Art
Artist Comments
Garments gently sway on a clothesline attached to a farmhouse, portraying the simple beauty of a typical day in the countryside. This artwork is part of artist ...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art
Watercolor
Artist Comments
A bird of paradise charms with its beauty. Its fiery petals contrast vividly with the lush green leaves. Inspired by her photograph taken during a stroll in San...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art
Acrylic
1970s Abstract Geometric Art
Pencil, Lithograph
Artist Comments
This structure has stood on the lakefront walk since the 1920s. Although a sign advertising cold drinks, ice cream, and cigars has long disappeared, the stand r...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art
Oil
Artist Comments
As night approaches, the colors of the sky reflect on the pond, with the silhouette of trees filtering the fiery sunset. Water lilies pick up different hues as ...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art
Oil
Artist Comments
The glow of the Chicago Theater's sign contrasts radiantly with the deepening blues and browns of the urban landscape. Golden and russet tones of twilight bathe...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art
Oil
1950s American Impressionist Art
Paper, Acrylic
Artist Comments
Gazing south down the California Coast toward Los Angeles, a dreamy coastal landscape depicts the Central California region. The stunning view encompasses Half ...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art
Oil
Early 1900s Impressionist Art
Oil, Canvas
Artist Comments
An aerial view reveals a picturesque landscape of the South of France, with verdant greenery and farmland hugging a winding switchback road. While a zigzag path...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art
Acrylic
1930s American Impressionist Art
Oil
Artist Comments
Light and shadow play harmoniously in the courtyard of Museo de Bellas Artes in Seville, Spain. Foliage basks in the sun, while the fountain stays cool in the s...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art
Oil
1970s Abstract Geometric Art
Lithograph
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art
Pastel
Artist Comments
In an orchard in Provence, France, olive trees dot the landscape. Streaks of sunlight filter through the leaves, warming the soil below. Using a palette knife a...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art
Acrylic
1960s Impressionist Art
Oil
2010s Abstract Geometric Art
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Art
Spray Paint
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Art
Spray Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art
Oil
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art
Oil
2010s Abstract Geometric Art
Oil Pastel, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache
Early 20th Century Impressionist Art
Watercolor
1960s Impressionist Art
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art
Oil, Panel
20th Century American Impressionist Art
Oil
Early 20th Century Impressionist Art
Canvas, Wood, Cotton Canvas, Oil
1890s American Impressionist Art
Oil
1930s American Impressionist Art
Oil
2010s Impressionist Art
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
1910s Impressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Geometric Art
Textile, Canvas
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art
Watercolor
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art
Watercolor
Early 20th Century Impressionist Art
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art
Watercolor
1970s Impressionist Art
Pastel, Wax Crayon
1970s Impressionist Art
Pastel, Wax Crayon
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art
Gouache
1970s Impressionist Art
Wax Crayon, Pastel
1970s Impressionist Art
Pastel, Wax Crayon
1970s Impressionist Art
Pastel, Wax Crayon
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art
Watercolor
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art
Oil Pastel
1940s Impressionist Art
Oil, Board
1960s Impressionist Art
Oil Pastel
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art
Oil Pastel
1970s Impressionist Art
Pastel, Wax Crayon
20th Century American Impressionist Art
Textile
2010s Abstract Geometric Art
Canvas, Textile
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art
Gouache
1970s Impressionist Art
Pastel, Wax Crayon
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art
Gouache
1970s Impressionist Art
Pastel, Wax Crayon
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art
Gouache
2010s Impressionist Art
Oil, Canvas
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.