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Does a still life have to be realistic?
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No, a still life doesn't have to be realistic. Still life is a genre or type of subject matter. To fit the definition, a piece simply needs to portray inanimate objects. Artists can employ any style they choose to represent the objects in their paintings. Some examples of abstract still-life paintings include Georges Braque's Violin and Candlestick, Pablo Picasso's Still Life with Chair Caning and Paul Cézanne's Fruit Bowl, Glass, and Apples. Find a large collection of still-life paintings on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
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"Hawaiian Catelayas" Colorful Flowers on Intense Pink Background Oil Painting
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Catelayas flowers. This piece depicts gorgeous flowers in ascension placed in a wonderful intense pink colorful backg...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Large contemporary expressionist figurative still life painting "Floral pause"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
"Floral Pause" is a contemporary still life painting by French artist Natalya Mougenot, celebrated for her colorful floral art and expressive compositions that capture the simple poe...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Linen
Mougenot NatalyaLarge contemporary expressionist figurative still life painting "Floral pause", 2026
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Evolution
Located in Zofingen, AG
The painting features two pieces of art. The difference between their creation is about 2000 years. The first is the sculpture, Venus de Milo, the most famous of all ancient Venuses....
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fromage
Located in Zofingen, AG
This original oil painting captures a still life scene viewed from above, inviting you to explore its intimate details. At the center, a wooden board showcases a variety of cheeses, ...
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bright Three Flowers In Vases Oil Paintings of Mounted In Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Three Flower Oils
singed initials by Irina Hale (British 1932-2022)
oil paintings on artist paper mounted in a frame
Glass covering
Inscribed Veso
overall framed: 13.75 x 22 inches
L...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Bouquet with hydrangeas 01
Located in Zofingen, AG
Hydrangeas look very graceful against a blue background. The bouquet is framed by green branches. White flowers represent purity and tenderness.
Seeing such a bouquet it is impossibl...
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
