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Expressive Pink Floral Still Life Catalan Modernist Oil on Canvas Painting
Expressive Pink Floral Still Life Catalan Modernist Oil on Canvas Painting

Expressive Pink Floral Still Life Catalan Modernist Oil on Canvas Painting

Located in Sitges, Barcelona

Expressive Pink Floral Still Life, Catalan Modernist Oil Painting TECHNICAL DETAILS Artist: Ramon Calsina Baró (Barcelona, 1901–1992) Title: Pink Floral Still Life with White Vase Medium: Oil on canvas Subject: Floral still life / bouquet / interior composition Period: Mid-20th century Dimensions: 65 × 54 cm / 25.59 × 21.26 in Signature: Signed lower right Framing: Unframed Condition: Good overall condition. Stable paint surface, with light craquelure, minor surface wear and natural age-related patina consistent with the period. DESCRIPTION Striking floral still life by Ramon Calsina Baró, one of the most original and recognizable Catalan artists of the 20th century. The painting depicts a vibrant bouquet of pink flowers arranged in a rounded white vase...

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1940s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Giant Donut in Inglewood (Red) - Framed Colorful Still Life Mixed Media Artwork
Giant Donut in Inglewood (Red) - Framed Colorful Still Life Mixed Media Artwork

Giant Donut in Inglewood (Red) - Framed Colorful Still Life Mixed Media Artwork

By Fabio Coruzzi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian artist Fabio Coruzzi merges painting and photography into one imaginative image that offers a new outlook on an otherwise ordinary urban scene. His artworks represent an auth...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Still-life Paintings

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Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Gel Pen, Graphite, Mixed Media, Spray Paint,...

Slow Soft Summer: Floral, Abstract, Contemporary, Nature, Soft tones, Original
Slow Soft Summer: Floral, Abstract, Contemporary, Nature, Soft tones, Original

Slow Soft Summer: Floral, Abstract, Contemporary, Nature, Soft tones, Original

By Karnish Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Title: Slow Soft Summer Floral, Abstract, Contemporary, Nature, Soft tones, Original, Authentic, Investment In this gentle, though lively acrylic painting, I connected to the joys ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Glaze, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Still Life Lemons with a Basket, summer, vibrant, lemon, yellow, kitchen, dining
Still Life Lemons with a Basket, summer, vibrant, lemon, yellow, kitchen, dining

Still Life Lemons with a Basket, summer, vibrant, lemon, yellow, kitchen, dining

By Olga Ibadullayeva

Located in Oslo, NO

Immerse yourself in the tranquil glow of a perfect summer day with "Still Life Lemons with a Basket." This original oil painting on canvas captures a moment of pure serenity, invitin...

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2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil Pastel, Oil

Post-Impressionist Oil Painting of Freshwater Fish on White Plate
Post-Impressionist Oil Painting of Freshwater Fish on White Plate

Post-Impressionist Oil Painting of Freshwater Fish on White Plate

Located in Genève, GE

Dimensions with frame: 44 x 57 x 5 cm. Signed and dated "Arthur 48" in the lower left corner. A striking and modernist still life depicting three freshly caught fish arranged on a white ceramic platter beside a simple kitchen knife. Executed with confident, textured brushwork and a restrained palette, the composition transforms an everyday subject into a powerful study of form, color, and materiality. The artist emphasizes the tactile qualities of the fish through thick impasto and nuanced earthy tones, contrasting beautifully against the luminous white tablecloth and the deep, almost abstract dark background. The dynamic placement of the fish creates a subtle rhythm across the composition, while the pared-down setting recalls the directness and honesty of early 20th-century European still life painting. Influenced by Post-Impressionist and modern realist traditions, the work balances painterly spontaneity with careful observation. The expressive handling of paint and simplified composition evoke the spirit of French and Continental modernist still lifes of the early to mid-20th century. An elegant and sophisticated still life ideal for collectors of European modernism, culinary subjects, and expressive figurative painting. still life painting, fish still life, modernist still life, Post-Impressionist painting, European still life, fish painting, culinary still life, kitchen still life, French still life painting, School of Paris, expressionist still life, oil on canvas still life, impasto painting, rustic still life, seafood painting, market fish painting, tabletop still life, knife in still life, modern European painting, figurative still life, early modernism, painterly still life, collectible still life art, Continental painting, expressive brushwork, white plate still life, food still life painting...

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1940s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Mid-century Italian Pietra Dura Watermelon Mosaic
Mid-century Italian Pietra Dura Watermelon Mosaic

Mid-century Italian Pietra Dura Watermelon Mosaic

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Pietra Dura Watermelon Slice, Italian inlaid Marbles. Plaque 7-1/2 x 9-1/2 inches. Overall framed size is 12-1/2 x 14-1/2 inches. Watermelon Pietra Dura Plaque, hand made for Ugolin...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Stone

Shared Sun
Shared Sun

Shared Sun

Located in Zofingen, AG

This work reflects on a state of shared presence — a moment in which people exist side by side without direct interaction, yet inhabit the same space, the same time, the same warmth....

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2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

The One Who Observes
The One Who Observes

The One Who Observes

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this work, the artist reflects on the nature of hierarchy as something subtle and often unseen. Rather than being defined by size, power, or position, importance emerges through a...

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2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Still life of flowers on a ledge
Still life of flowers on a ledge

Still life of flowers on a ledge

Located in Stoke, Hampshire

Attributed to Francesco Codino (c.1590-c.1631) Still life of flowers on a ledge Oil on panel Painting Size - 15 1/2 x 14 in Framed Size - 22 x 20 in Provenance With Jocelyn Fielding...

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16th Century Old Masters Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Floral Still Life with Camellia and Daisies, Naturalistic Oil Painting
Floral Still Life with Camellia and Daisies, Naturalistic Oil Painting

Floral Still Life with Camellia and Daisies, Naturalistic Oil Painting

Located in Genève, GE

Signed and dated "C. Leroy 1840" in the lower right corner. A finely executed floral still life depicting an elegant arrangement of camellias and daisies in a transparent glass vase, set upon a wooden surface. The composition is carefully balanced, with lush pink camellia blossoms contrasted against the delicate white petals of daisies, creating both visual richness and botanical variety. The artist demonstrates a high level of technical skill in the rendering of textures: the velvety softness of the camellia petals, the crisp structure of the daisies, and the subtle reflections and refractions within the glass vessel. The dark, neutral background enhances the luminosity of the flowers, a compositional device rooted in traditional European still life painting. The palette is harmonious and refined, combining warm pinks and greens with deep, earthy browns. Fine craquelure across the surface attests to the painting’s age and authenticity, while contributing to its visual character. This work reflects the enduring tradition of 19th century naturalist and academic still life painting, appealing to collectors of classical floral compositions and decorative fine art. floral still life painting, camellia painting oil, daisies still life, 19th century flower painting...

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1840s Naturalistic Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Fresh and Peeled-realism Still Life Painting, Oil on board, Signed, 37x45 cm
Fresh and Peeled-realism Still Life Painting, Oil on board, Signed, 37x45 cm

Fresh and Peeled-realism Still Life Painting, Oil on board, Signed, 37x45 cm

Located in London, Chelsea

We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet C...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Board

Mid-Century Swedish Moody Still LIfe Oil Painting of Apples and Pears in a Bowl
Mid-Century Swedish Moody Still LIfe Oil Painting of Apples and Pears in a Bowl

Mid-Century Swedish Moody Still LIfe Oil Painting of Apples and Pears in a Bowl

Located in AIGNAN, FR

Vintage impressionist still life oil painting depicting a timeless fruit still life of apples and pears in a gilt frame. This simplistic and unassuming piece features two green pears and a rustic apple nestled within a deep blue ceramic bowl, set against a beautifully muted, moody background. The rich, earthy color palette and deliberate, textured brushstrokes bring a quiet elegance and depth to the composition. The painting is signed by the artist in the lower right corner ("S. Ekblom") and comes elegantly presented in a classic, heavy gilt frame that perfectly complements the warm tones of the artwork. This piece is ideal for adding a touch of sophisticated European charm to a kitchen, dining room, or gallery wall. MORE ABOUT THIS PAINTING: Medium: Oil on stretched canvas Overall size: 16.5ins x 15ins or 42cms x 38cms (Approx) Date: 1960's Condition: This painting is in good vintage condition. It comes in its original frame, you should expect minor imperfections. Signed: Sven Axel Ekblom (1898–1987) Sven Axel Ekblom was a twentieth-century Swedish artist and illustrator celebrated for his meticulous technical skill, keen eye for natural subjects, and deeply rooted connection to Scandinavian design and nature. Born in Stockholm on December 28, 1898, he was raised in an artistic and scientific environment. His mother, Thérèse Ekblom, was herself a highly regarded botanical and scientific illustrator, which heavily influenced Sven’s early artistic development and disciplined approach to painting. Ekblom received his formal artistic training at the Stockholm Art School (Konstfack). There, he mastered classical composition and refined his work across multiple mediums, working predominantly in watercolors, gouache, and oil paints. In 1925, Ekblom accepted a position as an illustrator and cartoonist at the Swedish Museum of Natural History (Naturhistoriska riksmuseet) in Stockholm. This tenure lasted for decades and defined much of his public-facing career. His sharp eye for anatomy and textures made him a sought-after commercial and academic illustrator. Notable career achievements include: Major Publications: He provided extensive wildlife and nature plates for foundational Swedish reference works, including Brehms Bok om Djurens Liv (Brehm's Life of Animals) and the Nordisk familjebok encyclopedia. Ekblom was famously commissioned to illustrate pieces for the prestigious East Asian antiquities collection of King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden. Fine Art and Still Life Practice While widely recognized for his scientific wildlife watercolors...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Cozy Friends With Wine
Cozy Friends With Wine

Cozy Friends With Wine

Located in Zofingen, AG

Colorful acrylic painting of friends relaxing in lounge chairs with wine glasses Acrylic Painting on canvas One of a kind artwork Size: 80 × 80 × 3 cm (unframed) The artwork is tit...

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2010s American Modern Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Point of Balance
Point of Balance

Point of Balance

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this work, flowers, a vase, and a fragment of an architectural form create a space of quiet co-presence. The objects do not construct a narrative or strive for symbolic completen...

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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Modern abstract expressionist floral painting on linen canvas "Peony Bloom"
Modern abstract expressionist floral painting on linen canvas "Peony Bloom"

Modern abstract expressionist floral painting on linen canvas "Peony Bloom"

Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR

"Peony Bloom" is a contemporary floral still life by French artist Natalya Mougenot, where vibrant color and expressive gesture celebrate the joyful abundance of peonies at their pea...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas, Linen

Gong Wu Floral Original Mixed Media "Ink Blossoms"
Gong Wu Floral Original Mixed Media "Ink Blossoms"

Gong Wu Floral Original Mixed Media "Ink Blossoms"

Located in New York, NY

Title: Ink Blossoms Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 35.25 x 27.5 inches Frame: Framing options available! Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition. Note: This p...

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21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media

"Green lamp."
"Green lamp."

"Green lamp."

Located in Zofingen, AG

Miniature painting is like a little pearl in a collection of paintings. It was created specifically so that you can decorate your room and harmoniously place it in combination with p...

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2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Flowers in Blue Vase, Signed Oil on Canvas, Framed, Mid-20th Century French
Flowers in Blue Vase, Signed Oil on Canvas, Framed, Mid-20th Century French

Flowers in Blue Vase, Signed Oil on Canvas, Framed, Mid-20th Century French

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Interior Scene with Flowers in Blue Vase French, mid 20th century signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 36 x 31 inches canvas: 29 x 24 inches Provenance: private collection, France Co...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings

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Oil

The Line That Doesn't Hold
The Line That Doesn't Hold

The Line That Doesn't Hold

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this work, the artist explores the idea of boundaries as something fluid rather than fixed. What appears as a division is, in fact, a space of transition — a place where control a...

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2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Morning in Color
Morning in Color

Morning in Color

Located in Zofingen, AG

Morning in Color captures an intimate moment suspended within the warmth of early light. Two figures sit facing one another, framed by an open architectural structure that blurs the ...

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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

American School Monogrammed Flower Still Life Signed Framed Original Painting

American School Monogrammed Flower Still Life Signed Framed Original Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique American oil painting . Oil on canvasboard. Signed. Framed. Measuring: 13 by 17 inches overall, and 10 by 14 painting alone. Excellent condition, ready to hang and enjoy.

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1890s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Pair of Cherry and Plum Branch Studies
Pair of Cherry and Plum Branch Studies

Pair of Cherry and Plum Branch Studies

Located in Stockholm, Stockholm

Pair of small oil paintings (studies) by Oscar Julius Paulsen (1860-1932) depicting a plum branch, the other a cherry branch with fruit. Both have light backgrounds and are mounted i...

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Late 19th Century Naturalistic Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Post-Cubist Oil Painting on Canvas, Framed, Mid-20th Century, Signed Still Life
Post-Cubist Oil Painting on Canvas, Framed, Mid-20th Century, Signed Still Life

Post-Cubist Oil Painting on Canvas, Framed, Mid-20th Century, Signed Still Life

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Still Life Composition by Laure Noetzin-Azam (French 1929-2024) pupil of André LHOTE signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 19 x 23 inches canvas: 18 x 22 inches Provenance: all th...

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Mid-20th Century Cubist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Iris - Night Bloom
Iris - Night Bloom

Iris - Night Bloom

Located in Zofingen, AG

The iris appears here not simply as a flower, but as a quiet presence shaped by light, memory, and stillness. Set against a deep petrol blue-green field that shifts with changing ill...

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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Bright Three Flowers In Vases Oil Paintings of Mounted In Frame
Bright Three Flowers In Vases Oil Paintings of Mounted In Frame

Bright Three Flowers In Vases Oil Paintings of Mounted In Frame

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Three Flower Oils singed initials by Irina Hale (British 1932-2022) oil paintings on artist paper mounted in a frame Glass covering Inscribed Veso overall framed: 13.75 x 22 inches L...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings

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Oil

“Still Life, 1936” by Katharine "Kitty" Duff Church British Modern Oil Signed
“Still Life, 1936” by Katharine "Kitty" Duff Church British Modern Oil Signed

“Still Life, 1936” by Katharine "Kitty" Duff Church British Modern Oil Signed

Located in Yardley, PA

“Still Life, 1936” by Katharine "Kitty" Duff Church (British, 1910-1999). This large, early painting by Katherine Church is among her finest canvases of the period. Characterized by its bold color palette, simplified forms, and expressive brushwork, this composition centers around a tabletop adorned with various objects: potted plants, a ceramic dish, bottles, and what appear to be books or papers. The two potted plants provide contrasting elements: on the left, what appears to be a cyclamen with red blossoms and delicate leaves, and on the right, a lush green plant with darker foliage. These plants, painted with loose, textured strokes, add an organic quality to the otherwise structured arrangement. The tabletop is cluttered yet thoughtfully composed, featuring additional objects like a clear, faceted glass bowl, a small bottle, and books or pads in striking red and green. The dynamic use of color blocks and the juxtaposition of shapes (round pots against rectangular books) create a sense of rhythm and harmony. The background is darker and less defined, emphasizing the brightly lit tabletop. Church's brushwork is gestural and modernist, leaning toward abstraction, challenging traditional still life conventions. This painting reflects Church’s interest in balancing everyday objects with bold artistic expression. It conveys both the simplicity and complexity of daily life, transforming an ordinary moment into a vibrant and engaging work of art. This work is oil on canvas and is signed and dated in the lower right. It is housed in its original gessoed frame and retains various labels and inscriptions on the reverse. Size: 28.25 inches tall by 36 inches wide (painting) 34 inches tall by 42 inches wide by 2 inches deep (frame) Provenance: Private collection, NY; Acquired from the above About the artist: Born in Highgate, north London, Katharine Church, known as ‘Kitty’ amongst friends and family, always wanted to paint. She trained at the Royal Academy of Arts between 1930-1933 and at the Slade between 1933 and 1934. In her early years Kitty exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy. Her first solo exhibition was in 1933 at the Wertheim Gallery. Other artists who exhibited there included Christopher Wood, Victor Pasmore and Cedric Morris. Kitty also showed with the New English Art Club, the London Group and between 1937-1947 her work was exhibited at the influential Lefevre Gallery, which supported avant-garde artists such as Henry Moore, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth. In 1954 the artist was invited to take part in the Figures in their setting exhibition held at the Tate Gallery. Henry Tonks and Philip Wilson Steer had a strong influence on Kitty’s early work, but it was her friendship with Ivon Hitchens that liberated her painting technique. In 1936 Kitty married Anthony West, the son of writers Rebecca West and H.G. Wells. The couple initially lived in London before moving to Quarry Farm, Chicksgrove, Tisbury, near Salisbury, where they brought up their children Caroline and Edmund. There they hosted many of their friends, including the New Zealand painter Frances Hodgkins. Other regular visitors before the War included John and Mywafany Piper, Ralph and Frances Partridge, Noel and Catharine Carrington, Julian Trevelyan and Mary Fedden. For many of those who visited Kitty would organise painting expeditions. After the war Kitty and Anthony separated, with Anthony moving to the United States. Anthony West moved to the United States to work as a journalist for The New Yorker. In the early years after their parting Kitty visited most years with the children. In the 1960s Kitty purchased Sutton House and ran the Hambledon Gallery at Blandford Forum. There she promoted the work of her early art-school friends Mary Fedden and Julian Trevelyan, alongside work by the Pipers, John Craxton...

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1930s Modern Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Classical Flower Bouquet Oil Painting, 19th Century Floral Still Life
Classical Flower Bouquet Oil Painting, 19th Century Floral Still Life

Classical Flower Bouquet Oil Painting, 19th Century Floral Still Life

Located in Genève, GE

Dimensions with frame: 55 x 47,5 x 5,5 cm This evocative antique floral still life oil painting depicts a lush bouquet of roses and wildflowers arranged in a delicate porcelain vase...

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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Cardboard

Antique European Old Master Style Flower Still Life Framed Interior Oil Painting
Antique European Old Master Style Flower Still Life Framed Interior Oil Painting

Antique European Old Master Style Flower Still Life Framed Interior Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique European still life oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Measuring: 27 by 21 inches overall, and 22 by 16 painting alone. Excellent condition, ready to hang and enjoy.

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1890s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

19th century English study of Apples and fruit on a ledge
19th century English study of Apples and fruit on a ledge

19th century English study of Apples and fruit on a ledge

By William Hughes

Located in Woodbury, CT

William Hughes British, 19th Century Study of Apples, circa 1870 Oil on panel Monogrammed lower right A finely observed and intimate still life by William Hughes, painted circa 1870, depicting a small grouping of apples arranged upon a simple wooden surface. Executed with quiet restraint and technical assurance, the composition reflects the enduring appeal of Victorian still life painting, where humble subjects are elevated through careful observation and painterly sensitivity. The apples, shown attached to a slender branch with leaves, are rendered with particular attention to texture and natural variation. Subtle transitions of colour—soft greens, warm russets, and touches of golden ochre—capture the ripeness and individuality of each fruit. The surfaces are delicately modelled, with highlights and imperfections thoughtfully described, lending the work both realism and charm. Set against a rich, dark background, the fruit is brought into sharp relief, a compositional device that enhances both depth and focus. The contrast between the illuminated forms and the shadowed ground creates a sense of quiet drama, while the horizontal line of the wooden ledge anchors the composition with stability and balance. Hughes’ handling is confident yet controlled, combining fine brushwork with a painterly softness that avoids excessive detail. The leaves and stems are treated with a lighter touch, providing a natural counterpoint to the more solid forms of the apples. This balance between precision and atmosphere is characteristic of well-executed 19th-century British still life painting...

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1870s Victorian Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Glass and Lemons, ORIGINAL Realism Still Life Oil Painting 40X40cm, Signed
Glass and Lemons, ORIGINAL Realism Still Life Oil Painting 40X40cm, Signed

Glass and Lemons, ORIGINAL Realism Still Life Oil Painting 40X40cm, Signed

Located in London, Chelsea

We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet C...

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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Yellow sofá."
"Yellow sofá."

"Yellow sofá."

Located in Zofingen, AG

Miniature painting is like a little pearl in a collection of paintings. It was created specifically so that you can decorate your room and harmoniously place it in combination with paintings of a different genre and size. The yellow sofa...

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2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Lacquer, Acrylic

Still Life with Melon and Peaches, Classical 10th Century Oil Painting
Still Life with Melon and Peaches, Classical 10th Century Oil Painting

Still Life with Melon and Peaches, Classical 10th Century Oil Painting

Located in Genève, GE

Dimensions with frame: 37 x 45 x 3,5 cm Signed along the lower edge. This refined still life painting presents an elegant arrangement of fruit set upon a wooden table against a dark...

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Late 18th Century Italian School Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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Still-life paintings work as part of the decor in nearly every type of space.

Still-life art, which includes work produced in media such as painting, photography, video and more, is a popular genre in Western art. However, the depiction of still life in color goes back to Ancient Egypt, where paintings on the interior walls of tombs portrayed the objects — such as food — that a person would take into the afterlife. Ancient Greek and Roman mosaics and pottery also often depicted food. Indeed, still-life paintings frequently feature food, flowers or man-made objects. By definition, still-life art represents anything that is considered inanimate.

During the Middle Ages, the still life genre was adapted by artists who illustrated religious manuscripts. A common theme of these paintings is the reminder that life is fleeting. This is especially true of vanitas, a kind of still life with roots in the Netherlands during the 17th century, which was built on themes such as death and decay and featured skulls and objects such as rotten fruit. In northern Europe during the 1600s, painters consulted botanical texts to accurately depict the flowers and plants that were the subject of their work.

Leonardo da Vinci’s penchant for observing phenomena in nature and filling notebooks with drawings and notes helped him improve as an artist of still-life paintings. Vincent van Gogh, an artist who made a couple of the most expensive paintings ever sold, carried out rich experiments with color over the course of painting hundreds of still lifes, and we can argue that Campbell’s Soup Cans (1961–62) by Andy Warhol counts as still-life art.

While early examples were primarily figurative, you can find still lifes that belong to different schools and styles of painting, such as Cubism, Impressionism and contemporary art.

As part of the wall decor in your living room, dining room or elsewhere, a still-life painting can look sophisticated alongside your well-curated decorative objects and can help set the mood in a space.

When shopping for a still-life painting, think about how it makes you feel and how the artist chose to represent its subject. When buying any art for your home, choose pieces that you connect with. If you’re shopping online, read the description of the work to learn about the artist and check the price and shipping information. Make sure that the works you choose complement or relate to your overall theme and furniture style. Artwork can either fit into your room’s color scheme or serve as an accent piece. Introduce new textures to a space by choosing an oil still-life painting.

On 1stDibs, find a collection of still-life paintings in a wide range of styles and subject matter.