Art
Artist Comments
A quiet stream cuts through a forest of birch trees in their autumn colors. With thick impasto textures, artist List Elley creates beautiful movement in the col...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art
Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Slate, Copper
2010s Contemporary Art
Copper, Iron
2010s Contemporary Art
Slate, Copper
1940s American Realist Art
Offset
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Art
Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Copper, Iron
1990s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Wood, Color Pencil
2010s Art
Acrylic, Board
2010s Abstract Art
Acrylic
1990s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Wood, Color Pencil
19th Century Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Art
Wood
2010s Abstract Geometric Art
Monoprint
2010s Contemporary Art
Screen
2010s Contemporary Art
Screen
2010s Contemporary Art
Screen
Mid-19th Century Old Masters Art
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Brass, Copper, Iron
1990s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Wood, Color Pencil
1730s Old Masters Art
Oil
2010s Art
Monoprint
2010s Contemporary Art
Engraving, Etching
1970s French School Art
Charcoal, Gouache
2010s Contemporary Art
Brass
1950s American Modern Art
Screen
1940s Art
Woodcut
2010s Abstract Art
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée
Late 20th Century Expressionist Art
Lithograph
17th Century Dutch School Art
Copper
2010s Art
Oil, Wood Panel
20th Century Impressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Art
Acrylic, Board
2010s Art
Acrylic, Board
19th Century Art
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Oil, Acrylic, Ink, Cotton
Early 1800s French School Art
Canvas, Oil
1860s French School Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Art
Wood
1990s Op Art Art
Screen
2010s Art
Acrylic, Board
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Art
Canvas, Oil, Illustration Board
Late 19th Century Impressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
19th Century Hudson River School Art
Canvas, Oil
1890s Art
Lithograph
1970s Contemporary Art
Lithograph
2010s Abstract Art
Wood
2010s Art
Oil
2010s Art
Monoprint
2010s Abstract Art
Canvas, Acrylic
1930s Post-Impressionist Art
Oil, Board
2010s Other Art Style Art
Wood, Paint
2010s Other Art Style Art
Wood, Paint
2010s Abstract Art
Wood
2010s Realist Art
Paper, Watercolor
Artist Comments
The bright morning sunshine floods a front porch where an inviting scene unfolds. Artist Sherri Aldawood was drawn to the light and cast shadows on this histori...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art
Oil
1920s Art
Silver Gelatin
Photography, Drawings, Prints, Sculptures and Paintings for Sale
Whether growing your current fine art collection or taking the first steps on that journey, you will find an extensive range of original photography, drawings, prints, sculptures, paintings and more on 1stDibs.
Visual art is among the oldest forms of expression, and it has been evolving for centuries. Beautiful objects can provide a window to the past or insight into our current time. Art collecting enhances daily life through the presence of meaningful work. It displays an appreciation for culture, whether a print by Elizabeth Catlett channeling social change or a narrative quilt by Faith Ringgold.
Contemporary art has lured more initiates to collecting than almost any other category, with notable artists including Yayoi Kusama, Marc Chagall, Kehinde Wiley and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Navigating the waiting lists for the next Marlene Dumas, Jeff Koons or Jasper Johns has become competitive.
When you’re living with art, particularly as people more often work from home and enjoy their spaces, it’s important to choose art that resonates with you. While the richness of art with its many movements, styles and histories can be overwhelming, the key is to identify what is appealing and inspiring. Artwork can play with the surrounding color of a room, creating a layered approach. The dynamic shapes and sizes of sculptures can set different moods, such as a bronze by Miguel Guía on a mantel or an Alexander Calder mobile suspended over a table. A wall of art can evoke emotions in an interior while showing off your tastes and interests. A salon-style wall mixing eclectic pieces like landscape paintings with charcoal drawings is a unique way to transform a space and show off a collection.
For art meditating on the subconscious, investigate Surrealists like Joan Miró and Salvador Dalí. Explore Pop art and its leading artists such as Andy Warhol, Rosalyn Drexler and Keith Haring for bright and bold colors. Not only did these artists question art itself, but also how we perceive society. Similarly, 20th-century photography and abstract painting reconsidered the intent of art.
Abstract Expressionists like Helen Frankenthaler and Lee Krasner and Color Field artists including Sam Gilliam broke from conventional ideas of painting, while Op artists such as Yaacov Agam embraced visual trickery and kinetic movement. Novel visuals are also integral to contemporary work influenced by street art, such as sculptures and prints by KAWS.
Realist portraiture is a global tradition reflecting on what makes us human. This is reflected in the work of Slim Aarons, an American photographer whose images are at once candid and polished and appeared in Holiday magazine and elsewhere. Innovative artists Mickalene Thomas and Kerry James Marshall are now offering new perspectives on the form.
Collecting art is a rewarding, lifelong pursuit that can help connect you with the creative ways historic, modern and contemporary artists have engaged with the world. For more tips on piecing together an art collection, see our guide to buying and displaying art.
A variety of authentic art is available on 1stDibs. Explore art at auction and the 1stDibs NFT art marketplace, too.