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Still-life Paintings For Sale
Style: Impressionist
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Floral Still Life with Blue Vase and Mirror in Acrylic on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Floral Still Life with Blue Vase and Mirror in Acrylic on Paper
Bright still life by acclaimed bluegrass musician Katherine "Kathy" Kallick (American, b. 1952). A dark blue vase with a flower arrangement sits on a trunk with a tablecloth. There is also a smaller yellow bottle alongside. A mirror leans in a corner, reflecting part of the scene. This composition has a cubist feel, with somewhat exaggerated angles and lines.
Unsigned, but was acquired with a collection of the artist's work.
Paper size: 22.5"H x 28.38"W
Katherine Kallick...
Category
1970s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Early 1900's French Impressionist Signed Flower Watercolour by Marie Carreau
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Flowers"
by Marie-Amelie Chautard-Carreau (French, 19th/20th century)
signed bottom right
watercolour on paper, unframed
painting: 7.25 x 9.5inches
Delightful early 20th century F...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
"Cosmos Rising" contemporary oil painting of pink flowers in tall grass, framed
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Cosmos Rising" is an impressionist oil on canvas painting by Sag Harbor-based painter Maryann Lucas. It depicts a patch of pink flowers growing tall in a swath of green grass under ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen, Panel
Florabundance, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Vibrant dainty flowers burst from a colorful vase, filling the scene with an explosion of pinks, purples, and greens. The deep blue background brings out the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
"FLOWERS" #801 OIL ON PANEL APPLIED WITH PALETTE KNIFE. DATED 1969
Located in San Antonio, TX
Jose Vives-Atsara
(1919-2004)
San Antonio Artist
Image Size: 17 x 12.5
Frame Size: 31 x 27
Medium: Oil Applied by Palette Knife on Panel
1969
"Flowers" 801
Biography
Jose Vives-Atsar...
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1960s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
"flower pot" flowers , window, cm. 90 x70 1995
Located in Torino, IT
Flowers,art,green,pink,window
MAYA KOPITZEVA (Gagra, Georgia, 1924 - 2005)
Maya kopitzeva’s works have been acquired by the Russian Ministry of Culture, by the Foundation for the...
Category
1990s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Flowers Still Life with Vase
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Flowers Still Life with Vase" c.1950 is an oil painting on canvas by American floral artist Jennie Thatcher Crawford, 1890-1958. It is signed at the lower right corner by the artist. The canvas size is 24 x 20 inches, framed size is 30.5 x 26 inches. It is framed in original grey/beige and gold frame, with fabric liner. It is in excellent condition.
About the artist:
Born in St Louis, MO on Jan. 25, 1890. Crawford studied at the St Louis School of Fine Arts from 1907-20 and then moved to Los Angeles. She was active there as a lecurer and demonstator until her demise on March 25, 1958. Her specialty was floral still lifes. Exh: Palos Verdes Art...
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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Peonies, Flowers Still Life, Original Oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
ARTIST: Aibek Begalin
WORK: Original oil painting, handmade artwork
Medium: Oil on canvas panel
YEAR: 2019
STYLE: Modern
SUBJECT: PEONIES
SIZE: 12" x 16" x 0,2" inch
Unframed
The pe...
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lily's and Glass Vase by Patricia Gillfillan
Located in Soquel, CA
Lily's and Glass Vase by Patricia Gillfillan
Painterly study of a Glass vase and Lillys by Monterey California-area artist Patricia Gillfillan (American, 1924-2016). Oil on canvas.
...
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Early 2000s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"House's entrance in Thailand" red & green classical realism painting of parrots
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"House's entrance in Thailand" is a red & green classical realism painting of parrots perched amongst tropical foliage.
Framed Dimensions: 24.75...
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2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
White Cyclamen & Lace Still Life
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful still life of Cyclamen and lace by Katherine Popera (American, 20th century). Presented in a giltwood frame. Katherine F. Popera is a Maryland painter of portraits and stil...
Category
1960s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Old Farmhouse, Medium Sized, Oil Painting
By J.B. Holmes
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Beautiful oil painting of a crumbling farmhouse.
By J.B. Holmes, British artist 20th Century
Oil painting on board, unframed
Board size : 14 x 10 inches
The autumnal colours of pl...
Category
1980s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
FRENCH EXPRESSIONIST PAINTING - COLOURFUL FLOWER - GREEN AND PINK COLOR
By Akos Biro
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Pink Flower"
by Akos Biro (Hungarian 1911-2002)
signed & dated,
gouache painting on card with black mount
mount: 19.5 x 25.5 inches
image: 15.5 x 22 inches
provenance: the artist...
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20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Gouache
St. Mary's Church, Attenborough, British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
St. Mary's Church, Attenborough, British Oil Painting
By British artist C.Desborough, 20th Century
Signed and dated '1982' by the artist on the l...
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20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid Century Roses & Sweet Peas Still Life
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous vibrant still life of roses, sweet peas, and calla lilies by Helen Mae Enoch Gleiforst (American, 1903-1997). Signed "Gleiforst" lower left. Displayed in a giltwood frame. I...
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1950s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Masonite
still life with flowers and teapot oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antonio Sala Herrero (1927-2012) - Still life with teapot and flowers - Oil on canvas
Oil measures 61x50 cm.
Frameless.
Sala Herrero, Antoni, Barcelona- ...
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1970s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Moonlight Lit Purple Sky Over Desert Contemporary British Modernist Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape
signed by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century)
dated 2000
oil painting on board , unframed
board: 12 x 16 inches
inscribed verso
condition: overall very good
provena...
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20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rebel Rose, Impressionist Oil Painting by Diane Monet
By Diane Monet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Diane Monet’s rose garden landscape is rendered with a light touch and soft hues of color that complement one another.
Rebel Rose
Diane Monet, American
Oil on Canvas, signed
Size: 2...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Untitled (Abstract Garden Still Life with Flowers, Plants and Pumpkins)
By Ian Hornak
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002)
Title: Untitled (Abstract Garden Still Life with Flowers, Plants and Pumpkins)
Year: 1963
Medium: Watercolor on heavy archival paper
Size: 29.5 x 21 in...
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1960s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
British Impressionist Oil Rural Landscape at Dusk
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape
British Impressionist School, second half 20th century
oil painting on board , unframed
board: 9 x 12 inches
inscribed verso
condition: overall very good
provenance: privat...
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20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Still Life with Bouquet
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Still Life with Bouquet" is an oil painting on hardboard by noted Russian/American artist Jack Pohr, 1918-2003. It is signed at the lower right...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Spring" Oil cm. 60 x 44 1968 flowers, spring, green purple
Located in Torino, IT
flowers, spring, green purple
Boris Lavrenko (Rostov, 1920 – St. Petersburg, 2001)
Works by Boris Lavrenko can be found in various private collections in Europe, Japan, United Stat...
Category
1960s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Impressionist Oil Painting of Daisies, Lemons and Apples
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Impressionist Oil Painting of Daisies, Lemons and Apples
by Pamela Cawley, British 20th century
oil painting on board, unframed
board: 20 x 16 inch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage Antique French Painting Still Life Roses next to Bowl
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Still Life of Roses
French artist, circa 1900's
signed watercolour on board, unframed
board: 13 x 18.5 inches
provenance: private collection, France
condition: very good and sound co...
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Tuscany Sunset Statue in Waterlily Pool overlooking Tuscan Hills - Signed Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Tuscan Sunset
Italian School, circa 1970's
indistinctly signed lower right
oil painting on canvas, framed
framed size: 31 x 26 inches
condition: very good
provenance: private collection, England
Beautiful mid/second half century Italian oil painting capturing this beautiful view over the Tuscan hills as the evening light fades. The soft colors are stunning - with teal blues and greens as well as the reflection upon the still pool waters beneath the Roman fountain statue. Signed by the artist to the lower corner, it is a wonderful reminder of how incredible the landscape of Italy...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1950's French Park Gardens with Flower Beds & Stone Urns Fine Original Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The French Park Landscape
by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
provenance stamp to the back
signed oil painting on board, unframed
measures: 7.5 high by 9.5 inches wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Pantry Variations Act II" by Clyde Steadman, Original Still-Life Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Pantry Variations Act II " by Clyde Steadman (United States) is a handmade still-life painting that is unframed, but ready to hang.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Violet" Flowers, violets of thought cm. 60 x 50
Located in Torino, IT
Flowers,Pink,Purple, white
MAYA KOPITZEVA (Gagra, Georgia, 1924 - 2005)
Maya Kopitzeva’s works have been acquired by the Russian Ministry of Culture, by the Foundation for the Ru...
Category
Early 2000s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jamie Lisa, "Blue and Yellow Poppies" 36x36 Impressionistic Floral Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece "Blue and Yellow Poppies" is a 36x36 original oil painting on canvas by artist Jamie Lisa. Feature is a still life painting of a floral spray of blue and yellow poppies. ...
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2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Purple Song, 1960. Oil on cardboard, 68 x 80 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Alfejs Bromults (1913.3.IV – 1991.11.I)
Alfej Bromults received his first professional education at Tautas University under R. Suta, J. Bīne and G. Šķilters. From 1938 he studied in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
English Countryside, Landscape, Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
English Countryside, Landscape, Oil Painting
by Pamela Cawley, British 20th century
oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas: 24 x 18 inches
Stun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer Bouquet, Oil Painting by Diane Monet
By Diane Monet
Located in Long Island City, NY
An original impressionist painting by widely exhibited American artist, Diane Monet. Alexanre Monet -- Diane Monet's grandfather -- moved to the United States from Paris in 1887 at ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Garrapata
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of sunny cliffs overlooking crisp blue water in California.
Exhibited at Grenning Gallery in August 2020.
Artist Bio
Marc Dalessio was born in 1972 in Los Angeles,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Gladiolus, Impressionism, Flowers, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alex Kalenyuk
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Medium: Oil on canvas
Year: 2018
Style: Impressionism
Title: Gladiolus,
Size: 47.5" x 39.5" x 1...
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2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
May's Blossoms
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A Still life painting of lilac blossoms in a clear glass vase. The vase sits on a pale pink table cloth that mirrors the highlights in the flowers. To the left of the vase of flowers lays a branch of lilac leaves. Square tiles are hinted at in the background of the painting.
Framed in a white wood and gilded frame.
Framed dimensions: 22.25 x 22.25 inches
Painting dimensions: 16 x 16 inches
Kelly Carmody has exhibited at venues including the Portrait Society of America and the Art Students League. Most recently, she was selected for the 2015 BP Portrait Award Show at the National Portrait Gallery in London and the 2016 Outwin Boochever Award at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington D.C. In addition, the historic Guild of Boston Artists elected her to become a member in 2015, she won the Edmund C. Tarbell Award in her first juried members show. The winning portrait is on the cover of July/August edition of Fine Art Connoisseur. In June of 2015 she received the Blanche E. Colman Award. She was invited to exhibit in the 2016 American Masters show at the Salmagundi Club.
She currently has work at the Sloane Merrill Gallery in Boston, the Guild of Boston Artists, and the Ann Long Gallery in Charleston, SC. Publications that have featured her work include American Art Collector, Fine Art Connoisseur, International Artist Magazine, Fine Art Today, Southwest Art, Studio Visit Magazine, Boston Magazine, and The Boston Globe. Carmody has won grants from the Ludwig Foundation, Turkey Land Cove Foundation, and Massachusetts Cultural Council, as well as receiving an Edward G. McDowell Travel Grant and the Walter Feldman...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
Basket of Summer Flowers Still Life
By Muriel F. Merritt
Located in Soquel, CA
Bright and colorful basket of flowers by Los Angeles, California artist Muriel Fleming Merritt (American, 1889-1976). Signed and dated 1946 lower right...
Category
1940s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Daffodils', California College of Arts & Crafts, Oakland Museum, Woman Artist
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed center left, 'S. Calpestri' for Shirley Calpestri (American, 1915-2002) and painted circa 1965; additionally signed, verso, on canvas with artist label.
Shirley Calpestri first studied at the California College of Arts and Crafts and, subsequently, at the College of Alameda under Lundy Siegriest...
Category
1960s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Mannequins, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Hiroshi Sato's (US based) "Mannequins" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts two white mannequins in a contrapposto stance with a sleek background of red, white and blue...
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dahlias. 2009, oil on canvas, 92x70 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Dahlias. 2009, oil on canvas, 92x70 cm
Edgars Vinters (1919-2014)
Edgars Vinters is working in oil, watercolor and monotype techniques. He paints landscapes in different seasons and ...
Category
Early 2000s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Small Marsh 9 by Allison Chambers, Small Framed Oil Landscape Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Small Marsh 9" by Allison Chambers – 6x6 Oil on Canvas Panel (Framed 12x12) – $425
Capture the serene beauty of nature with Small Marsh 9 by Allison Chambers. This exquisite 6x6 oi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Shelter Island Yacht Club"- Oil painting, impressionis sailboats at rest in sun
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
“Shelter Island Yacht Club” is an oil painting by Kelly Carmody. It depicts sailboats at rest alongside a dock in full sun. A yellow under-tone peeks through, creating an overall war...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Mid Century Floral Still-Life with Bearded Irises, Parrot Statue, & Purple Drape
Located in Soquel, CA
Substantial and period mid-century still life of a bowl of bearded irises with a parrot figurine by noted California artist Nell Walker Warner (American, 1891-1970), c.1940's. A charming parrot statue...
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1940s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Cote d'Azur Coastal Pathway with Trees
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist: French Impressionist School, 20th century, indistinctly signed
Title: Cote d'Azur, south of France coastal pathway
Medium: oil painting, on board, signed.
Size: fram...
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20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
{Blumen in Vase} Flowers in Vase
Located in Storrs, CT
Impressionistic oil painting of a bouquet of pink and white flowers. Hass, a late Impressionist painter of the Munch school, was known for his sensitivity of color perception and lig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sweet Still Life, Abstract cubism Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Peter Tovpev
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Year: 2022
Style: Cubism
Title: Sweet Still Life
Size: 31.5" x 27.5" x 0.8''...
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2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled (Abstract Still Life with Flowers)
By Ian Hornak
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002)
Title: Untitled (Abstract Still Life with Flowers)
Year: 1963
Medium: Watercolor on heavy archival paper
Size: 29.5 x 21 inches
Condition: Good
Provena...
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1960s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
"Echinacea", Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Yana Beylinson's (US based) "Echinacea" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts impressionistic red, and pink flowers melding together with green leaves.
Artist Bio:
...
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2010s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Rose Curls" (2024) By Scott Conary, Original Oil Painting on Panel
Located in Denver, CO
Scott Conary's "Rose Curls" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a white rose on a dark abstracted background.
About the Artist:
Raised where the East Coast suburbs fi...
Category
2010s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Large 20th Century French Impressionist Signed Oil - Beautiful Roses in Bowl
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Still Life of Roses in a Bowl
French School, circa 1960's
signed, 'G. Pernet'
oil painting on canvas, framed
canvas: 18 x 32 inches
framed: 23.5 x 37.5 inches
provenance: private col...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Impressionist Framed Flower Garden Landscape Signed Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist flower garden painting. Watercolor and gouache on board. Signed. Framed.
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bouquet of Lilacs, Flowers, Impressionism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alex Kalenyuk
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Medium: Oil on canvas
Year: 208
Style: Impressionism
Title: Bouquet of Lilacs
Size: 31" x 27" x ...
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tiger Lilies in a Vase, 1930s Impressionist Still Life, Flowers
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Unknown Artist
Signed: Ch. Minuski ? (Lower, Right)
" Tiger Lillies in a Vase ", circa 1930s
Oil on Canvas
28 1/4" x 21 1/4"
Housed in a 2 3/4" Frame
Overall Size: 33 3/4" x 2...
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bouquet of Flowers, Still Life Impressionism Original oil Painting Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alex Kalenyuk
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Medium: Oil on canvas
Year: 2018
Style: Impressionism
Title: Bouquet of Flowers,
Size: 39.5" x ...
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Daffodils II" oil painting, bright yellow flower still life w mirror & lemon
By Amy Florence
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Daffodils II" is of the bright yellow flowers, an impressionist still life with a mirror and lemon. Framed in a simple 3-inch rustic wood frame with gold lip.
Artist Bio
Amy Flore...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid 20th Century French Impressionist Oil Still Life of Flowers Female Artist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
provenance stamp to the back
oil painting on board, unframed
measures: 15 high by 18 inches wide
condition: overall very good an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large French Impressionist Oil - Elegant Abstract Portrait Of A Lady
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School/ Date:
Douglas Stuart Allen (American/ French 1923-2021)
American born artist from Chicago, retiring to France during his latter years to become a full time painter.
Title: Lady Portrait
Medium & Size:
oil painting
canvas: 35 x 26 inches
Condition:
the painting is very sound and good.
Provenance:
private collection, France
The painting is for auction with no...
Category
Mid-19th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Untitled (Abstract Still Life with Flowers and Fruit)
By Ian Hornak
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002)
Title: Untitled (Abstract Still Life with Flowers and Fruit)
Year: 1963
Medium: Watercolor on heavy archival paper
Size: 11.5 x 15 inches
Condition: Go...
Category
1960s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Untitled (Abstract Still Life with Flowers)
By Ian Hornak
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002)
Title: Untitled (Abstract Still Life with Flowers)
Year: 1963
Medium: Watercolor on heavy archival paper
Size: 29.5 x 21 inches
Condition: Good
Provena...
Category
1960s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Shop Still-Life Paintings on 1stDibs
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.
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