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Still-life Paintings For Sale
Style: Abstract
Style: Minimalist
"Gladioli in Clay Pot"
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Ashley John is proud to offer this artwork by: Gershon Benjamin (1899 - 1985) Gershon Benjamin is a painter of portraits, landscapes, still lives, and the urban scene. He had a pro...
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20th Century Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Abstract expressive floral roses acrylic painting on paper "Sunflower beauty"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This floral artwork titled "Sunflower Beauty" showcases a vibrant bouquet of sunflowers depicted in an expressive style. The bold yellow petals and rich brown centers of the blossoms...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Untitled. Mixed media Abstract painting on Canvas
Located in Miami Beach, FL
" The work resists framing in concepts, it overflows the contours and borders of the rational. It is through the presence of color, combined with an abstraction at times with express...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Pastel, Acrylic

Tondo Red, Blue and BLack, Expanded Metal Pigment Painting, Triptych
Located in Miami Beach, FL
For these paintings, Wolf uses expanded metal as a brush and thus creates abstract paintings. The irretrievable moment is found here in the expressive painting process. Also, he adds...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Pigment

Natives For Blueys (16.11.16) - Original Impasto Thick Paint Floral Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original floral painting by Sally West features native Australian flowers in a bold impasto style, ideal for collectors seeking vibrant botanical art with expressive oil textures and a contemporary palette knife technique. The richly layered composition bursts with crimson waratahs, creamy proteas, and soft violet blossoms, capturing the raw beauty and vitality of native flora. West’s signature sculptural brushwork brings a tactile energy to the piece, evoking a wild, garden-like abundance that feels both untamed and celebratory. What makes Sally West’s original oil paintings so recognizable is the combination of texture, abstraction, and calming colors. The movement of the paint strokes on canvas is reminiscent of a light breeze or waves. Each painting is completed in one day, with the date present in the title. West's pieces take at least eight weeks to completely dry. Once dry the thick paint takes on an almost sculptural effect. Overall, West’s color palette is uniquely her own and it conveys a very specific feeling of comfort associated with familiarity and softness. This one-of-a-kind 30-inch square artwork is painted with thick, textural oil paint on canvas. It is wired and ready to hang. It is signed by the artist on the front lower right corner as well as the back. The sides of this artwork are painted and it is ready to hang. Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable Continental U.S. and worldwide shipping are available. A certificate of authenticity issued by Artplex Gallery is included. Sally West was born in West Wyalong, Central New South Wales. West grew up on a farm and as a teenager moved to Eastern Sydney for school. Throughout her life, she has traveled through and lived in both Europe and South East Asia to gain inspiration for her artwork. Although her international journeys have acted as an influence on her style, the subjects of her paintings are very close to home. The subjects of all of her paintings exist in an infinite timeline but only in the location of Eastern Australia. Since West’s first breakthrough solo exhibition in New York in 2011, her artworks have become highly sought after internationally. She has won and placed as a finalist in numerous worldwide art competitions and juried exhibitions throughout her career. Her artworks are exhibited with influential galleries across Australia and the USA. Artplex Gallery has been representing and exhibiting Sally West's original artworks since 2019. Artspace Warehouse, a partner gallery of Artplex Gallery, has been a 1stdibs partner since 2014 with consistently excellent reviews from clients worldwide. The gallery exhibits a large selection of original artworks from established and emerging international artists with diverse backgrounds at high standards. Artspace Warehouse and Artplex Gallery are known to provide accurate descriptions, images, reliable services, communication, and delivery. The gallery's commitment to customer satisfaction means that clients can invest in art with confidence, knowing they have a reputable and established art gallery backing their acquisition. Artplex Gallery prioritizes our clients' peace of mind by ensuring a seamless and worry-free art-buying experience. REPRESENTATION Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, USA SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS 2021 Breeze, KAB Gallery, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Terrigal Sally West, Jag Gallery, Key West, Florida, USA 2020 PINK, KAB Gallery, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Terrigal 2019 Spring Colours – Sydney, Fellia Melas Gallery, Woollahra, Sydney Lizzie Beach, KAB Gallery, Terrigal 2018 Sally West, Art Images Gallery, Adelaide All Sorts, Fellia Melas Gallery, Woollahra, Sydney 2017 Surf & Snow, KAB Gallery, Crowne Plaza, Terrigal Figurative Focus, KAB Gallery, Crowne Plaza, Terrigal Around Town, Traffic Jam Galleries, Netural Bay 2016 Spring Sydney, Fellia Melas Gallery, Woollahra, Sydney Sally West, KAB Gallery, Crowne Plaza, Terrigal 2015 Sally West Plein...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

A Hawaiian Tapestry - Oil Paint By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Tropical plants and flowers are assembled along with a partially hidden figures in this tropical scene. A Hawaiian Tapestry - Oil Paint By Marc Zimmerman Marc Zimmerman creates ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Pequeño Motivo Floral
Located in Cuernavaca, Morelos
Encaustic and oil on canvas on wood
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2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Encaustic, Oil

Abstract Painting by Listed British artist Turquoise Greens & Blue Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'Abstract Composition' by Michael Haswell (British, 1931-2020) acrylic painting on box canvas canvas measures: 24 x 23.5 inches provenance: all the pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

French 20th Century Vibrant Geometric Abstraction Snapped Line Green and Blue
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition signed by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924) oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas size: 20 x 24 inches condition: overall very good, a few m...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Lush Bouquet Of Lilacs - painting #3
Located in Zofingen, AG
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

'August, Welcomed'. Botanical roses flowers abstract yellow blue brown modern
Located in Penzance, GB
SOPHIA MILLIGAN 'August Remembered' Original Artwork. Unframed _________________ The eucalyptus is swaying softly this morning, dancing with it's shad...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Photogram

"Resonance "
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Ihor Volkov-Tkachynskyi draws inspiration from Japanese lithography and its distinct sense of flat perspective, reinterpreting the still life genre through a rhythmic play of form an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Circuito #9. Abstract painting on Canvas
Located in Miami Beach, FL
"The work explores the interconnection between organic nature and circuits, reflecting the relationships between human beings. On the canvas, organic shapes are displayed that evoke ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Hyper Cube Series
Located in Henderson, NV
Hyper Cube 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

Pittwater, Lucinda Park Study 2 (15.4.20) - Original Maritime Boat Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original coastal painting by Sally West captures tranquil sailboats anchored on Pittwater, rendered in her signature impasto oil technique—ideal for collectors of serene nautical art and contemporary seascapes. Thick, gestural strokes in cool blues and soft pastels convey the peaceful rhythm of water meeting shoreline under a luminous sky. The composition evokes stillness and calm, inviting viewers into a moment of quiet coastal reflection. What makes Sally West’s original oil paintings so recognizable is the combination of texture, abstraction, and calming colors. The movement of her paint strokes on canvas is reminiscent of a light breeze or waves. Each painting is completed in one day, with the date present in the title. West's textural pieces take at least eight weeks to completely dry. Once dry, the thick paint takes on an almost sculptural effect. Overall, West’s color palette is uniquely her own, conveying a very specific feeling of comfort associated with familiarity and softness. This one-of-a-kind 12-inch high and 16-inch wide artwork is painted with thick, textural oil paint on canvas. It is wired and ready to hang. It is signed by the artist on the front lower right corner as well as the back. The sides of this artwork are painted, and it is ready to hang. Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable Continental U.S. and worldwide shipping are available. A certificate of authenticity issued by Artplex Gallery is included. Sally West was born in West Wyalong, Central New South Wales. West grew up on a farm and, as a teenager, moved to Eastern Sydney for school. Throughout her life, she has traveled through and lived in both Europe and South East Asia to gain inspiration for her artwork. Although her international journeys have influenced her style, the subjects of her paintings are very close to home. The subjects of all of her paintings exist in an infinite timeline inspired by her location in Eastern Australia. Since West’s first breakthrough solo exhibition in New York in 2011, her artworks have become highly sought after internationally. She has won and placed as a finalist in numerous worldwide art competitions and juried exhibitions throughout her career. Her artworks are exhibited in influential galleries across Australia and the USA and are included in significant art collections around the globe. Artplex Gallery has been representing and exhibiting Sally West's original artworks since 2019. Artspace Warehouse, a partner gallery of Artplex Gallery, has been a 1stdibs partner since 2014 with consistently excellent reviews from clients worldwide. The gallery exhibits a large selection of original artworks from established and emerging international artists with diverse backgrounds at high standards. Artspace Warehouse and Artplex Gallery are known to provide accurate descriptions, images, reliable services, communication, and delivery. The gallery's commitment to customer satisfaction means that clients can invest in art with confidence, knowing they have a reputable and established art gallery backing their acquisition. Artplex Gallery prioritizes our clients' peace of mind by ensuring a seamless and worry-free art-buying experience. REPRESENTATION Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, USA SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS 2021 Breeze, KAB Gallery, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Terrigal Sally West, Jag Gallery, Key West, Florida, USA 2020 PINK, KAB Gallery, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Terrigal 2019 Spring Colours – Sydney, Fellia Melas Gallery, Woollahra, Sydney Lizzie Beach, KAB Gallery, Terrigal 2018 Sally West, Art Images Gallery, Adelaide All Sorts, Fellia Melas Gallery, Woollahra, Sydney 2017 Surf & Snow, KAB Gallery, Crowne Plaza, Terrigal Figurative Focus, KAB Gallery, Crowne Plaza, Terrigal Around Town, Traffic Jam Galleries, Netural Bay 2016 Spring Sydney, Fellia Melas Gallery, Woollahra, Sydney Sally West, KAB Gallery, Crowne Plaza, Terrigal 2015 Sally West Plein...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Big Sur Views - Abstract Landscape Ocean Blue Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With a contemporary perspective on landscape painting and inspired by paintings created by old masters, German artist Katharina Husslein paints in a representational manner to captur...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Light in the Darkness (II)" - Acrylic and Glow in the Dark Botanical Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Nigerian artist Ifeoluwa Alade’s *Light in the Darkness (II)* is an original acrylic and glow-in-the-dark painting that explores the enduring themes of hope and regeneration central ...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Light in the Darkness (IV)" - Acrylic and Glow in the Dark Figurative Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Light in the Darkness (IV)* is a 2024 acrylic and glow-in-the-dark painting by Nigerian artist Ifeoluwa Alade, created for his solo exhibition *The Sprout of Hope* at Abend Gallery. ...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Light in the Darkness (I)" - Acrylic and Glow in the Dark Still-Life Painting
Located in Denver, CO
In *Light in the Darkness (I)*, Nigerian artist Ifeoluwa Alade presents a striking original painting combining acrylic and glow-in-the-dark medium on canvas. Part of his 2024 solo ex...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"The Gold in the Cave of Gadara" By Ifeoluwa Alade, Original Acrylic Painting
Located in Denver, CO
The Gold in the Cave of Gadara* is an original 2024 acrylic and glow-in-the-dark painting by Nigerian artist Ifeoluwa Alade. Created for his solo exhibition *The Sprout of Hope* at A...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Plastic ADN III, Mixed media Abstract painting on Canvas
Located in Miami Beach, FL
DNA is genetic information, hidden and encrypted in body fluids. Veiled data that we load, that we do not know and that someone knows how to decipher. Such specifications characteriz...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Still life with chrysanthemums", red, yellow, square, small, flowers, modern
Located in Oslo, NO
This small square playful semi-abstract still life captures the elegance of chrysanthemums in full bloom, arranged in a classic white pitcher. Bold red and yellow petals, rendered wi...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Charcoal, Oil, Cardboard

French 20th Century Vibrant Geometric Abstraction Interwoven Lines and Balls
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition signed by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924) oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas size: 9.5 x 13 inches condition: overall very good, a few m...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Kings Chelsea - cityscape oil landscape London expressionism painting modern
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. This original cityscape painting by Nathan Neven demonstrates ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Elle Arrive
Located in New York, NY
Fabrice Penaux, Elle Arrive, Abstract Oil on Canvas, 32 x 39.75, 2013 Colors: Red, Orange, Green, White Fabrice Penaux was born in Niort, France and started painting to understand t...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Original-feat. Scottish Tartan vs Camellia series-UK Awarded Artist-The Weaver
Located in London, GB
-In light of new tariffs, we’ve applied a 20% discount off the market price of this piece to support our collectors in facing potential added costs. At the gallery, we work closely w...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Gesso, Oil, Acrylic

Lotus 28: Photo Realist Still Life Painting of Green Lotus Plants on Grey
Located in Hudson, NY
Photo-realist still life painting of lush green lotus plants on a soft grey sky background "Lotus Number Twenty-Eight", painted by Frank DePietro in 201...
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2010s Hard-Edge Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Multitude of Orchids Light and Shadow 36" x 30" oil acrylic TexaGarden
Located in Houston, TX
Black Orchid by Ellen Hart Oil / Acrylic / Canvas 36" x 30" Look for Free Shipping at Checkout Black Orchid by Ellen Hart is part of the Shadow series. Ellen Hart lives in Houston,...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Hidden Light 3-original modern abstract landscape painting - Contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. "Hidden Light III" by Magdalena Morey captures the enchanting ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Gold Leaf

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

God Particle, Butterfly Effect. Abstract painting, Acrylic paint on canvas
Located in Miami Beach, FL
God Particle, Butterfly Effect, 2023 by Yunior Manino Acrylic paint on canvas Size: 150 H x 180 W cm Signed back by the artist Unframed _______ Yunior Marino completed his studies ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Blue and White I & II Diptych, Framed. Expanded Metal Painting.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
His The panel paintings "Expanded Metal Paintings" are the closest to the classic art of painting. Firstly paint is applied by a brush on a primed canvas. Then wire mesh is dunked in...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Paper, Oil

Stanley Bielen "Dahlias and Marigold" Oil on Paper/Mounted
Located in New York, NY
For several decades the main focus of my work as a painter has been small format still lives. Simple arrangements of familiar things, placed on a shelf in natural light. The subject ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Still Life N°2 by Frank Chabry - Oil on Canvas - 46x38 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Frank Chabry (1916-1979) was a 20th-century artist whose career spanned several transformative decades in the art world. His work likely reflects the arti...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Purple flowers", modern still life, yellow, purple, vertical, oil paining
Located in Oslo, NO
This vibrant and expressive still life painting captures the beauty of purple lisianthus flowers arranged in a vase. The artist masterfully combines bold brushstrokes and delicate li...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Oil

Vibrant Abstract French Oil Floral Composition Textured Impasto Technique
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Floral French artist, circa 1960's oil on board, unframed board: 31 x 35.5 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: some surface dirt but all good and sound ...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

"Angels showed me dancing flowers"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
The series of flowers shows a classical motif with a subtle attention to the subtle movement and rhythm of the flora, with the help of paint, abstract vision and expressive handwriti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Coralcello, richly colorful music themed abstraction
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The artist began this painting in 2010. Oil and resin on wood panel. Dedicated to David Lynch and coral reefs. Rich brushwork in image of stringed musical instrument within the abst...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Resin, Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel

MINIMAL FACE
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
+ 5cm / 2inches of white edge Acrylic on canvas Shipped rolled in a tube I can do commissioned works
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2010s Minimalist Still-life Paintings

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Acrylic, Permanent Marker

Greyn and White I and II, Expanded Metal Painting. Diptych
Located in Miami Beach, FL
His The panel paintings ""Expanded Metal Paintings"" are the closest to the classic art of painting. Firstly paint is applied by a brush on a primed canvas. Then wire mesh is dunked ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Bambú de noite, Abstract painting. From The Series Matas
Located in Miami Beach, FL
For Jose Ignacio Suarez an abyss of time and space distances him from those who were the first inhabitants of the Brazilian coasts and of this vast American continent. His initial la...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Plum fruits" (contemporary impressionist oil painting on paper)
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
I have worked on a new series of small oil paintings. This is the one of them. This series is dedicated to the scenes of everyday life. This painting is called " Plum fruits". These...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Paper

Countryside landscape
Located in Riga, LV
Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001) Painter Born in a family of farmers. Wife Rasma Lace - art scholar. Studied at the Stalingrad School of Art, Saratov Art School, graduated from the Depar...
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1990s Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Cardboard

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

Bottles and Falling Citrus Fruits, Still Life Patterns, Orange Purple Silhouette
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Bottles and Falling Citrus Fruits II" is a modern still life painting that captures the essence of contemporary aesthetics with a vibrant interplay of patterns and forms against a b...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper

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

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

"Begonias"
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Ashley John is proud to offer this artwork by: Gershon Benjamin (1899 - 1985) Gershon Benjamin is a painter of portraits, landscapes, still lives, and the urban scene. He had a pro...
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20th Century Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Board

Cápsula #3. Mixed media Abstract painting on Canvas
Located in Miami Beach, FL
DNA is genetic information, hidden and encrypted in body fluids. Veiled data that we load, that we do not know and that someone knows how to decipher. Such specifications characteriz...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Large Spanish Expressionist Oil Painting Dancing Male Ballerina's
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Ballerinas by Maria Tort Xirau (Catalan, 1924-2018) signed lower corner dated 1993 oil painting on board, framed framed: 24 x 30.5 inches board: 20 x 2...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Pink Vase with Flowers"
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Jim’s of Lambertville is proud to offer this artwork by: James Lechay (1907 – 2001) Born in the Bronx in 1907, James Lechay spent most of his childhood in Brooklyn before moving to Joilet, Illinois at age 13 to live with his uncle after his mother passed away. In 1928, he received his B.A. in psychology from the University of Illinois. The next year, he attended one week of graduate school before leaving to study under his brother, the painter Myron Lechay, in New York. At his brother’s studio, James began to associate with other artists of the time such as Milton Avery, Mark Rothko, Arshile Gorky, William Zorach, and Raphael and Moses Soyer. From Myron, James Lechay learned to train his eye to observe natural forms and developed a philosophy dependent upon the relationship built between the artist and the subject. Lechay became engaged in the social and political issues of Depression-era New York and even joined the social realism movement for a brief time in the 1930s. He operated as the leader of the Artists Union while employed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). With the WPA, Lechay traveled to Las Vegas, New Mexico, where he established a gallery and exhibited the works of Milton Avery, Max Weber, and other WPA artists. Despite his association with many artists and artistic communities in New York in the 1930s and 40s, Lechay opposed adopting a style due to its popularity and commercial success. His use, however, of large brushstrokes from Abstract Expressionism, the flattened plane of Modernism, and the simple compositions of early Abstraction created a combination of styles completely his own. A painter of a vast range of subjects, including still lifes, portraits, and landscapes, Lechay was known to reduce these forms to their visual essentials. Lechay often did not date his paintings as he frequently reworked them, even after they were exhibited, calling his pieces, “finished at all stages and never finished”. In 1945, Lechay was hired by the University of Iowa’s art department, where he worked alongside Mauricio Lasansky, Humbert Albrizio, Carl Fracassini, and Byron Burford...
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1990s Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

les versants du silence, Abstract, Oil and collage on canvas, Expressionism
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
In this art piece titled "Versant du Silence," the artist transports us into a realm where contemplation and reflection reign supreme. The canvas, measuring 60 x 60 cm (23.62 x 23.62...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Set Ines I, II, III and IV. Abstract paintings from the Ines series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
lemens Wolf declares himself a champion of sensuality: 'I'm really interested in the process of transforming something trivial into a sensual object.The guided coincidence plays a major role in the making of the works. Clemens Wolf...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

les mots bleus , abstract, colored, blue oil on canvas, expressionism, geometric
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
les mots bleus is a work of striking depth that captures the essence of intellectual exploration. This oil painting on linen canvas, transports the viewer into a world of introspect...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Stanley Bielen "Cyma" Oil on Paper/Mounted
Located in New York, NY
For several decades the main focus of my work as a painter has been small format still lives. Simple arrangements of familiar things, placed on a shelf in natural light. The subject ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Oil

"Vibrant bloom" (contemporary impressionist colorful floral acrylic painting)
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
In this floral artwork "Vibrant bloom" I experience the world of nature through the bright colors of a summer period. While painting, I sought to capture the beauty of summer flower...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor

Abstract Yellow Flowers - British 1940s abstract art floral oil painting flowers
Located in London, GB
This superb British 1940's abstract expressionist oil painting is by noted founder member of the Borough Group artist, Miles Peter Richmond. Painted in 1947 it has another unfinished...
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1940s Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Contemporary British Original Painting Blue, White and Pink Flower Design
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition by Sally Vaughan (contemporary) gouache painting on card, unframed measurements: 15.5 x 20.5 inches condition: very good provenance:...
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1990s Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Gouache

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.

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

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