Questions & Answers
Our trusted network of 1stDibs sellers answer common questions
Why is it called still life?
1 Answer
Why it is called still life has to do with the history of the art genre. Still life painting became a distinct genre thanks to the work of late 16th- and 17th-century Dutch artists. They called their paintings stilleven, which translates to motionless or silent life in English. This term relates to the fact that Dutch still life artists painted motionless objects such as flowers and fruit. As the genre spread beyond the Netherlands, English-speaking artists referred to it as still life. Shop a selection of still life paintings on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
Related Questions
- What is a still life?1 Answer
- Does a still life have to be realistic?1 Answer
- What is a still-life painting?1 Answer
- What is Dutch still life?1 Answer
- What is Flemish still life?1 Answer
Shop for Still-life Paintings on 1stDibs
Illustration Style Diptych of Ripe Pomegranate Tree, Acrylic Painting on Paper
Located in Barcelona, ES
This beautiful painting by Romina Milano presents a contemporary interpretation of pomegranates, rendered through expressive brushwork and a vibrant, balanced palette. Organic forms ...
Category
2010s Fauvist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Watercolor
Antique Floral Still Life Oil Painting of Pink Roses in Gilt Frame
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Antique Still Life Oil painting of pretty pink roses from the 1800's, signed in the lower right. This eye catching and authtentic old oil painting hails from the 1800's and it is in...
Category
1880s French School Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Haiku
Located in London, London
Decor floral vintage flowers, beige, blue, floral, pink, red.
Still-life
Abstract expressionism, abstract painting on canvas, and interior design.
94x105cm (Full size 98x111cm)
acr...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$8,391
Haiku
Located in London, London
All custom charges are included in the final price agreed.
large scale abstract painting interior design
flowers, pink, violet, yellow, gold, red, orange, ochre, modern, contemporar...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$5,994 Sale Price
37% Off
Pomegranates
Located in Zofingen, AG
The serene ceramic jar anchors the composition, creating a quiet dialogue between matte surfaces and glossy fruit. The carefully draped striped tablecloth introduces rhythm and movem...
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bluebird, Tulip Petals - Framed Botanical Flowers & Birds Still Life Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The figurative surrealistic paintings of Carlos Gamez de Francisco are heavily influenced by his Cuban upbringing in a Russian-governed academic setting. This presence exposed Franci...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
