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'Eternal Life' Conceptual Painting Featuring Cracked Egg
'Eternal Life' Conceptual Painting Featuring Cracked Egg

Mattia Novello'Eternal Life' Conceptual Painting Featuring Cracked Egg, 2016

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'Eternal Life' Conceptual Painting Featuring Cracked Egg

By Mattia Novello

Located in Rye, NY

Mattia Novello in 2016. Featuring a frontal depiction of a fried egg set against a black background, the

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Vintage Large Balinese Painting on Silk from Ubud Bali
Vintage Large Balinese Painting on Silk from Ubud Bali

Vintage Large Balinese Painting on Silk from Ubud Bali

Sold|$3,500

Vintage Large Balinese Painting on Silk from Ubud Bali

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

black backgrounds. These paintings often reveal Batuan’s cultural life, directly through their elements

Category

Mid-20th Century Balinese Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Silk

Large Vintage Balinese Painting on Silk from Ubud Bali 1960's
Large Vintage Balinese Painting on Silk from Ubud Bali 1960's

Large Vintage Balinese Painting on Silk from Ubud Bali 1960's

Sold|$3,500

Large Vintage Balinese Painting on Silk from Ubud Bali 1960's

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

of local villagers tested different forms with ink-washed paintings upon black backgrounds. These

Category

Mid-20th Century Balinese Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Silk

'French Constructivist Geometric Abstract, ' by Unknown, Oil on Paper
'French Constructivist Geometric Abstract, ' by Unknown, Oil on Paper

'French Constructivist Geometric Abstract, ' by Unknown, Oil on Paper

Sold|$680

'French Constructivist Geometric Abstract, ' by Unknown, Oil on Paper

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

lavender seem to float as cutout pieces of construction paper on a grey and black background. The painting

Category

Mid-20th Century Constructivist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Balinese Folk Festival
Balinese Folk Festival

Balinese Folk Festival, c. 1960

Sold|$450

Balinese Folk Festival

Located in Plano, TX

different forms with ink-washed paintings upon black backgrounds. These paintings often reveal Batuan’s

Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Ink, Acrylic

Pink #5
Pink #5

John StangoPink #5, 2018

Sold|$3,200

Pink #5

By John Stango

Located in New York, NY

A bold and elegant piece depicting a No. 5 Chanel on a pop pink and black background. With impasto

Category

2010s Pop Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Mid-Century Six Panel Chinese Screen
Mid-Century Six Panel Chinese Screen

Mid-Century Six Panel Chinese Screen

Sold|$4,250

Mid-Century Six Panel Chinese Screen

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Chic, Mid-Century six panel Chinese screen with a Classic black background under delightfully

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20th Century Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Vintage Japanese Noritake Hand Painted Moriage Dragonware Vase
Vintage Japanese Noritake Hand Painted Moriage Dragonware Vase

Vintage Japanese Noritake Hand Painted Moriage Dragonware Vase

Sold|$325

Vintage Japanese Noritake Hand Painted Moriage Dragonware Vase

By Noritake

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

encircling the vase on a gray and black background. The intricate painting has splashes of blue, ivory and

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Geometry of feelings, 100x80cm
Geometry of feelings, 100x80cm

Inna SuminaGeometry of feelings, 100x80cm

Sold|$750

Geometry of feelings, 100x80cm

Located in Yerevan, AM

black (dark) background for paintings by chance. In this way, I manage to emphasize the fragility and

Category

2010s Contemporary More Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Solemn whisper, 70x50cm, oil on canvas

Inna SuminaSolemn whisper, 70x50cm, oil on canvas

Sold|$750

Solemn whisper, 70x50cm, oil on canvas

Located in Yerevan, AM

black (dark) background for paintings by chance. In this way, I manage to emphasize the fragility and

Category

2010s Contemporary More Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

In hot countries, 70x50 cm

Inna SuminaIn hot countries, 70x50 cm

Sold|$750

In hot countries, 70x50 cm

Located in Yerevan, AM

black (dark) background for paintings by chance. In this way, I manage to emphasize the fragility and

Category

2010s Contemporary More Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Where it is always warm, 70x50 cm

Inna SuminaWhere it is always warm, 70x50 cm

Sold|$750

Where it is always warm, 70x50 cm

Located in Yerevan, AM

black (dark) background for paintings by chance. In this way, I manage to emphasize the fragility and

Category

2010s Contemporary More Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pair of 19th Century French Carved Gilt Sconces with Painted Floral Medallions
Pair of 19th Century French Carved Gilt Sconces with Painted Floral Medallions

Pair of 19th Century French Carved Gilt Sconces with Painted Floral Medallions

Sold|$3,200

Pair of 19th Century French Carved Gilt Sconces with Painted Floral Medallions

Located in Dallas, TX

colorful bouquet of flowers and leaves on a black background. Both paintings are set inside a beautifully

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Brushstroke Abstract on Black Painting

Brushstroke Abstract on Black Painting

Sold|$1,400

Brushstroke Abstract on Black Painting

Located in Stamford, CT

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

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Vintage 1960s Paintings

"Roses II" Loosely Represented Roses with Powerful Blue Background
"Roses II" Loosely Represented Roses with Powerful Blue Background

Alina Maksimenko"Roses II" Loosely Represented Roses with Powerful Blue Background

Sold|$8,800

"Roses II" Loosely Represented Roses with Powerful Blue Background

By Alina Maksimenko

Located in Baltimore, MD

This piece is framed. The price reflects the framed piece. Unframed dimensions: 35.5 × 35.5 inches. Alina Maksimenko of Kiev, Ukraine, pours her passion for light and color into eac...

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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Mid-Century Modern Still-Life Painting
Mid-Century Modern Still-Life Painting

Mid-Century Modern Still-Life Painting

Sold|$1,400

Mid-Century Modern Still-Life Painting

Located in Pasadena, CA

and a piece of fruit atop a white tablecloth. These objects standout against a black background. The

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Board

"Cow" Mixed Media on Canvas
"Cow" Mixed Media on Canvas

"Cow" Mixed Media on Canvas

Sold|$3,600

"Cow" Mixed Media on Canvas

Located in Hudson, NY

Large painting of abstract cow with humanoid face in bright colors on black background. Late 20th

Category

Late 20th Century American Paintings

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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
  • What is a black velvet painting?
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    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.
  • Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?
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    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.

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