Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?

British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.

What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?

The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

Were there cannons in the 16th century?

Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.

Was there glass in the 16th century?

Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.

What is the most important painting of the 20th century?

What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.

What furniture was used in the 16th century?

A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.

What is 17th-century furniture called?

What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.

Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?

Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.

How did art change in the 18th century?

In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.

How do you identify 18th-century furniture?

To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.

Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?

Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.

How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?

One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.

What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?

17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?

The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.

What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?

At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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19th Century Seascape with Lighthouse

$875

19th Century Seascape with Lighthouse

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century seascape with lighthouse, circa 1890, an oil on canvas view of a white-washed lighthouse tower on a small offshore rocky ledge, most likely Minot's Ledge off the Massach...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Paintings

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Canvas

J.G. TylerJ.G. Tyler late 19th century Seascape with ship and boats

$2,850

J.G. Tyler late 19th century Seascape with ship and boats

Located in San Francisco, CA

J.G. Tyler late 19th century Seascape with ship and boats. Oil on canvas board. 8 x 12 unframed, 14.75 x 18.5 framed.

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19th Century Paintings

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Oil, Board

19th Century Seascape with Small Craft in Choppy Seas

$2,200

19th Century Seascape with Small Craft in Choppy Seas

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century Seascape with Small Craft in Choppy Seas, British or Dutch School, second half 19th Century, an oil on canvas stormy seascape with fishing luggers fighting rough seas of...

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Antique 19th Century Paintings

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Canvas

19th Century Seascape with Fishing Boats on Beach

$2,800

19th Century Seascape with Fishing Boats on Beach

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century Seascape with Fishing Boats on Beach, British School, circa 1870, an oil on canvas seascape with two luggers high on beach at low tide with crew visible on deck, and man...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

19th Century Seascape with Brig Under Full Sail

$3,400

19th Century Seascape with Brig Under Full Sail

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century Seascape with Brig Under Full Sail, British School, circa 1870, an oil on canvas seascape with a square-rigged Brig under sail on the high seas, with several fishing lug...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Paintings

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Canvas

A large and impressive 19th Century Seascape.

$6,995

A large and impressive 19th Century Seascape.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An oil on canvas depicting European ships in a turbulent storm, signed bottom right. - Framed dimensions: 54 in x 37 in

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Antique 19th Century Paintings

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Paint, Canvas

Arthur Joseph MeadowsArthur Joseph Meadows 19th Century Seascape Off Calais, 19th century

$8,094Sale Price|25% Off

Arthur Joseph Meadows 19th Century Seascape Off Calais

By Arthur Joseph Meadows

Located in York, GB

A very fine painting by the renowned seascape painter Arthur Joseph Meadows,Off Calais; fishing fleet returning at low tide. Housed in an antique style gilt frame the size overall is...

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19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

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Oil

John Cantiloe JoyJohn Cantiloe Joy, 19th Century seascape, maritime interest, circa 1840

$1,265Sale Price|25% Off

John Cantiloe Joy, 19th Century seascape, maritime interest

Located in Harkstead, GB

A wonderful example of the rare and intricate work of John Cantiloe Joy (1806-1866) Shipping off the Norfolk coast with figures on the shore Watercolour over traces of pencil 6½ x 1...

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19th Century Victorian Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

William Edward Webb19th Century seascape oil painting of Penzance harbour, Cornwall, C1900

$13,026

19th Century seascape oil painting of Penzance harbour, Cornwall

By William Edward Webb

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

William Edward Webb British, (1862-1903) Penzance Harbour Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 29 inches x 45.5 inches Size including frame: 38 inches x 54.5 inches A pleasing coastal...

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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Charles Martin Powell19th Century Seascape, Shipping Off The Dutch Coast, Charles Martin Powell, 19th century

$4,042

19th Century Seascape, Shipping Off The Dutch Coast, Charles Martin Powell

By Charles Martin Powell

Located in York, GB

A fine painting by Charles martin Powell , The scene depicting shipping off the Dutch coast This is an oil on panel, the size of the image being 24 x 32 cm whilst overall the size is...

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19th Century Dutch School Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Charles Euphrasie Kuwasseg19th Century seascape oil painting of ships at a Normandy port, 1875

$14,173

19th Century seascape oil painting of ships at a Normandy port

By Charles Euphrasie Kuwasseg

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

Charles Euphrasie Kuwasseg French, (1838-1904) A Normandy Port Oil on canvas, signed & dated 1875 Image size: 21.5 inches x 38.75 inches Size including frame: 30.25 inches x 47.5 i...

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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Henry Redmore19th Century seascape oil painting of ships on the Humber Estuary, 1873

$15,186

19th Century seascape oil painting of ships on the Humber Estuary

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

Henry Redmore British, (1820-1887) Trading Schooners & Dutch Luggers on the Humber Estuary Oil on canvas, signed & dated 1873 Image size: 23.5 inches x 37.5 inches Size including fr...

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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

William Edward Webb19th Century seascape oil painting of Douglas Harbour, Isle of Man, C1895

$14,173

19th Century seascape oil painting of Douglas Harbour, Isle of Man

By William Edward Webb

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

William Edward Webb British, (1862-1903) Douglas Harbour, Isle of Man Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 21.5 inches x 37.5 inches Size including frame: 33 inches x 49 inches A busy...

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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Abraham Hulk the Elder19th Century seascape oil painting of sailing boats off the Dutch coast, C1880

$8,909

19th Century seascape oil painting of sailing boats off the Dutch coast

By Abraham Hulk the Elder

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

Abraham Hulk Snr British, (1813-1897) Sailing Boats off the Dutch Coast Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 10.75 inches x 16 inches Size including frame: 15.25 inches x 20.5 inches P...

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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

George Gregory19th Century seascape oil painting of fishing boats near a coastal village, 1880

$4,724

19th Century seascape oil painting of fishing boats near a coastal village

By George Gregory

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

George Gregory British, (1849-1938) Fishing Boats by the Coast Oil on canvas, signed & dated 1880 Image size: 11.25 inches x 17.25 inches Size including frame: 17.25 inches x 23...

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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Henry Thomas Dawson19th Century seascape oil painting of ships off a jetty at sunset, 1875

$5,601

19th Century seascape oil painting of ships off a jetty at sunset

By Henry Thomas Dawson

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

Henry Thomas Dawson British, (1841-1918) Ships off a Jetty at Sunset Oil on canvas, signed with monogram & dated 1875 Image size: 15.5 inches x 23.5 inches Size including frame: 24....

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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Hubert Thornley19th Century seascape oil painting of shipping by moonlight on the Medway, C1880

$4,657

19th Century seascape oil painting of shipping by moonlight on the Medway

By Hubert Thornley

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

Hubert Thornley British, (exh. 1858 -1898) Moonlight on The Medway Oil on canvas, signed, further inscribed in pencil to the stretcher verso Image size: 9.5 inches x 15.5 inches Size...

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19th Century Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Hubert Thornley19th Century seascape oil painting of a hay barge on the Medway, C1880

$5,669

19th Century seascape oil painting of a hay barge on the Medway

By Hubert Thornley

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

Hubert Thornley British, (exh. 1858 -1898) Hay Barge on the Medway Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 23.5 inches x 17.5 inches Size including frame: 30.5 inches x 24.5 inches A fine...

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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Richard Ball Spencer19th century seascape oil painting of a ship off the Scottish coast, C1880

$14,848

19th century seascape oil painting of a ship off the Scottish coast

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

Richard Ball Spencer British, (1812-1897) The Perthshire off Ailsa Craig Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 22.25 inches x 36.25 inches Size including frame: 31 inches x 45 inches T...

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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Pieter Cornelis Dommersen19th Century seascape oil painting of fishing boats by a Dutch shore, 1861

$13,228

19th Century seascape oil painting of fishing boats by a Dutch shore

By Pieter Cornelis Dommersen

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

Pieter Cornelis Dommersen Dutch, (1833-1918) Launching the Boat Oil on canvas, signed & dated 1861 Image size: 23 inches x 41 inches Size including frame: 29.75 inches x 47.75 inche...

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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

George Stainton19th Century seascape oil painting of ships at Brading Haven, Isle of Wight, C1880

$9,786

19th Century seascape oil painting of ships at Brading Haven, Isle of Wight

By George Stainton

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

George Stainton British, (1838-1900) Brading Haven, Isle of Wight Oil on canvas, signed & transcribed verso Image size: 23.25 inches x 35.5 inches Size including frame: 31 inches x...

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19th Century Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Francis Moltino19th Century seascape oil painting of ships & boats at the port of Hull, C1860

$10,528

19th Century seascape oil painting of ships & boats at the port of Hull

By Francis Moltino

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

Francis Moltino Italian, (1818-1888) The Port of Hull Oil on canvas Image size: 22 inches x 35 inches Size including frame: 27.25 inches x 40.25 inches Provenance: Stacy-Marks A wo...

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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

English School 19th Century Oil - Rocky Waters, 19th Century

$750

English School 19th Century Oil - Rocky Waters

Located in Corsham, GB

A dramatic 19th century seascape depicting boats navigating rocky waters.

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19th Century Landscape Paintings

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Oil

1889 Oil - Atmospheric Seascape, 1889

$495

1889 Oil - Atmospheric Seascape

Located in Corsham, GB

A charming late 19th century seascape depicting a small boat crossing choppy waters.

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Late 19th Century Landscape Paintings

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Oil

19th Century Victorian Oil Painting of American Heavy Seas Ship

$8,250

19th Century Victorian Oil Painting of American Heavy Seas Ship

Located in Queens, NY

American (19th Century) seascape oil painting in a gold carved frame of a ship foundering in heavy seas with coastal cliffs in the background.

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Paintings

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Paint

Continental School, Seascape, Oil on Canvas Gallery Label John Britnell

$2,600

Continental School, Seascape, Oil on Canvas Gallery Label John Britnell

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Continental School, 19th century Seascape, with figures on a beach and a mountainous landscape, illegible signature lower left.

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Antique 19th Century Paintings

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Canvas

James Edwin MeadowsAttrib. James Edwin Meadows (1828-1888) - Mid 19th Century Oil, The Day's Catch, Mid-19th Century

$1,450

Attrib. James Edwin Meadows (1828-1888) - Mid 19th Century Oil, The Day's Catch

By James Edwin Meadows

Located in Corsham, GB

An evocative mid-19th century seascape, attributed to James Edwin Meadows (1828-1888), depicting fishermen hauling in a net from a small sailboat.

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Mid-19th Century Landscape Paintings

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Oil

W. D. WilliamsW. D. Williams - 19th Century Oil, A Proud Catch, Unknown

$492

W. D. Williams - 19th Century Oil, A Proud Catch

Located in Corsham, GB

A charming 19th century seascape depicting a proud as punch fisherman standing with his catch on dry land.

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19th Century Figurative Paintings

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Oil

A Fine 19th Century Dutch Seascape by William Adolphus Knell 1st, (1801-1875)

$3,000

A Fine 19th Century Dutch Seascape by William Adolphus Knell 1st, (1801-1875)

By William Adolphus Knell 1

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A finely executed 19th century seascape depicting Dutch sailing vessels and figures in rowboats on a calm sea.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Antique Late 19th Century Romantic Seascape Sailboats in Storm Oil Panel Framed, e.g. 1890-1899

$350

Antique Late 19th Century Romantic Seascape Sailboats in Storm Oil Panel Framed

Located in Stockholm, SE

Presented here is a fine example of a late 19th-century seascape, executed in oil on a metal panel in the traditions of the European marine school.

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Late 19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

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Metal

English 19th CenturyWoman in Harvest Fields Next to Coastal Seascape Victorian Oil Painting canvas

$2,478Sale Price|20% Off

Woman in Harvest Fields Next to Coastal Seascape Victorian Oil Painting canvas

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Harvest Workers English School, 19th century, unsigned oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 24 x 16.5 inches provenance: from a collection in England condition: very good and sound co...

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19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

English School (19th century)Huge Victorian 1880's English Coastal Shipwreck Dramatic Seascape Signed Oil, 1884

$1,990Sale Price|20% Off

Huge Victorian 1880's English Coastal Shipwreck Dramatic Seascape Signed Oil

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Shipwreck English School, indistinctly signed dated 1884 oil on canvas, framed framed: 29.5 x 48 inches canvas : 26 x 44.5 inches Provenance: private collection, UK Condition: v...

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1880s Victorian Landscape Paintings

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Oil

19th Century Sunset Coastal Seascape

$1,225

19th Century Sunset Coastal Seascape

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th century sunset coastal seascape, an oil on canvas impressionist seascape with gaff-rigged sloop ashore at low tide, other sails in bay under a sunset sky, unsigned.

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Antique Late 19th Century Other Paintings

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Canvas

19th Century American Seascape of Commercial Ship

$2,400

19th Century American Seascape of Commercial Ship

Located in Buchanan, MI

Handsome 19th century American seascape of commercial ship in giltwood frame, oil on canvas, signed lower left, Alvaro Acores (1868-1950.).

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Antique 19th Century American Paintings

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Canvas, Wood

19th Century Impressionist Seascape with Schooner

$2,600

19th Century Impressionist Seascape with Schooner

Located in Nantucket, MA

Late 19th century Impressionist Seascape, signed H Mehz, circa 1880s, an oil on panel seascape with a bow view of a schooner dropping its sails, presumably approaching its mooring, w...

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Barbizon School Paintings

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Wood

19th Century Watercolor Seascape with Shipwreck

$885

19th Century Watercolor Seascape with Shipwreck

Located in Nantucket, MA

Antique seascape with shipwreck on a rocky shore, mid-19th century, a watercolor on paper seascape with a shipwrecked brig on the rocks, with another squall rolling in on horizon, un...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Paintings

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Paper

19th Century Chinese Export Harbor / Seascape Paintings

$3,800

19th Century Chinese Export Harbor / Seascape Paintings

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chinese Export Harbor Scene of Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong with American & British Steamships Chinese School, Hand Painted on Silk, Measuring 14.5 inches wide by 11 inches high (s...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Glass, Giltwood

19th Century Oil on Canvas Seascape with Lighthouse.

$3,200

19th Century Oil on Canvas Seascape with Lighthouse.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A dramatic 19th-century oil on canvas seascape depicting a lighthouse standing as a beacon amidst turbulent seas and a moody, cloud-filled sky.

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Antique 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas

19th Century Italian Hand-Painted Cabinet with Seascape Motif

$6,440

19th Century Italian Hand-Painted Cabinet with Seascape Motif

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian two-door cabinet with artistic hand-painted seascape, from the 19th century. This antique cabinet from Italy features a rectangular-shaped top with gently scalloped front ...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Buffets

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Wood

19th Century American Seascape by L.M. Cook

$4,800

19th Century American Seascape by L.M. Cook

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century American Seascape, by L.M. Cook, circa 1870s or 80s, an American School oil on canvas seascape depicting a starboard side view of a bark on a broad reach, with other sma...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Other Paintings

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Canvas

Seascape Oil Painting by H. Elmar, 19th Century

$3,746

Seascape Oil Painting by H. Elmar, 19th Century

Located in NICE, FR

19th-century marine painting, signed lower right by the artist H. Elmar. This finely executed work captures a traditional fishing scene at sea, bathed in dramatic light and under sto...

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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Napoleon III Paintings

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Canvas

Hastings seascape, English School, 19th century, 1879

$250

Hastings seascape, English School, 19th century

Located in Middletown, NY

Watercolor on watercolor paper, 5 1/8 x 8 1/4 inches (130 x 210 mm), the full sheet. Initialed "H.D.W.L." in watercolor in the left image area (in the area of the sky), and titled an...

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Late 19th Century English School Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Constantin Aleksandrovich WestchiloffLate 19th Century Maine Seascape, 1900

$3,600Sale Price|20% Off

Late 19th Century Maine Seascape

By Constantin Aleksandrovich Westchiloff

Located in Soquel, CA

Evocative seascape, circa 1900, by artist Constantin Alexandrovitch Westchiloff (1877-1945) Signed on bottom left corner and on verso. Titled "Maine" on verso. Presented in a contem...

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Early 1900s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Linen, Oil, Cardboard

William B. Hoff19th Century Maritime Seascape, USS Steam Frigate Niagara, c.19th Century

$1,600Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Maritime Seascape, USS Steam Frigate Niagara

Located in Soquel, CA

19th century maritime seascape of a naval ship similar to those used in the war of 1812, by William B.

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19th Century American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Graphite

Pair of English Victorian Seascape Oil Paintings, 19th Century, Framed

$11,250 / set

Pair of English Victorian Seascape Oil Paintings, 19th Century, Framed

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of English Victorian (19th Cent) oil paintings of seascapes scenes by the coast line (one with 2 figures) in a gilt carved frame (signed GEORGE ? not lelgible)

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Paintings

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Paint

19th Century Hand Painted Cupboard with 4 Oil Seascape Panels

$3,239

19th Century Hand Painted Cupboard with 4 Oil Seascape Panels

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Hand Painted Cupboard, 4 Oil Seascape Paintings This cupboard has been made using 4 wooden panels these were painted in the 19th century and are all based on views over the sea Each ...

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Antique 19th Century Beaux Arts Cabinets

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Paint

19th Century, American School Nautical Seascape Oil on Board - Signed

$1,996Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century, American School Nautical Seascape Oil on Board - Signed

Located in Atlanta, GA

This captivating 19th-century oil on board painting, created by an American artist, depicts a vibrant nautical seascape filled with dynamic waves and a bustling maritime scene.

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Paintings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

William Edward WebbHastings Castle oil painting seascape 19th century, William Edward Webb, 19th century

$8,633Sale Price|20% Off

Hastings Castle oil painting seascape 19th century, William Edward Webb

By William Edward Webb

Located in York, GB

Hastings Castle from the beach oil William Edward Webb A fine 19th century oil on canvas painting depicting Hastings Castle from the beach with fishermen and boats housed in a git ...

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19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Antique Pair Oil On Canvas Seascape Paintings Gustave De Bréanski 19th Century

$3,982 / set

Antique Pair Oil On Canvas Seascape Paintings Gustave De Bréanski 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful pair of large antique oil on canvas seascape paintings, 'The incoming tide; and Catching the breeze' and each signed lower right by the notable British artist Gus...

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Antique 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas

19th Century English Victorian Lighthouse Seascape Oil Painting

$2,400

19th Century English Victorian Lighthouse Seascape Oil Painting

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian gilt framed oil seascape painting with lighthouse on pier.(Willet)

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Paintings

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Paint

Julian Walbridge RixLate 19th Century Tonalist Maine Coast Seascape, circa 1890

$2,500

Late 19th Century Tonalist Maine Coast Seascape

By Julian Walbridge Rix

Located in Soquel, CA

Late 19th Century Gouache Maine Coast Seascape by Julian Walbridge Rix This seascape is of the Maine Coast by tonalist painter Julian Walbridge Rix (American, 1850–1903) depicting a...

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1890s Tonalist Landscape Paintings

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Gouache, Laid Paper

Walter WilliamsPair of 19th Century coastal seascape oil paintings, 1877

$3,914

Pair of 19th Century coastal seascape oil paintings

By Walter Williams

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

**PLEASE NOTE: EACH PAINTING INCLUDING THE FRAME MEASURES 12.75 INCHES X 10.75 INCHES** Walter Williams British, (1834-1906) Stormy Seas & By the Shore Oil on canvas, pair, both si...

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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Seascape at Sunset, Romantic Oil on Canvas, 19th Century, Signed

$1,147

Seascape at Sunset, Romantic Oil on Canvas, 19th Century, Signed

Located in Genève, GE

It would make a refined addition to any collection of marine or landscape art and an elegant focal point in both traditional and contemporary interiors. Antique seascape painting, S...

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19th Century Romantic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Italian Venetian Seascape Painting, Gilt Framed, Baroque, 19th Century

$1,750

Italian Venetian Seascape Painting, Gilt Framed, Baroque, 19th Century

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian (19/20th Cent) gilt framed oil seascape painting of canal with red sailboat

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Paintings

Materials

Paint

Lemuel D. Eldred19th Century Rocky Seascape Painting, Oil on Board, Signed, 1876

$18,000

19th Century Rocky Seascape Painting, Oil on Board, Signed

By Lemuel D. Eldred

Located in Fredericksburg, VA

Eldred, an accomplished 19th-century American marine artist, is renowned for his dynamic uses of color and his detail in natural scenes.

Category

Mid-19th Century Hudson River School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Astonishing Daniel Sherrin 19th Century Oil Painting of a Seascape

$12,000

Astonishing Daniel Sherrin 19th Century Oil Painting of a Seascape

By Daniel Sherrin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Astonishing Daniel Sherrin 19th century oil on canvas painting of a seascape.

Category

Antique 1890s English Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Rough Waters Seascape Painting, 19th Century Oil on Board, English

$960

Rough Waters Seascape Painting, 19th Century Oil on Board, English

Located in Toronto, CA

"Rough Waters." A lovely, petite, nineteenth century seascape painting or oil sketch in very unusual tones of pink. Oil on board, English school. In a lovely period gilt frame. Board...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Romantic Paintings

Materials

Paint

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Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?
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British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?
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The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
Were there cannons in the 16th century?
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Was there glass in the 16th century?
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What is the most important painting of the 20th century?
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What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
What furniture was used in the 16th century?
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A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
What is 17th-century furniture called?
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What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?
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How did art change in the 18th century?
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To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?
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Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?
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What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?
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17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?
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The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?
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