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Kali, colorful, bold, spiritual, East Indian influence, fire, goddess
By Janet Morgan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Acrylic on theatrical backdrop muslin, can be rolled, rod pockets top and bottom for hanging. This
Category

2010s Symbolist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Fabric

Kuan Yin, Goddess of Compassion, mythical, spiritual, acrylic banner painting.
By Janet Morgan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Acrylic on theatrical backdrop muslin, can be rolled, rod pockets top and bottom for hanging. This
Category

2010s Symbolist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Fabric

Maitland Smith Hand Painted Neoclassical 4-Panel Folding Screen Room Divider
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chattanooga, TN
scene could easily be used as theatrical backdrop. The trompe l’oeil painting places the viewer in front
Category

1990s Philippine Hollywood Regency Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Canvas, Hardwood

Stage Stills (5)
By Jo Whaley
Located in Sante Fe, NM
theatrical backdrops that were intended for masonic degree performances, but I repurpose their original
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Stage Stills (7)
By Jo Whaley
Located in Sante Fe, NM
theatrical backdrops that were intended for masonic degree performances, but I repurpose their original
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Stage Stills (6)
By Jo Whaley
Located in Sante Fe, NM
theatrical backdrops that were intended for masonic degree performances, but I repurpose their original
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Stage Stills (4)
By Jo Whaley
Located in Sante Fe, NM
theatrical backdrops that were intended for masonic degree performances, but I repurpose their original
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Stage Stills (3)
By Jo Whaley
Located in Sante Fe, NM
theatrical backdrops that were intended for masonic degree performances, but I repurpose their original
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Stage Stills (2)
By Jo Whaley
Located in Sante Fe, NM
theatrical backdrops that were intended for masonic degree performances, but I repurpose their original
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Stage Stills (1)
By Jo Whaley
Located in Sante Fe, NM
theatrical backdrops that were intended for masonic degree performances, but I repurpose their original
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

'Rifletorre' - Lively Vibrant Ballet Dancer - Contemporary Figurative Abstract
Located in Carmel, CA
poised elegantly against a theatrical backdrop. The vibrant amalgamation of pinks and blues creates a
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Dreamer" - Bunny Nap Oil Painting with Cloud Wallpaper Backdrop
By Lucia Heffernan
Located in Denver, CO
a nap, set against a charming wallpaper backdrop that mimics a blue sky dotted with white clouds
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Brussels Theatrical Centrepiece, Bright Impressionist Print, Art of Belgium
Located in Deddington, GB
Cities 4 – Brussels’ Theatrical Centrepiece by Susan Brown. Hand signed by the artist “Walking
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Giclée, Paper

Jean Patchett Against Cutout Backdrop for 'Vogue' , 1949 - Cecil Beaton
By Cecil Beaton
Located in London, GB
Jean Patchett Against Cutout Backdrop for 'Vogue' , 1949 - Cecil Beaton Inscribed with 'CB
Category

20th Century Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Carmen Dell'Orefice with Cutout Backdrop for 'Vogue', 1949 - Cecil Beaton
By Cecil Beaton
Located in London, GB
Carmen Dell'Orefice with Cutout Backdrop for 'Vogue', 1949 - Cecil Beaton Inscribed with 'CB
Category

20th Century Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Quinta n.3_Charcoal Grey Painted Metal Succulent Plant Vase
By LatoXLato
Located in Bologna, Bologna
A collection of innovative miniature theatrical staging creates the backdrop against which the
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Quinta n.3_Dove Gray Metal Succulent Plant Vase
By LatoXLato
Located in Bologna, Bologna
A collection of innovative miniature theatrical staging creates the backdrop against which the
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Quinta n.3_Rust Painted Metal Succulent Plant Vase
By LatoXLato
Located in Bologna, Bologna
A collection of innovative miniature theatrical staging creates the backdrop against which the
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Quinta n.2_Rust Painted Metal Succulent Plant Vase
By LatoXLato
Located in Bologna, Bologna
A collection of innovative miniature theatrical staging creates the backdrop against which the
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Quinta n.2_Charcoal Grey Painted Metal Succulent Plant Vase
By LatoXLato
Located in Bologna, Bologna
A collection of innovative miniature theatrical staging creates the backdrop against which the
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Quinta n.2_Dove Grey Painted Metal Succulent Plant Vase
By LatoXLato
Located in Bologna, Bologna
A collection of innovative miniature theatrical staging creates the backdrop against which the
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Quinta n.1_Charcoal Grey Painted Metal Succulent Plant Vase
By LatoXLato
Located in Bologna, Bologna
A collection of innovative miniature theatrical staging creates the backdrop against which the
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Quinta n.1_Dove Grey Painted Metal Succulent Plant Vase
By LatoXLato
Located in Bologna, Bologna
A collection of innovative miniature theatrical staging creates the backdrop against which the
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Quinta n.1_Rust Painted Metal Succulent Plant Vase
By LatoXLato
Located in Bologna, Bologna
A collection of innovative miniature theatrical staging creates the backdrop against which the
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency Black and Gold Four-Panel Screen with Hand-Painted Cranes
Located in Yonkers, NY
glamour of a bygone era. Its striking gold backdrop sets the stage for the magnificent flying cranes
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

Fremontodendron Californicum
By Jo Whaley
Located in Sante Fe, NM
these early experiences really define my style as a photographer. My images are theatrical tableaus
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Leaf
By Jo Whaley
Located in Sante Fe, NM
these early experiences really define my style as a photographer. My images are theatrical tableaus
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Leaf
H 11 in W 9 in
Euphorbia
By Jo Whaley
Located in Sante Fe, NM
these early experiences really define my style as a photographer. My images are theatrical tableaus
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Eucalyptus
By Jo Whaley
Located in Sante Fe, NM
these early experiences really define my style as a photographer. My images are theatrical tableaus
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Eucalyptus
H 24 in W 19 in
Wisteria
By Jo Whaley
Located in Sante Fe, NM
these early experiences really define my style as a photographer. My images are theatrical tableaus
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Clematis
By Jo Whaley
Located in Sante Fe, NM
these early experiences really define my style as a photographer. My images are theatrical tableaus
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Magnolia
By Jo Whaley
Located in Sante Fe, NM
these early experiences really define my style as a photographer. My images are theatrical tableaus
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Cotinus Coggygria
By Jo Whaley
Located in Sante Fe, NM
these early experiences really define my style as a photographer. My images are theatrical tableaus
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Datura Wrightil
By Jo Whaley
Located in Sante Fe, NM
these early experiences really define my style as a photographer. My images are theatrical tableaus
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Candies in Blue-original hyper realism still life oil paintings-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
tantalizing grid formation. Against a backdrop of serene blue, the candies emerge as colorful gems, each one
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Hotel Lobby Size Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
backdrop and jewel-tone patterns this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Kerman rug is a theatrical
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

THE NOSE, photogravure, aquatint and drypoint, signed and numbered, Ed. of 70
By William Kentridge
Located in New York, NY
theatrical proscenium. The figures and newsprint imagery relate to animations Kentridge designed to project
Category

2010s Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Screen

The Nine Lives of Cindy, porcelain plate & official COA in box Lt Edition of 100
By Cindy Sherman
Located in New York, NY
inspired by Hollywood pictures, film noir, and B movies. Using a range of costumes, props and backdrops to
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Mixed Media, Screen, Paper

Hamptons International Film Festival poster (hand signed and inscribed) RARE!
By Cindy Sherman
Located in New York, NY
noir, and B movies. Using a range of costumes, props and backdrops to manipulate her own appearance and
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Felt Pen, Lithograph, Offset

Monkey- Original hyper realism Still life-wildlife paintings- Contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
, capturing the subtle textures and nuances of its surface with remarkable precision. Against the backdrop of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Star Chaser- Original hyper realism Still life oil paintings-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
the backdrop of deep purple, the colors of the balloons pop with intensity, creating a mesmerizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Spongebob- Original hyper realism Still life oil paintings- Contemporary Artwork
Located in London, Chelsea
balloon's texture and form showcases the artist's skill and precision. Against the backdrop of vibrant blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Red, Yellow, Orange, Green, White-original realism still life oil painting-Art
Located in London, Chelsea
. Against the backdrop of warm beige, the colors of the candies pop with intensity, drawing the viewer's eye
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rainbow Bears-Original hyper realism still life oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
vibrant hues, creates a dynamic visual feast for the eyes, while the warm beige backdrop provides a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Colorful Bears-original hyper realism still life oil paintings-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
the vivid colors against the neutral backdrop creates a striking visual contrast, captivating the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

SULTRY Signed Original Lithograph, Modern Female Portrait, Slicked Back Hair
By Robin Morris
Located in Union City, NJ
female portrait drawing of a fashion forward woman sporting a chic swept back hairstyle and theatrical
Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Nicolas de Largillière - Portrait of a Lady, Paris, circa 1695
By Nicolas de Largillière
Located in PARIS, FR
majestic French aristocrat against the backdrop of a twilight landscape. The face seen from the front, the
Category

1690s Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

18th Century, French Painting with Landscape with Ruins
Located in IT
buildings show a lived and inhabited countryside. The mountains act as a backdrop, leaving space beyond a
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Baroque Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Nocturne
By Robert Hoppe
Located in San Francisco, CA
wrote, "The best thing about 'Rialto' is the way it looks - the truly Art Deco backdrop of the New York
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Nocturne
Nocturne
H 34.5 in W 25 in D 0.01 in
Still Life with Cakes - Scottish 1950s art still life oil painting female artist
By Doris Zinkeisen
Located in London, GB
are the backdrop is a vibrant green curtain. The light catches all the objects beautifully and the
Category

1950s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

La Danse pyrrhique (Pyrrhic Dance)
By Jean-Léon Gérôme
Located in New Orleans, LA
any other. His paintings combine the rationalist style of historical paintings and the theatrical
Category

19th Century Academic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Shall We Dance
By Robert Hoppe
Located in San Francisco, CA
Times wrote, "The best thing about 'Rialto' is the way it looks - the truly Art Deco backdrop of the New
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Shall We Dance
Shall We Dance
H 33.25 in W 42.5 in D 1.5 in
Rooftop Serenade
By Robert Hoppe
Located in San Francisco, CA
Times wrote, "The best thing about 'Rialto' is the way it looks - the truly Art Deco backdrop of the New
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Rooftop Serenade
Rooftop Serenade
H 41.5 in W 34.75 in D 1.25 in
1991 "Gate" Large Scale Signed Vintage Silver gelatin Print Photograph
By Zeke Berman
Located in Surfside, FL
composed theatrical tableaux (in photographs by Julia Margaret Cameron or Cindy Sherman) to putting their
Category

1990s Abstract Geometric Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

India a Pair of Collectable Prints early 20th C Gods Goddess Epics Ancient
Located in Norfolk, GB
. Both of these beautifully fresh images display a degree of theatricality to the extent that the viewer
Category

Early 20th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints

Materials

Color, Lithograph

Measuring, limited edition photograph, signed, archival pigment ink
By Richard Tuschman
Located in Sante Fe, NM
studio. I then photographed the live models against a plain backdrop, and constructed the final digital
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Pale Light, limited edition photograph, signed, archival pigment
By Richard Tuschman
Located in Sante Fe, NM
studio. I then photographed the live models against a plain backdrop, and constructed the final digital
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Ascending, limited edition photograph, signed, archival pigment ink
By Richard Tuschman
Located in Sante Fe, NM
studio. I then photographed the live models against a plain backdrop, and constructed the final digital
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Threshold, limited edition photograph, signed, archival pigment ink
By Richard Tuschman
Located in Sante Fe, NM
studio. I then photographed the live models against a plain backdrop, and constructed the final digital
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

The Tailors Wife, limited edition photograph, signed, archival pigment ink
By Richard Tuschman
Located in Sante Fe, NM
studio. I then photographed the live models against a plain backdrop, and constructed the final digital
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

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You are likely to find exactly the theatrical backdrop you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. In our selection of items, you can find contemporary examples as well as an abstract version. Finding the perfect theatrical backdrop may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a theatrical backdrop to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of black, gray, brown, pink and more. Finding an appealing theatrical backdrop — no matter the origin — is easy, but Richard Tuschman, Gordon McConnell, Jo Whaley, Michael Taylor and Adam Miller each produced popular versions that are worth a look. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, fabric and archival pigment print.

How Much is a Theatrical Backdrop?

The price for a theatrical backdrop in our collection starts at $50 and tops out at $109,972 with the average selling for $2,525.