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In emphasizing emotion and imagination, romantic art shifted away from the restraint of classicism and neoclassicism that had dominated art in Europe since the Renaissance. Romanticism achieved its greatest popularity in art, literature, music and philosophy between 1780 and 1830, although its expression of individual experiences ranging from awe to passion informed culture in the decades after.

Landscape painting was especially popular during the romantic period, as were nature studies of wild animals and fantasies of exotic lands. Romanticism varied across Europe as it reacted to the rise of industrialization, a more personal relationship with faith that was distanced from the church and the rationalist thinking of the Enlightenment.

British painters such as John Constable and J.M.W. Turner responded dramatically to the light and atmosphere of the natural world, while William Blake conveyed humanity’s connection to the divine in his visionary art. In Germany, the late-18th-century Sturm und Drang, or Storm and Drive, movement, with its probing of the unconscious, inspired a sense of mystery in work by romantic artists such as Caspar David Friedrich and Philipp Otto Runge. In France, where the French Revolution had turned tradition upside down, Théodore Géricault and Eugène Delacroix used lush brushwork to paint monumental canvases with tumultuous scenes of nature and history.

The romantic movement and its subject matter were a significant influence on the Pre-Raphaelites, Symbolists and the American painters of the Hudson River School, as well as on other cultural movements in the 19th and 20th centuries that saw artists build on this perspective in which art was guided by emotion rather than reason.

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Style: Romantic
"Bathing Ogunquit" oil painting, beach scene - sunbathers beach umbrellas, Maine

"Bathing Ogunquit" oil painting, beach scene - sunbathers beach umbrellas, Maine

By Angel Ramiro Sanchez

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Painted from life in Ogunquit, Maine. A sandy beach crowded with figures sitting beneath umbrellas. Shadows are cast and depicted with rich purples and blues. This work is currently unframed. Signed: Angel Ramiro Sanchez Angel Ramiro Sanchez was born in 1974 in Maracaibo, Venezuela. At age six was accepted with full scholarship into the Instituto the Niños Cantores del Zulia, school for musically gifted children. At age fourteen he began five years of apprenticeship with the realist painter, Abdon J. Romero, an eminent specialist in murals for churches and public buildings. In 1993, a study grant from Mgr. Gustavo Ocando Yamarte, Founder the Niños Cantores, enabled him to travel to Florence, Italy, where he studied at the renowned Accademia di Belle Arti, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1997. At the same time, he was enrolled at The Florence Academy of Art,founded by painter Daniel Graves, where he received a diploma in Painting. Ramiro was appointed senior painting instructor at The Florence Academy of Art in 1997, and is currently Director of the Advanced Painting Program. Ramiro paints only from life, searching for accuracy beyond physical appearance to reach the psychological state of his subject. He believes the painter must draw his information from "all five senses" to tell the complete human story. Ramiros work is predominantly represented by th e Grenning Gallery in Sag Harbor, New York, but also Scriba Gallery, venice, Italy, Jack Meier Gallery, Houston, Tx. Ramiros works can be found in numerous private collections in Europe, The United States and South America. Public collections include: The Fondazione Stelline, Milan, Italy. The Fremantle Foundation for Foreing Artist in Tuscany at Villa Peyron, Florence, Italy and The Muscarelle Museum of Art at the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA. USA. He shares his life and passion for art with his wife, the artist Melissa Franklin-Sanchez. Education 1993-1997 Florence Academy of Art, directed by Daniel Graves, Florence, Italy. 1993-1997 Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Thesis: Historic and Technical Notes of Academic Realism Today. 1995 Florence, Italy: Michael John Angel...

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21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Art

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Oil

Italian Sculptor - 19th Century Reclining Female Nude in Carved Alabaster
Italian Sculptor - 19th Century Reclining Female Nude in Carved Alabaster

Italian Sculptor - 19th Century Reclining Female Nude in Carved Alabaster

Located in Varmo, IT

Italian sculptor (19th century) - Reclining girl. 32 x 12 x h 9 cm. Full-round figure in carved alabaster. The sculpture depicts a young female nude reclining on a cushion, partia...

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Early 19th Century Romantic Art

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Alabaster

'The Little Donkey' by Eugène Joseph Verboeckhoven (1798 – 1881), dated 1856
'The Little Donkey' by Eugène Joseph Verboeckhoven (1798 – 1881), dated 1856

'The Little Donkey' by Eugène Joseph Verboeckhoven (1798 – 1881), dated 1856

By Eugène Joseph Verboeckhoven

Located in Knokke, BE

Eugène Joseph Verboeckhoven Waasten 1798 – 1881 Schaarbeek Belgian Painter 'The Little Donkey' Signature: signed lower left and dated 'Eugene Verboeckhoven 1856' Medium: oil on pan...

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Mid-19th Century Romantic Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Wood Panel

Au Luxembourg, oil on canvas
Au Luxembourg, oil on canvas

Au Luxembourg, oil on canvas

By Michel Pabois

Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA

Luxembourg Gardens, "Le Jardin du Luxembourg", located in Paris, a beautiful composition done by Michel Pabois. Complimentary custom framing will be done upon customer request. It was created beginning in 1612 by Marie de' Medici, the widow of King Henry IV of France, as her new residence. The garden today is known for its lawns, tree-lined promenades, flowerbeds, model sailboats on its circular basin, and picturesque Medici Fountain...

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Early 2000s Romantic Art

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Oil

At the Edge of the Forest
At the Edge of the Forest

At the Edge of the Forest

By Sir David Murray

Located in Sheffield, MA

David Murray British, 1849-1933 At the Edge of the Forest Oil on Board 12 by 18 in, w/ frame 17 by 23 in Signed lower left Inventory Number: 01457 Sir David Murray RA (29 January ...

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Late 19th Century Romantic Art

Materials

Oil, Board

Sailboats on the Nile River, Cairo, Egypt
Sailboats on the Nile River, Cairo, Egypt

Sailboats on the Nile River, Cairo, Egypt

Located in New York, NY

Signed lower left Spyridon Scarvelli (1868–1942) was a notable Greek painter and watercolorist, best known for his atmospheric, light-filled landscapes inspired by Corfu and Egypt. ...

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Early 20th Century Romantic Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Otherworldly lovers, immobilised in marble, Dancing in blooming Garden
Otherworldly lovers, immobilised in marble, Dancing in blooming Garden

Otherworldly lovers, immobilised in marble, Dancing in blooming Garden

By Katie Eleanor

Located in London, GB

Handcoloured portrait of otherworldly lovers, immobilised in marble, dancing in blooming meadows. A whimsical tale of adoration, Ursa and her spiritual partner take visual cues from Titania and Bottom in Dieterle and Reinhartd’s 1936 interpretation of A Midsummer Nights Dream. Taken from The Sialia Marbles, a series of portraits containing ephemeral human sculptures taken between 2016-19. Together these works act as tales contained in a fictional sculpture hall, in direct reaction to Andre Malraux’s 1947 Le Musee Imaginaire (Museum Without Walls). Original title: URSA LOVES YOU, 2017 Hand-coloured Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemuhle Photorag 40.5 x 30.5 cm Unique Series: The Sialia Marbles Signed and dated on verso "I’m not a sculptor, but I wanted to construct my own stories. Photographers have often used sculpture in order to challenge our idea of a “sculptural” body or object, by casting them in a two-dimensional light. I love playing with perception. A lot of my work is influenced by the nineteenth century—the pictorialist movement for instance. When photography was a new experiment, people would play around with perception tricks—Victorian paper theaters...

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2010s Romantic Art

Materials

Photographic Film, Watercolor, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

Francesco Hayez 'Il Bacio/The kiss/Le Baiser Vintage
Francesco Hayez 'Il Bacio/The kiss/Le Baiser Vintage

Francesco Hayez 'Il Bacio/The kiss/Le Baiser Vintage

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This officially published poster of Francesco Hayez’s celebrated masterpiece Il Bacio was produced by Italy’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and distributed by Electa L...

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Late 20th Century Romantic Art

Materials

Offset

Setters at the Pond

Setters at the Pond

By Wouterus Verschuur l

Located in New York, NY

Wouterus Verschuur l Setters at the Pond Oil on Panel 7.63 x 10.16 inches Signed lower left This signed painting is in tune with Verschuur's typical animal genre scenes, with a pre...

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19th Century Romantic Art

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Woman Daydreaming of her Prince Charming
Woman Daydreaming of her Prince Charming

Woman Daydreaming of her Prince Charming

By Nell Brinkley

Located in Miami, FL

Nell Brinkley was a pioneering woman illustrator for major national publications. She was famous for her "Brinkley Girl" and in the present work she exhibits a classic example. The m...

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1920s Romantic Art

Materials

Paper, Ink, Pen

At the City Gates, early 20th century signed orientalist oil painting
At the City Gates, early 20th century signed orientalist oil painting

At the City Gates, early 20th century signed orientalist oil painting

By Douglas Arthur Teed

Located in New York, NY

Douglas Arthur Teed

 (American, 1863-1929) 

Title:  At the City Gates
 Medium: oil on canvas
 Size: 8 ¼ x 13 inches / 15 x 20 inches framed
 Markings: Signed and dated 1902 on the...

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Early 20th Century Romantic Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Romantic Alpine Landscape with Stone Bridge and Mazots near Stalden, Zermatt
Romantic Alpine Landscape with Stone Bridge and Mazots near Stalden, Zermatt

Romantic Alpine Landscape with Stone Bridge and Mazots near Stalden, Zermatt

Located in Genève, GE

Dimensions with frame: 58 x 49,5 x 5 cm. A highly atmospheric Swiss Alpine landscape depicting traditional wooden mazots and mountain chalets dramatically perched above a rushing ri...

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19th Century Romantic Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Playing hide and seek", 19th Century Oil on Panel by Vicente Palmaroli, Spanish
"Playing hide and seek", 19th Century Oil on Panel by Vicente Palmaroli, Spanish

"Playing hide and seek", 19th Century Oil on Panel by Vicente Palmaroli, Spanish

Located in Madrid, ES

VICNTE PALMAROLI y GONZÁLEZ Spanish, 1834 - 1896 PLAYING HIDE AND SEEK signed "V. Palmaroli" (lower right) oil on mahogany panel 17-3/4 x 13-1/2 inches (45 X 34 cm.) framed: 25-1/4 X 21-1/4 inches (64 X 53.7 cm.) PROVENANCE Leslie Hindman Inc., Auctionners Private Collector, Madrid Oil on table by Vicente Palmaroli...

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Late 19th Century Romantic Art

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Arlequin et Pierrette au Carnaval
Arlequin et Pierrette au Carnaval

Arlequin et Pierrette au Carnaval

By Nino Guiffrida

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist: Nino Guiffrida (Italian, born 1924) Title: Arlequin et Pierrette au Carnaval Year: 1985 Medium: Oil on canvas Canvas size: 24 x 19.75 inches Signature: signed upper right...

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Late 20th Century Romantic Art

Materials

Oil

Rare neoclassical historical figurative painting Roman antiquity of the 19th century
Rare neoclassical historical figurative painting Roman antiquity of the 19th century

Rare neoclassical historical figurative painting Roman antiquity of the 19th century

By Luigi Ademollo

Located in Florence, IT

Oil painting on canvas ( 43 x 53.5 cm; with 59 x 70 cm with gilt wood frame), Title: King Amulius, in the presence of Rea Silvia, orders to kill Romulus and Remus as children Ancien...

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Early 19th Century Romantic Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Neoclassical figurative drawing ancient Greek literature Iliad 19th century
Neoclassical figurative drawing ancient Greek literature Iliad 19th century

Neoclassical figurative drawing ancient Greek literature Iliad 19th century

By Luigi Ademollo

Located in Florence, IT

Drawing Graphite, pen and brown and black ink, gray and sepia watercolor, white lead elevations on ivory virgin paper. (440 x 610 mm) Title: Achilles' sorrow over the death of Patroc...

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Early 19th Century Romantic Art

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Laid Paper, Pen, Graphite

Cobb's Creek (Large Signed Original Watercolor, c. 1905, Penns. Academy)
Cobb's Creek (Large Signed Original Watercolor, c. 1905, Penns. Academy)

Cobb's Creek (Large Signed Original Watercolor, c. 1905, Penns. Academy)

Located in New Orleans, LA

Sorry for the reflections on the glass - I did not want to disassemble the ornate antique gold frame in order to photograph the art. At any rate - this is a beautifully accomplished turn-of-the-century watercolor by the American painter Frank English...

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Early 1900s Romantic Art

Materials

Watercolor

In the Stables

In the Stables

By Wouterus Verschuur l

Located in New York, NY

Wouterus Verschuur l (Dutch, 1812 - 1874) In the Stables Oil on canvas 18 x 24 inches (45.72 cm x 60.96 cm) Signed lower left This painting depicts what is by far Verschuur's favor...

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19th Century Romantic Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Friends
Friends

Friends

By William Etty

Located in Miami, FL

The Condition is fair. work has been slightly over-cleaned. A heavy layer of glossy varnish. The surface of the canvas is undulated and most apparent from extreme side view . Yet in...

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Early 1800s Romantic Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Ebb & Flow 4 Digital C-Type Print, Limited Edition, Coastal Landscape

Ebb & Flow 4 Digital C-Type Print, Limited Edition, Coastal Landscape

By Ellie Davies

Located in Brighton, GB

Ebb & Flow 4 by Ellie Davies is a Digital C-Type Print on Fuji Maxima Matte Paper Ebb & Flow 4 is available in this size of 67.5cm x 90cm from a Limited Edition of 7 + 2 Artist Pr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Digital

Portrait of a Girl holding a Posy
Portrait of a Girl holding a Posy

Portrait of a Girl holding a Posy

Located in Taunton, GB

Portrait of a Girl holding a Posy. Oil on Panel 17 1/2 x 13 inches 44.4 x 33 cm ABOUT THE ARTIST:  Jacques d'Agar  was a French portrait painter born i...

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17th Century Romantic Art

Materials

Oil

Parc Monceau, Paris

Parc Monceau, Paris

By Sarah Hadley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Archival pigment print Hand printed by Sarah Hadley on Canson Baryta Photo paper From the series In Between Days Sarah Hadley is a Los Angeles based artist whose narrative work foc...

Category

2010s Romantic Art

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper

Fishing Off Hastings, England: A Framed 19th C. Engraving After J. M. W. Turner
Fishing Off Hastings, England: A Framed 19th C. Engraving After J. M. W. Turner

Fishing Off Hastings, England: A Framed 19th C. Engraving After J. M. W. Turner

By J.M.W. Turner

Located in Alamo, CA

This beautiful 19th century framed engraving "Line Fishing Off Hastings" by William Miller is based on an original painting by the renowned British artist J.M.W. Turner, which depicts a scene of fishermen at work off the coast of the town of Hastings in East Sussex, England. The Miller engraving faithfully reproduces Turner's painting, capturing the same atmospheric quality and sense of motion. In the foreground of the image, a group of fishermen are shown in a small boat, with one man using a fishing line to catch fish. In the background, there is a larger ship, along with a view of the town of Hastings and the cliffs beyond. Overall, the Miller engraving "Line Fishing Off Hastings" is a beautiful and detailed representation of Turner's original painting, and provides a glimpse into life in a 19th century fishing community. This colorful 19th century engraving is presented in a gold-colored wood frame and a cream-colored French mat highlighted with a light blue band and thinner mustard and gold-colored bands. There is a gold-colored fillet which further embellishes the engraving. The frame measures 18" high, 20.5" wide and 1" deep. The engraving, frame and mat are in excellent condition. Joseph Mallord William (J.M.W.) Turner (1775-1851) was an English painter who is widely considered one of the greatest landscape painters in Western art history. Born in London, he showed a remarkable talent for art from a young age, and studied at the Royal Academy of Arts from the age of 14. He quickly gained recognition for his watercolor landscapes, which were highly innovative and expressive. Turner's style evolved over time, and he became increasingly interested in the effects of light and color. He traveled extensively throughout Europe, and his experiences of the natural world, particularly the sea and the sky, had a profound influence on his art. His paintings are known for their luminosity, atmospheric effects, and dramatic use of color. Despite facing criticism and ridicule from some of his contemporaries, Turner continued to push the boundaries of art, experimenting with new techniques and styles throughout his career. He was a prolific artist, creating thousands of paintings, sketches, and watercolors, and his legacy continues to inspire artists today. William Miller (1796-1882) was an English engraver and publisher, best known for his work in reproducing the paintings of J.M.W. Turner. Miller was born in Bristol and began his career as an engraver at a young age, working for a variety of publications and artists. In the early 1820s, Miller began working with Turner, engraving many of the artist's most famous works, including "The Fighting Temeraire...

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Mid-19th Century Romantic Art

Materials

Engraving

Mother with Child, Rose, Old Master, Figurative Painting, Love, Christmas Scene
Mother with Child, Rose, Old Master, Figurative Painting, Love, Christmas Scene

Mother with Child, Rose, Old Master, Figurative Painting, Love, Christmas Scene

Located in Greven, DE

L. Franssen Mother and child with a rose Oil on wood, 44,5 x 33,5 cm signed The artist of this outstanding painting is completely unknown so far. There is no entry under "L. Franssen" in any encyclopaedia or reference work. There was a Dutch artist, Jan Fransen (1604/5 - ca. 1646), who was mainly based in Amsterdam. According to Thieme/Becker, he created numerous paintings with biblical depictions, study heads and still lifes. However, it could also have been Jan Franssen or Frantzen, who was not born until 1644 but was also active in Amsterdam. However, no confirmed works by either artist are known. Just as interesting as the attribution is the depiction: a young woman holds her child on her lap while she prepares a meal on a hob. At the same time she holds a rose in her hand. Most likely, Mary is depicted here with the young Jesus...

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18th Century Romantic Art

Materials

Oil

Mother Hen
Mother Hen

Mother Hen

Located in Sheffield, MA

Antonio Barone American, 1889-1971 Mother Hen Oil on canvas 22 ½ by 30 in, w/ frame 29 ⅞ by 37 ⅝ in Inventory Number: 01880

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Early 20th Century Romantic Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Early 1800's Italian Oil Painting Romantic Light Landscape Figure by River
Early 1800's Italian Oil Painting Romantic Light Landscape Figure by River

Early 1800's Italian Oil Painting Romantic Light Landscape Figure by River

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Riverside Pathway Italian School, early 1800's period oil painting on paper laid on board, unframed size: 12.75 x 17.5 inches condition: overall very good for age, a few very sma...

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Early 19th Century Romantic Art

Materials

Oil

Pompeian Scene 19th century Painting Oil on Canvas Signed  Egisto  Sarri
Pompeian Scene 19th century Painting Oil on Canvas Signed  Egisto  Sarri

Pompeian Scene 19th century Painting Oil on Canvas Signed Egisto Sarri

By Egisto Sarri

Located in Rome, IT

Egisto Sarri "Pompeian scene" Oil on canvas, measure: cm 30 x 48 with a filly carved gilt - wood frame cm 46 x 64 Signature in the lower left-hand corner: "E. Sarri Egisto Sarri (Figline val d'Arno 1837 - Florence 1901) Sarri studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence under Giuseppe Bezzuoli and Enrico Pollastrini, and was one of Antonio Ciseri...

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19th Century Romantic Art

Materials

Oil

Noble Hunting Society wild Boar Deer and Dogs, Hunter's Life, 1822, Watercolour
Noble Hunting Society wild Boar Deer and Dogs, Hunter's Life, 1822, Watercolour

Noble Hunting Society wild Boar Deer and Dogs, Hunter's Life, 1822, Watercolour

Located in Greven, DE

This Watercolor drawing shows a noble hunting society. The duke (?) on horse and several noble ladies accompanying the soctiety. The duke (?) gestures towards a group of hunters on h...

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19th Century Romantic Art

Materials

Watercolor

Romantic Oil Painting: The Departing Caravan, Late 19th Century
Romantic Oil Painting: The Departing Caravan, Late 19th Century

Romantic Oil Painting: The Departing Caravan, Late 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

C. Calusd (1860-1936) Signed lower right An American painter specializing in Marine night paintings and Orientalist Scenes, he lived in Constantinople and had a studio at 225 5th Ave...

Category

Late 19th Century Romantic Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Romantic art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Romantic art available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add art created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, purple, orange, pink and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Hiro Yokose, Francisco Goya, Leo Primavesi, and Dipen Bose. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Oil Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Romantic art, so small editions measuring 3 inches across are also available. Prices for art made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $119 and tops out at $1,300,000, while the average work sells for $2,213.