Chrysanthemums in Copper Vase, Mid-Century Oil on Canvas, Signed
Located in Cotignac, FR
Texture and light, as well as perspective and depth, are key features in Rudolph Colao paintings. In 1995, artist Rudolph Colao won the Rockport Art Association's Excellence in Pain...
Canvas, Oil
American Postwar & Contemporary painter, Floral Still Life
Located in Rockport, MA
A wonderful still life by American Artist Rudy Colao (1927-2014). Rudy created these lovely still lifes by using inspiration from actual floral bouquets or floral landscapes. Size ...
Oil
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H 26.75 in W 30.75 in D 2 in
Historic Nantucket Painting Rudolph Colao 20th C. American Massachusetts Artist
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
By 20th c. American artist Rudolph Colao (1927-2014). Biography: Rudolph Colao is a member of Allied Artists of America, Artists Equity Association of New York, Hudson Valley Art As...
Giltwood, Paint, Masonite
Impressionist Flower Still Life by Rudolph Colao
By Rudolph Colao
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressionist flower still life by Rudolph Colao (1927-2014). Oil on board, circa 1960.
Canvas, Oil
"Bouquet"
By Rudolph Colao
Located in Southampton, NY
Biography Rudolph Colao Rudolph Colao is a member of Allied Artists of America, Artists Equity Association of New York, Hudson Valley Art Association, Knickerbocker Artists of New...
Masonite, Oil
"Still Life with Kettle"
By Rudolph Colao
Located in Southampton, NY
Oil on masonite still life painting by the American artist Rudolph Colao. Signed lower left and circa 1970. Housed in its original handcarved wood and gilt frame.
Oil, Masonite
"Chrysanthemums"
By Rudolph Colao
Located in Southampton, NY
Oil on masonite still life painting of chrysanthemums in a brass container by the American artist, Rudolph Colao. Signed lower left. Condition is very good; no issues.
Masonite, Oil
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H 30 in W 35 in D 2 in
Antique American Boston School Impressionist Still Life Original Oil Painting
By Rudolph Colao
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American still life oil painting by Rudolph Colao (1927 - 2014). Oil on canvas. Signed.
Canvas, Oil
Rockport, MA Artist Rudy Colao Floral Still Life
Located in Rockport, MA
A wonderful still life by Rockport, MA Artist Rudy Colao (1927-2014). Rudy created these lovely still lifes by using inspiration from actual floral bouquets or floral landscapes. Si...
Oil
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H 25 in W 31 in D 2 in
Antique American Modernist Exhibited Signed Kitchen Still Life Eggs Wine & Bread
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist kitchen still life painting with eggs, bread and wine! Oil on board, circa 1940. Signed. Displayed in a period frame. This painting won the grand prize ...
Canvas, Oil
$3,050
H 29.25 in W 35 in D 1.5 in
Early 20th Century 1920s Spring Floral Still Life
Located in Soquel, CA
Elegant floral still life of a beautiful spring bouquet in an antique ivory soup tureen by Elizabeth Fitzgerald Forbes (Dallam) (American, 1875-1933). Exhibition placard on verso s...
Linen, Oil
$1,871Sale Price|25% Off
H 32 in W 25 in D 2 in
Antique American Female Artist Impressionist Flower Still Life Rare Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist still life oil painting by Elizabeth L. Rothwell (c.1877 - 1946). Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed. Circa 1924.
Canvas, Oil
$1,495
H 32 in W 38 in D 2 in
Vintage American School Signed Impressionist Flower Still Life Rare Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American impressionist flower still life oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Provenance from a Sag Harbor, NY collection. Measuring: 32 by 38 inches overall. Handso...
Oil, Canvas
$1,028
H 20.08 in W 15.56 in D 0.2 in
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still Life: Bouquet of Flowers in Oil
Located in Genève, GE
Work on wood Dimension with frame : 70.5 x 60.5 x 5.5 cm This work of art depicts a vibrant bouquet of blooming flowers, displaying a rich array of colors ranging from deep red and b...
Oil
$3,006
H 32 in W 21 in
Classical Still Life of Flowers Ornate Display Antique Dutch Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Profusion of Flowers Classical Still Life Dutch School, 19th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 32 x 21 inches provenance: private collection condition: very good and sound con...
Oil, Canvas
Still Life of Flowers and Fruit
Located in New York, NY
Albert Herter (American, 1871 - 1950) Still Life of Flowers and Fruit Dimensions: 30 in (76.2 cm) x 22 in (55.88 cm) Medium: Oil on canvas Signed upper left Gallery label on reverse...
Canvas, Oil
Roses and Chrysanthemums in a Vase
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
An expatriate painter, noted for figurative paintings of peasants as well as classical works, Biblical scenes, mythological subjects, and still lifes, William Babcock was born in Bos...
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary Floral Still Life Oil Painting 21st Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Contemporary Floral Still Life Oil Painting 21st Century Gorgeous painting by a mystery artist. No visible signature Original oil on canvas Dimensions 20" wide x 24" high The fra...
Canvas, Oil
Still life Flowers in a Vase
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Still Life Flowers in a Vase" c.1960 is an oil painting on canvas by noted California artist John William Orth, 1889-1976. It is signed at the lower right corner by th...
Oil
"Still life with flowers"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A cool, luminous palette distinguishes this broad floral arrangement, centred on a rounded blue- green vase set across a reflective turquoise surface. Yellow and white blossoms form ...
Canvas, Oil
"Still life with flowers"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Broad, energetic brushwork gives this floral arrangement a relaxed and immediate character. Pale pink, lavender, cream, and scarlet blossoms radiate from a rounded, light-coloured va...
Panel, Oil
$1,844
H 29 in W 23.5 in
Fine 20th Century French Post Cubist Oil Painting Still Life Flowers
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Still Life of Flowers by Laure Noetzin-Azam (French 1929-2024) pupil of André LHOTE oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 29 x 23.5 inches Provenance: all the paintings we have by this art...
Oil
$3,250
H 30 in W 36 in D 0.88 in
Large Mid Century Still Life - Autumn Chrysanthemums in Vase and Teapot, Signed
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid Century Floral Still Life - Autumn Chrysanthemums with Red Cloth and Teapot by Eugene Dunlap Vibrant painting by Californian artist Eugene Dunlap (1916-1999.) A green vase full ...
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
"Floral still-life painting"
By Unidentified
Located in Edinburgh, GB
This elegant floral still-life painting, executed in oil on canvas, showcases a meticulously arranged bouquet of roses, lilacs, and other blossoms in a gilded vase, placed on a refle...
Canvas, Oil
$2,057
H 28.35 in W 22.45 in D 1.19 in
Chrysanthemums. 1954. Oil on canvas. 72x57 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Valnere Rita 1929 - 2015 Rita Valnere was born on September 21, 1929, was a Latvian painter and art teacher. In 1949, she graduated from the Janis Rozentals Riga Art Secondary Scho...
Canvas, Oil
1947 Oil - Chrysanthemums
Located in Corsham, GB
A vibrant mid-20th-century still life scene featuring bright chrysanthemums. Rendered with areas of textural impasto. Initialled and dated to the lower right. On canvas on stretchers...
Oil
$274 / set
H 15.75 in Dm 6.11 in
Dutch Delft Blue Ceramic Tulip Vase Set "Almond Blossom" by Vincent van Gogh
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Delft Blue Ceramic Tulip Vase Set "Almond Blossom" by Vincent van Gogh This beautiful three-tiered tulip vase is subtly decorated from top to bottom with a floral print. The ...
Ceramic
Rattan Drape Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
Side Table Rattan Drape with all structure in rattan in natural finish.
Rattan
Lead bread by Bruno kristo
Located in Diest, BE
lead bread half hand-sliced by artist Bruno Kristo shown at 'Brood Casting' exhibition. Bruno Kristo transforms an everyday staple into a striking sculptural statement with this loa...
Lead
Anna Weatherley Designs Hand-Painted Serving Tray with Handles
By Anna Weatherley Designs
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful hand painted square serving tray with handles, by Anna Weatherley Designs. Anna Weatherley has been designing and producing Fine Botanical Hand Painted Porcelain in Hunga...
Porcelain
$13,028
H 55.12 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Luxury Wine and Liquor Trunk, Full-Grain Leather, Pacific Blue, France
Located in Sciez sur léman, Sciez sur léman
The Wine and Liquor Trunk is a luxury piece of craftsmanship designed for discerning wine and liquor enthusiasts. The full-grain cowhide leather exterior in Pacific Blue adds a touch...
Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Ribbed Design Wall Sconces by Petitot
By Atelier Petitot
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by the French artist " Petitot " in great condition. In a clear frosted glass with vertical and horizontally ribbed design details throughout. ...
Bronze
The Art of Fine Gardening: Craig Bergmann Landscape Design
Located in New York, NY
The long-awaited debut book on Craig Bergmann, pre-eminent designer of traditional gardens along the North Shore of Chicago For more than four decades, Craig Bergmann has been recog...
Paper
$12,500
H 6.63 in W 4.44 in D 0.5 in
DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. FIRST EDITION 2ND ISSUE - IN ORIGINAL CLOTH - 1843
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: DICKENS, Charles. TITLE: A Christmas Carol In Prose Being A Ghost Story of Christmas. PUBLISHER: London: Chapman and Hall, 1843. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION SECOND ISSUE. ...
Fabric
Established & Sons FILIGRANA Lantern by Sebastian Wrong
By Established & Sons, Sebastian Wrong
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Filigrana collection expands with a new portable lantern featuring its signature canes. Blending a 16th-century glassblowing technique with a contemporary aesthetic, each piece ...
Blown Glass, Acrylic
$15,000 / item
H 7 in W 5 in D 0.75 in
Mary SHELLEY. Frankenstein: Or, The Modern Prometheus. 1839 3RD ED 4TH PRINTING.
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: SHELLEY, Mary Wollstonecraft - Frederick Schiller. TITLE: Frankenstein: Or, The Modern Prometheus - bound with - The Ghost-Seer. PUBLISHER: London: Richard Bentley, 1839. ...
Fabric
$12,500 / item
H 8.88 in W 7.32 in D 1 in
A. A. MILNE. The House At Pooh Corner - 1928 - FIRST DELUXE EDITION - SIGNED
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: MILNE, A. A. (Alan Alexander). TITLE: The House At Pooh Corner. PUBLISHER: London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1928. DESCRIPTION: FIRST DELUXE EDITION SIGNED. 1 vol., 8-7/8" x 7-...
Fabric
Last Supper. Oil on panel. Castilian School, 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Last Supper. Oil on panel. Castilian School, 16th century. It has faults. An oil on panel painting depicting a figurative image against a neutral background, with a checkered tile...
Other
$18,717Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 24.41 in W 21.26 in D 3.75 in
Pair Of Baroque Paintings Of Christ, 17th Century, Italy
Located in Lisbon, PT
A pair of Italian baroque paintings of Jesus Christ: - An 18th Century painting that depicts the Holy Family, Child Jesus, the Virgin Mary and the elderly Saint Joseph, with the An...
Copper
$9,500 / item
H 16.75 in W 14.75 in D 1 in
KENNA, Michael. Mont-Saint-Michel. 21st Editions, 2007. SIGNED LIMITED EDITION
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: KENNA, Michael - Henry Adams. TITLE: Mont-Saint-Michel. PUBLISHER: 21st Editions, 2007. DESCRIPTION: SIGNED LIMITED EDITION. 1 vol., 16-3/4" x 14-3/4", limited to 60 numb...
Fabric
$1,009 / item
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Chrysanthemum by Tiffany Sterling Silver Bouillon Cup with Gold Liner Hollowware
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chrysanthemum by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver bouillon cup with gold chrysanthemum liner. The cup is marked with #14782/4848, and has an "M" date mark that dates from 1873-91. I...
Sterling Silver
19th century, from Sassoferrato, Madonna Orante
Located in Milan, IT
19th century, by Giovanni Battista Salvi, known as Sassoferrato (Sassoferrato, 1609 - Rome, 1685) Praying Madonna Oil on canvas, 44 x 54 cm Framed, 88 x 60 cm Giovanni Battista S...
Canvas
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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