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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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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
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
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
Dandelion Yellow Drip III - Contemporary Abstract Figurative Sculptural Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nebraka-based Jamie Burmeister is a sculptural artist known for his original artworks incorporating original small bronze and aluminum figures, standing at just up to 4 inches tall. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Metal
Antique French Coastal Landscape, Brittany Coastal Cottages, Seascape & Rocks
Located in AIGNAN, FR
A truly captivating/stunning early 20th century French coastal landscape by Raymond Wintz (French 1884–1956), renowned for his luminous depictions of Brittany and the French coastlin...
Category
Early 20th Century French School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dog Portrait, Antique Oil Painting of a Black & White Terrier or Jack Russell
Located in AIGNAN, FR
A charming and finely detailed oil portrait depicting an alert black and white terrier (reminiscent of a Smooth Fox Terrier or Jack Russell) digging in the sand. The artist captures ...
Category
Early 20th Century French School Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
