Staircase Paintings

Original painting by Natalia Yangalycheva Acrylic on canvas Image size: 97 × 97 cm Canvas size: 107 × 107 cm (includes an additional 5 cm of canvas on each side for stretching) Shipp...

Vibrant Post War Bay Area Garden Landscape - Original Watercolor Painting Lively landscape of a path and steps through a garden by Turkish-American artist Ömer Şahingil (Turkish/Ame...

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The shimmering sea peeks through a beach house and offers a glimpse of its tranquil beauty. The floor, wall, and ceiling lead to the water, creating a seamles...

Nimius is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Emanuel Schulze, dimensions are 110 × 137 cm (43.3 × 53.9 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and comes with a ...

This stunning Artist's Proof is an one-off, oil hand-painted and gilded by the artist , signed at front and on the back label too; each proof is 80% hand painted and gold gilded by S...

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A corridor in a public space hosts a series of windows. Their rhythmic repetition adds a sense of movement, while the harmonious color scheme of beige, grey, ...

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...

Work on canvas Gray wooden frame 75.5 x 65 x 4 cm

A striking, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Surrealist architectural scene / set design by notable French stage, costume and fashion designer, Andre Delfau (1914-2000). Titled "Britannicus...

Old Timber-Framed Building Watercolour Painting by Maurice Mazeilie (French) watercolour painting on artist paper, double-sided, unframed painting: 7.5 x 5.5 inches An atmospheric o...

'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...

Pascal Jarrion was born in 1961 in Perpignan, France, a region known for its Catalan culture as well as its influence on artists before him, including Picasso, Van Gogh, and Maillol....

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

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

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...

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

A dynamic 1930s, WPA era industrial scene watercolor of a steel mill and factory workers by notable Chicago Modern artist, Harold Haydon. A wonderful example of early Twentieth Cent...

Justin Wheatley's (US based) "Avenida Del Sol" is an original, handmade acrylic painting that depicts the front porch of a grey house with a red door. ...

Lynette Cook, 'To Be a Hawk', 30 x 24, Acrylic on canvas. One of the artist's new 'To Be' paintings that is a recognition of our urban spaces coexisting with nature. Diving deeper, ...

**Title** Fernand Audet French Impasto Oil Painting Night Courtyard Figures **Key Details** **Artist:** Fernand Audet (French, 1923–2016), signed **Title:** Bright Conversation **Me...

"The Stair in the Tower" - original large art by Paula Craioveanu Original, large, unique painting, oil on canvas, 31.5x23.6in / 80x60cm. Shipped rolled in a tube. 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...

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...

Michiel Schrijver 'The Moon Painter ' 100 x 110 cm (will be shipped in a tube due to it's size) acryl on canvas Dutch Painter Michiel Schrijver lives and works in the center of the...

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...

'A Tribute to Adeline' depicts a historic San Francisco building with warm sunlight and shadows cascading across the facade of the building with inset window panes. The subtle and br...

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

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...

"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...

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The minimalist oil painting portrays a staircase emerging between two monumental forms, guiding the eye toward an opening that never fully reveals itself. The s...

Efflorescence by Lynette Cook is an acrylic on canvas measuring 48 x 30 inches. The painting depicts a residential building designed by Julia Morgan, the ...

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Two modern buildings, one raw sienna, and the other white, stand side by side against a deep blue sky. The daylight in the background contrasts with the struc...

Original oil painting on canvas. Hand signed lower front by Ferjo. Canvas image size 60 x 48 inches. Canvas is not stretched. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of au...

Francis Gilbert Trott (British, 20th Century) Newlyn Harbour, Cornwall Oil on canvas, signed lower right Circa 1940–1950 A charming and beautifully atmospheric harbour scene by the ...

A large-scale oil painting, vertically oriented. A figurative painting, of a humble beach cottage, or shack, as the artist calls it. The composition is made up of geometric shapes in...

Les Carreaux Anciens Patrick Le Flohic, French (1952) Oil on canvas, signed lower left, titled on verso Size: 44.5 x 57.5 in. (113.03 x 146.05 cm)

This artwork is part of a series of oil pastels from Marc Chaubaron, who aimed to keep a record of the old Saint-Goustan French port. The artist used a...

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...

DANNY GALIEOTE On Duty Oil on Canvas 16 x 12 inches 18.5 x 14.5 inches, Framed Danny Galieote has a propensity for capturing the quintessentials of Americana in works that blend re...

'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...

ORIGINAL MIXED MEDIA ON ARTBOARD 30 x 30 inches - Original mixed media Painting on Artboard signed by the artist. Craig Alan is a Pop Surrealist, internationally recognized for his ...

Artist: Lucio Ranucci, Italian (1925 - ) Title: Seated Boy Year: 1973 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed and dated Size: 30 x 30 in. (71.12 x 76.2 cm) Frame Size: 37.5 x 37.5 inches

My blue series of paintings, studies of the many shades of blue, it looks so amazing with black outline and white highlights. So many blues, so little time, cerulean, cobalt, ultrama...

ALEXANDER STOLIN, born and raised in Kiev, Ukraine (under the former Soviet Socialist Republic), where he received intensive training and a master of fine arts degree in his homeland’s traditional art academies. He immigrated to San Francisco in 1992, met his future wife in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, then married and settled in New Orleans. He maintains a home and studio in Madisonville, Louisiana, and is a significant but understated figure in the New Orleans art community. As art critic D. Eric Bookhardt suggested in 2002, “Stolin is more accomplished than he is famous.” His art, often exhibited in thematic series that incorporate a variety of media, ranges from intimate portraits to large-scale murals (one measuring twelve feet by seventy-two feet). He has worked on a progressively larger scale, most recently designing and painting projects for the Louisiana film industry. Stolin’s technically proficient and complexly layered art reflects a unique fusion of the academic training he received in Kiev and his evolving response to the very different culture, lifestyle, and subject matter he has discovered in New Orleans, Madisonville, and the Gulf South.   Stolin’s Face to Face series of portraits, completed from 2000 to 2002, featured New Orleans artists including Douglas Bourgeois...

Boy. 2014. Oil on canvas 90x63 cm The artist Vadim Kovalev was born in 1968 in the capital of Latvia, Riga, where he is also presently living and creati...

Antique American oil painting of a southern courtyard by Charles Baskerville Jr (1896 - 1994). Oil on canvas, circa 1950. Signed. Displayed ...

Night Doorway, Oil on panel, nocturne Park Slope, Brooklyn Dr. Rowland S. Russell PhD. writes about his experience directly witnessing Greg's practice as a “plein air” artist: Whet...

Original Oil Painting signed by the Artist in the lower right corner.

Painting size without frame: 15"x20 1/2" Painting size with frame: 21"x26 1/2" Period Foster Brothers Frame Painting is signed lower right. A lively boardwalk scene by Theresa Ber...

Part of The Nomadic Series. Artist Kristin Llamas spent 13 months traveling and painting in all fifty states. Each painting was inspired by the artist’s personal experiences in that state. From K’s journal… In Cincinnati, Alfonso and I tour the Taft Museum. We like to split up in museums and meet back to talk about our favorite paintings. While walking through the galleries, I realize that we haven’t left each other’s side since the MOCA in Chicago. People always say that the first year with a baby is tough on a marriage, but I wonder what they say about newlyweds living on the road together for a year. I’m convinced that if we can make it through this, we can make it through anything! For now, we do make it to Columbus. We drive through the Brewery District and German Village. Then, we end up at a tucked away place called The Book Loft. Down an uneven brick walkway, the entrance to the Book Loft leads to a thirty-two-room maze of manuscripts. Without exaggeration, one could easily get lost in this labyrinth of literature…of course I do. To help find the exit, there are little stickers and arrows on the floor leading the way out. While we could spend our entire week exploring this bookstore alone, we follow the arrows out and decide to pay homage to Mr. Dave Thomas. I totaled it up and at this point in our trip we have eaten 114 99¢ Wendy’s side salads. The salad is lunch and the container is a paint palette. It only seems fitting to stop and visit the original Wendy’s before leaving Columbia. Every step we take, I scribble another page into my sketchbook and little elements of the state sneak into my composition. We explore the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, but when we travel to Kent State, time stands still. I run my hand over the bullet hole that has forever scarred a metal sculpture in the lawn. Allison Krause, Jeffrey Miller, Sandra Scheuer and William Schroeder were killed here in the shooting on May 4th 1970 when the National Guard opened fire. Nine students were wounded, with one permanently paralyzed, and several seriously maimed. Today, on the hill where students fled, it is a piece of art which stands as a permanent reminder of that tragic day. The next day is full of lighter journeys as we bounce around to road-side oddities. We walk through a field of cement corn in Dublin, climb a Native American tribute made of stone blocks, and stand in front of an eight story building shaped like a Longaberger basket. As evening closes in, an Amish carriage leads us down the road to Mansfield. We have scheduled to meet with the director of their art center and to our surprise, our arrival feels as if a red carpet has been rolled out for us. We are so used to a humbly appreciating a quick meeting with gallery owners so when The Executive Director of the Mansfield Art Center takes his afternoon off to show us around, you can imagine our surprise. We head with him to the Walnut Lounge for lunch and dive into some fried pickles. I mention the Amish buggies that we’ve seen around and we learn that Ohio currently has the largest Amish population in all of America. Apparently tax breaks on Ohio land has lead to the recent influx of Amish communities from Pennsylvania. That same night, we are invited to attend a Saturday night symphony followed by dinner with some of the director’s friends. As Alfonso plays a few songs around their evening fire, we are asked to present an assembly for the Elementary school and give a talk at an Art Center luncheon. We aren’t difficult to convince, however the cherry on top is that I am given a true studio...

Doug Reina is a two-time Pollock-Krasner grant recipient whose studio is in Setauket, New York. Reina is a full-time artist who creates paintings both on location and in his studio o...

Bij het klimmen van de zon Sunset Oil Painting on Canvas Architecture In Stock MICHIEL SCHRIJVER His paintings are like voyages of discovery. The buildings and landscapes on Schrijv...

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...

While "Composition for Film" evokes notable associations with masters of painting and poetry known precisely for their ability to evoke slow time, intimacy, poetry, and introversion ...

Joanne Tod (b. 1953) is a renowned Canadian painter acclaimed for her unwavering approach to realism, technical precision, and critical wit. She is also one of the country's most celebrated living portrait artists. Tod has frequently depicted institutional buildings such as banks, museums, and post offices to explore the architecture of authority and trust. These essential urban institutions shape our lives whether we acknowledge them or not. In her paintings, decorative elements such as columns and classical façades convey importance and permanence, while demanding our respect or even dependence. Tod highlights the aesthetic characteristics of these edifices, showing how power can be conveyed through beauty and awe. This painting is a portrait of the New York Life Insurance building, located at Place d'Armes in Old Montreal. The city was once known as a powerhouse of commerce, particularly in the 19th century, with most of the corporate headquarters based in this area. At the time of completion, circa 1899, this building was the tallest structure in the city and one of the most prestigious office buildings. Today this structure remains impressive, standing out with its striking red sandstone exterior, elegant clock tower and lavish interior. Tod is originally from Montreal, so her Place d'Armes paintings have a special resonance for her. See another painting from the series here. Tod captures the decorative features of the historic building in "New York Life." Painting in her signature realist style, she treats each surface with care, applying thin layers of paint to amplify the brighter hues. The veined marble...

Original painting on canvas. Hand signed lower front by Ferjo. Canvas size 69.5 x 85 inches. Painting will ship unstretched, rolled in an extra large tube. Artwork is in excellen...

Original story illustration for the conclusion of “Blue Marigolds: The Mad, Sweet Dreams of Youth Come True” by Helen Topping Miller for Good Housekeeping, published June 1934, pages...

Story illustration for “Julie” by Frederick Orin Bartlett for The Saturday Evening Post, published August 14, 1920, page 7. The full caption reads: “‘Julie, do you love me?’ She ...

Title: Sunlit Steps in Menton French Riviera Street Scene Watercolour by Pierre Neveu Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) Medium: Watercolour on artist paper, unframed Size (H x W):...

Antique American modernist cityscape oil painting. Oil on canvas.