Staircase Paintings

Frameless. Artwork Information: "Combarro, Galicia" by Rafael Duran Benet Title: Combarro, Galicia Artist: Rafael Duran Benet (1931-2015) Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 46...

Mediterranean Villa with Flowers - Seascape in Oil on Canvas Bold landscape overlooking the sea by J. Davison (20th Century). The viewer stands on the balcony of a Mediterranean hou...

Title: The Great Wall Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 19.5 x 15.75 inches Frame: Framing options available! Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition. Note: This...

5035 Vintage Italian oil Painting "The Streets of Naples Italy" Framed in a black wood frame Image size 13x10"

Ferjo original painting Homage to Chagall Surrealist. In good condition measures 37x37. Some minor frame damage

The Country House Interior British School, 19th century oil painting on canvas, framed canvas: 21 x 17 inches framed: 24 x 20 inches conditon: very sound, presentable and good. Frame...

Frida Willis (Swedish, born 1971) "Maisonettes" 2024 Oil Pastel, Paper The artist signed the bottom right of the artwork. Frida Willis’ “Maisonettes” radiates charm and whimsy throu...

Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor of John Wesley’s Chapel, Broadmead in Bristol by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measureme...

Title: French Gouache Street Scene of Sunlit Stone Steps and Tower by Fanche Lel Signed: Yes Size: 10.5 inches (height) x 8.5 inches (width) Gouache painting on card, unframed Condit...

"Fort Smith Hotel, 2024" is a captivating original oil on canvas by Hiroshi Sato, a contemporary master of the medium known for his meticulous attention to light and form. Measuring ...

Title: British Impressionist Watercolor of Mediterranean Garden with Steps and Flowers By Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) Original watercolor on artists paper, unframed Dimensions:...

'Wild Child' depicts a San Francisco home, painted brightly to reflect the free spirited city that is bathed in warm west coast sunlight with shadows cascad...

Acrylic on Masonite board, signed and dated (lower middle), 70cm x 70cm (91cm x 91cm framed). Price on request This work depicts Alan and his dog, Bella, on Michael Leonard’s balcon...

Antique American modernist view of Venice by Enid Smiley. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed.

'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...

"The Tower" - original large art by Paula Craioveanu Original, large, unique painting, oil on canvas, 31.5x23.6in / 80x60cm. Shipped stretched, from Florida. Check 1stDibs code FREESHIP This painting, a study of an elaborate spiral staircase, demonstrates the artist’s skill in merging architectural elegance with a dynamic sense of movement and mystery. The subject itself—a wrought iron spiral staircase—becomes more than a functional object; it transforms into a metaphor for transcendence, curiosity, and the infinite. The staircase is richly ornate, with swirling ironwork patterns and intricate details that capture the eye. The artist emphasizes the craftsmanship, elevating the staircase into a work of art itself. The ornamental designs echo Baroque or Rococo influences, known for their flamboyance and decorative excess. The spiral is inherently dynamic, drawing the viewer’s gaze upward in a continuous loop. This quality imbues the staircase with motion and energy, almost as if it is alive, spiraling into another dimension. The artist employs a dramatic perspective, positioning the viewer at the base of the staircase, looking upward. This composition evokes a sense of aspiration or awe, as if the staircase ascends to an unknown destination. The light filtering through the structure accentuates the curvature and creates a contrast between the solid metal of the staircase and the soft, ephemeral glow of the environment. This interplay of light and shadow enhances the mood, making the staircase seem both tangible and ethereal. The cool metallic grays and silvers of the staircase reflect its materiality, suggesting durability and permanence. At the same time, the reflective surfaces give it a shimmering, almost celestial quality. The background is suffused with warm, earthy tones—yellows, browns, and muted greens—that contrast with the cold metal of the staircase. This contrast creates a sense of tension between the man-made structure and the organic or natural environment surrounding it. Symbolism. Spiral staircases are often symbolic of a journey, both physical and spiritual. They represent the process of ascent, growth, and transformation. This staircase seems to lead into a vortex of light, suggesting a path to enlightenment or transcendence. The spiral is a recurring motif in art and nature, often representing infinity, cycles, and continuity. The staircase's design hints at a journey without end, encouraging reflection on the passage of time and the eternal nature of life. The destination of the staircase is deliberately obscured, leaving the viewer to wonder where it leads. This creates a sense of mystery, drawing the viewer into an imaginative exploration of the unknown. The swirling patterns in the ironwork mirror the overall spiral shape of the staircase, creating a sense of harmony and cohesion. These designs also add a decorative richness to the piece, tying it to the tradition of Romanticism or Gothic Revival, where even utilitarian objects were imbued with beauty and meaning. The background is loosely rendered, with soft, swirling brushstrokes that echo the spiral of the staircase. This abstraction contrasts with the detailed depiction of the staircase, making the environment feel less defined and more dreamlike. The staircase appears to float in a liminal space, further emphasizing its symbolic and otherworldly qualities. The viewer’s vantage point and the sheer scale of the staircase evoke a feeling of awe. It could symbolize humanity’s ambitions to reach higher realms—intellectually, spiritually, or artistically. The absence of people in the painting draws attention to the object itself, suggesting introspection or solitude. The staircase might represent a solitary journey, one that each individual must take alone. The intricate design and upward motion of the staircase, combined with the lack of a specific time or place, imbue the piece with a sense of timelessness. It could exist in any era, representing universal human themes. In comparison to the artist’s other works, this painting shifts focus from mythological and figurative themes to an architectural subject. Yet, it retains the artist’s characteristic use of ornamentation, bold perspectives, and symbolic depth. Like the Minotaur or Zeus paintings...

Efflorescence - acrylic on canvas - 48 x 30 inches, depicts a building by Julia Morgan — noted architect of Hearst Castle — located on Baker Street near G...

Signed lower right: 'C.E.L. Green'. Two labels verso: 'Brockton Art Center/Fuller Memorial/Cat. #19/C.E.L. Green:/Shore and Landscape/Painter of Lynn and Newlyn/Sept.9-Nov.1, 1980'; ...

Title: British Impressionist Watercolor of a Floral Staircase and Cottages By Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) Original watercolor on artists paper, unframed Dimensions: 15.25 x 11....

1960s oil on board painting of a Paris street scene by Nicola Ortis Poucette. The painting is signed bottom right. Presented in modern white gloss frame. A charming French mid century oil painting...

Oil on canvas Helen Uter is an established Franco-American painter born in 1955 who lives and works in Donnery, near Orléans, France. Heavily influenced by Edward Hopper, she creat...

"Bright Conversation" by Fernand Audet (French, Tarascon 1923- Mulhouse 2016) signed lower right, oil painting on board, unframed painting: 25.5 x 21 inches A fine "mid century" oi...

Jules Rene Herve French, 1887-1981 Ballerinas Descending the Stairs Oil on canvas 9 by 10 ¾ in, w/ frame 13 ¾ by 15 ⅝ in Signed lower right J.R. Herve, an impressionist of our time...

An original oil on canvas painting by American female artist Enid Smiley. Enid Smiley (1924-2004) American New York. Born as Enid Ginsberg and later the family name changed to Gilb...

Pawel Sepielak is a Polish painter, book illustrator and printmaker.

Artist: Oleg Kateryniuk Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2023 Style: Contemporary Art Title: This Silly World Size: 53.5" x ...

"Plum Door Shack" is an oil on panel painting by Setauket based artist Doug Reina. This painting depicts a beach shack with an light purple door. Behind the shack is a sandy beach wi...

Mimi Jensen uses bold colors to depict theatrically lit objects. Her paintings invite speculation into possible metaphors – California Home+Design magazine Ms. Jensen is a Still Li...

For over ten years, at art exhibitions in Kharkiv and Ukraine, fans of painting and graphics can see works signed with the ASK monogram. Sometimes these works are arranged in large s...

'Rhapsody in Blue' depicts a historic San Francisco apartment building with warm sunlight and shadows cascading across the facade of the lavender buil...

Artist/ School: Jill Jackson, British contemporary Title - Lady on steps. Medium: oil on canvas, unframed Painting : 20 x 16 inches Provenance: all ...

In this vibrant fusion of symbolism and surrealism, I've captured the essence of life's perpetual climb. Dappled in symbolic strokes, figures ascend and descend on steps of currency,...

"Provence" by Camille Meriot (French 1887-1975) crayon drawing on paper paper : 9 x 6.5 inches Fine original French Impressionist painting by the well listed and popular French pa...

Urbex is the English acronym for urban exploration and is an activity that consists of searching for and locating abandoned infrastructure with the goal of visiting, photographing an...

Oil on canvas painting of a naked woman coming down the stairs, called 'Dream'. By Belgian artist Bertrand Neuman.

Urban Staircase and Architectural Scene by Bernadette Kelly (French b. 1933) Unsigned Medium: oil painting on board, unframed Painting size: 9.5 inches (height) x 9 inches (width) Co...

"Time Remembered" Mid 20th Century NYC Modern American Scene WPA El Railway 1940 A view of the Third Avenue El (elevated railway) at 28th Street, New York. Signed lower left. Titled verso. c. 1940. oil on board c. 1940, 27.875 h × 21.75 w inches. BIO Staats Cotsworth...

SEBASTIAN WYWIÓRSKI (b. 1974) Between 1996 and 2001 Wywiórski studied painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow . He received his diploma with honours from the studio of prof. S...

This series of pieces is the result of an investigation into the use of light as a tool for the representation of reality and image creation. Starting in the 40s, the work of the art...

"Nostalgia" features soft hues of brown, orange, yellow, purple and blue. Richard Thomas Scott is inspired by the work of Rembrandt, Andrew Wyeth,...

Plant Shadows Mijas is an Original Painting by Eleanor Woolley. This painting was sketched in Mijas and finished in the Studio in Gloucestershire. Walking back down from the Monaster...

Major. (from series Music) 2011. Oil on linen, 70 x 80 cm

Caroline de Piedoue is a French artist born in 1954 who lives & works in Berchères-sur-Vesgre, Eure-et-Loire, France. Her theme of her paintings is largely urban but also beach scene...

Signature: Signed Lower Left Original cover illustration for The Saturday Evening Post, December 2, 1950 The Post described, “One night Art Editor Stuart was having a party. His three boys came downstairs four times and were conducted back up by their mother. The next time they came down, Papa Stuart waxed excited, firmly conveyed them aloft himself, and they did not show up again. Stuart was warmly congratulated on his success as a father. When the party broke up, the youngest lad was found asleep on the stairs. Stuart claims that the older ones never did come down again, but this was probably because they merely went to sleep in their beds from natural causes. George Hugehes has painted some other people’s offspring, to get over the idea that children all over America are eager to improve their minds by listening to sophisticated conversation.” (The Saturday Evening Post, December 2, 1950, p. 3) Exhibited: Norman Rockwell Museum...

Taulé was born in 1945 in Sabadell, Barcelona. His father imparted the taste for painting to Antoni as a boy as the young artist watched him paint. After his primary studies, he began studying architecture in Barcelona and graduated in 1970. In 1965, he arrived in Paris and worked in architectural firms. It was Sartre's Paris, the construction of Unesco, the year of Le Corbusier's death and the end of Chandigarh, the French Cinematheque and Antonioni's films. Since the age of 14, he has never stopped painting and made his first personal exhibition in 1966 at the Academie de Belles Arts in Sabadell. Upon receiving his degree in architecture, he worked on the construction of l’Université autonome de Barcelone for a year. In 1971, he was asked to work on the development of a large shipyard on the small island of Formentera. There he met Laetitia Ney of Elchingen, who he would go on to marry. He devoted himself entirely to painting, and Formentera, like Paris, became one of his favorite places in both his life and to work. His first exhibition in Paris was in 1975 with Mathias Fels, presented to him by Hervé Télémaque—showing many paintings of his young daughter Djamilla, then three years old. The exhibition was titled, Espace hors temps (Space out of Time), with a foreword by Alain Jouffroy. In 1976, Taulé exhibited Contre-Jour (Against Day) at Fabien Boulakia on rue Bonaparte with a preface by Gérald Gassiot-Talabot and in Barcelona at the Aimé Maeght gallery—an exhibition visited by Joan Miró and Alexander Calder. In 1977, he exhibited at the Beaubourg gallery, with then associates Nahon and Trigano. In 1983, he met Jorge Luis Borges and Julio Cortázar, who wrote the novella Fin d’étape (End of Stage) for Taulé That same year, he was named Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters) by Jack Lang...

oil on panel b. 1985, Phoenix, AZ Jake Fischer, born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, graduated with a Master of Fine Art from Arizona State University in Drawing and Painting. Whil...

Title: Miniature Watercolor of Interior Scene John Wesley’s Chapel Broadmead Bristol by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measure...

Title: Miniature Watercolor of Elegant Regency Architecture in Clifton in Bristol by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measurement...

Francis Hopkinson Smith paints a watercolor of Venice with figures looking out onto the river with ships sailing by in his work entitled, “Venice (A View from the Ponte Sant’ Eufemia...

Charming French Village by Regine David (female French artist, 1910-2018) watercolor painting on artist paper, unframed inscribed verso, dated 1937 panting: 12.5 x 9 inches conditio...

French late 20th Century gouache on card of a colourful garden courtyard by Claude Gemy. The painting is signed bottom right and is annotated to the bottom edge. Provenance: Acquire...

Work on canvas Molded frame in plaster and gilded wood 58 x 48 x 5 cm

Medium: Oil on Canvas Signature: Signed Lower Right Sight Size 31.00" x 24.25;" Framed 37.00" x 30.00" Cover of the December 23rd, 1939 issue of The Saturday Evening Post. Literatu...

I was born in Mexico City in 1963 and brought to the United States in the mid 70's, by my parents, when I was 13 years old. I attended my first art class in the late 80's, while at ...

Medium: Oil and Pencil on Canvas Laid Down on Board Study for the December 23rd, 1939 issue The Saturday Evening Post.

Artist/ School: Jill Jackson (British, contemporary) Title: The Bell Ringers Medium: oil on canvas, framed Framed: 35 x 21 inches Canvas: 34 x 20 inch...