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Pocke Yellowy Orange Clementine, Original painting, Still life, Clementine
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Yellowy Orange Clementine is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to ba...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Pocket Mauve Anemone, Original Painting, Flower, Black
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Anemone is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to baroque still life p...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Rolling Hill no.1 and Hill View no.1 (Diptych), Fun, Contemporary Landscape art
Located in Deddington, GB
Rolling hill no. 1 is an original oil painting by artist Alexa Roscoe. This painting has a sense of freedom and playfulness as if it wants you to run away with it down the hill. It's...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Pocket Ripe Red Pomegranate, Baroque Still Life, fruit
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Ripe Red Pomegranate is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to baroque...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Vintage 1930's French Impressionist Still Life Pink and Red Roses Bunch In Vase
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Roses by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back oil painting on artist paper, unframed measures: 14.5 high by 12 inches wide condition: overal...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Pocket Autumn Collection Autumn leaf #2 [2024], Baroque Still Life, Small art
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Autumn Leaf Collection #2 (Naples Yellow) is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, ...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Pocket Autumn Collection Autumn leaf #3 [2024], Baroque Still Life, Small art
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Autumn Leaf Collection (Pinky Ochre) is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with ...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Vintage 1930's French Impressionist Still Life Roses in Glass in Garden
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Roses by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back gouache painting on artist paper, unframed measures: 13 high by 16.5 inches wide condition: ov...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Gouache

pocket dark blue sloes, Baroque Still Life Painting, Small Art, Fruit Art
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Dark Blue Sloes is an original still-life painting by artist Dani Humberstone. This painting is a small scale renaissance inspired still life in a photorealistic style and sol...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Follower of Adriaen Coorte (1665-1707) 18th Century Still Life c1795 Dutch
Located in Holywell, GB
Follower of Adriaen Coorte (1665-1707) 18th Century Still Life c1795 A sumptuous still life painting depicting peaches, grapes, plums, exotic birds and butterflies in the style of ...
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18th Century Still-life Paintings

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Oil

La Vie Est Belle. 2023, oil on canvas, 80x70 cm
Located in Riga, LV
La Vie Est Belle. 2023, oil on canvas, 80x70 cm Works of Liene Liepina are full of life and joy because of photography-like, realistic details on the one hand, and intense and slight...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Pancakes with butter and Honey- 21st Century Hyper Realistic Still-life Painting
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Heidi von Faber Pancakes, Butter & Syrup Acrylic on linen 100 x 100 cm ( framed/ included in price 105 x 105 cm) Dutch artist Heidi Von Faber lives and works in The Hague. The Sti...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Linen, Acrylic

Lantern & Cardinal in Snow Holiday Watercolor
Located in New York, NY
Gouache painted on cardstock, intended for a greeting card design, painted circa 1970. Unsigned. Displayed in a red archival mat. Cellophane tape on board.
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1970s Still-life Paintings

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Cardboard, Gouache

Simka Simkhovitch WPA W/C Painting Gouache American Modernist Bouquet of Flowers
Located in Surfside, FL
Simka Simkhovitch (Russian/American 1893 - 1949) This came with a small grouping from the artist's family, some were hand signed some were not. These were studies for larger paintings. This is a miniature watercolor and gouache vibrant, colorful bouquet of flowers in a vase. Simka Simkhovitch (Симха Файбусович Симхович) (aka Simka Faibusovich Simkhovich) (Novozybkov, Russia May 21, 1885 O.S./June 2, 1885 N.S.—Greenwich, Connecticut February 25, 1949) was a Ukrainian-Russian Jewish artist and immigrant to the United States. He painted theater scenery in his early career and then had several showings in galleries in New York City. Winning Works Progress Administration (WPA) commissions in the 1930s, he completed murals for the post offices in Jackson, Mississippi and Beaufort, North Carolina. His works are in the permanent collections of the Dallas Museum of Art, the National Museum of American Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art. Born outside Kyiv (Petrograd Ukraine) into a Jewish family who owned a small department store. During a severe case of measles when he was seven, Simcha Simchovitch sketched the views outside his window and decided to become an artist, over his father's objections. Beginning in 1905, he studied at the Grekov Odessa Art School and upon completion of his studies in 1911 received a recommendation to be admitted to the Imperial Academy of Arts. Though he enrolled to begin classes in architecture, painting, and sculpture at the Imperial Academy, he was dropped from the school roster in December because of the quota on the number of Jewish students and drafted into the army. Simchovitch served as a private in the 175th Infantry Regiment Baturyn [ru] until his demobilization in 1912. Re-enrolling in the Imperial Academy, he audited classes. Simka Simkhovitch exhibited paintings and sculptures in 1918 as part of an exhibition of Jewish artists and in 1919 placed 1st in the competition "The Great Russian Revolution" with a painting called "Russian Revolution" which was hung in the State Museum of Revolution. In 1922, Simkha Simkhovitch exhibited at the International Book Fair in Florence (Italian: Fiera Internazionale del Libro di Firenze). In 1924, Simkhovitch came to the United States to make illustrations for Soviet textbooks and decided to immigrate instead. Initially he supported himself by doing commercial art and a few portrait commissions. In 1927, he was hired to paint a screen for a scene in the play "The Command to Love" by Fritz Gottwald and Rudolph Lothar which was playing at the Longacre Theatre on Broadway. Art dealers began clamoring for the screen and Simkhovitch began a career as a screen painter for the theater. Catching the attention of the screenwriter, Ernest Pascal, he worked as an illustrator for Pascal, who then introduced him to gallery owner, Marie Sterner. Simkhovitch's works appeared at the Marie Sterner Gallery beginning with a 1927 exhibit and were repeated the following year. Simkhovitch had an exhibit in 1929 at Sterner's on circus paintings. In 1931, he held a showing of works at the Helen Hackett Gallery, in New York City and later that same year he was one of the featured artists of a special exhibit in San Francisco at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor in Lincoln Park. The exhibit was coordinated by Marie Sterner and included four watercolors, including one titled "Nudes". He is of the generation of Russian Soviet artists such as Isaac Pailes, Serge Charchoune, Marc Chagall, Chana Orloff, Isaac Ilyich Levitan, and Ossip Zadkine. In 1936, Simkhovitch was selected to complete the mural for the WPA Post office project in Jackson, Mississippi. The mural was hung in the post office and courthouse in 1938 depicted a plantation theme. Painted on the wall behind the judge’s bench, “Pursuits of Life in Mississippi”, a depiction of black workers engaged in manual labor amid scenes of white professionals and socialites, was eventually covered over in later years during renovations due to its stereotypical African American imagery. Simka painted what he thought was typical of Jackson. His impression of pre-civil rights Mississippi was evidently Greek Revival column houses, weeping willow trees, working class families, and the oppression of African Americans. He painted African American men picking cotton, while a white man took account of the harvest and a white judge advised a white family, calling it Pursuits of Life in Mississippi. Though clearly endorsed by the government and initially generally well-received, the mural soon raised concerns with locals as the climate toward racial segregation began to change. The main concern was whether depictions that show African Americans in subjugated societal roles should be featured in a courtroom. The following year, his painting "Holiday" won praise at an exhibition in Lincoln, Nebraska. In 1940, Simkhovitch's second WPA post office project was completed when four murals, "The Cape Lookout Lighthouse and the Orville W. Mail Boat", "The Wreck of the Crissie Wright", "Sand Ponies" and "Canada Geese" were installed in Beaufort, North Carolina. The works were commissioned in 1938 and did not generate the controversy that the Jackson mural had. The main mural is "The Wreck of the Crissie Wright" and depicts a shipwreck which had occurred in Beaufort in 1866. "The Cape Lookout Lighthouse and the Orville W. Mail Boat" depicted the lighthouse built in 1859 and the mail boat that was running mail during the time which Simkhovitch was there. The boat ran mail for the area until 1957. "Sand Ponies" shows the wild horses common to the North Carolina barrier islands and "Canada Geese" showed the importance of hunting and fishing in the area. All four murals were restored in the 1990s by Elisabeth Speight, daughter of two other WPA muralists, Francis Speight...
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1930s American Modern Still-life Paintings

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Gouache, Board, Watercolor

Original Oil Painting of Cheerful Yellow Roses by Nell Walker Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
1940's Original Oil Painting of Cheerful Yellow Roses by Nell Walker Warner Antony Anderson, art critic of the Los Angeles Times, stated Nell Walker Shostrum Warner (American, 1891-...
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1940s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Illustration Board

Vintage Still Life oil painting of Pomegranates, Post Impressionist Still Life
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Large vintage oil painting by French artist Franck Innocent (1912-1983) signed and dated in the original heavy frame. This post impressionist oil pain...
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1960s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Antique American Impressionist Hamptons Summer Flower Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive impressionist oil painting on canvas by June Ciancio. Framed. Signed.
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1960s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Japanese cup with lemon, original still life oil painting by Tim Snowdon
Located in BUNGENDORE, AU
Original artwork by Tim Snowdon Japanese cup with lemon, oil on linen, 35cm x 41cm, 2022 A part of Snowdon's exhibition ‘Conversations’, this piece refere...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Colorful literature, library, multicolor abstract, expressionism, geometric
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
"Colorfull literature" beckons the viewer into a realm where books morph into elements of a colorful symphony. The artist adopts a nearly abstract approach, exploring shapes and hues...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Striped cups with blossom, original still life oil painting by Tim Snowdon
Located in BUNGENDORE, AU
Original artwork by established Australian painter Tim Snowdon. Striped cups with blossom, oil on linen, 23.8 inches x 21.4 inches, 2020 “I try to paint i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Summer Flowers - contemporary, floral still life, acrylic and oil on canvas
Located in Bloomfield, ON
The simple beauty of a summer bouquet is celebrated in this lovely floral portrait by Pat Service. The Canadian artist chose to experiment with the classic still-life genre in her ow...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

One & a Half - contemporary, floral still life, acrylic and oil on canvas
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Two bouquets become one to create a lavish brightly coloured arrangement in this floral still life by Pat Service. The Canadian artist created a series of paintings in the 1990s that...
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1990s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Canvas, Acrylic

Mingyan Li Still Life Original Oil Painting "White Blooming"
Located in New York, NY
Title: White Blooming Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 32 x 25.5 inches Frame: Framing options available! Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition. Note: This pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

SERENITY
Located in THOMERY, FR
"Serenity" is a captivating artwork that invites viewers to immerse themselves in the tranquility of a beautiful sunset painting with flowers. Created using acrylic on a 50 x 50 cm c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Still-life Paintings

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Acrylic

Grammy
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: Peter Max Title: Grammy Size: 48 x 36 Inches (Framed: 51 x 39 Inches) Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Edition: Original Year: 2002 Notes: Hand Signed by the Artist. Hand S...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Still-life Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

"A City Upon a Hill" trompe l'oeil oil painting of comic clip taped on grey wall
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"A City Upon a Hill" is a trompe l'oeil oil painting of comic clipping taped on a grey wall. Framed Dimensions: 19 x 25 inches The arts have been an integral part of Anthony Mas...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Board

"Beach Balls 2" - Original Painting of Colorful Summer Fun, Vibrant Acrylic Art
Located in Denver, CO
Andrew Gray’s “Beach Balls 2, 2024” is an exceptional piece from the vibrant 'Currents of Color' series, which was a highlight of his recent solo exhibition. Encased in a delicate wh...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Beach Balls 1" - Original Painting of Colorful Summer Fun, Vibrant Acrylic Art
Located in Denver, CO
Andrew Gray's "Beach Balls 1, 2024," part of the 'Currents of Color' series and solo exhibition, brings forth a unique narrative where the element of water becomes a canvas for histo...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

My Favourite Orange Silk Cloth - floral still life, acrylic and oil on canvas
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Colour, fresh and vivid, gives this classic still life by Pat Service a contemporary feel. A beloved bright orange silk cloth, draped over a table set with two patterned vases of col...
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1990s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Fresh Flowers - contemporary, floral still life, acrylic and oil on canvas
Located in Bloomfield, ON
A pretty, mixed floral bouquet fills the canvas with joyful colour in this still-life painting by Pat Service. The Canadian artist explored the traditional art form in the 1990’s but...
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1990s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Canvas, Acrylic

'Red Roses and a Lemon', California, Post-Impressionist, Esalen Institute
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed, verso, 'Ant McNaught' for Anthony McNaught (American, born 1952), titled 'Still Life with Lemon', dated 2018 and inscribed, 'After Pablo Picasso'. This California Post-Impressionist and Abstract Expressionist studied at Big Sur's Esalen Institute with Erin Gafill...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

Hydrangeas in Ginger Jar by Lesley Powell, Framed Still Life Oil on Linen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unframed this piece measures 12"H x 12"W Lesley Powell paints in oils with a classical approach to composition and color, but she has a point of view that is fresh and contemporary....
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21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Iris bloom too
Located in THOMERY, FR
"Iris Bloom Too" is a magnificent creation that captures the delicate beauty of irises and magnolias in all their splendor. Set against a vibrant green backdrop, these blossoming flo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Fauvist Still-life Paintings

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Acrylic

Wollblume by Shirley Lewis Large Square Contemporary Blue Painting on Canvas
Located in Atlanta, GA
Shirley’s love of creating came at an early age. She learned many of her techniques from the time she spent with her depression-era grandmother, making artistic statements from items...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Encaustic

MAGNOLIA FOREVER
Located in THOMERY, FR
"Magnolia Forever" is a captivating depiction of a serene sky adorned with billowing clouds and delicate magnolia blossoms. The artist skillfully captures the ephemeral beauty of nat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Fauvist Still-life Paintings

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Ink, Acrylic

Golden tropical flowers Original wall art supported by frame
Located in Valencia, ES
Every artwork is hand-made and supported with a certificate of authenticity. Made in Spain, 2024. The frame is included. Package: protected cardboard box. Dispatching terms: 2-3 work...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings

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Sandstone

The Age of Reason I by Joachim Van der Vlugt - Semi-abstract painting, scull
Located in Paris, FR
The Age of Reason I is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Joachim van der Vlugt, dimensions are 135 × 145 cm (53.1 × 57.1 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframe...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Destination, Original painting, Landscape, Nature, Birds view, Lake, Hills
Located in Deddington, GB
"Look at your feet. You are standing in the sky. When we think of the sky, we tend to look up, but the sky actually begins at the earth" Diane Ackerman “I think it’s the role of an ...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Board

Steeple Scene, Mixed Media on Paper Colorful Paris City Scene
Located in Atlanta, GA
Welcome to Heritage, our carefully curated collection of French vintage and antique paintings. We scour the flea markets and fairs for these gems: poignant portraits of long-gone Me...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Paper, Mixed Media, Watercolor

High Tea, Framed Oil on Canvas Colorful Still Life With Pink, Fruit, Teapot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unframed this piece measures 15"H x 18"W Welcome to Heritage, our carefully curated collection of French vintage and antique paintings. We scour the flea markets and fairs for thes...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Peonies, Etc. - contemporary, floral still life, acrylic and oil on canvas
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Admired for their lush beauty, the peony, an ancient flower is celebrated in this charming floral portrait by Pat Service. The Canadian artist is known for her intuitive sense of col...
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1990s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Oil

10 Tulips
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: 10 Tulips Date: 2024 Medium: Oil on Wood Unframed Dimensions: 24" x 18" Framed Dimensions: 28" x 23" Signature: Signed Verso Edition: Unique Proven...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Still Life Of Flowers & Fruit In A Glass Vase Upon A Stone Mantle, 17th Century
By Jan Davidsz. de Heem
Located in Blackwater, GB
Still Life Of Flowers & Fruit In A Glass Vase Upon A Stone Mantle, 19th Century by Jan D DE HEEM Large 17th century Dutch Old Master still life study of various flowers and fruit ...
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17th Century Still-life Paintings

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Panel, Oil

Still life with lemon and oranges - oil, cm. 50 x 47, 1990
Located in Torino, IT
Still life , blue, yellow , orange ,Russian art,Lemon, Published in a monographic catalogue Maya kopitzeva’s works have been acquired by the Russian Ministry of Culture, by the Foun...
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1990s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

French Rooftops, Mixed Media on Paper Colorful CItyscape of Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
Welcome to Heritage, our carefully curated collection of French vintage and antique paintings. We scour the flea markets and fairs for these gems: poignant portraits of long-gone Me...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Paper, Mixed Media, Watercolor

Parisian City Square, Mixed Media on Paper Colorful Paris City Scene
Located in Atlanta, GA
Welcome to Heritage, our carefully curated collection of French vintage and antique paintings. We scour the flea markets and fairs for these gems: poignant portraits of long-gone Me...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Paper, Mixed Media, Watercolor

Mid-Century Modern Still Life Oil Painting by Gunnar Hållander - Yellow & Green
Located in Bristol, GB
YELLOW & GREEN BALL Size: 62.5 x 71.5 cm (including frame) Oil on Board A striking original mid century modernist composition, painted onto board and dated 1969 on the reverse by th...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Board

YiJian Wang Surrealist Original Oil Painting "Caprice 3"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Caprice 3 Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 12 x 15 inches Frame: Framing options available! Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition. Note: This painting is unstretched Year: 2015 Artist: YiJian Wang...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

French School - Poppy Starwars oil Painting - Iconic
Located in Zofingen, AG
Poppy Starwars Structural analysis: _ Feeling of the wind in the flowers_ Abstract drippings bring movement to the still life painting. There are 2 systems of contrasts. First one...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Ink, Oil, Acrylic

Balconies of the sky III by Joachim van der Vlugt - Semi-abstract painting
Located in Paris, FR
Balconies of the sky III is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Joachim van der Vlugt, dimensions are 100 × 130 cm (39.4 × 51.2 in). The artwork is signed, sold un...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Vintage Still Life Dog Birds & Fruit Oil Painting On Wood
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Behold this enchanting vintage still life oil painting on wood, a composition that harmoniously blends elements of nature and artistry. The canvas comes alive with the timeless charm...
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20th Century Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Ontario Summer Painting - Colorful Impressionist Still Life, Oil Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
Carol Stewart Ontario Summer Painting oil on paper on panel 24 x 20w in 60.96h x 50.80w cm CST010 Through her ethereal and often dreamlike paintings Car...
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2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Panel, Oil, Archival Paper

Stacked Fabric, Mandarin - Vibrant Patterns, Reflective Glass & an Orange
Located in Chicago, IL
I am interested in the abstract elements of the art work as much as the subject matter. My still life paintings are not still. I feel that my paintings are lasting over time and invite repeated exploration. –Carol Stewart...
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2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Panel, Oil, Archival Paper

Blue Painting with Amaryllis - Colorful Impressionist Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
Carol Stewart Late Afternoon, February oil on paper on panel 59.50h x 40w in 51.13h x 101.60w cm CST011 Through her ethereal and often dreamlike paintin...
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2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Panel, Archival Paper

"Purple Hydrangeas" Contemporary Impressionist Still Life by Maria Bertran
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Purple Hydrangeas" is a gorgeous oil painted from life in France by Maria Bertran. This Contemporary Impressionist still life captures the brilliant lavender, purple, and mauves of ...
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2010s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

"Mid Day" Oil Painting 28" x 28" inch by Egor Plotnikov
Located in Culver City, CA
"Mid Day" Oil Painting 28" x 28" inch by Egor Plotnikov Egor Plotnikov was born in Kirov (Russia) in 1980. 2000 – graduated from the Rylov Art School of Vyatka. 2006 – graduated fro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Realist French pair of Still Lifes 19th Century by Bonvin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
François Bonvin French 1817–1887 Pair titled 'Le plat rempli de fruits' and 'Le Pot d'étain' Pristine condition Signed and dated F. Bonvin 1866 and F. Bonvin Bruges 1866 Provenance:...
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Mid-19th Century Still-life Paintings

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Wood Panel, Oil

White lilac. 1981, oil on canvas, 60x61 cm
Located in Riga, LV
White lilac. 1981, oil on canvas, 60x61 cm Lilac in vase on dark brown background
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1980s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

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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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