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Paintings For Sale
Bullfighting Scene oil on board painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Artist: José María Tuser Vázquez (1919-1986)
Title: Bullfighting Scene
Technique: Oil on board
Dimensions: 25.6 x 21.3 inches
Period: 20th century
Art Movement: Figurative Expression...
Category
1950s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Flowing Energy 40 - Colorful Pouring Fluid Vivid Abstract Painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
This artwork is part of the Flowing Energy Collection.
It is ready to hang with the edges painted and on the back will have two metallic hangers.
Gallery quality.
Dimensions: 50x50X...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Philosopher
Located in Zofingen, AG
Series "THE ADVENTURES OF THE RED CAT RAMSES"
CAT WORLD (500+)
In my painting, I used acrylics and oils to express the playful yet philosophical reprieve of a colorful cat taking...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Acrylic
Huge French 20th Century Abstract Expression Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition
by Marie Deloume (French born 1942)
signed on back
oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas size: 24 x 20 inches
condition: overall very good, a few...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paper, Oil
Historic Miniature Watercolor of Ye Shakespeare Inn & Temple Church in Bristol
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor of Ye Shakespeare Inn & Temple Church in Bristol
by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist
Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed
Measure...
Category
20th Century English School Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Manhattan Beach - Colorful Abstract Landscape on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maria C Bernhardsson's original artworks are influenced by the architecture and geometry of houses. Born in Sweden, Bernhardsson travels the world photographing and sketching houses ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Catalan Landscape with Masia oil on board painting spain spanish eupean art
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Artist: Antoni Llobet Aracil (Barcelona, 1910 - 1983)
Title: Catalan Landscape with Masia
Technique: Oil on board
Dimensions: 13 x 16.1 in
Support: Board
Framing: Unframed
Period: 19...
Category
1930s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Charging Wonder Woman - Original Large Figurative Pop Art Painting by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gary John has been a street artist since 1985. Originally from Seattle, Washington, he moved to Venice Beach, Los Angeles in 2003 and began selling his work on the Venice boardwalk. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Illustration Board
Purple Reverie Flowers Impressionism Original oil Painting Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Eduard Matevosyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on Panel
Year: 2025
Style: Impressionism,
Title: Purple Reverie,
Size: 37.5" x 25...
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
California Impressionist Oil Painting Franz A. Bischoff Laguna Seascape
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Franz Arthur Bischoff seascape
Laguna Tide Pools
oil/board
13 x 19 unframed, 19.5 x 25.5 framed sight size
Provenance Private collection, Northern California, Bonhams
Condition repor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Reflective Moments" (2025) by Derek Harrison, Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Reflective Moments" by Derek Harrison (US based) is an original oil painting that depicts the back of a nude model in front of a mirror.
Derek Harrison is a representational paint...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Huge 1950's French Signed Oil Painting Young Lady Knitting in Interior Room
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Lady Knitting in Interior
by Emile Courtin (French 1923-1997)
signed lower right corner
oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas size: 57.5 x 45.5 inches
condition: overall good and s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract R 2504
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this artwork, I chose to explore the vibrant dance of emotions and nature's untamed beauty through abstract expressionism. Each stroke of acrylic paint embodies a fusion of chaos ...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Life everlasting - Abstract expressionist red, orange, and white painting
Located in Broomfield, CO
"Life everlasting" is an orange, red, and bright white abstract painting. A warm, dramatic, dynamic painting dedicated to wild life and movement. It has a beautiful earthy and fiery ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Upper Manhattan NY City" Impressionist Snow Scene in New York City Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
Impressionist New York City winter city-scene depicting Upper Manhattan in New York City. This piece is done in a most intimate, yet energetic way. Christopher is known for capturing...
Category
20th Century Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Mountain village and mazots in front of the Matterhorn.
Located in Genève, GE
This painting, signed M. Broquet and dated 1936, depicts an Alpine village landscape. The scene shows traditional wooden and stone houses, with sloping roofs, set on a green slope. T...
Category
1930s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Wall Street NY" Impressionist Snow Scene in New York City Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
Impressionist New York City winter city-scene depicting Wall Street in New York City. This piece is done in a most intimate, yet energetic way. Christopher is known for capturing the...
Category
20th Century Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Eunice, Figurative Painting on Paper by African American Artist Bai
Located in New york, NY
A portrait of an elegant woman with a leopard stole, Eunice, 2025 by African American artist Bai is a 15” x 11” colorful drawing/painting on watercolor paper. The artist uses both ac...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Rag Paper
Subway Sonnet #147 - Large Mixed Media Abstract Expressionism Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The surfaces Susan Washington works with are derived from her memories of the graffitied subway car, public telephone booths, and rolling steel cages that secure neighborhood stores ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint
Let's Climb The Mountains - Large Colorful Abstract Nature Landscape on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maria C Bernhardsson's original artworks are influenced by the architecture and geometry of houses. Born in Sweden, Bernhardsson travels the world photographing and sketching houses ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
DAMIEN HIRST - THE CURRENCY. Original work The Currency Project. Dots. Colors
By Damien Hirst
Located in Madrid, Madrid
DAMIEN HIRST - THE CURRENCY: 6274. NOBODY SHOULD HEAR IT
Date of creation: 2016
Medium: Enamel paint on handmade paper
Edition: 5.149 unique works on paper
Size: 21.5 x 30 cm
Conditi...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Marcita by African American Artist Bai, Colorful Painting on Paper
Located in New york, NY
A colorful acrylic and oil pastel Picassoesque portrait of a woman with a daisy tiara, Marcita, 2025 by African American artist Bai is 15” x 11” drawing/painting on watercolor paper...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Rag Paper
Mid Century French Pencil Sketch Fashionable Sketches of Figures and Accessories
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Mid Century French Portrait
Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022)
Medium: Pencil/ charcoal /watercolour on artists paper, double sided
Size: 9.5 height) x 6.25 (width)
Stamped Verso
Con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Pencil, Watercolor
Here and There - Geometric Abstract Painting Pink Blue Yellow Circles, 2025
Located in Kent, CT
In this contemporary abstract painting in acrylic on canvas, round and triangular geometric shapes in pale pink, yellow, blue, beige and black and white floral pattern are dynamic an...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Flowers Impressionism Original oil Painting One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Eduard Matevosyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on Panel
Year: 2025
Style: Impressionism,
Title: Flowers
Size: 14" x 11" x 0.2'' ...
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Essentials Collection: ESSENCE - Meditative Black Gold Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abstract minimalist artist Jason DeMeo presents a collection of artworks designed to engage viewers in a meditative experience, drawing them closer to the enduring ideals of truth, b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Assemblage of inflatable paint islands silkscreen printing on paper, tapestry
Located in Carballo, ES
Work belonging to the latest exhibition of the Manolo Eirin contemporary art gallery in A Coruña, Spain.
The work is a drawing made by the artist for the exhibition using the assemb...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Printer's Ink, Archival Paper
Whimsical Mother Alkebulan - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
Ships in a well-protected tube.
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
About Artist
Awofadeju Solom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Stone
BLUE 2 by Ramon Enrich - Geometric landscape painting, architecture
By Ramon Enrich
Located in Paris, FR
BLUE 2 is an acrylic on canvas painting by Spanish contemporary artist Ramon Enrich, dimensions are 60 cm x 80 cm (23.6 × 31.5 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and comes wit...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Been There - Large Vibrant Sunset Ocean Landscape Skyscape Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jodi Miller captivates with her atmospheric landscapes, inspired by the vast skies of her prairie upbringing and her global travels in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Influenced by the...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Hand Painted-XLarge-Gladiolus Glorious-British Awarded Artist-Limited Edition#5
Located in London, GB
The sheer large size and artist hand-painted quality with original paint and vibrant colours bring impact to your space, promise to wowing the visitors and delight your daily life fo...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Giclée
Letting Go - Large Serene Soft Calming Sunset Ocean Landscape Skyscape Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jodi Miller captivates with her atmospheric landscapes, inspired by the vast skies of her prairie upbringing and her global travels in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Influenced by the...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Time Zone 2 - Blue Modern Acrylic Abstract Geometric Resin Artwork
By Ricky Hunt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ricky Hunt’s mixed media minimalist wall art is influenced by his tumultuous past that led to a paradigm shift in creativity and life. He covers the wood panel with layers of acrylic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Paintings
Materials
Resin, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Fils I Colors DCLXXII - Muted Color Abstract Contemporary Art on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Barcelona native artist Raul de la Torre's vibrant abstract mixed media artworks pay homage to textiles. De La Torre allows the materials to take over during the process and collabor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Thread, Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Ochre Emergence
By Kim Frohsin
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Ochre Emergence' by celebrated figurative artist Kim Frohsin, painted in 2018. The artwork is 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches and it is professionally framed in a museum quality white maple h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Ink, Mixed Media, Gouache, Archival Paper
Contemporary abstract floral acrylic painting on canvas "Blooming in sunshine"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
"Blooming in Sunshine" is a striking, expressive contemporary painting by French artist Natalya Mougenot, and it forms part of her Floral series. In this series, Natalya masterfully ...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Original Triptych Landscape Memories-British Awarded Artist-Gold Leaf and oil
Located in London, GB
Shizico's unique approach to paintings, erasing, rewriting, and destroying the landscape in the background through bold strokes of gold leaf on the top layers in this series, works o...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
The Fire Within - Movement Flow Energy Red Warm Striking Painting Fire Passion
By Karnish Art
Located in Cullinan, ZA
Title: The Fire Within
Movement Flow Energy Red Warm Striking Painting Fire Passion Burnt Orange
In this piece, I've swirled together the fiery hues of acrylic and oil to capture a...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Runyon Canyon View - Colorful Abstract Geometric Landscape on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maria C Bernhardsson's original artworks are influenced by the architecture and geometry of houses. Born in Sweden, Bernhardsson travels the world photographing and sketching houses ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Celandine - Botanical Painting Gold Flowers Leaves Stem Buds, 2021
By Margot Glass
Located in Kent, CT
This delicate, contemporary botanical drawing is made with gold acrylic on cradled panel, painted black. The exploration of ephemerality, and the fragility of a wild celandine flower...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Panel
Landscape in Motion oil on canvas painting spanish mediterranean town
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
itle: Landscape in Motion
Artist: Antoni Llobet Aracil (1910-1983)
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 14.2 x 14.2 in
Framing: Unframed
Style: Post-luminist Impressionism, Chromatic Expressionism
Provenance: Private collection
DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK
"Landscape in Motion" encapsulates the essence of Antoni Llobet Aracil’s painting, an artist whose vibrant brushstrokes and expressive use of color convey a dynamic and lively atmosphere. In this piece, the thick application of paint takes center stage, with a rich impasto technique and an expressive chromatic range—hallmarks of his mentor, Joaquim Mir.
The composition captures a moment where light and nature merge in a symphony of colors and textures. The artist’s loose and energetic strokes reinforce the idea that the landscape is not static but breathes and flows with the intensity of his palette. The interplay of deep shadows and radiant hues creates a strong sense of depth and movement, resulting in an almost sculptural effect on the canvas surface.
BIOGRAPHY OF THE ARTIST
Antoni Llobet Aracil (Barcelona, 1910 - 1983) was a Catalan painter who studied at the Superior School of Fine Arts of Sant Jordi. A disciple of Joaquim Mir, he inherited his passion for color and heavy impasto, evolving into an impressionistic style with strong expressive qualities. In 1931, he received a scholarship to study in Italy, an experience that broadened his artistic perspective.
He exhibited in various galleries in Barcelona, Paris, and Mallorca, where he lived for long periods. His works reflect his love for the Mediterranean landscape, using a rich palette of saturated tones and compositions that seek to capture the luminous essence of his surroundings. His artistic production mainly focused on landscape painting, with a painterly treatment close to Fauvism in its use of color, but rooted in Impressionism in its depiction of light.
Throughout his career, Llobet Aracil established himself as a key figure in Post-Impressionist Catalan painting, leaving behind a legacy that today can be found in private collections and international auctions.
SIMILAR ARTISTS
To contextualize his work within the history of art, Antoni Llobet Aracil can be compared to the following artists:
Joaquim Mir (1873-1940): His mentor and main influence, known for his free approach to color and emphasis on materiality in painting.
Hermen Anglada Camarasa (1871-1959): Another major exponent of Catalan colorism, recognized for his vibrant palette and expressive compositions.
Francesc Gimeno (1858-1927): Known for his landscapes with loose brushstrokes and thick textures.
Josep Amat...
Category
1930s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Mystic Orchid Flowers Impressionism Original oil Painting Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Eduard Matevosyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on Panel
Year: 2025
Style: Impressionism,
Title: Mystic Orchid,
Size: 25.5" x 37....
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Mid Century French Stylish Woman Posed at the Bar
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Mid Century French Portrait
Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022)
Medium: Pencil/ charcoal on artists paper, double sided
Size: 13 (height) x 10 (width)
Stamped Verso
Condition: Good
Pr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Pencil
The Painted Flag Blue (2003) - minimalist, contemporary, acrylic on canvas
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This pop art painting of a Canadian flag is by Charles Pachter.
One of Canada’s much-loved and collected contemporary artists, Charles Pachter is renowned for his iconic pop art ima...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Fusen Yao Post-Impressionist Original Oil Painting "Autumn Memories"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Autumn Memories
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 27 x 27 inches
Frame: Framing options available!
Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition.
Year: 2000 C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Smallest Stars Shine the Longest, Surreal Fauvist Landscape, Blue Mountains
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is a beautiful landscape painting by Alexandra Czierpka. By reducing color and form to their essentials, she invites the observer to contemplate the harmony between humans and n...
Category
2010s Fauvist Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
Cemetery Collage - Original Colorful Figurative Pop Art Painting by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
Oil on Board And Textures With Selfie, Animals And Figures. “Doubt”.
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
Selfie Figurative Magical Painting, oil on board, textured mixed media, created in 2021. This piece represents one of my earlier works, which explores our connection with animals thr...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Italian School Small Vintage Oil Painting on board, Still Life, Fruits, Framed
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This painting is a finely detailed still life featuring a small, ornate green glass bottle alongside a woven basket filled with deep blue grapes. The contrast between the smooth, re...
Category
1970s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Yellow Landscape, Original Drawing pigment on Paper , One of a kind Large size
Located in Agrigento, AG
Yellow Landscape
Mineral Oxide on Paper
Fabriano Paper
70x50cm
2025
Original Art
Marilina Marchica, born in Agrigento, where she works and lives,
she graduated in Painting at the A...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Pigment
Abstract Figurative Red Oil On Canvas. "Polychromy Study" 2024
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
Oil painting on canvas featuring a mosaic of red, orange, and yellow tones, interspersed with abstract and representational elements and rich texture that imparts depth. It is create...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Off The Knob - Abstract Large Organic Shape Pastel Original Artwork on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rue Bootay, a New York-born artist now rooted in the vibrant artistic landscape of Los Angeles, navigates the avant-garde realm of nonrepresentational surrealism with a style uniquel...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Oil Pastel
English 1970's OIL PAINTING Female Nude In An Interior by FRANK JOHNSON
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: Frank Johnson (1917-1998) British
TITLE: "Female Nude In A Living Room Interior'
SIGNED: unsigned, from the artists studio sale at Bonhams Chest...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid 20th Century FRENCH POST IMPRESSIONIST signed oil painting RIVER SEINE PARIS
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: Signed indistinctly lower left (mid 20th Century) French School
TITLE: "Paris River Seine Street Scene"
SIGNED: Lowe left
MEDIUM: oil on canvas
SIZE: 69cm x 52cm inc frame
C...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid Century French Black Haired Nude Figure Bowed Into Her Knees
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Mid Century French Portrait
Signed by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022)
Medium: Pencil/ charcoal/ink on artists paper, double sided
Size: 9 (height) x 6.75 (width)
Stamped Verso
Con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Pencil, Ink
Castle on the Hill - Pink Blue Original Hollywood Still Life Landscape Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kathleen Keifer's original artworks represent one of the most significant expressions of New California Realism. Keifer brings a fresh perspective to her colorful scenes of everyday ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Verbena Flowers by Stéphanie Guerzoni - Oil on Canvas - 55x46 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Stéphanie Caroline Guerzoni (1887-1970) was an Austrian-born artist who spent much of her life contributing to the European art scene. Born in Vienna, she experienced the vibrant cul...
Category
1960s Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"West Ritner hill" Color-Forward Cityscape with Geometric Abstraction Elements
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "West Ritner hill" is an original artwork by Miriam Singer and is made of pencil, marker, and acrylic on paper. The artist spends her free time biking around the ci...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood Panel
Paintings for Sale: Shop Abstract Paintings, Landscape Paintings, Still-Life Paintings and Other Fine Art on 1stDibs
Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
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.
Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?
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