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Jo Haran, Daisy Array, Contemporary Floral Art, Affordable Art
By Jo Haran
Located in Deddington, GB
Joe and high street brands such as Topshop and Marks and Spencer. My love of florals started at a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Paper, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Gouache
Becca Clegg, Cromer Grasses: Teal, Contemporary Floral Art, Affordable Art
Located in Deddington, GB
Cromer Grasses: Teal [2021]
Original
Flowers
Acrylic paint on canvas
Image size: H:40 cm x W:40 cm
Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:40 cm x W:40 cm x D:2cm
Frame Size: H:44 cm x W:4...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Adele Riley, Forever Yours, Contemporary Floral Art, Original Affordable Art
By Adele Riley
Located in Deddington, GB
an indication of how a piece may look
Forever Yours, Is one in a series of floral paintings in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
Endless Summer, Still Life Art, Contemporary Floral Art, Affordable Art
By Vicky Oldfield
Located in Deddington, GB
Wychwood Art. Vicky is the artist is renowned for her distinctive pictures; the subjects are the story of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Prints
Materials
Paper
Immersion 1-original abstract vibrant landscape painting-contemporary floral Art
By Magdalena Morey
Located in London, Chelsea
available for purchase at Signet Contemporary Art in Chelsea, both in the gallery and online. The bold color
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
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H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 1.38 in
Jo Haran, Jewel Heads in Darkness, Contemporary Floral Art, Affordable Art
By Jo Haran
Located in Deddington, GB
and Marks and Spencer. My love of florals started at a young age - brought up in Somerset in a family
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Paper, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Gouache
Trevor Waugh, Rose Light, Original Oil Painting, Contemporary Floral Art, Floral
By Trevor Waugh
Located in Deddington, GB
an original contemporary oil painting.
Trevor Waugh was born in 1952 and grew up in London. Trevor
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Flower Market, Mixed Media Art, Contemporary Floral Art, Urban Art, Bright Art
By Julia Adams
Located in Deddington, GB
tactility.
Julia Adams is available online and in our gallery at Wychwood Art. Julia comments: "I use a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 1.5 in
Jo Haran, Jewel Heads in Darkness, Contemporary Floral Art, Mixed Media Art
By Jo Haran
Located in Deddington, GB
and Marks and Spencer. My love of florals started at a young age - brought up in Somerset in a family
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Paper, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Gouache
One Queen (2) Black, Contemporary Floral Art, Queen Elizabeth II, Digital Prints
By Agent X
Located in Deddington, GB
social critique of the Dada movement, and contemporary artistic movements ranging from Pop Art to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Digital
H 41.74 in W 28.35 in D 0.4 in
Once Upon a Time #2, Lucy Moore, Original painting, Contemporary floral art
By Lucy Moore
Located in Deddington, GB
meadow. " Wychwood Art comments " We love Lucy Moore's original meadow paintings.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
Golden Days BY VICKY OLDFIELD, Still Life Prints, Contemporary Floral Art
By Vicky Oldfield
Located in Deddington, GB
print is individually painted, making every one unique. The bright colours and floral arrangements make
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Prints
Materials
Paper
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H 14.77 in W 10.83 in D 0.2 in
Woodland Stems On Dark, Jo Haran, Contemporary Floral Art, Original Artwork
By Jo Haran
Located in Deddington, GB
' by Jo Haran is a very detailed floral painting celebrating the delicacy of various flower stems
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Still-life Drawings and Water...
Materials
Gesso, Paper, Watercolor, Gouache
Becca Clegg, Rainbow Coast, Contemporary Art, Floral Art, Affordable Art
Located in Deddington, GB
purely an indication of how a piece may look
Original landscape, seascape and floral painting.
Artist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
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H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 1.58 in
Allan Forsyth, Flame Flight, Contemporary Art, Floral Art, Art Online
By Allan Forsyth
Located in Deddington, GB
Allan Forsyth
Flame Flight
Limited Edition Archival Chromagenic Photographic Print
Edition 12
Sheet Size: H 118cm x W 100cm x D 2cm
Diasec Framed
Allan Forsyth is an artist who expl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Metal
Floral Fabric - by Marc Zimmerman - Abstract Contemporary Art
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Floral Fabric - by Marc Zimmerman - Abstract Contemporary Art
This masterpiece is exhibited in the
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 24 in W 30 in D 1.5 in
Garden Spirit No. 2, Original Figurative art, Contemporary art, Floral art
By Agnese Negriba
Located in Deddington, GB
, graphic design and fine art whose work is available online and in our gallery at Wychwood Art. She is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 0.2 in
Winter Woodland by Jan Rogers, Contemporary art, Original art, floral art
Located in Deddington, GB
sky.
Jan Rogers, artist, is available to buy online and in our gallery at Wychwood Art. Since
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Kovalam, Alanna Eakin, Floral Art, Contemporary Tree Art, Bright Landscape Art
By Alanna Eakin
Located in Deddington, GB
Kovalam by Alanna Eakin [2021]
Artist signed
Oil paint on wood panel
Image size: H:25.5 cm x W:25.5 cm x D:0.5cm
Frame Size: H:30 cm x W:30 cm x D:2.5cm
Please note that insitu image...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel, Wood Panel
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 0.99 in
Belladonna, Teresa Pemberton, Contemporary Abstracted Landscape, Floral art
Located in Deddington, GB
and in our art gallery. A professional artist (trained in Hertfordshire where she gained a BA 1st
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 27.96 in W 27.96 in D 1.38 in
Portia, Floral Art, Bright Flower Painting, Contemporary Abstract Floral Artwork
Located in Deddington, GB
Portia’ is an original abstract painting on canvas by contemporary artist Wendi Weller. Acrylic and
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 1.38 in
Allan Forsyth, Untitled GARDEN 2, Contemporary Art, Floral Art
By Allan Forsyth
Located in Deddington, GB
Allan Forsyth
UNTITLED GARDEN 2
Limited Edition Archival Chromagenic Photographic Print
Edition 12
Sheet Size: H 100cm x W 100cm x D 2cm
Diasec Framed
Ready to Hang
Please note that ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in
Contemporary Floral Portrait, Floral , Minas Halaj
By Minas Halaj
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
The certificate is included.
"Floral Portrait" by Minas Halaj is a captivating artwork that
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Allan Forsyth, Untitled GARDEN 2, Contemporary Art, Floral Art
By Allan Forsyth
Located in Deddington, GB
Allan Forsyth
UNTITLED GARDEN 2
Limited Edition Archival Chromagenic Photographic Print
Edition 12
Sheet Size: H 100cm x W 100cm x D 2cm
Diasec Framed
Ready to Hang
Please note that ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in
Desdemona, Abstract Floral Painting, Contemporary Flower Art, Pink and Grey Art
Located in Deddington, GB
Desdemona’ is an original abstract painting on canvas by contemporary artist Wendi Weller. Oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 40.75 in W 40.75 in D 1.38 in
Chris Keegan, Floral Mask, Contemporary Art, Affordable Art, Art Online
By Chris Keegan
Located in Deddington, GB
Chris Keegan
Floral Mask
Limited Edition
Figurative
Screen print
Edition number 30
Image size: H:40
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper, Screen
Jungle Spirit no.2, Women, Nature, Floral, Contemporary Art
By Agnese Negriba
Located in Deddington, GB
Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design (London) in 2016. Agnese has lived and worked in London
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Gouache, Pigment
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 0.4 in
Garden Spirit no. 8, Women, Nature, Floral, Contemporary Art
By Agnese Negriba
Located in Deddington, GB
Art and Design (London) in 2016. Agnese has lived and worked in London, Oxford, Paris, Riga, and
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Gouache, Pigment
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 0.4 in
Woodland Wander - Original abstract floral landscape painting-contemporary Art
By Sylvia Paul
Located in London, Chelsea
available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art in Chelsea, as well as online for art enthusiasts worldwide to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
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H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 1.58 in
Forest Morning-original impressionism floral landscape painting-contemporary Art
By Jonathan Trim
Located in London, Chelsea
.
"Forest Morning" is a captivating work of art that is sure to enchant and inspire all who behold it
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
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H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 1.19 in
Spring, Abstract floral art, spring art, fresh art, bright contemporary painting
By Janet Keith
Located in Deddington, GB
Keith artist with Wychwood Art. Janet Keith is a contemporary painter based in the U.K. Her painting is
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 39.77 in W 29.93 in D 0.6 in
Strawberry & Teal Nasturtiums, Contemporary Monet Style Art, Floral Painting
Located in Deddington, GB
wonderful on this one.
Discover original paintings by Catherine Ruth Church online with Wychwood Art and in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 0.99 in
Dahlia Blue, Contemporary Art, Floral Art, Colourful Print, Statement Art
Located in Deddington, GB
Oil on aluminium bespoke commission. A statment floral piece to be the focal point of any large
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Prints
Materials
Metal
H 39.38 in W 59.06 in D 1.97 in
Rewilding by Heidi Laughton, Contemporary landscape painting, Floral art
Located in Deddington, GB
ewilding [2022]
original and hand signed by the artist
oil paint on wood
Image size: H:46 cm x W:61 cm
Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:46 cm x W:61 cm x D:2cm
Frame Size: H:50 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
H 19.69 in W 25.4 in D 1.58 in
Autumn Studio- original impressionist floral painting- contemporary art
By John D. Martin
Located in London, Chelsea
" awaits its admirers at Signet Contemporary Art, Chelsea, as well as online, where it awaits the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 23.63 in W 32.68 in D 1.97 in
Sumer Garden Study VII by Dylan Lloyd, Contemporary art, Original art, Floral
Located in Deddington, GB
, yellow and atmospheric blues capture the beauty of this wild and floral scene.
Dylan Lloyd has original
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 16.15 in W 14.18 in D 1.38 in
Mary Knowland, Poppy 19, Affordable Art, Floral Art, Contemporary Art
By Mary Knowland
Located in Deddington, GB
Mary Knowland
Poppy 19
Unique Mono Print
Floral Art
Image Size: H 28cm x W 19cm
Mount Size H 45cm x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Prints
Materials
Paper, Monoprint
Layered Light, Lee Herring, Landscape Art, Original Floral Art, Contemporary Art
By Lee Herring
Located in Deddington, GB
Lee Herring
Layered Light
Original Painting
Mixed Media on Board with a Varnish Glaze
Framed Size: H 115cm x W 115cm x D 4cm
Sold Framed in a White Frame
Please note that in situs ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Board
H 45.28 in W 45.28 in D 1.58 in
Layered Light, Lee Herring, Landscape Art, Original Floral Art, Contemporary Art
By Lee Herring
Located in Deddington, GB
Lee Herring
Layered Light
Original Painting
Mixed Media on Board with a Varnish Glaze
Framed Size: H 115cm x W 115cm x D 4cm
Sold Framed in a White Frame
Please note that in situs ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Board
H 45.28 in W 45.28 in D 1.58 in
Peaches & Cream Meadows Delight, Lucy Moore, Floral art, contemporary art
By Lucy Moore
Located in Deddington, GB
, Pink, orange and green pallet with just a splash o white to give highlights, " Wychwood Art comments
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 0.6 in
Wild Wild Roses by Jan Rogers, Contemporary art, Original painting, Floral art
Located in Deddington, GB
online and in our gallery at Wychwood Art. Since discovering Kandinsky at a very early age I have been
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Love's Awakening-original realism landscape floral oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
acquisition at Signet Contemporary Art in Chelsea and online, "Poppy Field" by Sophia Chalklen offers the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 37.41 in W 55.12 in D 0.79 in
Contemporary, Floral Portrait. Minas Halaj Floral.
By Minas Halaj
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
The artist certificate is included.
Floral Portrait" by Minas Halaj is a captivating masterpiece
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Jo Haran, Pink Haze, Original Floral Painting, Contemporary Art, Affordable Art
By Jo Haran
Located in Deddington, GB
Jo Haran
Pink Haze
Original Floral Painting
Watercolour, Gouache and Gesso on paper
Image Size
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
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Gesso, Paper, Watercolor, Gouache
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H 22.05 in W 16.15 in
Coral Peonies-original modern realism floral oil painting-contemporary Art
By Robert Lemay
Located in London, Chelsea
Peonies" is available for purchase at Signet Contemporary Art in Chelsea and online, offering the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 0.79 in
A Playful Disposition 4, Magdelena Morey, Floral painting, Contemporary art
Located in Deddington, GB
abstract floral painting by Magdalena Morey. This contemporary mixed media floral artwork uses a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 1.38 in
Agent X, One Queen (4)White, Contemporary Art, Floral Art, Affordable Art
By Agent X
Located in Deddington, GB
reveal a Baroque, floral painting underneath. With its bold composition and its juxtaposition of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Prints
Materials
Giclée
Abstract Floral, Floral Mind, Contemporary Floral , Minas Halaj.
By Minas Halaj
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
"Floral Minds" by the artist Minas Halaj, was created in 2020. The painting is done using oil, gold
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 62 in W 48 in D 1 in
Agent X, One Queen (1) Green, Contemporary Art, Affordable Art, Floral Art
By Agent X
Located in Deddington, GB
reveal a Baroque, floral painting underneath. With its bold composition and its juxtaposition of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Prints
Materials
Paper, Giclée
Becca Clegg, Cromer Tiny VI, Original Floral Painting, Contemporary Art
Located in Deddington, GB
Clegg artist with Wychwood Art. Becca Clegg BA is a painter whose work is inspired by dramatic panoramas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
A Long Romance, still life art, floral art, plant art, contemporary art
By Vicky Oldfield
Located in Deddington, GB
the UK including the Affordable art fair in Battersea. Commissions are always welcome; Vicky Oldfield
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Prints
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
H 25.6 in W 20.48 in D 0.04 in
Adele Riley, Loves Hope, Contemporary Floral Painting, Original Art
By Adele Riley
Located in Deddington, GB
indication of how a piece may look
‘Loves Hope’ Is one in a series of Adele’s floral paintings in her new
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
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H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
Lovers-original impressionism cityscape floral oil painting-contemporary art
By Juan del Pozo
Located in London, Chelsea
Contemporary Art in Chelsea, both in their physical gallery and online. Don't miss the opportunity to bring
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 21.66 in W 18.12 in D 1.19 in
Summer Flowers - original floral impressionist oil painting- contemporary art
By John D. Martin
Located in London, Chelsea
enchanting allure, "Summer Flowers" awaits at Signet Contemporary Art in Chelsea, both in-gallery and online
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 17.72 in W 27.96 in D 1.97 in
Summer Morning-original floral impressionism cityscape painting-contemporary art
By Sonco Carrasco
Located in London, Chelsea
nostalgia in all who behold it. Available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art in Chelsea and online, "Summer
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sonco CarrascoSummer Morning-original floral impressionism cityscape painting-contemporary art, 2024
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H 47.25 in W 35.44 in D 1.97 in
Blue window-original impressionism floral cityscape painting-contemporary Art
By Sonco Carrasco
Located in London, Chelsea
nostalgia and wonder in all who behold it. Available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art in Chelsea and
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2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 35.44 in W 47.25 in D 1.19 in
Sunlit Haven-original floral impressionism cityscape painting-contemporary Art
By Sonco Carrasco
Located in London, Chelsea
for acquisition at Signet Contemporary Art in Chelsea and through online channels. The piece, bearing
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in
Horizon 1 by Fleur Park, Original painting, contemporary art, floral art
Located in Deddington, GB
available at Wychwood Art in our gallery and online. Fleur Park studied to fine art and history of art at
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 0.99 in
Strawberry Fields-original abstract floral landscape painting-contemporary Art
By Mary Chaplin
Located in London, Chelsea
Contemporary Art in Chelsea, as well as online, offering art enthusiasts the opportunity to bring a touch of
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
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H 45.67 in W 27.17 in D 1.19 in
Magnolia Blossoms-original abstract floral landscape painting-contemporary Art
By Sylvia Paul
Located in London, Chelsea
Contemporary Art in Chelsea, as well as online for art enthusiasts worldwide to acquire and enjoy.
Artist
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
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H 43.31 in W 43.31 in D 1.97 in
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Contemporary Floral Art For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact piece of contemporary floral art you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. In our selection of items, you can find Contemporary examples as well as a Abstract version. Finding the perfect item from our selection of contemporary floral art may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a choice in our collection of contemporary floral art to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, black, beige, blue and more. Finding an appealing object in our assortment of contemporary floral art — no matter the origin — is easy, but Isabelle Menin, Irena Orlov, Jennifer Hornyak, JP Terlizzi and Rebecca Swanson each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in paint, fabric and paper, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years. A large option in this array of contemporary floral art can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while smaller examples are available — approximately spanning 3.94 high and 3.94 wide — and may be better suited to a more modest living area.
How Much is a Contemporary Floral Art?
The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a piece of contemporary floral art in our inventory may begin at $60 and can go as high as $26,341, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.
Questions About Contemporary Floral Art
- What is contemporary art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Contemporary art denotes work created by 21st-century artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024In 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Contemporary art encompasses painting, sculpture, photography, installation, performance and video art, among other genres.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Contemporary art is important because of how it responds to the current moment. Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. Through their works, contemporary artists provide commentary about social issues, history and the human condition. By engaging with contemporary art, viewers can gain a deeper understanding of the world and new perspectives. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of contemporary art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The meaning of contemporary art is art produced by living artists. The category typically includes works created in the late 20th century as well as in the 21st century. Given its timeliness, contemporary art often responds to current issues and themes that are relevant to an everyday audience. Contemporary art succeeded modern art, which is art made during a period that began in approximately 1850. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of contemporary art.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Contemporary art has no defining feature or characteristic.The term simply refers to recent creations.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The difference between modern art and contemporary art comes down to age. Contemporary art refers to art produced by artists who are still alive or were active during the 1960s and later. Modern art is the term for artworks made between 1850 or 1860 and 1960. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of modern and contemporary art.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The term contemporary is applied to art by 21st-century artists; modern art refers to works created from the1880s and through the 1960s.
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