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Still-life Paintings For Sale
Style: Abstract
Style: Photorealist
French Expressionist Abstract 20th Century Oil Painting Blaze of Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist composition signed by Andre Guillou (French 1925-2017) oil on board board: 25.5 x 19.75 inches provenance: the artists estate, France condition: very good and ...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

French Expressionist Abstract 20th Century Oil Painting Blaze of Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist composition by Andre Guillou (French 1925-2017) signed oil on board stuck on board, mounted mount: 25.5 x 19.75 inches board: 21.75 x 15.75 inches provenance:...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

“Silver Spider Spirit”acrylic and silver leaf on mylar framed abstract painting
By Peggy Cyphers
Located in New York, NY
This abstract composition in blue and brown black earthtones is created with a unique perspective which gives a feeling of looking up at a sky or looking down into merging paths of water. Cyphers use of silver leaf gives the central forms a reflective glow, which balances well with her masterful brushwork and mark making. This painting has a meditative quality that draws the viewer in and allows for introspective thought. Peggy Cyphers, “Silver Spider Spirit”acrylic and silver leaf on mylar ($2750 USD framed in shadowbox frame with museum glass) Peggy Cyphers has had over 30 solo exhibitions throughout the United States and Europe since 1984. Cyphers received numerous awards for her work, including NEA, Elizabeth Foundation, Peter S...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Silver

French Expressionist Abstract 20th Century Oil Painting Blaze of Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist composition by Andre Guillou (French 1925-2017) signed oil on board stuck on board, mounted mount: 25.5 x 19.75 inches board: 22 x 16 inches provenance: the ar...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

French Expressionist Abstract 20th Century Oil Painting Blaze of Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist composition by Andre Guillou (French 1925-2017) oil on board stuck on board, mounted mount: 25.5 x 19.75 inches board: 11.5 x 9 inches provenance: the artists...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Abstract modernist still life and an interior, dinning table and with landscape
Located in Woodbury, CT
Wonderful English Abstract scene of an interior with still life, landscape and table top. William Yates painted exciting colorful vibrant scenes often of interiors and abstract fig...
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1970s Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Board

sweetness, abstract library, oil and collage on canvas, minimalism, contempory
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
In Sophie Dumont's painting, "Sweetness," we are immersed in a world of softness and rhythm, where shades of white, gray, and greige blend into an enchanting harmony. This canvas cap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Oil

French Expressionist Abstract 20th Century Oil Painting Blaze of Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist composition by Andre Guillou (French 1925-2017) oil on board board: 25.5 x 19.75 inches provenance: the artists estate, France condition: very good and sound c...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

French Expressionist Abstract 20th Century Oil Painting Blaze of Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist composition by Andre Guillou (French 1925-2017) signed oil on board stuck on board, mounted mount: 25.5 x 19.75 inches board: 19 x 13 inches provenance: the a...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

French Expressionist Abstract 20th Century Oil Painting Blaze of Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist composition by Andre Guillou (French 1925-2017) signed oil on board stuck on board, mounted mount: 19.75 x 25.5 inches board: 13.75 x 20 inches provenance: th...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Cecilia Arrospide - TRAVESIA, Painting 2022
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cecilia studied Social Studies and Literature at Universidad Catolica del Peru, Drawing with Cristina Galvez, and Watercolors with Juan Pastorelli. She...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Oil

French Expressionist Abstract 20th Century Oil Painting Blaze of Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist composition by Andre Guillou (French 1925-2017) signed oil on board stuck on board, mounted mount: 25.5 x 19.75 inches board: 18.5 x 12.75 inches provenance: ...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Abstract Painting Triptych of Eggshell Yellow Curls, Purple Organic Brushstrokes
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Eggshell Yellow Curls" is an abstract painting triptych by Spanish artist Natalia Roman. It is a beautiful series of rhythmic brushstrokes combined...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

Abstract I. Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Oil on board, well framed Signed Image 16" x 20" Framed 20" x 24"
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2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Oil

'Tulips' Black and White
Located in Valencia, ES
Every artwork is hand-made and supported with a certificate of authenticity. Made in Spain, 2023. The frame is included. Package: protected cardboard box. Dispatching terms: 2-3 wor...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Sandstone

Sirocco by Gerard Tunney with Acrylic on Canvas, Painting by Gerard Tunney
Located in Deddington, GB
Sirocco by Gerard Tunney by Gerard Tunney [2021] Sirocco by Gerard Tunney is an original painting. A composition made up of the dominant horizontals of Sirocco set against the verti...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Canvas

American School Super Realist Still Life Surreal Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist still life oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed verso.
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1970s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

TV Dinner, Fried Chicken
Located in Fairfield, CT
Represented by George Billis Gallery, Los Angeles -- Artist Statement Nothing But Neon, 2021 I see beauty in old neon signs. I have always been fascinated by the glow inside the h...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Still Life II. Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Oil on board, well framed Signed Image 16" x 20" Framed 20" x 24"
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2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Abstract II. Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Oil on board, well framed Signed Image 16" x 20" Framed 20" x 24"
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2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Oil

"Always Sunny - Volkswagen Type 2 Samba" (Original Acrylic Painting)
Located in Denver, CO
Shan Fannin's (US based) "Always Sunny - Volkswagen Type 2 Samba" is an acrylic painting that depicts a Volkswagen Type 2 Samba. Born 1969 in California, artist Shannon “Shan” Fann...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

Hyper Cube Series
Located in Henderson, NV
Hyper Cuber Series. 1978. Gouache on Acrylic on Canvas. 20 x 24 inches
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1970s Abstract Geometric Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Gouache

"Hello, My Name Is" trompe l'oeil oil painting of nametags and sharpie on blue
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Hello, My Name Is" is a trompe l'oeil oil painting of nametags and sharpie on blue background. Anthony Mastromatteo reintroduces himself in his first exhibition with the Grenning ...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Board, Oil

Blue Vase of Joy - Qianlong Vase Flowers Blue Colorful Abstract Art Investment
Located in Cullinan, ZA
Title: Blue Vase of Joy Qianlong Vase Flowers Blue Colorful Abstract Art Investment Large Painting This large and striking artwork of flowers in a Qianl...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Acrylic

Houses. Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Oil on board, well framed Signed Image 16" x 20" Framed 20" x 24"
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2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Keeper’s Pond with Oil on Canvas, Painting by Helen Howells
Located in Deddington, GB
Keeper’s Pond by Helen Howells [2022] ‘Keeper's Pond' is an original Landscape painting by Helen Howells. It was inspired by the mountains of South Wales, which is my homeland. Keeper's Pond also known as Pen-ffordd-goch pond or the Forge pond is situated on the hill above the heritage site of Blaenavon. Providing water in the early 19th Century for Garnddyrys Forge. With the Forge now gone, it acquired its name Keeper's Pond from the Gamekeeper of the grouse moors...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

Collection, abstract library, colored, expressionism, geometriic blue, oil
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
abstract and geometric painting of books in a library. The colors are bright, mixing warm and cold colors. The library is a favorite subject of the artist who began his series in 201...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Rose
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting is in excellent condition and has only been shown in a gallery. Marcel Demagny was born in 1949 in Nancy, France. He graduated from the Nancy School of Architecture in...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Gemoetric, abstract library, books, expressionism, multicolor, oil on canvas
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Sophie Dumont, an artist who holds a prominent position on the global art scene, showcases her exceptional talent in "Geometric" by seamlessly merging the precision of geometry with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Still-life Paintings

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Oil

1967 Oil Painting, Room with Table and Fruit
Located in Stone Mountain, GA
Exquisite vintage impasto painting in oil on linen signed E. Lewis and dated 1967. Presented in a vintage gold frame as found. Truly a beautif...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Linen

amarillo, abstract yellow and white library, expressionism, geometric, modern
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
abstract, geometric painting of books in a library. The colors are worked in a shades of yellow and white mixing warm and cold colors. The library is a favorite subject of the artist...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Meet June (Abstract Expressionist Oil on Canvas in Grey, Pink and Green)
Located in Hudson, NY
Square abstract expressionist oil painting on canvas in stone blue, green, dusty pink, and brown, with hints of orange throughout 'Meet June' painted by Hudson Valley artist, Jenny Nelson, in 2023 Oil on canvas 30 x 30 x 1 inches, with white painted sides Excellent condition, ready to hang Signed, verso This square abstract expressionist oil painting was painted by Woodstock, NY based artist, Jenny Nelson, in 2023. The colorful abstract composition is completed in an expressionist style with loose and gestural brushstrokes in calming tones of green, stone blue, and brown. The contrasting patches of dusty pink, teal, and brighter greens pop against the subtle pale gray background. Color is applied in light layers which is noticeable in the faint yet visible under tones of the painting. The oil painting is unframed, with white painted sides so framing is optional. The artist's signature is located on the back of the painting. To say that Jenny Nelson’s paintings are a celebration of process as much as their final, balanced composition would be an understatement. Each one of Nelson’s compositions is a unique roadmap into how her brain operates. Curious, experimental, persistent, dedicated; hers is a confidence built over years of sustained diligence in the studio. Based in Woodstock, NY, Nelson has developed a unique language of artistic expression. Paintings in this series present improvisational, gestural strokes balanced with structure and open space. “By layering, adding and subtracting, a history develops on the canvas. Shapes have a story to tell. Lines that have been obliterated and resurrected have an emotional charge. What started as a wild party ends up as a contemplative, carefully edited composition, involving precise modifications, while hopefully leaving some life force intact”, says the artist of this process. Artist Statement: My work has always been anchored in drawing. I spent years drawing and painting from life. This instilled a strong sense of space and structure. At some point I became more interested in the negative space surrounding the objects I was observing and modifying the objects themselves. I began to organically develop an abstract language, but the sense of structure and organization remained constant in the painting. I apply paint in layers using palette knives, brushes and oil sticks. I initially draw loose gestures and a variety of spontaneous marks. Often traces of previous layers remain visible, allowing colors to interact in ways I could not have anticipated. This process leaves me feeling quite lost a lot of the time, and I have had to learn to become comfortable with that feeling. This sometimes builds to frustration, and I will scrape off much of what was applied, but the result of doing this is often something wonderful that moves the painting forward. I view the painting process as a collaboration between myself and the materials. A conversation starts that has a beginning and an end, but everything in between is unpredictable. It seems at first some exciting things may show up but it’s important to disregard these first, too beautiful bursts, work over them, and develop something deeper from them. As the painting evolves, shapes and lines solidify, and I begin to see how the parts affect the whole. This way of layering, adding and subtracting, creates a history on the canvas. Shapes have a story to tell. Lines that have been obliterated and resurrected over and over again have an emotional charge. This process that started as a wild party ends up as a contemplative carefully edited composition, involving precise modifications, while hopefully leaving the life force in tact. About the artist: Jenny Nelson attended Maine College of Art in Portland Maine, and is a graduate of Bard College, where she received a scholarship to the Lacoste School of the Arts in France. She has been living in Woodstock, New York for nearly two decades, including a Residency at the Byrdcliffe Art Colony from November 2004-08. Jenny has been exhibiting for many years nationally and regionally. SELECTED EXHIBITIONS: Solo Shows: 2019 Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson, NY 2019 Hidell Brooks Gallery, Charlotte NC 2018 Light Waves, Hidell Brooks Gallery, Charlotte NC 2017 New Works, Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson NY 2016 Sailing in Place, Hidell Brooks Gallery, Charlotte NC 2013 Traveling Light, Tria Gallery, Manhattan NY 2012 New Work, Smink Modern, Dallas TX 2012 New Work, Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson NY 2011 Awakenings (Duo with Keun Young Park) Tria Gallery, Manhattan NY 2010 New Paintings, Chace-Randall Gallery, Andes NY 2008 Autumn Elegance, Asher Neiman Gallery, Red Bank NJ 2008 The Light Between, Chace-Randall Gallery, Andes NY 2007 New Work, Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson NY 2006 Of Line and Light, Chace-Randall Gallery, Andes NY 2006 Abstractions, Gallery 100, Saratoga NY 2005 Spring Collection, Coffey Gallery, Kingston NY 2005 New Work, Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson NY 2004 Summer, Omega Institute, Rhinebeck NY...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Artist Palette/ Sunblock - Photorealist Painting on Canvas - Hyperrealist Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Califonia artist, Brandon Neher captivates with his figurative abstract artworks that seamlessly blend German Expressionism and Pop Abstraction. His original paintings on canvas embo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Photorealistic 'Lemons on a yellow plate' Still life oil painting of fruit
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Lemons on a Yellow Plate' is a fabulous example of Lijftogt's work. Such amazing eye for detail is what makes this piece such a knockout piece. A beautiful colour palette has been u...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Panel

'Cyclamen Flowers' Black and White
Located in Valencia, ES
Every artwork is hand-made and supported with a certificate of authenticity. Made in Spain, 2023 The frame is not included. Package: protected cardboard box. Dispatching terms: 2-3...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Sandstone

Lush Bouquet Of Lilacs - painting #3
Located in Sempach, LU
Abstract flower painting with bouquet of lilacs contains a lot of positive energy, the bright picture is a beautiful wall decor for interior and wonderful gift for your loved ones. ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Cadmium MG Y Type" (Original Acrylic Painting)
Located in Denver, CO
Shan Fannin's (US based) "Cadmium MG Y Type" is an acrylic painting that depicts a Cadmium MG Y Type. Born 1969 in California, artist Shannon “Shan” Fannin brings vehicles to life ...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

"F105G Thunderbird" (Original Acrylic Painting)
Located in Denver, CO
Shan Fannin's (US based) "F105G Thunderbird" is an acrylic painting that depicts a F-105G Thundercheif. Born 1969 in California, artist Shannon “Shan” Fannin brings vehicles to lif...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Acrylic, Linen

the ochers, abstract geometric still life, books, library, oil on canvas, modern
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
In this great series on libraries, Sophie Dumont invites us to discover her game of matter combining knife and brush. The palette here is warm with these different tones of red and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Oil

"Pony Power - Ford Mustang Emblem" (Original Acrylic Painting)
Located in Denver, CO
Shan Fannin's (US based) "Pony Power - Ford Mustang Emblem" is an acrylic painting that depicts a Ford Mustang Emblem. Born 1969 in California, artist Shannon “Shan” Fannin brings ...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Acrylic, Panel

present, abstract painting, oil on canvas, expressionism, texture, french artist
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Sophie Dumont's "Harmony Unveiled" stands as a testament to the artist's mastery in the realm of geometric and textured abstraction, a captivating piece born from the interplay of oi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

The Gielgud Theatre, London by Max Panks
Located in Deddington, GB
original Watercolour Image size: H:41 cm x W:31 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:41 cm x W:31 cm x D:0.1cm Sold Unframed Please note that insitu images are purely an indication o...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Ouvrages, colored abstract library, expressionnism, oil on canvas, textured
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
abstract and geometric painting of books in a library. The colors are complementary: blue, gray, red, green and white The library is a favorite subject of the artist who began his se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

ex-libris, blue and black abstract, librairies serie, oil expressionism
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Each work contains its share of mystery, Worked in shades of blue gray we can guess books arranged flat in a library. The spectator remains free of his interpretation by seeing books...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Clementine & Roses Still Life photorealist painting of vase, flowers and fruit
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Clementines & Roses' is a fabulous example of Lijftogt's work. Such amazing eye for detail is what makes this piece such a knockout piece. A beautiful colour palette has been used t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Panel

"Cut Oranges Still Life" Original Photorealist Oil Painting 18"x24"
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Cut Oranges Still Life" is an original oil painting measuring 18"x24" on 2" deep cradled panel. This Still Life of juicy, freshly cut oranges and p...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

French Expressionist Abstract 20th Century Oil Painting Blaze of Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist composition by Andre Guillou (French 1925-2017) signed oil on paper stuck on board, mounted mount: 26 x 20 inches board: 19 x 13 inches provenance: the artists...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Grapes and Lemon with Oil Paint on Board, Painting by Kate Verrion
Located in Deddington, GB
Grapes and Lemon By Kate Verrion [2020] Grapes and Lemons is an original oil painting by Kate Verrion. Kate’s photographic style gives her work an intricacy rarely found. Additiona...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Board

Deco Delight
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Deco Delight' depicts a San Francisco building facade with cool shadows cascading across an art deco building and golden light reflected in the window panes. The subtle and brillian...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Duet
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Duet' depicts a historic San Francisco building with warm sunlight and shadows cascading across the facade of the building with an inset window pane. The subtle and brilliant work o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Lilacs In Vase - painting #1
Located in Sempach, LU
Abstract flower painting with bouquet of lilacs contains a lot of positive energy, the bright picture is a beautiful wall decor for interior and wonderful gift for your loved ones. ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Untitled 0.2 - Abstract Floral Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
'Untitled 0.2' is an original abstract floral painting by urban impressionist painter Steve Javiel. The piece incorporates a blend of acrylic ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Wrapped Up In A Daydream #17, Expressionist Floral Landscape Painting, Meadows
Located in Deddington, GB
Wrapped Up In A Daydream #16 - An Original semi-abstract painting by Lucy Moore. Using my signature stringy grass technique I have created a bountiful vibrant meadow. I used pinks an...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Antique American Southern School Signed Moonshine Corn Whiskey Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American realist still life of corn and a bottle of corn whiskey. Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Image size, 5L x 7H.
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1890s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Fields of Joy no.1 and Rolling Hill no.3
Located in Deddington, GB
Fields of Joy no.1 [2023] Rolling Hill no.3 [2023] original Oil Paint on Canvas image size: H:100 cm x W:100 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:100 cm x W:100 cm x D:3.5cm As shown...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Lush and Bold - Large Contemporary Impressionist Abstract Flower Original Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Georgia-based artist Kellie Newsome specializes in dynamic and abstracted still-life artworks. Her expressive style emphasizes line structure, creating vibrant paintings that celebra...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Mixed Media, Acrylic, Canvas

Chines Blue Vase. Contemporary Still Life Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Chinese Blue Vase with a glimpse of Harpers painting People Watching in the background. This is a bold and vibrant impressionist still life painting from...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Acrylic

Window to My Soul
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Window To My Soul' - depicts a San Francisco building with warm sunlight and shadows cascading across the facade of the white building with blue inset window and trim. A tree and bi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

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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.

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