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The Art Book: Mini Format
Located in New York, NY
In addition to hundreds of the world's best-loved artists, the selection includes many overlooked historical and cutting-edge contemporary figures, including: Berenice Abbott, Hilma ...
Paper
$24,460
Large British Floral Flower Bouquet Still Life Oil Painting Cecil Kennedy
By Cecil Kennedy
Located in London, GB
This artistic gesture references a tradition dating back to 17th-century Dutch painters, most notably Clara Peeters, who in 1611 began embedding hidden self-portraits into reflective...
Canvas, Oil
Still-life of various art objects
Located in BELEYMAS, FR
Several probable influences can be detected in this original composition by an artist unknown to this day. Clara Peeters (1594-after 1657) with her beautiful regular layouts mixing f...
Oil, Canvas
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H 14.57 in W 20.67 in
Leonard Ashford - Mid 20th Century Oil, Still Life with Herring on a Plate
Located in Corsham, GB
The choice of subject matter and dramatic chiaroscuro lighting seems to reference the still life paintings of the Dutch Golden Age, particularly those of Isaac van Duynen and Clara P...
Oil
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H 28.75 in W 23.23 in
Bread, fourme de Rochefort-Montagne and pottery on a wooden table
Located in Paris, IDF
This is executed in a very realistic style, bordering on trompe l'oeil, visibly inspired by artists from the beginning of the 17th century, such as the German Georg Flegel, the Dutch...
Oil
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H 34 in W 45 in
17th-Century Provincial Flemish, Still Life With Fruit, Cat, Dog & Flowers
Located in Cheltenham, GB
The artist is unknown but it’s likely they originated from the provinces and derived influence from the painters of Antwerp, such as Clara Peeters (fl.1607-1621). Held within a late...
Canvas, Oil
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H 33 in W 25 in
Antique Oil Elegant Floral Still Life with Vibrant Blooms in a Golden Vase
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Elegant Floral Still Life Flemish School, 19th century oil on canvas, framed Framed: 33 x 25 inches Canvas: 28 x 20 inches Provenance: private collection, England Condition: very go...
Oil
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H 33 in W 25 in D 1 in
Large Antique Oil Opulent Floral Still Life in a Golden Vase Baroque Arrangement
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Opulent Floral Still Life Flemish School, 19th century oil on canvas, framed Framed: 33 x 25 inches Canvas: 28 x 20 inches Provenance: private collection, England Condition: very goo...
Oil, Canvas
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H 12.6 in W 10.63 in D 1.58 in
'Jam Spoons with White Butterfly'' Contemporary Still Life with Jam Spoons
Located in Utrecht, NL
‘A few years ago, I came across the work of Clara Peeters and was delighted to see her reflection in the work 'Still life with Flowers, Goblet, Dried Fruit and Pretzels'.
Panel, Acrylic
"Still life with flowers"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Presented with formal clarity, this abundant bouquet occupies the centre of a warm brown field and rises from a low, rounded vessel placed on a narrow ledge. Full pink, coral, cream,...
Wood Panel, Oil
How To Collect Art
Located in New York, NY
You must read this book before buying any artwork – written by the world’s leading art-market economist Navigating the world of collecting can be a tricky process, especially for on...
Paper
Cookbook Book
Located in New York, NY
Featuring 125 seminal cookbooks from the last 100 years, Cookbook Book is a celebration of the world's most beautiful, influential and informative cookbooks. From the tried-and-tr...
Paper
Bouquet of Flowers in a Glass Vase
By Cecil Kennedy
Located in Belgravia, London, London
Oil on canvas Canvas size: 25 x 30 inches Signed lower right
Canvas, Oil
Still Life, 17th Century Oil on Panel Painting
Located in London, GB
Oil on panel, monogrammed mid left Image size: 15 x 12 1/4 inches (38 x 31 cm) Dutch ripple style frame Loeding was born in Leiden in around 1637 and was admitted into the Leiden Gu...
Oil, Panel
$1,705
H 38 in W 30.12 in
Antique still life painter (Italyl) - 19th-20th Still life painting - Flowers
Located in Varmo, IT
Italian painter (19th century) - Still Life with Vase of Flowers. 83 x 62 cm (without frame) / 96.5 x 76.5 cm (with frame). Oil on panel, in wooden frame (not signed). Floral comp...
Oil, Panel
"Art =" Book
Located in New York, NY
A fresh and unconventional approach to exploring 6,000 years of art history through 800 masterpieces from The Metropolitan Museum of Art Featuring more than 800 artworks from the ...
Paper
$8,866
H 36.62 in W 31.5 in D 3.94 in
Painting 18th Century Vanitas Still Life Skull Religion Esotericism Occult
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vanitas 18th century French School Oil on canvas Old frame gilded with gold leaves Dim canvas : 73 X 60 cm Dim frame : 93 X 80 cm Certificate of authenticity
Oil
$891Sale Price|20% Off
H 21.5 in W 17.5 in
British Mid 20th Century Still Life Roses Ornate Display Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Still Life Bouquet of Roses by I.J. Hague, British mid 20th century signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 21.5 x 17.5 inches canvas : 20 x 16 inches Provenance: private collection, En...
Oil
Still Life with Flowers, Oil Painting on Wood, Germany 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Still Life with Flowers, Oil Painting on Wood, Germany 1950s An impressive still life depicting a bouquet of various flowers in a glass vase. Painted in oil on wood with pastel colo...
Wood, Paint
Co-Art: Artists on Creative Collaboration
Located in New York, NY
Twenty-five leading artist duos and collectives give insight into how and why to work collaboratively Art history is traditionally presented as the individual's struggle for self-ex...
Paper
Lovely French Floral Still Life Painting on Canvas by Corbe
By Corbe
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely original still life oil on canvas of a lush bowl of flowers. Plaque reads Antique Flowers Corbe.
Canvas
30, 000 Years of Art, New Edition, Mini Format
Located in New York, NY
An accessible, comprehensive, freshly-updated celebration of the vast range of human artistry from 28,000 BC to today Brought completely up to date for this revised edition and now a...
Paper
Dutch Floral Still Life Oil Painting Signed Art
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Vivid and bright Dutch floral still life oil painting Brushwork so detailed and this really has a lot of verve and energy, would definitly lighten up any room Piece is signed in the ...
Canvas
$1,500
H 16 in W 19 in D 1 in
Mid Century Still Life Painting, Baroque Style, Oil on Linen, Unsigned
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful modern still life done in the baroque style: staged fruit, glass with reflections of light from an unseen source, a cup of tea and a crystal server filled with a variety of...
Linen, Cardboard, Oil
Still Life with Flowers in a Vase
Located in Atlanta, GA
Painted in the style of the 17th century Dutch painter Alexander Andrienssen, this painting is of a glass vase on a wood surface filled with flowers. The artist's careful attention ...
Oil, Wood Panel
$8,153
H 27 in W 23 in D 2 in
sweet Pea Flowers - British 1930's art floral still life oil painting
By Gerald Spencer Pryse
Located in Hagley, England
This superb Vibrant British Post Impressionist floral oil painting is by noted artist Gerald Spencer Pryse. Painted circa 1930 the composition is a mass of sweet pea flowers in shade...
Oil
Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
By George Romney
Located in Miami, FL
DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...
Oil, Canvas
$12,500
H 31 in W 36 in D 2 in
Antique English Classical Portrait with Parrot Framed Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique English portrait oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Measuring: 31 by 36 inches overall, and 25.5 by 30.5 painting alone. In excellent original condition. Handsomel...
Oil, Board
Scandinavian modern chest of drawers, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great functionalistic chest of drawers produced in Sweden during the 1950s. Made in birch with brass handles.
Brass
$13,317
H 34 in W 27 in D 2 in
Still Life of Flowers in Jug - Post Impressionist 1940's art floral oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This superb Post Impressionist floral oil painting is by noted successful Russian born female artist Nadia Benois. Benois came to England and settled in London in 1920 having married...
Oil
$6,661 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Butter Cream Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer, Glass
$2,750
H 32 in W 64 in D 18.5 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser by Dixie
By Dixie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs...
Aluminum
$1,595
H 26.5 in W 59.75 in D 18.5 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Dresser Drawers by Stonehill Danish Style
By Stonehill
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Dresser Drawers by Stonehill Danish Style is a beautiful dresser that combines timeless design with practical functionality. Featuring gorgeous h...
Teak
George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk with Live-Edge Top
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, Double Pedestal Free-Edge writing desk, American black walnut, United States, 1969 You have encountered a truly outstanding example of ...
Walnut
Mid-Century Danish Teak Large Executive Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful remarkable statement in design and craftsmanship. This large mid-century teak Danish executive size desk, is precisely crafted in exceptional teak grain wood, with a fully ...
Teak
$31,663
H 32.25 in W 44.25 in D 3 in
19th Century Scottish Highland landscape oil painting of Loch Lubnaig
By Alfred de Breanski Sr.
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Alfred de Breanski Snr British, (1852-1928) The Head of Loch Lubnaig Oil on canvas, signed & transcribed verso Image size: 23.5 inches x 35.5 inches Size including frame: 32.25 inch...
Canvas, Oil
$2,495
H 32 in W 54 in D 19 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 6-Drawer Dresser by United Furniture
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs...
Brass
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs...
Brass
$1,200
H 24.5 in W 27 in D 17 in
Lane Staccato Mid Century Modern Oak Brutalist Nightstand Cabinet Side Table
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Dayton, OH
1970s Vintage Lane Furniture Staccato collection Brutalist style Oak nightstand cabinet. 568-32. The cabinet base showcases Lanes iconic cubed brutalist form with two doors that tha...
Oak
$12,800
H 30.25 in W 92 in D 42 in
Vladimir Kagan Zoe Sofa for American Leather in Curly Teddy Bear Camel Fabric
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Everyone needs a teddy bear and yours can be this chic Vladimir Kagan Zoe sofa newly upholstered in soft curly camel teddy bear fabric. Modern. In your face sexy. Super soft teddy be...
Upholstery
Bohemia Loetz Art Nouveau Twisted Dephi Glass Vase 1899
By Loetz Glass
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A large Loetz Delphi pattern vase in green with a bulbus near spherical top with a large opening over a round base with a typical Loetz twist to the body. Finely iridised a classic L...
Art Glass
Still-life paintings work as part of the decor in nearly every type of space.
Still-life art, which includes work produced in media such as painting, photography, video and more, is a popular genre in Western art. However, the depiction of still life in color goes back to Ancient Egypt, where paintings on the interior walls of tombs portrayed the objects — such as food — that a person would take into the afterlife. Ancient Greek and Roman mosaics and pottery also often depicted food. Indeed, still-life paintings frequently feature food, flowers or man-made objects. By definition, still-life art represents anything that is considered inanimate.
During the Middle Ages, the still life genre was adapted by artists who illustrated religious manuscripts. A common theme of these paintings is the reminder that life is fleeting. This is especially true of vanitas, a kind of still life with roots in the Netherlands during the 17th century, which was built on themes such as death and decay and featured skulls and objects such as rotten fruit. In northern Europe during the 1600s, painters consulted botanical texts to accurately depict the flowers and plants that were the subject of their work.
Leonardo da Vinci’s penchant for observing phenomena in nature and filling notebooks with drawings and notes helped him improve as an artist of still-life paintings. Vincent van Gogh, an artist who made a couple of the most expensive paintings ever sold, carried out rich experiments with color over the course of painting hundreds of still lifes, and we can argue that Campbell’s Soup Cans (1961–62) by Andy Warhol counts as still-life art.
While early examples were primarily figurative, you can find still lifes that belong to different schools and styles of painting, such as Cubism, Impressionism and contemporary art.
As part of the wall decor in your living room, dining room or elsewhere, a still-life painting can look sophisticated alongside your well-curated decorative objects and can help set the mood in a space.
When shopping for a still-life painting, think about how it makes you feel and how the artist chose to represent its subject. When buying any art for your home, choose pieces that you connect with. If you’re shopping online, read the description of the work to learn about the artist and check the price and shipping information. Make sure that the works you choose complement or relate to your overall theme and furniture style. Artwork can either fit into your room’s color scheme or serve as an accent piece. Introduce new textures to a space by choosing an oil still-life painting.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of still-life paintings in a wide range of styles and subject matter.
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