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Still-life Paintings For Sale
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

"Sunday Morning Picks" Impressionistic Floral Still Life style of Claude Monet
"Sunday Morning Picks" Impressionistic Floral Still Life style of Claude Monet

"Sunday Morning Picks" Impressionistic Floral Still Life style of Claude Monet

By Cindy Shaoul

Located in New York, NY

This painting depicts an impressionistic scene of White Peony Flowers in a Blue Parisian Ceramic Vase, a poetic piece with beautiful details. The work reminds us of Claude Monet, wit...

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2010s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

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,...

Bouquet of Daisies
Bouquet of Daisies

Bouquet of Daisies

Located in Zofingen, AG

Size: 100×70 cm (overall size with stretching 108×78 cm) Year: 2026 Materials: acrylic on canvas Shipping: Stretched, in reinforced cardboard packaging. A loosely gathered bouquet o...

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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

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

Original French Mid Century Oil - Bright Apples In Basket
Original French Mid Century Oil - Bright Apples In Basket

Original French Mid Century Oil - Bright Apples In Basket

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

'Apples' by Édouard Righetti (1924-2001) Signed lower front and back oil painting on canvas, beautifully painted with rick thick impasto oil and bold colors. very good condition I...

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

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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

By Edouard Arthur

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

Large 19th Century Dutch Oil Floral Still Life Roses in Terracotta Vase Garden
Large 19th Century Dutch Oil Floral Still Life Roses in Terracotta Vase Garden

Large 19th Century Dutch Oil Floral Still Life Roses in Terracotta Vase Garden

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Large 19th Century Dutch Floral Still Life Roses in Terracotta Vase Garden Setting Oil Painting Dutch/ German artist, late 19th century indistinctly signed and dated 1896 oil on canv...

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19th Century Old Masters Still-life Paintings

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Oil

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

Untitled (Orange in a Broken Glass) - Oil Paint - 1985
Untitled (Orange in a Broken Glass) - Oil Paint - 1985

Untitled (Orange in a Broken Glass) - Oil Paint - 1985

Located in Roma, IT

A surreal and imaginative composition featuring a paper boat carrying animals and toy-like figures. Bright colors and playful symbolism evoke childhood wonder, while the reflective s...

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1980s Surrealist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

"Quimper Creamer and Strawberries" Still Life Oil Painting on Wood Panel
"Quimper Creamer and Strawberries" Still Life Oil Painting on Wood Panel

"Quimper Creamer and Strawberries" Still Life Oil Painting on Wood Panel

By Bert Beirne

Located in New York, NY

A luminous still life that borrows themes from Dutch 17th Century Masters, we are drawn to the very details that Beirne captures effortlessly. The subdued, yet boldness of the colors...

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20th Century Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Fauvist influence still-life art "Blooming aura"
Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Fauvist influence still-life art "Blooming aura"

Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Fauvist influence still-life art "Blooming aura"

By Mougenot Natalya

Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR

Contemporary Neo-Expressionist floral still life with Fauvist chromatic influence, expressive mixed-media painting on heavyweight professional acid-free paper (50 × 65 cm / 19.7 × 25...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Pearl Harmony
Pearl Harmony

Pearl Harmony

By Natalia Borisenko

Located in Zofingen, AG

Series: Sea Within — Shells & Pearls. A scallop shell opens like a delicate fan, revealing two luminous pearls nestled within layers of soft lavender, blush, and pearlescent light. E...

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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Flowers in the moonlight
Flowers in the moonlight

Flowers in the moonlight

By Irina Trushkova

Located in Zofingen, AG

" Flowers in the Moonlight" captures a quiet arrangement of spring blooms illuminated by a soft, silvery glow against a deep, dark background. Delicate daffodils and hyacinths emerg...

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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

And It Felt Like We Could Fly - Original Abstract Colorful Nature Still Life
And It Felt Like We Could Fly - Original Abstract Colorful Nature Still Life

And It Felt Like We Could Fly - Original Abstract Colorful Nature Still Life

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Kimberly Blackstock’s “And It Felt Like We Could Fly” opens into a luminous garden-like scene filled with movement, softness, and dimensional texture. The artwork has the feeling of ...

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2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Acrylic, Resin, Mixed Media, Wood Panel

The One Who Observes
The One Who Observes

The One Who Observes

By Natalia Yangalycheva

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

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

Pearl — Light and Shadow
Pearl — Light and Shadow

Pearl — Light and Shadow

By Natalia Borisenko

Located in Zofingen, AG

Series: Sea Within — Shells & Pearls. An open oyster reveals two luminous pearls — one soft and airy, the other deep, dark, and iridescent. Painted with a balance of realism and deco...

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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Framed Late 19th Century Oil - Pansies
Framed Late 19th Century Oil - Pansies

Framed Late 19th Century Oil - Pansies

Located in Corsham, GB

A charming floral still life depicting a generous arrangement of pansies spilling from a dark green spherical vase. The composition is rendered against a warm, tonal background, with...

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Late 19th Century Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Modern abstract Impressionist still life floral painting on paper "Roses Trio"
Modern abstract Impressionist still life floral painting on paper "Roses Trio"

Modern abstract Impressionist still life floral painting on paper "Roses Trio"

By Mougenot Natalya

Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR

"Roses Trio” is a vibrant contemporary floral still life by French artist Natalya Mougenot, whose intuitive, spontaneous brushwork transforms everyday blooms into a burst of emotiona...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Pommiers en fleurs - Impressionist Landscape Oil by Robert William Vonnoh
Pommiers en fleurs - Impressionist Landscape Oil by Robert William Vonnoh

Pommiers en fleurs - Impressionist Landscape Oil by Robert William Vonnoh

By Robert William Vonnoh

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

Oil on canvas landscape by American impressionist painter Robert William Vonnoh. This piece is set in Grez-sur-Loing and depicts an orchard in blossom. Dimensions: Framed: 31"x37" U...

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Early 1900s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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"

By Mougenot Natalya

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

Large contemporary expressionist figurative still life painting "Floral pause"
Large contemporary expressionist figurative still life painting "Floral pause"

Large contemporary expressionist figurative still life painting "Floral pause"

By Mougenot Natalya

Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR

"Floral Pause" is a contemporary still life painting by French artist Natalya Mougenot, celebrated for her colorful floral art and expressive compositions that capture the simple poe...

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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Linen

Still Life Jugs and Vases Abstract 20th Modernist Century Drawing
Still Life Jugs and Vases Abstract 20th Modernist Century Drawing

Still Life Jugs and Vases Abstract 20th Modernist Century Drawing

By Jacqueline Boisselot

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Still Life Sketch by Jacqueline Boisselot, French late 20th century size: 19.75 x 25.5 inches pastel drawing on thin paper, unframed condition: very good and ready to enjoy provenan...

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Late 20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings

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Pastel

Modern abstract expressionist floral painting on linen canvas "Flower Light"
Modern abstract expressionist floral painting on linen canvas "Flower Light"

Modern abstract expressionist floral painting on linen canvas "Flower Light"

By Mougenot Natalya

Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR

“Flower Light” is a contemporary floral still life by French artist Natalya Mougenot, where vibrant color and instinctive gesture transform a simple bouquet into a celebration of lig...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Linen, Acrylic

Kitchen Painting of Fried Eggs Mid-Century Vintage Food Still Life Cuisine Art
Kitchen Painting of Fried Eggs Mid-Century Vintage Food Still Life Cuisine Art

Kitchen Painting of Fried Eggs Mid-Century Vintage Food Still Life Cuisine Art

Located in AIGNAN, FR

Mid-Century Oil on board still life oil painting by French artist Louis Marie Jean Charrat (1903 - 1971), signed in the lower left and in it's original frame. This captivating orig...

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Mid-20th Century French School Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Ian Hornak, Lilies and Mushrooms with my Parrot Kouka, 1986
Ian Hornak, Lilies and Mushrooms with my Parrot Kouka, 1986

Ian Hornak, Lilies and Mushrooms with my Parrot Kouka, 1986

By Ian Hornak

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite acrylic painting by Ian Hornak (1944–2002), titled Lilies and Mushrooms with my Parrot Kouka, was executed in 1986. The masterfully conceived composition exemplifies H...

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1980s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Acrylic, Panel

Original-Jardin d'Hiver-British Awarded Artist-Impasto, oil, goldleaf on Dahlias
Original-Jardin d'Hiver-British Awarded Artist-Impasto, oil, goldleaf on Dahlias

Original-Jardin d'Hiver-British Awarded Artist-Impasto, oil, goldleaf on Dahlias

By Shizico Yi

Located in London, GB

Jardin d'Hiver Series is Shizico Yi's latest collection, created in her winter studio while savouring for the summer left behind. Reflecting on the vibrant days spent painting en pl...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Ian Hornak, Still Life with Lobster, Helicona, and Silver Pitcher, 1998
Ian Hornak, Still Life with Lobster, Helicona, and Silver Pitcher, 1998

Ian Hornak, Still Life with Lobster, Helicona, and Silver Pitcher, 1998

By Ian Hornak

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite oil painting by Ian Hornak (1944–2002), titled Still Life with Lobster, Helicona, and Silver Pitcher, was executed in 1998. The masterfully conceived composition exemp...

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1990s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Large Nicely Framed European Impressionist Signed Flower Still Life Oil Painting
Large Nicely Framed European Impressionist Signed Flower Still Life Oil Painting

Large Nicely Framed European Impressionist Signed Flower Still Life Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique European still life oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Measuring: 32 by 27 inches overall, and 26 by 21 painting alone. Excellent condition, ready to hang and enj...

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1920s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Poppies and Wildflowers, Figurative Triptych, Large Botanical Landscape on Paper
Poppies and Wildflowers, Figurative Triptych, Large Botanical Landscape on Paper

Poppies and Wildflowers, Figurative Triptych, Large Botanical Landscape on Paper

By Romina Milano

Located in Barcelona, ES

This original painting by Romina Milano presents a lyrical field of poppies and wildflowers, where gestural brushwork and simplified forms create a vivid, contemporary botanical comp...

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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Acrylic, Watercolor, Handmade Paper

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

Fine 19th Botanical Watercolour Of A Red Tulip Flower In Wooden Frame

Fine 19th Botanical Watercolour Of A Red Tulip Flower In Wooden Frame

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Red Tulip English School, 19th century Medium: watercolour drawing on paper, glass covering Size: 15 x 13 inches Provenance: private collection, England. Condition: The drawing is...

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Mid-19th Century Victorian Still-life Paintings

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Watercolor

Dotted Clover - Warm Abstract Folk Art Inspired Botanical Painting on Raw Canvas
Dotted Clover - Warm Abstract Folk Art Inspired Botanical Painting on Raw Canvas

Dotted Clover - Warm Abstract Folk Art Inspired Botanical Painting on Raw Canvas

By Meredith Walker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Meredith Walker’s "Dotted Clover" is a bold and meditative piece of contemporary folk art that highlights her ability to blend simplicity with symbolic resonance. This original acryl...

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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Gouache

Blue with Yellow- Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas, Signed
Blue with Yellow- Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas, Signed

Blue with Yellow- Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas, Signed

By Charles David Francis

Located in Soquel, CA

Blue with Yellow- Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas, Signed Vibrant and textured abstract composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018)....

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Vanitas Still Life Of A Skull & Snake, oil on panel follower of Pieter Claesz
Vanitas Still Life Of A Skull & Snake, oil on panel follower of Pieter Claesz

Vanitas Still Life Of A Skull & Snake, oil on panel follower of Pieter Claesz

Located in Liphook, GB

Vanitas Still Life Of A Skull & Snake, oil on panel follower of Pieter Claesz (1597-1660) Dutch Vanitas still life of a Skull and snake, oil on panel. Excellent quality and conditi...

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17th Century Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

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

Still life with apples and dragonfly
Still life with apples and dragonfly

Still life with apples and dragonfly

By Irina Trushkova

Located in Zofingen, AG

Experience the vibrant freshness of "Still life with apples and dragonfly," an original oil painting on linen. This medium-sized artwork captures a delightful scene from a unique bi...

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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Fine 20th Century French Post Cubist Oil Painting Still Life of Flowers Interior
Fine 20th Century French Post Cubist Oil Painting Still Life of Flowers Interior

Fine 20th Century French Post Cubist Oil Painting Still Life of Flowers Interior

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Still Life of Flowers by Laure Noetzin-Azam (French 1929-2024) pupil of André LHOTE oil on canvas, framed framed: 29 x 24 inches canvas: 28 x 23 inches Provenance: all the paintings ...

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Mid-20th Century Cubist Still-life Paintings

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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.