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Old Masters Mixed Media

OLD MASTERS

Encompassing centuries of change in Europe between 1300 and 1800, from booms of prosperity to bloody revolutions, Old Masters describes a wide range of artists. The informal term was derived from the title of an artist who trained in a guild long enough to become a master, such as Leonardo da Vinci, who studied in a Florence painters’ guild. However, Old Masters paintings, prints and other art is now used to refer to work made by any artist with a high level of skill in painting, drawing, sculpture or printmaking who worked during this era.

The 15th century’s expansive trade and commerce spread culture across borders. A vibrant period of art emerged, bolstered by studies of anatomy and nature that influenced a new visual realism. From Raphael and Michelangelo in the Renaissance to Rembrandt van Rijn and Johannes Vermeer in the Dutch Golden Age, artists expressed emotion, naturalism, color and light in new ways. El Greco and Paolo Veronese were leaders in the dramatic style of Mannerism, while Caravaggio and Peter Paul Rubens demonstrated the movement and meticulous detail of Baroque art.

Historically, most attention was concentrated on male artists, but recent research and exhibitions have elevated the impactful work of women such as Rachel Ruysch and Artemisia Gentileschi. In late-18th-century France, female artists like Adélaïde Labille-Guiard and Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun were prominent names. Nevertheless, access to the academies and guilds was highly restricted for women, and even those able to establish practices were expected to adhere to portraits and still lifes rather than the grand history paintings being created by men.

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Style: Old Masters
The Necklace of Jane Seymour, Henry VIII's Third Wife, Limited Edition, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Hiroshi Sugimoto The Necklace of Jane Seymour, Henry VIII's Third Wife, 2000 Limited Edition Signed pendant of silver-plated brass, imitation pearls, Swarovski glass stones, handmade...
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16th Century Old Masters Mixed Media

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Metal

Joy of Twins Mother
By Prince Twins Seven - Seven
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Joy of Twins Mother is an original painting by the late Prince Twins Seven-Seven. About the Artist Twins Seven-Seven was born Taiwo Olaniyi Oyewale Aitoyeje in Ogidi Ikumu, Nigeria,...
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1980s Old Masters Mixed Media

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Ink, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Wood

Vintage Black Red Gold Picture Frame Ornate Design
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Ornate Picture Frame Italian, mid 20th century overall frame size: 30 x 22 inches inner frame size : 19 x 15.5 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: minor surface ...
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Mid-20th Century Old Masters Mixed Media

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Mixed Media, Wood

Real (Titian)_Greg Miller_Acrylic/Collage/Canvas_Figurative_Portrait_Text
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
GREG MILLER "Real (Titian)" Acrylic, Collage on Canvas 36 x 36 in. Drawing from the diverse cultural and geographic makeup of his Californian roots, Greg Miller explores his relati...
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2010s Old Masters Mixed Media

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Mixed Media, Acrylic, Canvas

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Portrait of a Lady in Green Dress & Pearl Jewellery c.1660 Painting John Wright
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Portrait of Gentleman Blue & Cloak, Portrait of Lady, Fine Carved Gilded frames
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Portrait of a Gentleman, Doublet & White Ruff, Gloves Inscribed 1624, on panel
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Old Masters mixed media for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Old Masters mixed media available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 20th Century, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including and Prince Twins Seven - Seven. Frequently made by artists working with Crayon, and Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Old Masters mixed media, so small editions measuring 15 inches across are also available. Prices for mixed media made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,787 and tops out at $13,007, while the average work sells for $7,000.

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