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1860s Modern Figurative Prints
Lithograph
1860s Modern Figurative Prints
Lithograph
21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography
Silver Gelatin
21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography
Silver Gelatin
21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography
Silver Gelatin
Mid-18th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Etching
1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Silver Gelatin
1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Silver Gelatin
1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Silver Gelatin
2010s American Modern Figurative Prints
Printer's Ink
21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography
Silver Gelatin
21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography
Silver Gelatin
21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography
Silver Gelatin
21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography
Silver Gelatin
21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography
Silver Gelatin
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography
Silver Gelatin
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Acrylic, Varnish, Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography
Silver
1990s Pop Art Abstract Prints
Mixed Media, Screen, Linen, Pencil
1990s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Watercolor, Graphite
21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography
Silver Gelatin
2010s Surrealist Figurative Photography
Inkjet
2010s Chinese Books
Paper
1910s American Realist Portrait Prints
Lithograph
1940s Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Oil, Panel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Prints
Lithograph
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Birdseye Maple, Maple
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Paint, Coating, Varnish, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Panel, Oil
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Thread, Plexiglass, Wood, Mixed Media
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Paste, Paper, Oil Pastel
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Prints
Giclée
Late 20th Century North American Modern Prints
Glass, Wood
2010s Modern Still-life Paintings
Mixed Media, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Paintings
Canvas, Wax, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Mixed Media
Resin, Mixed Media, Panel
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Thread, Plexiglass, Wood
2010s Abstract Photography
Photographic Paper, Color, Digital, Inkjet
Late 20th Century American Modern Nude Sculptures
Wood Panel
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Photography
Archival Pigment
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Photography
Archival Pigment
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Photography
Archival Pigment
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Photography
Archival Pigment
2010s Mixed Media
2010s Portrait Photography
Photographic Paper
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Resin, Birch, Panel
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Ink, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Oil, Archival Paper
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Gold Leaf
2010s Young British Artists (YBA) Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Ink, Pencil, Graphite, Mixed Media
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Paper, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Oil, Graphite
2010s Mixed Media
Digital
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Paper, Digital Pigment
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Portrait Paintings
Acrylic, Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Acrylic, Canvas
2010s Street Art Abstract Paintings
Latex, Spray Paint
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- What do artists do?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024What artists do is create objects that have aesthetic appeal using their creativity and technical skills. Artists work with many different types of materials to make paintings, sculptures, drawings, collages, installations and other media. In some cases, artists may produce artwork for a specific client, called a patron. Other times, artists make art to convey a message or evoke an emotion. In the latter situation, artists may eventually sell their work through exhibitions or dealers. Find a large selection of fine art on 1stDibs.
- What is a limner artist?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024What a limner artist is depends on the context, as the term has two meanings. The most common use of the term is to describe artists who illuminate manuscripts, meaning that they hand paint decorative embellishments and illustrations directly onto pages to complement the text. In American historical writings dating back to the colonial period, you may sometimes see portrait artists also referred to as limners. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of fine art.
- What is an artistic photograph?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Artistic photography may refer to photography that is not representational, which is the term that is used to define photography that merely takes in the scene that a photographer experiences. In an artistic photograph, the artist tries to create a scene that is prized more for its beauty than realness. Find various kinds of artistic photographs on 1stDibs.
- What is an installation artist?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024An installation artist is an artist who produces large-scale, site-specific, three-dimensional works. Most installations are made from mixed media, and they may be temporary or permanent interventions in a place. Some famous installation artists include Judy Chicago, Yayoi Kusama, Kurt Schwitters, Marcel Broodthaers, Gordon Matta-Clark, Jason Rhoades, Doris Salcedo, Kara Walker, Thomas Hirschhorn and Urs Fischer. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of fine art.
- Who is the artist Matta?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chilean artist Roberto Matta is sometimes referred to simply as “Matta.” One of Chile’s most famous artists, Matta is best known for his contributions to surrealist and expressionist painting during the 20th century. Shop a collection of authentic Roberto Matta pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is an established artist?2 AnswersLa ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021An established artist is a professional artist who is recognized by his pairs (fellow professional artists) and the art community (professional dealers, art critics, etc.) for the quality of his/her work.Glenn Green GalleriesFebruary 24, 2021Established artists have created work for a long period of time usually exhibiting the work on a regular basis. They have created bodies of work that are recognizably competent and consistent with someone who has knowledge of materials.
- How did Calder become an artist?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024The story of how Calder became an artist begins with his parents. Both artists themselves, they did not want him to suffer the hardships of trying to make a living in art, so they encouraged the young Alexander Calder to study mechanical engineering at the Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey. He subsequently worked a number of jobs, including as a hydraulic engineer and draftsman for the New York Edison Company, before deciding to pursue an artistic career. He applied his engineering background to his artwork, such as his understanding of gears and moving parts for kinetic sculptures like Cirque Calder (1931) and free-standing abstract sculptures he called “stabiles.” Explore a selection of Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.
- Glenn Green GalleriesFebruary 25, 2021An artist who creates sculpture is called a sculptor.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Hunt Slonem is the artist who is known for painting bunnies. The American Neo-Expressionist painter also depicts other animals like tropical birds and butterflies in his work. Much of the inspiration for his paintings comes from his own aviary. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Hunt Slonem art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Opinions regarding who the most famous landscape artist is vary. Some of the most notable landscape painters of all time include Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet, Joseph Mallord William Turner, John Constable, Camille Pissarro, Paul Cézanne, Caspar David Friedrich, Jan van Goyen, Georgia O’Keeffe and Winslow Homer. Find a wide variety of landscape paintings on 1stDibs.
- Who is the artist Jamie Reid?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jamie Reid is a British artist best known for his contributions to punk rock imagery in the 20th century, particularly the work he did with the Sex Pistols. His cover for the Sex Pistols single “God Save the Queen” has remained iconic to this day. Shop a collection of Jamie Reid pieces on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top art dealers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Pablo Picasso, Wassily Kandinsky, Piet Mondrian and Willem de Kooning are among the most famous abstract artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An origami artist is called an origamian or an origamist. Some of the most famous artists to work in the medium include Robert J. Lang, Akira Yoshizawa, Éric Joisel, Lillian Oppenheimer and Satoshi Kamiya. On 1stDibs, find a range of origami art.
- Who is the artist behind KAWS?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024The artist behind KAWS is Brian Donnelly. As a kid in Jersey City, New Jersey, he got into graffiti art, using KAWS as his tag. Today, KAWS creates a diverse range of art and design objects. There are KAWS figures and toys, sculptures, colorful drawings, paintings and prints that appropriate pop phenomena like the Smurfs, the Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants. On 1stDibs, shop a range of KAWS art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Whether artist’s proofs are more valuable varies. The limited supply of artist’s proofs often makes them more valuable than other prints. Discrepancies between artist’s proofs and the final prints can also increase their value. However, an artist’s proof that has a poor-quality image or is in poor condition may not be worth as much. If you're curious about the value of a particular piece, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can evaluate it for you. Explore a selection of art prints on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024There is no single artist who can be identified as the most famous street artist. However, several street artists have gained international celebrity status due to their works. They include Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Shepard Fairey, Banksy, Os Gemeos, Lady Pink, Tracy 168, Dondi White, Daze and Cornbread. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of art from some of the world's top galleries and dealers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024To find the artist of a painting, first try photographing the painting with your smartphone and the artist's signature. Then, conduct a reverse image search on Google using the photographs, and study the results to see if you can determine the artist's name. You can also try using the app Smartify to scan the image and see if it appears in its database. If you have difficulty identifying the artist, consult a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of fine art.
- What is a ceramic artist called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024A ceramic artist can be called by a few different names. Ceramist, ceramicist and studio potter are some of the most common terms. It's also acceptable to simply refer to an artist who uses pottery as a medium simply as a ceramic artist. Those who produce pieces that have a functional use, such as drinkware or dinnerware, may also be called artisans. Find a large collection of ceramics on 1stDibs.
- What kind of artist is RETNA?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024What kind of artist RETNA is depends on what stage of his career you're considering. Growing up in Los Angeles, RETNA was mesmerized by the graffiti that surrounded him. He began practicing the art form and adopted the name RETNA from a Wu-Tang Clan song. In the mid-1990s, he began making murals on walls, trains and freeway overpasses throughout the city. RETNA later transformed from a street artist into a break-out star in the contemporary art world. At first glance, RETNA's prints and paintings look like an undiscovered ancient script. He has created an original alphabet, fusing together influences from ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, Arabic, Asian calligraphy, graffiti, blackletter, Roman lettering and Hebrew. Shop a selection of RETNA art on 1stDibs.
- Is Charlie Mackesy an artist?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Charlie Mackesy is a British artist, illustrator and author. Mackesy’s artwork has been featured in numerous locations, and he has won awards for his work and his book The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse. Mackesy began his career as a cartoonist before becoming a book illustrator. Tthe artist has also made bronzes and is working on an animated film. Find an assortment of Mackesy art from the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.