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Abstract Chair Still Life in a Forest
By Lin Swanner
Located in Houston, TX
framed.
Artist Biography: Lin Swanner studied at the Glassell School of Art in Houston, Texas. She also
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Limones y Limones 1
By Valentina Atkinson
Located in Houston, TX
Glassell School of Art in Houston, Texas where she continues to work and practice her art.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil
Limones y Limones 2
By Valentina Atkinson
Located in Houston, TX
Glassell School of Art in Houston, Texas where she continues to work and practice her art.
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Geometric Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil
Turquoise, Style of Realism, Oil , Texas Artist, Women in the Arts
By Helene Robinson
Located in Houston, TX
School of Art in Houston TX.
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 12 in W 16 in D 1.5 in
Three Pears Painted in the Style of Realism, Oil Texas Artist
By Helene Robinson
Located in Houston, TX
studying at the MFAH Glassell School of Art in Houston TX.
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 9 in W 12 in D 1.5 in
Drawing in Water
By Jessica Houston
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Athenas, bits of a coliseum, a ship’s great wheel. In Jessica Houston’s collage “The Long Haul,” the
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Ink, Archival Paper
To Hang In Between
By Jessica Houston
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Athenas, bits of a coliseum, a ship’s great wheel. In Jessica Houston’s collage “The Long Haul,” the
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Ghost in the Land
By Jessica Houston
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Athenas, bits of a coliseum, a ship’s great wheel. In Jessica Houston’s collage “The Long Haul,” the
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Archival Paper, Magazine Paper
Ideas in Things (Antarctic Penisula)
By Jessica Houston
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Text by Nancy Webb
In Jessica Houston’s Afterward, Silence (Franklin’s Crewmen’s Grave, Beechey
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Digital
Lovelady, Houston County
By Keith Carter b.1948
Located in Denton, TX
Artist of the Year presented by the Art League Houston and, in 1991 the Center for Documentary Studies at
Category
1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
we came in sight of the Barrier...
By Jessica Houston
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Athenas, bits of a coliseum, a ship’s great wheel. In Jessica Houston’s collage “The Long Haul,” the
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Of a Difference in Which the Differences Are Inseparable
By Jessica Houston
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Athenas, bits of a coliseum, a ship’s great wheel. In Jessica Houston’s collage “The Long Haul,” the
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Set In Motion
By Jessica Houston
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Going North in the Work of Jessica Houston
By L. Sasha Gora
Jessica Houston’s most recent works
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Color
River Landscape Painting of a Summer Evening in Ireland by 20th Century Artist
Located in Preston, GB
River Landscape Painting of a Summer Evening in Ireland by 20th Century Artist, Doris Houston (Born
Category
1990s Post-Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Minimal Grey Contemporary Linear Painting
By Nelda Gilliam
Located in Houston, TX
University of Houston, Houston, Texas and the Alfred C. Glassell School of Art in Houston, Texas. In 1993 she
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Modern Figurative Nude Painting of a Woman Lounging with a Cat & Dog in a Field
By Kermit Oliver
Located in Houston, TX
Fine Art in Houston mounted a retrospective of Oliver’s work, and in 2017, he was named the Texas State
Category
1970s Naturalistic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Parage" NFT by Joe Ryba in New Found Trade Houston's "The Mercantile Frame"
Located in Houston, TX
NFT art is produced by New Found Trade Houston. The artwork is interchangeable and comes with an
Category
2010s New Media Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Man Walking in Front of Building, Houston by Michael Ormerod - Photography
By Michael Ormerod
Located in Brighton, GB
Man Walking in Front of Building, Houston is a stunning Black & White print on Hahnemuehle Paper
Category
20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Black and White
Persimmons in A Brass Bowl Realism Still-life Oil on Panel Texas Artist Light
By Helene Robinson
Located in Houston, TX
attending workshops across the country and studying at the MFAH Glassell School of Art in Houston TX.
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen, Wood Panel
Man Walking in Front of Building, Houston - Black and white, Street photography
By Michael Ormerod
Located in Brighton, GB
Edition of 10.
Black & White print on Hahnemuehle Paper.
The body of work, States of America, is the photographic legacy of one of the UK’s leading photographic talents whose untim...
Category
1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Black and White
Untitled
Located in Vancouver, CA
from 1994 to 2002 and taught at the Glassell School of Art in Houston between 2003 and 2005. He has
Category
1980s Abstract Geometric Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil
Morning Fog II Hilton Head Impressionism Landscape Oil on Canvas Morning Beach
By Helene Robinson
Located in Houston, TX
the MFAH Glassell School of Art in Houston TX.
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Morning Fog I Hilton Head Impressionism Landscape Oil on Canvas Morning Beach
By Helene Robinson
Located in Houston, TX
the MFAH Glassell School of Art in Houston TX.
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Brass Incense Box with Carnations Realism Still-life Oil Panel Texas Artist
By Helene Robinson
Located in Houston, TX
the MFAH Glassell School of Art in Houston TX.
Category
2010s American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Wood Panel
Homage to Kenneth Koch with Hearts, Love Bread Sky, Pop Art lithograph Signed/N
By Jim Dine
Located in New York, NY
permanent collections of major institutions like the Metropolitan of Art, the Museum of Fine Art in Houston
Category
1960s Pop Art Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Pencil
"Kaleidoscope" Contemporary Large Abstract Floral Textile Inspired Painting
Located in Houston, TX
at the Glassell School of Art in Houston, Texas.
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Kaleidoscope" Contemporary Colorful Abstract Floral Textile Inspired Painting
Located in Houston, TX
at the Glassell School of Art in Houston, Texas.
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Large Modern Contemporary Antique Chain Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
piece by Reeves Art and Design in Houston.
Base Dimensions (⌀): 12.5 in.
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
H 37 in W 23 in D 2.5 in
Flames of Love Abstract, Acrylic on Canvas, Modern Art, Women in the Arts
By Peggy Vineyard
Located in Houston, TX
-winning artist in Houston, TX and Wilmington, NC, began her love of art at an early age and it followed
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
“Can of Beans” Red Toned Andy Warhol Inspired Contemporary Pop Art Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Red and yellow toned pop art painting by modernist Houston, Texas artist Mario Humberto Kazaz
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Cat in the Hat Kitty (Tuxedo)
By Daniel Handal
Located in New York, NY
images and hired a painter to turn them into oil paintings, one of art’s most traditional mediums? Would
Category
2010s Other Art Style Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Egret in Flight
By Keith Carter b.1948
Located in Denton, TX
2009 Texas Medal of Arts, 2009 Artist of the Year presented by the Art League Houston and, in 1991 the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Painting in Captivity
By Anastasia Pelias
Located in New Orleans, LA
.), Proteus Gowanus (Brooklyn, NY), Miami Project 5 Art Fair, Texas Contemporary Art Fair (Houston, TX) and in
Category
1990s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"The Lonely Family: Thomas" Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Featured in "Kevin Gilmore: Lonely Family Reunion" at Reeves Art + Design in Houston, TX.
In
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
"The Lonely Family: Cleo" Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Featured in "Kevin Gilmore: Lonely Family Reunion" at Reeves Art + Design in Houston, TX.
In
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
"The Lonely Family: Jake" Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Featured in "Kevin Gilmore: Lonely Family Reunion" at Reeves Art + Design in Houston, TX.
In
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
"The Lonely Family: Tonya" Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Featured in "Kevin Gilmore: Lonely Family Reunion" at Reeves Art + Design in Houston, TX.
In
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Large Modern Abstract Cast Stencil Painting Paul Maxwell Mod Constructivist Neon
By Paul Maxwell
Located in Surfside, FL
, Maxwell taught at the Houston Museum of Art and at the University of Houston. From 1959 to 1961, he
Category
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
H 36.5 in W 36.5 in D 2 in
Large Modern Abstract Cast Stencil Painting Paul Maxwell Mod Constructivist Neon
By Paul Maxwell
Located in Surfside, FL
taught at the Houston Museum of Art and at the University of Houston. From 1959 to 1961, he lectured and
Category
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
H 36.5 in W 36.5 in D 2 in
"Sam Sharpe" Contemporary Yellow Toned Outsider Art Figurative Portrait Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Featured in "Kevin Gilmore: Lonely Family Reunion" at Reeves Art + Design in Houston, TX.
In
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
1979 Large Colorful Abstract Oil Painting "Nightlife" Jazz Inspired Art
By Richard Hennessy
Located in Surfside, FL
YORK NEW BIOMORPHISM AND AUTOMATISM
1982 MUSEUM OF FINE ART HOUSTON JOAN MIRO IN AMERICA
1982 P.S. 1
Category
1970s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Rotation" Colorful Abstract Contemporary Painting in a Grid
By Winifred Booth
Located in Houston, TX
viewed at Reeves Art and Design in Houston.
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 32 in W 31.88 in D 1.5 in
Untitled, from the Art Against AIDS Portfolio
Located in New York, NY
Little Egypt Enterprises, Houston, TX
Provenance
Art Against AIDS Portfolio, numbered 38/50
This
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Woodcut, Pencil
“A Walk in the Park” Contemporary Blue & Green Abstract Expressionist Painting
By Winifred Booth
Located in Houston, TX
and landscape painting at the Williamson studio and the Houston Art League where she honed her
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
H 30 in W 40 in D 0.75 in
"Three Men with Hats in an Alley" Modern Abstract Figurative Portrait Painting
Located in Houston, TX
art scene in Houston and elsewhere in the early 50s and has been a prominent member of Houston’s art
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Shoorpakarna, Acrylic on Canvas Fiber Glass by Contemporary Artist "In Stock"
By Om Swami
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
:Singapore Art Show 2008:Gallery G Art Show in Houston 2008:Master and Future Masters show in Mumbai 2009
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Fiberglass, Acrylic
H 22 in W 24 in D 12 in
Bhalchandra, Acrylic on Canvas Fiber Glass by Contemporary Artist "In Stock"
By Om Swami
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
:Singapore Art Show 2008:Gallery G Art Show in Houston 2008:Master and Future Masters show in Mumbai 2009
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Fiberglass, Acrylic
H 22 in W 10 in D 10 in
Sukhdaya, Acrylic on Fiber Glass, Red, Yellow by Contemporary Artist "In Stock"
By Om Swami
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
2008:Gallery G Art Show in Houston 2008:Master and Future Masters show in Mumbai 2009-2010:Cymroza Art
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass, Acrylic
H 19 in W 17 in D 9 in
Ganesha, Acrylic on Fiber Glass, Red, Yellow by Contemporary Artist "In Stock"
By Om Swami
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
2008:Gallery G Art Show in Houston 2008:Master and Future Masters show in Mumbai 2009-2010:Cymroza Art
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Fiberglass, Acrylic
H 22 in W 19 in D 10 in
Ganesha, Acrylic on Fiber Glass, Red, Yellow by Contemporary Artist "In Stock"
By Om Swami
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
2008:Gallery G Art Show in Houston 2008:Master and Future Masters show in Mumbai 2009-2010:Cymroza Art
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Fiberglass, Acrylic
H 22 in W 19 in D 10 in
"That Time My Mom Killed a Snake in Her House" Contemporary Blue Toned Painting
Located in Houston, TX
the reverse. Recently featured in "No Zoning! A Very Houston Show" at Reeves Art + Design in Houston
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Mood and Melody Ganesha, Acrylic on Fiber Glass by Contemporary Artist"In Stock"
By Om Swami
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
:Singapore Art Show 2008:Gallery G Art Show in Houston 2008:Master and Future Masters show in Mumbai 2009
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Fiberglass, Acrylic
H 9 in W 14 in D 19 in
Untitled, expressionistic woodcut print, from the Art Against AIDS Portfolio
By James Bettison
Located in New York, NY
Provenance
Art Against AIDS Portfolio, numbered 38/50
Publisher
Little Egypt Enterprises, Houston, TX
Category
1980s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Woodcut, Pencil
"Indianapolis Museum of Art Inaugural Exhibitions", Color Silkscreen, Signed
By Robert Indiana
Located in Detroit, MI
Collection in Houston, the Currier Museum of Art, Manchester, New Hampshire, the Museum Ludwig in Cologne
Category
1970s American Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Paper, Ink, Screen
Untitled lithograph, from the Art Against AIDS Portfolio, signed/numbered 38/50
Located in New York, NY
the original Art Against AIDS Portfolio published in Houston, Texas. This will be the first time the
Category
1980s Contemporary Portrait Prints
Materials
Pencil, Lithograph
Untitled abstraction, woodcut, Signed/N, Art Against AIDS, British Pop pioneer
By Derek Boshier
Located in New York, NY
from the original Art Against AIDS Portfolio published in Houston, Texas. This will be the first time
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Woodcut, Pencil
White Horse in Moonlight - Black and White Photograph, Limited Edition, Animal
By Keith Carter b.1948
Located in Denton, TX
the Art League Houston and, in 1991 the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University presented
Category
20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
'Two Figures', Bogota, Museum of Modern Art, New York, Colombian Modernist
By Leonel Gongora
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
; the Smith College Museum of Art in Northampton, Massachusetts; the Houston Art Museum in Houston
Category
1960s Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Gouache
Frog Kitty (Blue Lynx Point)
By Daniel Handal
Located in New York, NY
images and hired a painter to turn them into oil paintings, one of art’s most traditional mediums? Would
Category
2010s Other Art Style Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pirate Kitty (Silver Tabby)
By Daniel Handal
Located in New York, NY
images and hired a painter to turn them into oil paintings, one of art’s most traditional mediums? Would
Category
2010s Other Art Style Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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- What type of art is KAWS’s art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Many people consider KAWS’s art type to be Pop art. The style first emerged in the 1950s. In stark contrast to traditional artistic practice, Pop art’s practitioners drew on imagery from popular culture, using things like comic books, advertising, product packaging and other commercial media to create original paintings, prints and sculptures that celebrated ordinary life in the most literal way. In his work, KAWS similarly appropriates pop phenomena like Mickey Mouse, the Smurfs, the Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants. Shop a selection of KAWS art on 1stDibs.
- Is mandala art folk art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mandala art is folk art. The definition of folk art is art that reflects the sociocultural characteristics and values of a particular group of people. Mandala art fits this definition due to its association with the Hindu and Buddhist faiths. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of folk art from some of the world's top sellers.
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Fine art is a category of art comprising works with purely aesthetic purpose, as opposed to applied art, which serves a practical function.
- What kind of art is Western art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Western art can reference art made in the American West, typically at the end of the 19th century. It can also reference any type of art that comes from the “west,” meaning a region that shares a European tradition, including the United States and Canada. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024In contemporary art, conceptual art is a movement that began in the 1960s. Artists producing conceptual art assign more importance to the idea behind the art than to the piece itself. An example is Joseph Kosuth’s One and Three Chairs, a piece consisting of a real chair, a photograph of a chair and the dictionary definition of the word chair. When the work was displayed, Kosuth included instructions for any chair to be photographed and then displayed beside its image. In this way, the chair itself is not the artwork. Rather, the art comes from examining the way the object, image and words provide competing and complementary definitions of what a chair is. Find a large selection of fine art on 1stDibs.
- Where do art collectors buy art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024Art collectors buy their art from a few places. They may attend auctions to bid on works or attend gallery exhibitions to purchase pieces. Some arrange to buy art through dealers, while others shop on trusted online platforms to find paintings, prints, sculptures and other works. Explore a diverse assortment of art on 1stDibs.
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Fine art denotes work of aesthetic value but no functional purpose, whereas decorative art is both visually appealing and functional.
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The term contemporary is applied to art by 21st-century artists; modern art refers to works created from the1880s and through the 1960s.
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The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The difference between modern art and contemporary art comes down to age. Contemporary art refers to art produced by artists who are still alive or were active during the 1960s and later. Modern art is the term for artworks made between 1850 or 1860 and 1960. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of modern and contemporary art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The style of Keith Haring's art is Pop art. This style emerged in the 1950s, when artists first began drawing on popular culture when producing original paintings, prints and sculptures. Haring found his inspiration in cartoons, adapting the style for his paintings, prints and murals that addressed the universal themes of death, love and sex, as well as contemporary issues, like the crack cocaine and AIDS epidemics. Find a range of Keith Haring art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between an art dealer and an art broker is who owns the artwork involved in the transactions they facilitate. Art dealers often own the works directly. They purchase them from artists, other art dealers or individual owners and then sell them to buyers. An art broker is someone who connects potential art buyers with sellers without owning the art themselves. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of fine art from some of the world's best galleries and dealers.
- What are sculptures in art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022In art, sculptures are three-dimensional works of art made by hand or with various tools and machinery. Bronze, marble, plaster, wood and stone are among the most traditional materials for sculptures. However, artists may also incorporate found objects, paper, fabric and other items into their work. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of sculptures.
- What are the functions of art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024There are a few potential functions of art, and the specific function of a particular piece depends on its subject matter and medium. In some cases, art tells a story from history, everyday life, mythology or religion. Other times, its purpose is to inspire people to think about or feel something about the message that it conveys. For some artists, the function of art is to express religious devotion or to memorialize the image of someone who is notable. Art also enhances the visual appeal of the spaces where it is displayed. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of fine art.
- What are the methods of art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024Methods of art are ways that artists produce their works. You will typically see methods of art referred to as forms of art. Some methods or forms of art include painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture and photography. Shop a large selection of fine art from some of the world's top galleries and dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is figuration in art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Figurative art depicts subjects from the real world, often human figures.
- What is a woodcut in art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A woodcut is a process where tools are used to carve a design into a wooden surface. Woodcut is the oldest form of printmaking wherein the wooden carving can be reused to print the same image repeatedly.
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- What is a vase in art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A vase is a type of open container, often made of clay or glass. Vases are typically used to hold things like cut flowers or liquids. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern vases from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a diptych in art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A diptych is a piece of art, either painting or relief, made up of two parts connected by hinges so they can be closed like a book. Diptychs are small in size, often used as an altarpiece for private prayers.