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What is a whimsical painting?
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A whimsical painting may refer to a playful painting that is not unlike art found in children's books. When a painting is called “whimsical,” it is characteristically bright, colorful and fun. Find a variety of abstract and contemporary whimsical paintings on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
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Monumental Singerie 18th Century Whimsical Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Monumental Singerie (monkeys imitating human behavior) 18th century whimsical painting in the style of Christopher Huet
In good antique condition with restoration
66"W x 74"H unfra...
Category
18th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of an Armadillo, Bearing Burritos - Whimsical Painting on Wood Panel
By JJ Galloway
Located in Los Angeles, CA
JJ Galloway is an internationally collected artist known for her whimsical paintings and sculptures that combine people, animals, and food.
Category
2010s Pop Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
California Contemporary Art Marti Somers Figurative Abstract Whimsical Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
Marti Somers
Rice Bowl (an Asian inspired image with chopsticks and a bowl of rice) with fish. hand written poem verso.
24 X 24 inches
A California artist, Somers received her BFA a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Encaustic, Oil
Set of Four Continental 18th Century Collection of Whimsical Paintings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Continental 18th century whimsical collection of charming paintings depicting Ladies of the 18th century.
Category
Antique 18th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
"Ace of Wands" (2021) by Rhonda Libbey, Original Whimsical Painting of Dolphin
By Rhonda Libbey
Located in Denver, CO
Rhonda Libbey's "Ace of Wands" is an original, handmade watercolor painting that depicts a whimsical dolphin. This painting is framed and ready to hang.
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mid Century Whimsical Painting by Segreto, Surreal Bird or Duck Gradient Ground
By Kenny Scharf
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
A charming mid-century modern painting signed Segreto, featuring a stylized yellow bird rendered in a playful, surreal manner. In the styling of Kenny Scharf. Set against a soft pink...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
