Art
Late 18th Century English School Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Impressionist Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
1960s Modern Art
Lambda
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Art
Ink, Handmade Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Bronze, Metal
18th Century Renaissance Art
Oil
1970s Cubist Art
Lithograph
1970s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Naturalistic Art
Paper, Oil Crayon
1970s Op Art Art
Screen
1960s Expressionist Art
Lithograph
2010s Realist Art
Canvas, Acrylic
Artist Comments
A warm glow from a flickering candle illuminates the scene, casting soft light across every object. An antique clock nestled within a sculpture evokes a sense o...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
1940s Naturalistic Art
Canvas, Oil, Board
1970s Surrealist Art
Lithograph
1960s Impressionist Art
Oil, Board
2010s Abstract Geometric Art
Epoxy Resin
1970s Cubist Art
Lithograph
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
20th Century Academic Art
Pencil
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Art
Canvas, Acrylic
20th Century Contemporary Art
Marble, Bronze
2010s Abstract Art
Plaster, Wax, Acrylic, Wood Panel, Pigment
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Art
Giclée
20th Century Impressionist Art
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Art
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
20th Century Pop Art Art
Offset
18th Century French School Art
Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Plaster
2010s Abstract Expressionist Art
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Impressionist Art
Oil, Canvas
Late 18th Century Modern Art
Oil, Canvas
2010s Art
Canvas, Acrylic
1950s Post-War Art
Silver Gelatin
1880s Art Nouveau Art
Watercolor
2010s Contemporary Art
Archival Pigment
2010s Post-Modern Art
Acrylic, Permanent Marker
1990s Contemporary Art
Bronze
2010s Impressionist Art
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
20th Century Academic Art
Pen
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Art
Canvas, Acrylic
1970s Surrealist Art
Lithograph
Mid-19th Century Victorian Art
Oil
18th Century Rococo Art
Oak, Oil, Wood Panel
1950s Modern Art
Ceramic
1970s Post-Impressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
Early 2000s Contemporary Art
Parchment Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
Artist Comments
Three children show quiet determination as they dig for sand dollars during low tide. Their curiosity and focus bring wonder to the coastal scene. Energetic str...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art
Oil
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Art
Gold Leaf
2010s Contemporary Art
Archival Pigment
1990s Contemporary Art
Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
1930s Post-Impressionist Art
Oil Pastel, Archival Paper
1960s Pop Art Art
Lithograph
Shop Art on 1stDibs: 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.
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