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Paintings For Sale
English Coastal Scene with Boats, Clam Waters, Sunlight & Peaceful Seaside Life
By Nancy Bailey
Located in Preston, GB
English Coastal Scene with Boats, Clam Waters, Sunlight & Peaceful Seaside Life by 20th Century Artist, Nancy Bailey (British, 1913–2012)
Art measures 36 x 20 inches
Frame measures...
Category
1980s English School Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fine Antique Classical Nude Draped in Robes Dancing with Dog Gold Background
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Italian School, 19th century
Title: Classical nude draped in robes with dancing dog. The work looks as though it might have been a ceiling...
Category
19th Century Old Masters Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Esther Eddy Hasting 'Whispers of Autumn Light' landscape painting
Located in San Rafael, CA
Esther Eddy Hasting (American, 1876-1953)
'Whispers of Autumn Light'
Oil on canvas
Signed lower right
Canvas: 20in H x 24in W
In vintage gold gilt frame: 25in H x 29in W
In this l...
Category
20th Century American Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bulb of Africa 3
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Bulb of Africa was not just a hairstyle; it was a celebration of African heritage and a testament to the resilience of its people. Passed down through generations, it represented strength, beauty, and the rich tapestry of African traditions. The Bulb showcased the natural texture and volume of African hair, transforming it into an intricate masterpiece of braids, twists, and coils.
The Bulb of Africa became a symbol of empowerment, reminding people of their strength, resilience, and the beauty of their shared heritage. It served as a reminder that hair was more than a physical attribute; it was a connection to something greater—a connection to their ancestors, their community, and celebrating the beauty within themselves.
Beyond their physical beauty, African women possess an immeasurable inner strength that resonates through "Bulb of Africa." Odunayo masterfully captures this strength, highlighting the resilience and determination that have defined African women throughout history. The women depicted in the artwork emanate confidence, wisdom, and a sense of purpose. Their gaze speaks volumes, embodying the stories of countless African women who have overcome adversity, shattered barriers, and carved out their own paths to success. In "Bulb of Africa," Iyiola Odunayo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Sola Puig 33 Mallorca Vertical Small original impressionist oil painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
" Mallorca " original impressionist oil painting
Sola PUIG, Joan (Barcelona 1950 )
Joan SOLÁ paints in a natural way, which reflects the Old Masters, soaking up the colour, air, s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Street of the Old Quarter British School signed Cade oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
**Technical Sheet**
**Title:** "Street of the Old Quarter"
**Author:** British School, 19th Century
**Date:** 1892
**Technique:** Oil on canvas
**Dimensions:** 14.17 x 10.63 inc...
Category
1890s American Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
1930's French Impressionist Still Life with Green Jug and Assorted Apples & Pear
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Still Life
Simone Forge 1930's French Impressionist
oil on canvas laid on board unframed
board: 15 x 18 inches
Provenance: private collection
Condition: great condition
For more a...
Category
Early 19th Century Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
“Ascensions” (Abstract, Contemporary, Calm, Cerebral, Neutral, Canvas Painting)
Located in Paris, IDF
ASCENSIONS
2021
Paris, France
A release of tension through surrender. An abstract, contemporary, calm, cerebral and graphic painting.
Five orange-red lines - four thin and one th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Dye
"Beauty of nature" (small oil nature floral impressionist painting on paper)
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This artwork makes part of my series dedicated to the scenes of a summer period.
This floral painting called "Beauty of nature" is done in an expressive impressionist style.
Such ...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Paper
Modernist English 1970's, Interior with an old record player Port decanter glass
Located in Woodbury, CT
Colin Ruffell is an English painter of interiors, cityscapes, and many other unique subjects.
This bold and evocative 1970s painting by English artist Colin Ruffell captures a nosta...
Category
1970s Modern Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Italian Artist Fortuny Antique 19th c. oil painting on canvas, Genre scene
Located in Palm Coast, FL
Up for sale is an original antique 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a scene in the interior of a house with a male figure dressed in a traditional hooded robe seated at ...
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sameness, 150x100cm, oil on canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
In my paintings, I chose the main character
Gestalt wooden figurine of a man)
and trying to "animate"
his\her
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Paste, Canvas, Oil
Pierre Emmanuel Damoye (1847–1916) French Barbizon School Oil Painting
By Pierre Emmanuel Damoye
Located in Holywell, GB
Pierre Emmanuel Damoye (1847–1916) French Barbizon School
A desolate snow covered landscape of fishing boats and nets drying on the banks of the river ...
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Madonna and Child
Located in Genève, GE
Monogrammed work
Oil on copper
Wooden carved frame
57 x 47.5 x 5 cm
Category
Early 19th Century Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique Oil on Canvas Orientalist Painting Moorish Spain Gate of The Sun Toledo
Located in Portland, OR
A large & important Orientalist oil on canvas painting, Moorish Spain, by Pollok Sinclair Nesbit (1848-1922) ASRA, "The Gate of the Sun" Toledo, 1872.
A member of The Royal Scottish ...
Category
1870s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Jedidiah - 21sr Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Mixed Media, Women, Oval Art
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Pipe Smoker Late 19th Century Italian Signed Oil Painting Portrait of Man
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Neapolitan School, late 19th century
oil on board, framed
signed initials
framed: 9 x 7 inches
painting: 6.25 x 4.25 inches
provenance: private collection, London
condition: very goo...
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
View of Charles Bridge in Prague-Oil Paint by Miloslava Vrbova-Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on panel realized by Miloslava Vrbova (1909-1991) in the mid-20th century, depicting the most famous bridge in Prague, Czech Republic.
Frames, good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Large Scale French Oil on Canvas Still Life of Flowers, Tulips, Iris and Lillies
Located in Cotignac, FR
Large scale French still life of a vase with flowers by André Vagh Weinmann. The painting is signed and dated bottom right. Presented in a very fine patinated wood frame.
An imposin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1940's French Impressionist Oil Painting Vintage Still Life of Roses Glass Vase
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Vintage French Oil Painting
by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
signed to the front, provenance stamp to the back
oil painting on board, unframed
measures: 14 inches ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Abstract Painting Blue Sea II Pigments Contemporary Artist Gabriela Meunie 2024
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of Au...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Resin, Cotton Canvas, Pigment
Chartres Cathedral
Located in Storrs, CT
William Lee-Hankey, R.E., R.W.S., R.O.I. 1869-1952.
Chartres Cathedral. Oil on canvas. 27 x 25. Signed, lower left. Price on the strecther, verso: $1000000. Provenance: Woodrugg Brot...
Category
1910s Modern Paintings
Materials
Crayon, Watercolor, Oil
Contemporary pop art 3-D wall sculpture pink faith Straws, Acrylic, Plexiglas
By Sangsik Hong
Located in New York, NY
The pi fire of Jesus appears when looking straight in the middle in the light.
Acrylic, STRAWS, Plexiglas.
Sang Sik Hongs' work is all made by hand; each straw is hand placed, a co...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Plastic, Plexiglass, Acrylic
Soft Autumn Shades in Bunny Wood No. 2, original painting, landscape
Located in Deddington, GB
This work comprises two panels (diptych) depicting an autumn woodland. Although the paintings could be available separately, they form a continuous landscape when hung side by side, ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Jazz Musicians"
By Jessica Rice
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare, early oil painting by Belgian artist Jessica Rice (1941-2016)
This is the first time this painting has been seen and available in mor ethan threee decades.
"Jazz...
Category
1980s Cubist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Bat Nap" by Shawn Sullivan, Oil Painting of Bat Man Napping with Yellow Bird
Located in Denver, CO
Shawn Sullivan's (US Based) "Bat Nap" is an original, handmade oil painting in the trompe-l'œil style that depicts Bat Man napping with a yellow bird. This piece is unframed yet read...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Portrait - Painting by Francesco Settimj - mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized in the mid-20th Century.
Mounted on a stretcher.
Good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Walk - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Sea, Beach View, Realism, Woman
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten. The open spaces, sometimes cool and bright, at other times heavily saturated with co...
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"I Rise by Lifting Others" Colorful Abstract Butterfly Painting Acrylic Canvas
By Ash Almonte
Located in New York, NY
The Butterfly series for Ash began as a sentiment to her late Father. Butterflies began to appear in unexplainable ways after his passing, the artist later discovered that Butterflies represent spiritual rebirth, transformation, change, hope, and life - she goes on to say: "The butterfly series draws inspiration from Rivera's quote 'Butterflies can't see their wings. They can't see how truly beautiful they are, but everyone else can.'" After coming to the fruition that Butterflies pose as not only a symbol for beauty and rebirth, Almonte felt a feeling of deep comfort. Her passion for sharing this message of hope and renewal through her colorfully diverse canvases is achieved with resilience leaving her audience glimmering much like the inner voice and the spark of Joie de vivre that fuels her purpose in life to create. This piece is painted on thick gallery wrap canvas and is signed lower right and on verso, it comes with hanging wire on verso ready to be displayed.
Art measures 36 x 36 inches
Inspired by vibrance and an optimistic outlook on life, Ash Almonte is recognized for her distinct abstract expressionistic style. She is best known for her series of Chandeliers, Butterflies, and Fashion from the Seventh Avenue Design District. Almonte's award-winning works can be found in private and permanent collections around the world. She is motivated by change, compassion for others, and miraculous phenomena that can impact others for good.
Her flair and admiration for fashion and art have been a staple of her life since childhood. As a young girl, she would experiment using anything she could find to make art; from tearing apart bushel baskets at her father’s fruit stand, to tearing out old magazine clippings from her mother's magazine collection; anything and everything around her could potentially be used to create. She would continue to seek out opportunities throughout her young adult years, as her love for fashion grew, allowing her to collaborate with celebrity stylists creating looks for top billboard artists, as well as apparel worn at New York Fashion Week for designers Sherri Hill...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Glass, Resin, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Huge British Abstract Oil Painting - Amazing Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Superb original British abstract oil painting, from the 1980's period.
The painting is by the hitherto undiscovered abstract painter Isaiah Gerard Calleja (1936-2016), who was base...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Elisabeht" Original contemporary portrait. Vertical. oil on hardboard
Located in Oslo, NO
In my artwork, I've poured my soul into capturing the complex tapestry of human emotion. With each stroke of oil paint, I've interwoven a sense of resilience amidst adversity, the su...
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Board
Jonathan Winters Screenprint Canvas Painting Airplane Hollywood Hang Ups Pop Art
Located in Surfside, FL
Overall 21 X 27 image is 17.25 X 23.5
This is a mixed media print on canvas by beloved comedian and artist Jonathan Winters.
This one depicts old biplane airplanes and parachutes
...
Category
1980s Pop Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Screen
Huge Victorian Original Oil Painting Portrait of Little Red Riding Hood
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Little Red Riding Hood
by John Talbot Adams (1827-1909)
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas: 50 x 40 inches
provenance: private collection, UK
condition: very good and sound condition hav...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Opening in Sun" 2025 tinted polymer on Yupo paper
Located in New York, NY
Susan English
Opening in Sun, 2025
tinted polymer on Yupo paper
26 x 20 in
(eng275)
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Polymer
Ladybird Pocket Painting 7, original painting, contemporary
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Ladybird 7 is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to baroque still lif...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Still-life by Otto Clenin - Oil on canvas
By Otto Clénin
Located in Geneva, CH
Otto Clénin was born on August 5, 1899 in Madretsch (Biel).
When his father retired, his family moved to Ligerz. Otto found work in the watch industry, but turned more and more to p...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Grape Seller by Jacob Ochtervelt (Workshop), Oil on Canvas, Period Frame
Located in Stockholm, SE
Jacob Ochtervelt (Workshop)
The Grape Seller
oil on canvas
unframed: 80.7 x 61 cm.; 31 ¾ x 24 in.
framed: 109.5 x 89 cm.; 43 1/8 x 35 in.
Essay:
Th...
Category
1660s Dutch School Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Italian Coastline Turquoise Sea Signed Antique Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Italian Coast
Italian School, circa 1900's
indistinctly signed oil on canvas, unframed
canvas : 9.75 x 16.5 inches
provenance: private collection
condition: very good and sound c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Nude woman oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Technical Sheet
Author: Rosendo González Carbonell
Title: Female Nude
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 24 x 20 inches
Condition: Unframed
Style: Figurative, realistic...
Category
1980s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Small abstract expressive nature painting wood frame "Spring on the horizon"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary abstract expressive nature painting, created by French artist Natalya Mougenot, bursts with color and emotion. "Spring on the Horizon" captures the fresh energy of ...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Antique Victorian English 19th Century, three Spaniels dogs in an Interior
Located in Woodbury, CT
Antique Victorian English 19th Century, three Spaniel dogs in an Interior.
George Armfield was a mid-Victorian painter of mostly dog scenes but also painted other animal subjects su...
Category
1850s Victorian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled LVIII by Ferle - Colour abstract art, oil painting, red and purple
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled LVIII is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 200 × 140 cm (78.7 × 55.1 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Garden Flowers IV - small floral original artwork with yellow roses
Located in Zofingen, AG
Looking for a perfect gift for your loved ones or a small treat for yourself?
Consider these beautifully crafted, one-of-a-kind acrylic paintings with a textured finish. Each canvas...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic
"Southern Colorado Skies" by Michael Magrin, Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Michael Magrin's ( US based) "Southern Colorado Skies" is an original, handmade oil painting of a vast sky above the Colorado plains. This piece is fram...
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen, Wood Panel
Antique American California Sunset Landscape Impressionist Early Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American landscape oil painting by . Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Measuring 16 by 19 inches overall and 10 by 13.5 painting alone.
Category
1910s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Barn 17 October 11:31 - Modern Expressive Landscape, Nature Painting
Located in Salzburg, AT
Robert Motelski's paintings are exceptional visions of nature, visions of space which surrounds us. They tell about being, fate and passing. They depend on the season of year, the ti...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Duino Elegies study
By Richard Mann
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Richard Mann (1940-1990). Duino Elegies, 1981. Mixed media on rag paper, consisting of 3 sheets, each measuring 18 x 24 inches. Each vertical edge is hinged with mounting tape, resulting in a triptych
presentation. Entire measurement: 24 x 54 inches w.
Biography:
Playwright, poet and visual artist, Rev. Richard Mann was born and educated in Melbourne Australia. At the height of America's counter-cultural revolution, Mann moved to New York City where he lived and worked in Harlem.
He was influenced by surrealism, abstract expressionism, and calligraphy at the time of his arrival.
Beginning in the mid-1970's, the extreme living conditions of Harlem and demands of his religious calling provided subject matter for his painting. Urban decay and ubiquitous public graffiti provide inspiration for compositions that include highly stylized writing.
By the late 1970's many works incorporate writing exclusively, with areas of layered, obscured and illegible words, very much like repeatedly tagged walls.
Education:
Studied painting with Maurice Cantlon, Melbourne, Australia 1961-62.
Liberal Arts Studies, Christ the King...
Category
1980s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Ink, Acrylic, Pencil
Original Oil on Canvas, Margaret Collyer. "Father O'Flynn"
Located in Mere, GB
Margaret Collyer, (1872 - 1945). A London painter of animal scenes, whether horse portraits or dramatic highland scenes such as her "Lord of the Isles". She exhibited at the Royal Ac...
Category
1880s Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fishing in the Itaya River
Located in Paris, FR
Fishing in the Itaya River is a painting by contemporary Spanish artist Calo Carratalá from the “Jungle” series. It represents two fishermen on the Itaya river in Peru.
In the series...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A Large, Beautiful Painting of Sedona, Arizona by Modern Artist Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A large, magnificent 1950s Southwestern Painting of Sedona, Arizona by Francis Chapin depicting Cathedral Rock, Red Rock State Park. Canvas Size: 20" x 40"; Framed Size: 20 1/2" x 4...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mt Shasta Spring Stroll on the River Beneath the Mountain Original Oil on Linen
Located in Soquel, CA
Mt Shasta Spring Stroll on the River Beneath the Mountain Original Oil on Linen
A solitary hiker on a trail with Northern California's Mt. Shasta in the distance by Joseph John Engl...
Category
Late 19th Century Hudson River School Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
18th century French Garden or Féte a Bride and musicians playing music
Located in Woodbury, CT
This enchanting 18th-century French fête galante captures the elegance and joy of aristocratic leisure, set amidst a lush garden adorned with flowers. A scene of refined celebration,...
Category
1780s Old Masters Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lilies Garden, Impressionism Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Year: 2021
Style: Impressionism,
Subject: Lilies Garden...
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Landscape from Nordingrå, 1935 by Ultramarine Johansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Carl Johansson, also known as "Ultramarin Johansson," was a Swedish artist born in 1863 and known for his distinctive blue-toned paintings. His work often depicted landscapes, seascapes, and cityscapes, capturing the beauty and essence of Sweden's natural landscapes.
We are proud to offer one of his late works from 1935 for sale. This painting depicts a beautiful landscape from Nordingrå, a small village situated on the High coast of Sweden. The beauty of Nordingrå has captured many artists in the 19th-century, inspiring many famous painters, including Helmer Osslund...
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century Victorian English cottage River landscape during a setting Sun
Located in Woodbury, CT
An outstanding example of the work by Henry Maidment
Maidment was an English landscape painter form the latter part of the 19th century. He mostly painted English cottage landscapes often with ducks, sheep, and young people. He used a ward palette of color and this gave his paintings a very desirable warm glow.
Henry Maidment was his real name and Robert Fenson...
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1930's French Oil Portrait of Elegant Lady Gazing Out Of Interior Window Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Vintage French Oil Painting
by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
provenance stamp to the back
oil painting on board, unframed
measures: 11 high by 8 inches wide
cond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Currency #249. Original Migrant Woman Portrait, Circular Wooden Coin, Dark Blue
Located in FISTERRA, ES
The Currencies series by Natasha Lelenco is designed for versatile display, working either as a standalone contemporary artwork or as part of a modular art installation, allowing col...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Wood, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Nude, oil painting, oil on canvas, impressionistic, live model
Located in Oslo, NO
This intimate oil painting captures a moment of quiet rest and vulnerability. Painted alla prima, the artist works swiftly and expressively, allowing brushstrokes to remain visible a...
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Paintings for Sale: Shop Abstract Paintings, Landscape Paintings, Still-Life Paintings and Other Fine Art on 1stDibs
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When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.
Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.
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