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Young Calves out to grass Arundel Castle in background
Young Calves out to grass Arundel Castle in background

Young Calves out to grass Arundel Castle in background

By William Eric Thorp

Located in Ashford, Kent

William Eric Thorp PS RSMA Paris Salon (1901-1993) he also exhibted at Royal Academy, oil on board " Young Cattle grazing with Arundel Castle behind" studied at City of London Sc...

Category

Late 20th Century Naturalistic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Brushstroke Abstract on Black Painting

Brushstroke Abstract on Black Painting

Located in New York, NY

Relief brushstroke abstract painting on black background, signed Babette, 62'.

Category

Vintage 1960s Paintings

Franz Kline Style Abstract Expressionist Painting in White, Gray and Black
Franz Kline Style Abstract Expressionist Painting in White, Gray and Black

Franz Kline Style Abstract Expressionist Painting in White, Gray and Black

By Franz Kline

Located in Houston, TX

background with thick black strokes painting framed in black wood painting on stretched canvas. The work from

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Wood

Two Modern Abstract Splatter Paintings
Two Modern Abstract Splatter Paintings

Two Modern Abstract Splatter Paintings

Located in Mount Penn, PA

Two interesting splatter form paintings on black background. Great colors and form.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Paintings

Four Modern Abstract Splatter Paintings
Four Modern Abstract Splatter Paintings

Four Modern Abstract Splatter Paintings

Located in Mount Penn, PA

Great black background colorful splatter paintings on canvas with various forms and shapes. All

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Paintings

Floral Still Life Oil Painting with Arch Top in Wood Frame
Floral Still Life Oil Painting with Arch Top in Wood Frame

Floral Still Life Oil Painting with Arch Top in Wood Frame

Located in Nashville, TN

flowers in shades of red, blue and cream on a black background. The painting is arched topped and the

Category

Antique 19th Century European Paintings

Materials

Paint

Submission

Submission

By Serena Potter

Located in Santa Monica, CA

a cable against a black background. Potter’s painting focuses on themes of sense of self, perceived

Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Still Life (Flowers)
Still Life (Flowers)

Still Life (Flowers)

By Simon Brown

Located in New York, NY

, Vase, Metal, Black Background, Statue, Cherub, Book, Vintage, Painting, Traditional, White, Petals,

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Pair of 19th Century Tole Pierced Work Oval Jardiniere
Pair of 19th Century Tole Pierced Work Oval Jardiniere

Pair of 19th Century Tole Pierced Work Oval Jardiniere

Located in Natchez, MS

Pair of 19th century tole pierced work oval jardinière with yellow background and black scenic

Category

Antique 19th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Acrylic Modern Portrait On a Blue Background
Acrylic Modern Portrait On a Blue Background

Acrylic Modern Portrait On a Blue Background

Located in Pasadena, CA

, contrast with a blue and mauve background dotted with light flashes. This chromatic opposition heightens

Category

Late 20th Century Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Fuchsia Roses
Fuchsia Roses

Fuchsia Roses

By Amy Florence

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

painted in contemporary fashion. Bright pink roses against a black background. Painting Dimensions

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Still Life on Black Background
Still Life on Black Background

Still Life on Black Background

By Edgar Stoëbel

Located in London, GB

'Still Life on Black Background, oil on canvas (circa 1960s), by Edgar Stoëbel (1909-2001). In his

Category

1960s Constructivist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Blue Joy" (Black Bunny on Belize Turquoise Background)
"Blue Joy" (Black Bunny on Belize Turquoise Background)

"Blue Joy" (Black Bunny on Belize Turquoise Background)

By Hunt Slonem

Located in New York, NY

gestural figure of a black bunny on Belize Turquoise background with thick use of paint. It is housed in a

Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Nine Lives VII" Black Kitten Playing with Green Background
"Nine Lives VII" Black Kitten Playing with Green Background

"Nine Lives VII" Black Kitten Playing with Green Background

By Katherine Fraser

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Games" in 2023. Katherine Fraser’s paintings depict moments of quiet reflection and insight, of wonder

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Likes" (Black Bunny on Gold and Red Background with Scoring)
"Likes" (Black Bunny on Gold and Red Background with Scoring)

"Likes" (Black Bunny on Gold and Red Background with Scoring)

By Hunt Slonem

Located in New York, NY

gestural figure of a black bunny on a gold background with thick use of oil paint and red accents. It is

Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel

David Bowie, Oil on canvas, portrait of the rockstar, black background
David Bowie, Oil on canvas, portrait of the rockstar, black background

David Bowie, Oil on canvas, portrait of the rockstar, black background

By KARTEL

Located in Dallas, TX

The KARTEL group consists of 4 artists: an architect, fabricator, sculptor and visual artist. These artists merge their best ideas and skills to produce a striking and thought provok...

Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

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Black Background Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of black background paintings available for sale. There are many Contemporary, Abstract and Modern versions of these works for sale. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the black background paintings on 1stDibs that include elements of black, brown, gray, red and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Hunt Slonem, Richard Gibbons, Jean Soyer, Wesley Kimler and Santiago Garcia are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and panel.

How Much are Black Background Paintings?

Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — black background paintings in our inventory begin at $295 and can go as high as $114,943, while the average can fetch as much as $5,500.

Finding the Right Paintings for You

Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.

When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.

Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.

Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.

No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.

Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color

On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by emerging artists and more today.

Questions About Black Background Paintings
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A black velvet painting is a type of painting that is distinguished by the use of velvet as the support (versus canvas, for example). The velvet provides a dark background which helps the colors stand out. On 1stDibs, find a variety of black velvet paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.