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What was the first painting ever made?
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No one can say for certain what the first painting ever made was. However, ancient paintings have been discovered on the walls of caves. Found in a limestone cave on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, one of the earliest examples depicts three wild pigs. Scientific dating has determined that the artwork is more than 45,000 years old. Explore a diverse assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
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Airplane in landscape - landscape painting
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful painting by Jeroen Allart is part of his minimalist landscape and animal painting he did in his home country the Netherlands.
'A farm stands before you on the horizon....
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Princess /// Contemporary Street Pop Art Painting Grace Kelly Abstract Colorful
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Jack Graves III (American, 1988-)
Title: "Princess"
Series: Eclecticism
*Signed by Graves lower left. It is also signed, titled, and dated on verso
Year: 2024
Medium: Origi...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Acrylic
It's Good Business! /// Contemporary Street Art Text War Political Painting
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Jack Graves III (American, 1988-)
Title: "It's Good Business!"
Series: Statement
*Signed by Graves lower right. It is also signed, dated, and titled on verso
Year: 2023
Mediu...
Category
2010s Street Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Acrylic
"Sunset", Contemporary Landscape Forest Painting, Oil on Panel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Sunset" is an original piece by Jeremy Miranda made from acrylic on panel. This piece measures 12”h x 9.5”w and comes with a gallery-issued Certificate...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Panel
Cascading braided cotton knots on canvas, off-white, thought and texture
Located in Carballo, ES
This work is part of the most recognized technique of Danish artist Peter Kramer (1959, Roskilde), the unique painting technique he developed called "cotton knots." For weeks, he obs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton, Ink, Board
Still Life Lemons with a Basket, summer, vibrant, lemon, yellow, kitchen, dining
Located in Oslo, NO
Immerse yourself in the tranquil glow of a perfect summer day with "Still Life Lemons with a Basket." This original oil painting on canvas captures a moment of pure serenity, invitin...
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Oil
