woman Artist, New York, Washington, Impressionist Snow Scene

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Signed, lower right, 'Mary B. Redfield' for Mary Bannister Redfield (American, born 1883) and painted circa 1925. Titled, indistinctly, on original card (a photo copy will accompany ...

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1930s Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas, Masonite

Fine Antique French Impressionist Painting Landscape Chateau Farmhouse in Fields
Fine Antique French Impressionist Painting Landscape Chateau Farmhouse in Fields

Fine Antique French Impressionist Painting Landscape Chateau Farmhouse in Fields

By Henri Aime Duhem

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The artist: Henri Aime Duhem (1860-1941) French *see notes below, signed Title: The French Landscape Medium: gouache on paper, loosely laid over card, unframed card: 9.75 x 12...

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19th Century Impressionist Art

Materials

Gouache

Chicago Jewish Modernist Judaica Painting Simchat Torah WPA Artist Israeli Flags
Chicago Jewish Modernist Judaica Painting Simchat Torah WPA Artist Israeli Flags

Chicago Jewish Modernist Judaica Painting Simchat Torah WPA Artist Israeli Flags

By Alexander Raymond Katz

Located in Surfside, FL

This has young ISraeli pioneers dancing with the flag as typical of works of the late British mandate Palestine era early state of Israel. Genre: Modern Subject: Figurative (stained...

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Art

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Pair of Porphyry Marble Columns with Gilt Bronze Capitals, 19th Century
Pair of Porphyry Marble Columns with Gilt Bronze Capitals, 19th Century

Pair of Porphyry Marble Columns with Gilt Bronze Capitals, 19th Century

Located in Beachwood, OH

Pair of Porphyry Marble Columns with Gilt Bronze Capitals, 19th Century Porphyry marble & gilt bronze 20 x 4.25 x 4.25 inches Porphyry is an igneous rock, not marble, known for its...

Category

19th Century Art

Materials

Marble, Bronze

TIE Fighter Beatles Pop Art Print, Signed Limited Edition, 40x30 in
TIE Fighter Beatles Pop Art Print, Signed Limited Edition, 40x30 in

TIE Fighter Beatles Pop Art Print, Signed Limited Edition, 40x30 in

By BATIK

Located in London, GB

TIE Fighter Beatles by B A T I K Pop art work featuring the Fab Four Paul McCartney , George Harrison, Ringo Starr and John Lennon running away from Star Wars TIE fighters chasing...

Category

2010s Surrealist Art

Materials

Black and White, Archival Pigment

Oscar Niemeyer Staircase, Light Pastel Tones Interior Architecture, Still-Life
Oscar Niemeyer Staircase, Light Pastel Tones Interior Architecture, Still-Life

Oscar Niemeyer Staircase, Light Pastel Tones Interior Architecture, Still-Life

By Ryan Rivadeneyra

Located in Barcelona, ES

"Sexy Miami Futuristic Cocktail Lounge" is a series of photographs by Ryan Rivadeneyra inspired by the Art Deco colors of Miami that show beautiful objects and textures arranged meti...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Photographic Film, Giclée, Archival Pigment

Triangles by Guillaume Chansarel - Urban landscape painting, New York, buildings
Triangles by Guillaume Chansarel - Urban landscape painting, New York, buildings

Triangles by Guillaume Chansarel - Urban landscape painting, New York, buildings

By Guillaume Chansarel (Guiyome)

Located in Paris, FR

Triangles is a unique painting by contemporary artist Guillaume Chansarel. The painting is made with ink and acrylic on old book pages mounted on canvas, dimensions are 100 × 100 cm ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Ink, Acrylic, Magazine Paper

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Questions About Art

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    To find an artist's signature, look at the top and bottom corners of a piece. The signature may appear close to the frame or a couple of inches from it. If you need assistance identifying the artist based on the signature, try the Smartify app. Using your smartphone or tablet camera, you can scan the image to find out if it matches one of the thousands of entries in the application's database. Should you need help with the identification process, a knowledgeable art dealer or appraiser can be of assistance. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of fine art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To find information on an artist, start with an online search. Consult trusted online resources, such as websites for museums, galleries and universities. You can also go to your local library to borrow books on the artist and their work. Also, check out the artist biographies posted here on 1stDibs. Explore a wide variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To find out what a piece of art is worth, experts generally recommend consulting a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. Many factors, including age, artist and condition, contribute to the value of a work. Consequently, it can be very difficult for someone without expertise to estimate the value of a particular piece on their own. However, you can get a rough idea of the potential value by looking at sales records and auction results available on trusted online platforms. Shop a diverse assortment of art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    In art, batik is a method for decorating fabric. It often involves drawing patterns on material with wax and then applying dye to produce designs. Alternatively, an artist may use a copper stamp to apply the wax and/or dye. Find a large selection of fine art from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Many artists have made self-portraits in old age. One famous example is Rembrandt, who painted his Self-Portrait in oils in 1669 at the age of 63. Pablo Picasso also painted himself throughout his life and produced several sketches of himself in 1972, when he was 90 years old. Other examples include Italian Renaissance painter Sofonisba Anguissola, who created a self-portrait in 1620 while in her late 80s, and Peter Paul Rubens, who sketched himself sometime between 1635 and 1640, when he was in his 60s. Shop a large selection of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Why it's called fine art comes down to the word's origin. The term originates from the Old French word "fin," which means perfected or of the highest quality. The term is fitting since art is classified as "fine" due to an artist's exceptional technique, ingenuity and creativity. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of fine art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    MoMA is most famous for being home to more than 200,000 examples of modern and contemporary art. Located in New York City, the Museum of Modern Art has a number of well-known works in its collection. Among them are The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh, The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dalí, Les Demoiselles d'Avignon by Pablo Picasso and The Lovers by René Magritte. Find a wide variety of modern and contemporary art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Grant Wood is from Iowa. The American artist was born in Anamosa, Iowa, in 1891 and grew up in nearby Cedar Rapids. Unlike other American regionalist painters like John Steuart Curry and Thomas Hart Benton, Wood never moved East but remained in the Middle West, where he found inspiration for his paintings of prosperous farms and people reflecting idealized American values. He died in Iowa City, Iowa, in 1942, at the age of 51. Find an extraordinary collection of art for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    There are many famous painters from the Pacific Northwest. Among them are Sydney Laurence, Eustace Paul Ziegler, Guy Anderson, Kenneth Callahan, Morris Graves, Mark Tobey and Emily Carr. Though he is not a painter, glass artist Dale Chihuly is another well-known creative from this region of the United States. Explore a large selection of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    There are a few potential functions of art, and the specific function of a particular piece depends on its subject matter and medium. In some cases, art tells a story from history, everyday life, mythology or religion. Other times, its purpose is to inspire people to think about or feel something about the message that it conveys. For some artists, the function of art is to express religious devotion or to memorialize the image of someone who is notable. Art also enhances the visual appeal of the spaces where it is displayed. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of fine art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Raphael's most famous painting is arguably The School of Athens. The Italian painter produced the fresco between 1509 and 1511, and it depicts the greatest minds of antiquity, including Plato, Archimedes and Pythagoras. Other well-known works by Raphael include The Sistine Madonna, The Marriage of the Virgin, The Triumph of Galatea, Transfiguration and the Portrait of Baldassare Castiglione. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of fine art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    Jacques-Louis David painted The Death of Marat. The French artist produced the piece in 1793. It depicts French Revolutionary leader Jean-Paul Marat lying in a bathtub moments after his death, which occurred the year that David made the painting. Today, the work hangs in the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium in Brussels. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of fine art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    Any art form that typically requires great skill and shows a concern with aesthetics and communicating a theme, idea, message or intent is generally considered high art. In the visual arts, high art includes media like painting, sculpture and installations. High art differs from low art, where artists show more concern for function and utility. Explore a diverse assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    In contemporary art, conceptual art is a movement that began in the 1960s. Artists producing conceptual art assign more importance to the idea behind the art than to the piece itself. An example is Joseph Kosuth’s One and Three Chairs, a piece consisting of a real chair, a photograph of a chair and the dictionary definition of the word chair. When the work was displayed, Kosuth included instructions for any chair to be photographed and then displayed beside its image. In this way, the chair itself is not the artwork. Rather, the art comes from examining the way the object, image and words provide competing and complementary definitions of what a chair is. Find a large selection of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    In art, the meaning of form relates to space. In three-dimensional art, form describes how a particular piece takes up space when displayed. Things that influence a work's form include its volume, dimensions, shape and how it is displayed or installed. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of fine art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a mosaic and a painting comes down to materials. A painting is art produced by applying paint to a surface, usually a piece of canvas. A mosaic is an artwork composed of small pieces, such as glass or gemstones, arranged in a pattern or image. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    It is difficult to say for certain how much the Mona Lisa is worth today. Experts estimate that the painting may be worth upwards of $860 million, but unless the painting comes up for auction, it can be difficult to predict how much it could sell for. The masterpiece painted by Leonardo da Vinci has been part of the Louvre's collection since 1797. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of fine art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    How much Ralph Hotere art is worth depends on its size, condition, history and other factors. In 2023, his Pine: Without Singing sold for more than $331,000 at auction, setting a new record for Hotere's work. One of the most important New Zealand artists, Hotere became well-known for his minimalist abstract series of black paintings, which he started creating in the 1960s. His work was highly political, commenting on everything from environmentalism to apartheid. If you own a Hotere, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can aid you in the valuation process. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of fine art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Artists can use a variety of techniques to create rhythm. One method is to create patterns or repeat forms throughout an artwork. The swirling branches of the tree in Gustav Klimt's The Tree of Life, Stoclet Frieze is a fine example of this technique. In some cases, the artist may use repeated forms in different sizes, creating a progressive rhythm. A good example of this approach is found in the shrinking stars and stripes visible in the layers of Jasper Johns's Three Flags. To achieve a flowing rhythm, an artist may choose to bend and curve various elements in their composition. Vincent van Gogh produced this effect with the tumultuous sky in The Starry Night. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of fine art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Monet was famous for his work as an artist. The French artist broke from conventional art traditions by depicting landscapes and people in a way meant to mimic how the eye actually sees the world, rather than striving to make his subjects appear as real as possible. An experimental painter, Claude Monet often returned to his favorite settings to paint the natural scenery at different times of day to show how light conditions affected landscapes. Monet's art helped define the Impressionist movement and went on to influence many other artists, including Vincent van Gogh, Pierre Bonnard and Henri Matisse. His most famous works include Impression, Sunrise; Woman with a Parasol; The Artist's Garden at Vétheuil and The Water Lily Pond. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of Impressionist art.