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Large French Australian Bold Graphic Abstract Pattern Oil Painting Ces McCully
Large French Australian Bold Graphic Abstract Pattern Oil Painting Ces McCully

Large French Australian Bold Graphic Abstract Pattern Oil Painting Ces McCully

Located in Surfside, FL

Muted-color, cloth-like ‘Patchwork’; geometric and linear works including ‘Mono’ and ‘Shape’; and three-dimensional Cubes with bold colors which brighten up the space. More recently...

Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Figure Painting, Bright & Vivid, Bold lines, Wishing Star by America Martin

Figure Painting, Bright & Vivid, Bold lines, Wishing Star by America Martin

By America Martin

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

America Martin "Wishing Star" Oil & Acrylic on Canvas 45 x 92 in (114.3 x 233.68 cm) America Martin is an internationally represented Colombian-American fine artist based in Los...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Female Figure Painting, Flora, Bold lines, Apples & Earth by America Martin

Female Figure Painting, Flora, Bold lines, Apples & Earth by America Martin

By America Martin

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

America Martin "Apples & Earth", 2014 Oil & Acrylic on Canvas 57 x 39 in (144.78 x 99.06 cm) America Martin is an internationally represented Colombian-American fine artist based in...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Female Figure Painting, Flora, Bold lines, Strawberry Patch by America Martin
Female Figure Painting, Flora, Bold lines, Strawberry Patch by America Martin

Female Figure Painting, Flora, Bold lines, Strawberry Patch by America Martin

By America Martin

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

America Martin "Strawberry Patch", 2026 Oil & Acrylic on Canvas 36 x 72 in (91.44 x 182.88 cm) America Martin is an internationally represented Colombian-American fine artist ba...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Landscape Painting, Flora, Boats, Blue, Bold lines, Maine by America Martin

Landscape Painting, Flora, Boats, Blue, Bold lines, Maine by America Martin

By America Martin

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

America Martin "Maine", 2026 Oil & Acrylic on Canvas 48 x 72 in (121.92 x 182.88 cm) America Martin is an internationally represented Colombian-American fine artist based in Los Ang...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Bold German American Abstract Expressionist Color Field Oil Painting Carl Holty
Bold German American Abstract Expressionist Color Field Oil Painting Carl Holty

Bold German American Abstract Expressionist Color Field Oil Painting Carl Holty

By Carl Holty

Located in Surfside, FL

Carl Robert Holty (American 1900-1973) Abstract Expressionism Oil on Masonite board. Abstract with greens blues and red, Dimensions 12 x 9-1/2 inches. Framed 17 X 14 inches Hand...

Category

20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Colorful Abstract Painting: The Bridge Builder, Large, Bold Striking, Maximalism
Colorful Abstract Painting: The Bridge Builder, Large, Bold Striking, Maximalism

Colorful Abstract Painting: The Bridge Builder, Large, Bold Striking, Maximalism

By Karnish Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Title: The Bridge Builder Abstract Colorful Original Authentic Striking Invest Joy Love Figurative Beauty This series expresses the road to freedom and liberation, with Karnish's u...

Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Acrylic, Wood, Stretcher Bars

"Hatching XVI" (Abstract, Bold, Graphic, Black and White, Framed Painting)
"Hatching XVI" (Abstract, Bold, Graphic, Black and White, Framed Painting)

"Hatching XVI" (Abstract, Bold, Graphic, Black and White, Framed Painting)

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

HATCHING XVI 2017 "Hatching XVI" (Abstract, Bold, Graphic, Black and White, Framed Painting) Contrasting tones of black and white, with hints of creme form this abstract, bold and ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Glass, Paper, Acrylic, Wood, Oil Pastel

Sunrise On The Lake, Original Contemporary Bold Abstract Landscape Painting

Sunrise On The Lake, Original Contemporary Bold Abstract Landscape Painting

By Jen Sterling

Located in Boston, MA

Sunrise On The Lake, Original Contemporary Bold Abstract Landscape Painting 48x48 (HxW), Acrylic Paint This large square format painting by artist Jen Sterling depicts a sky glowing...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

A Quieter Forest Place, Semi-Abstract Landscape Painting, Bold Woodland Art
A Quieter Forest Place, Semi-Abstract Landscape Painting, Bold Woodland Art

A Quieter Forest Place, Semi-Abstract Landscape Painting, Bold Woodland Art

By Amanda Horvath

Located in Deddington, GB

A Quieter Forest Place" was inspired by a lovely forest close to my studio in the Peak District. The painting has colours of amber, copper, crimson red and gold with a mood of optimi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Jane Wachman, Burning Sands, Original Abstract Art, Bold Art, Statement Painting
Jane Wachman, Burning Sands, Original Abstract Art, Bold Art, Statement Painting

Jane Wachman, Burning Sands, Original Abstract Art, Bold Art, Statement Painting

By Jane Wachman

Located in Deddington, GB

Jane Wachman Burning Sands Original Contemporary Painting Acrylic Paint on Canvas Canvas Size: H 63cm x W 63cm x D 4cm Framed Size: H 66cm x W 66cm x D 5.5cm Sold Framed in a White F...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

“Argot of Late” (Large Abstract Painting, Bold, Graphic, Type, Wood)
“Argot of Late” (Large Abstract Painting, Bold, Graphic, Type, Wood)

“Argot of Late” (Large Abstract Painting, Bold, Graphic, Type, Wood)

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

Painting is a cornerstone of Evans’ artistic expression, which is largely inspired by personal events, religious symbolism, and historical allegories.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

Waiting for the Sun, Diptych, Bold Abstract Landscape Painting, Floral Art
Waiting for the Sun, Diptych, Bold Abstract Landscape Painting, Floral Art

Waiting for the Sun, Diptych, Bold Abstract Landscape Painting, Floral Art

By Mary Chaplin

Located in Deddington, GB

Waiting for the sun by Mary Chaplin, acrylic on linen canvas. Diptych, each painting 80x100cm, so 160x100cm overall Art work inspired by a walk near the Bay de Somme in Picardy. The...

Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Tiffany Lynch, Gold Cloud, Original Bright Painting, Statement Art, Bold Art
Tiffany Lynch, Gold Cloud, Original Bright Painting, Statement Art, Bold Art

Tiffany Lynch, Gold Cloud, Original Bright Painting, Statement Art, Bold Art

Located in Deddington, GB

Tiffany Lynch Gold Cloud Original Abstract Painting Acrylic Paint on Canvas Canvas Size: H 100cm x W 100cm Sold Unframed Ready to Hang Please note that insitu images are purely an in...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Huge French Modernist Oil Painting Figurative Group Amazing Bold Colors
Huge French Modernist Oil Painting Figurative Group Amazing Bold Colors

Huge French Modernist Oil Painting Figurative Group Amazing Bold Colors

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: French Modernist School, late 20th century Title: Abstract figurative group, painted with amazing colors. Medium: oil painting on canvas, unframed. canvas: 39.75...

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Quite A Messy Night - Original Bold Delightful Figurative Fancy Painting
Quite A Messy Night - Original Bold Delightful Figurative Fancy Painting

Quite A Messy Night - Original Bold Delightful Figurative Fancy Painting

By Gerdine Duijsens

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gerdine Duijsens’ spirited and evocative figures are instantly recognizable and unforgettable. Through lush, bold colors and energetic marks, her paintings emit a sense of pleasure a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Contemporary Black & White bold Abstract, Keith Haring inspired unique Painting
Contemporary Black & White bold Abstract, Keith Haring inspired unique Painting

Contemporary Black & White bold Abstract, Keith Haring inspired unique Painting

By Avi Ash

Located in Maricopa, AZ

Contemporary black and white geometric abstract painting, created with acrylic and UV reactive acrylic accents as a unique surprise effect. This artist draws inspiration from the gr...

Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

REBELLION BRUME - Bold, Surrealist, Cubist Oil Painting, Green, Red Nebula
REBELLION BRUME - Bold, Surrealist, Cubist Oil Painting, Green, Red Nebula

REBELLION BRUME - Bold, Surrealist, Cubist Oil Painting, Green, Red Nebula

By Jason Stout

Located in Signal Mountain, TN

This painting by Jason Stout is a surreal illustrative painting of a cloud with several object whirling about within it. Several hands holding various weapons protrude from the cloud...

Category

2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

San Remo Sunset - Bold, Colourful & Abstract Painting: Acrylic on Canvas
San Remo Sunset - Bold, Colourful & Abstract Painting: Acrylic on Canvas

San Remo Sunset - Bold, Colourful & Abstract Painting: Acrylic on Canvas

By Brian Bartlett

Located in London, GB

Following a BA in Fine Art at Portsmouth, Brian Bartlett was awarded a travel scholarship to the USA, where he gained his Masters Degree at the University of Eastern Illinois. Brian...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"White Gardens", Bold Impressionist Oil Painting of a Snowy Rural Landscape
"White Gardens", Bold Impressionist Oil Painting of a Snowy Rural Landscape

"White Gardens", Bold Impressionist Oil Painting of a Snowy Rural Landscape

By Yves Calméjane

Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

This painting is a quietly luminous depiction of a snow-covered garden in winter, rendered in oil on canvas at H 23.6 in x W 28.7 in. Bare deciduous trees dominate the foreground and...

Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

“Post Japan 3 / Osaka” abstract geometric painting, yellow, red, bold pattern
“Post Japan 3 / Osaka” abstract geometric painting, yellow, red, bold pattern

“Post Japan 3 / Osaka” abstract geometric painting, yellow, red, bold pattern

By Gene Johnson

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

He alternately works in painting and collage. His collages are generally small in scale, giving them a sense of intimacy and playfulness, while his paintings are of a larger scale, ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Liberty: Portrait Painting Renewal Flowers Striking Bold Exclusive Blue Red Life
Liberty: Portrait Painting Renewal Flowers Striking Bold Exclusive Blue Red Life

Liberty: Portrait Painting Renewal Flowers Striking Bold Exclusive Blue Red Life

By Karnish Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Title: Liberty Portrait Painting Liberty Flowers Abstract Artwork Striking Bold Original Blue Red Life This abstract contemporary artwork takes one to a place of freedom and the fe...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Pleasure and peace by Rachael Dalzell, a bold floral painting of bright colours
Pleasure and peace by Rachael Dalzell, a bold floral painting of bright colours

Pleasure and peace by Rachael Dalzell, a bold floral painting of bright colours

By Rachael Dalzell

Located in Coltishall, GB

A floral painting of lillies floating on a river. Rachael Dalzell’s paintings are colourful and expressive. Her free and lively use of paint through various techniques, mean that ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Acrylic

Synthesism: Solitude 4 - Bold Graffiti Textural Original Painting on Canvas
Synthesism: Solitude 4 - Bold Graffiti Textural Original Painting on Canvas

Synthesism: Solitude 4 - Bold Graffiti Textural Original Painting on Canvas

By Jason DeMeo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Abstract minimalist artist Jason DeMeo presents a collection of artworks designed to engage viewers in a meditative experience, drawing them closer to the enduring ideals of truth, b...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

THE HILLS OBSERVATORY - Bold, Surrealist, Cubist, Painting, Purple, Blue, Green
THE HILLS OBSERVATORY - Bold, Surrealist, Cubist, Painting, Purple, Blue, Green

THE HILLS OBSERVATORY - Bold, Surrealist, Cubist, Painting, Purple, Blue, Green

By Jason Stout

Located in Signal Mountain, TN

Jason Stout was born in 1977. He received his BFA in studio art from the University of Tennessee at Martin in 2001 and a MFA in Painting from the University of Texas at San Antonio i...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

TOUGHER PILLS TO SWALLA - Bold, Surrealist, Cubist Illustrative Oil Painting
TOUGHER PILLS TO SWALLA - Bold, Surrealist, Cubist Illustrative Oil Painting

TOUGHER PILLS TO SWALLA - Bold, Surrealist, Cubist Illustrative Oil Painting

By Jason Stout

Located in Signal Mountain, TN

Jason Stout was born in 1977. He received his BFA in studio art from the University of Tennessee at Martin in 2001 and a MFA in Painting from the University of Texas at San Antonio i...

Category

2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

THE SWELL - Bold, Surrealist, Cubist, Green, Pink Cloud, Illustrative Painting
THE SWELL - Bold, Surrealist, Cubist, Green, Pink Cloud, Illustrative Painting

THE SWELL - Bold, Surrealist, Cubist, Green, Pink Cloud, Illustrative Painting

By Jason Stout

Located in Signal Mountain, TN

Jason Stout was born in 1977. He received his BFA in studio art from the University of Tennessee at Martin in 2001 and a MFA in Painting from the University of Texas at San Antonio i...

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Synthesism I - Large Oversized Expressive Bold Meditative Painting on Canvas
Synthesism I - Large Oversized Expressive Bold Meditative Painting on Canvas

Synthesism I - Large Oversized Expressive Bold Meditative Painting on Canvas

By Jason DeMeo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Abstract minimalist artist Jason DeMeo presents a collection of artworks designed to engage viewers in a meditative experience, drawing them closer to the enduring ideals of truth, b...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Cotton Canvas, Spray Paint

Portrait Painting Longing Africa Bold Flow Desire Striking Invest Gold Sensual
Portrait Painting Longing Africa Bold Flow Desire Striking Invest Gold Sensual

Portrait Painting Longing Africa Bold Flow Desire Striking Invest Gold Sensual

By Karnish Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Title: My African Dream - The Longing Portrait Painting Contemplation Africa Bold Flow Dream Striking Investment Color Gold Abstract portrait in Acrylics and Oil sealed with high qu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Bold Abstract Expressionist Figure
Bold Abstract Expressionist Figure

Bold Abstract Expressionist Figure

By Daniel David Fuentes

Located in Soquel, CA

Bold figurative abstract in black, white, and red by Daniel David Fuentes (American, 1978-2016).

Category

Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Bold Expressionist Painting of a Village Pathway with Cottages and Trees
Bold Expressionist Painting of a Village Pathway with Cottages and Trees

Bold Expressionist Painting of a Village Pathway with Cottages and Trees

By Fanch Lel

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Bold Expressionist Painting of a Village Pathway with Cottages and Trees by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Signed: Yes Size: 10.5 inches (height) x 12.75 inches (width) Acrylic pa...

Category

20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Portrait Painting, Bold lines, Woman In Violet & Peach by America Martin
Portrait Painting, Bold lines, Woman In Violet & Peach by America Martin

Portrait Painting, Bold lines, Woman In Violet & Peach by America Martin

By America Martin

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

America Martin "Woman In Violet & Peach" Oil & Acrylic on Canvas 24 x 18 inches 25.5 x 19.5 inches framed America Martin is an internationally represented Colombian-American...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Abstract Expressionism Jay Milder Rhino Horn Painting Bold Colorful Pop Art
Abstract Expressionism Jay Milder Rhino Horn Painting Bold Colorful Pop Art

Abstract Expressionism Jay Milder Rhino Horn Painting Bold Colorful Pop Art

By Jay Milder

Located in Surfside, FL

This came from the collection of the Horace Richter Gallery These were done in the 1990's Hand signed and dated by the artist. Old Jaffa Jay Milder (born 1934) is an American artis...

Category

20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Large French 20th Century Painting Vibrant Bold Colours Dynamic Shapes Abstract
Large French 20th Century Painting Vibrant Bold Colours Dynamic Shapes Abstract

Large French 20th Century Painting Vibrant Bold Colours Dynamic Shapes Abstract

By Gilbert Pelissier

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Abstract Expressionist Composition by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924) signed, inscribed verso oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas size: 24 x 20 inches condition: overall ver...

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Let the Light Shine Through: Floral, Abstract, Still-life, Painting, Bold
Let the Light Shine Through: Floral, Abstract, Still-life, Painting, Bold

Let the Light Shine Through: Floral, Abstract, Still-life, Painting, Bold

By Karnish Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Title: Let the Light Shine Through Floral Abstract Still-life Painting Contemporary Expressionist Invest Abundance Flowers Vase In this piece, I captured abundance and an experienc...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Huge French 20th Century Black Red & White Bold Abstract Expression Painting
Huge French 20th Century Black Red & White Bold Abstract Expression Painting

Huge French 20th Century Black Red & White Bold Abstract Expression Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Description: Description: This powerful abstract painting features bold strokes of red, black, white, and earthy tones, creating an intense and dynamic composition.

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Paper

Figurative Expressionist Bold Pop Art Oil Painting Self Portrait Carlo Pittore
Figurative Expressionist Bold Pop Art Oil Painting Self Portrait Carlo Pittore

Figurative Expressionist Bold Pop Art Oil Painting Self Portrait Carlo Pittore

By Carlo Pittore

Located in Surfside, FL

His oeuvre includes paintings of boxers, carnival performers, modern takes on classical paintings, portraits, self-portraits, nudes, landscapes, mail art, and his comic drawings.

Category

1980s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

British Abstract Painting Contemporary Bold Brushstrokes in Teal Blue and Yellow
British Abstract Painting Contemporary Bold Brushstrokes in Teal Blue and Yellow

British Abstract Painting Contemporary Bold Brushstrokes in Teal Blue and Yellow

By Sally Bradshaw

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Blue & Green Swirl Abstract by Sally Bradshaw (British, b.1962) signed verso 31 x 39 inches acrylic paint on canvas Description: This captivating abstract expressionist oil painting...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Love Conquers All - Extra Large Abstract Painting, Bold Colors, New, Maximalism
Love Conquers All - Extra Large Abstract Painting, Bold Colors, New, Maximalism

Love Conquers All - Extra Large Abstract Painting, Bold Colors, New, Maximalism

By Karnish Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Title: Love Conquers All - Omnia Vincit Amor Extra Large Abstract Investment Bold Color Large rendition in the Unchained Expressions series. It attempts to map the road to freedom...

Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Spray Paint, Color Pencil

The Fire Within, Abstract Acrylic and Oil Painting, Bold, Large, New
The Fire Within, Abstract Acrylic and Oil Painting, Bold, Large, New

The Fire Within, Abstract Acrylic and Oil Painting, Bold, Large, New

By Karnish Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Title: The Fire Within Movement Flow Energy Red Warm Striking Painting Fire Passion Burnt Orange In this piece, I've swirled together the fiery hues of acrylic and oil to capture a...

Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Stretcher Bars

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Bold Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of bold paintings for sale on 1stDibs. There are many Abstract, Contemporary and Street Art versions of these works for sale. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made 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 bold paintings on 1stDibs that include elements of brown, gray, black, blue and more. Chloe Hedden, Scott Pattinson, Adam Cohen, Nick Grindrod and Carol Young took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in paint, synthetic resin paint and acrylic paint, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Large bold paintings can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while the smaller iterations available — each spanning 5 inches in width — may make for a better choice for a more modest living area.

How Much are Bold Paintings?

Prices for pieces in our collection of bold paintings start at $60 and top out at $32,000 with the average selling for $2,500.

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.