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Mosaic dance
Mosaic dance

Mosaic dance

By Ksenia Tsyganyuk

Located in Zofingen, AG

When the outside world is chaotic, the mind searches for a peaceful place—a space filled with joy and vibrant colors that bring back childhood memories of calm, rest, and happiness. ...

Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

A Milkmaid and Cows, Romantic Oil on Canvas, Mid-19th Century, Framed
A Milkmaid and Cows, Romantic Oil on Canvas, Mid-19th Century, Framed

A Milkmaid and Cows, Romantic Oil on Canvas, Mid-19th Century, Framed

By Henry Brittan Willis

Located in GB

His brushwork is smooth yet lively, blending animal realism with the poetic calm of pastoral landscape painting. The scene embodies the essence of Willis’s art — tranquil, balanced,...

Category

Mid-19th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Burgundy flower, Freesia
Burgundy flower, Freesia

Burgundy flower, Freesia

By Svetlana Saratova

Located in Zofingen, AG

The high-quality canvas, covered with selected jute fabric (approx. 380 g/m²), adds a tactile presence and subtle depth to the work. The painting radiates calm, grace, and light. It...

Category

2010s Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Tropic" - Vibrant Green and Blue Contemporary Color-Field Abstract Artwork
"Tropic" - Vibrant Green and Blue Contemporary Color-Field Abstract Artwork

"Tropic" - Vibrant Green and Blue Contemporary Color-Field Abstract Artwork

By Katheryn Holt

Located in Carmel, CA

The soothing palette blends azure blues and gentle aquamarine with the warmth of sandy beiges, mirroring the serene dance of twilight across a calm sea. Katheryn's technique of paint...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Wood, Wood Panel

The Canine of Florence, Oil on Canvas, Old Masters Style, 2026

The Canine of Florence, Oil on Canvas, Old Masters Style, 2026

By Bruno Surdo

Located in Chicago, IL

The architecture, with its columns, arches, vaulted ceiling, and warm terracotta floor, is rendered with the reverence of a Renaissance interior, recalling the measured calm of earl...

Category

2010s Old Masters Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Labyrinth and The Light 39 X 46
The Labyrinth and The Light 39 X 46

The Labyrinth and The Light 39 X 46

By Heriberto Mora

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mora's paintings are calm and contemplative and provide a spiritual retreat and inner peace as he explores the tension between the spiritual and material world.

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Landscape with Pine 38 X 40
Landscape with Pine 38 X 40

Landscape with Pine 38 X 40

By Heriberto Mora

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mora's paintings are calm and contemplative and provide a spiritual retreat and inner peace as he explores the tension between the spiritual and material world.

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Echoes of Autumn   42 X 49
Echoes of Autumn   42 X 49

Echoes of Autumn 42 X 49

By Heriberto Mora

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mora's paintings are calm and contemplative and provide a spiritual retreat and inner peace as he explores the tension between the spiritual and material world.

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Quiet Village"
"Quiet Village"

"Quiet Village"

By Nicoleta Stati

Located in Edinburgh, GB

The formal horizontal solution of the canvas and natural elements adds calmness and balance to the painting. This painting cultivates a love for tradition and nature and reminds us o...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Spring  37 X 42
Spring  37 X 42

Spring 37 X 42

By Heriberto Mora

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mora's paintings are calm and contemplative and provide a spiritual retreat and inner peace as he explores the tension between the spiritual and material world.

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The old estate. Odessa. September
The old estate. Odessa. September

The old estate. Odessa. September

By Simon Kozhin

Located in Zofingen, AG

Through the rich oil textures, I aimed to capture the enchanting mix of fading light and the quiet dignity of the old estate. This painting radiates a calm, reflective energy—perfect...

Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

La Lecture
La Lecture

La Lecture

By Henri Lebasque

Located in London, GB

There is also a sense of calm infused in Lebasque’s painting which celebrates the fullness and richness of life.

Category

1920s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Memory of a Quiet Walk Through Nature" - Modern Post-Impressionist Landscape
"Memory of a Quiet Walk Through Nature" - Modern Post-Impressionist Landscape

"Memory of a Quiet Walk Through Nature" - Modern Post-Impressionist Landscape

By Masri Hayssam

Located in Carmel, CA

Subtle tones of green, gold, and muted blue blend together in a dreamlike harmony, inviting viewers into a meditative dialogue with nature. This contemplative painting offers timeles...

Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Blue pond
Blue pond

Blue pond

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

Every brushstroke conveys a sense of peace and reflection, inviting viewers to pause and immerse themselves in the calmness. This painting is meant to bring an oasis of tranquility a...

Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Lucid Dreaming: Contemporary Landscape Diptych on Canvas

Lucid Dreaming: Contemporary Landscape Diptych on Canvas

By Cynthia Young

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Blue,White,Indigo, navy, pink, blush, trees, nature, lakes, calm. Each painting is 50 x 32" (diptych) Inspired by the drama of nature and light, Cynthia creates abstracted landscap...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Babadag
Babadag

Babadag

By Simon Kozhin

Located in Zofingen, AG

The twisted tree stands as a testament to life's strength against harsh conditions, rendered in vibrant oils to evoke the warm sunlight and crisp mountain air. This painting breathes...

Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"May Flowers" - Colorful Contemporary Surrealist Landscape with Blue Flowers
"May Flowers" - Colorful Contemporary Surrealist Landscape with Blue Flowers

"May Flowers" - Colorful Contemporary Surrealist Landscape with Blue Flowers

By Steven H. Rehfeld

Located in Carmel, CA

Florals emerge like recollections, half-formed, radiant, and fleeting, while mountains and branches anchor the scene in a fractured calm. The painting holds a poetic duality: it’s bo...

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

WHITE LILY POND
WHITE LILY POND

WHITE LILY POND

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

I infused my soul into this piece, wishing to bring a sense of peace and a refreshing energy into your space. Feel the calmness ripple through your home. painting with a palette knif...

Category

2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

British Impressionist Watercolor of a River Scene with Church at Sunset
British Impressionist Watercolor of a River Scene with Church at Sunset

British Impressionist Watercolor of a River Scene with Church at Sunset

By Anthony Avery

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The artist masterfully captures the interplay of light and reflection, evoking a sense of calm and timeless beauty. This painting would make an excellent addition to any art collecti...

Category

Early 2000s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

The hot sun of Marrakech
The hot sun of Marrakech

The hot sun of Marrakech

By Ksenia Tsyganyuk

Located in Zofingen, AG

When the outside world is chaotic, the mind searches for a peaceful place—a space filled with joy and vibrant colors that bring back childhood memories of calm, rest, and happiness. ...

Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Before You Took a Nap / After You Took the Bath (Diptych)" (2025)
"Before You Took a Nap / After You Took the Bath (Diptych)" (2025)

"Before You Took a Nap / After You Took the Bath (Diptych)" (2025)

By Brian Keith Stephens

Located in Denver, CO

The two panels work together like a quiet yin yang with each balancing the other through subtle difference. Over time the painting offers a calm steady presence that continues to unf...

Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Cotton, Oil

In the Mountains. Zakarpattya, Impressionist Landscape, Oil on Canvas
In the Mountains. Zakarpattya, Impressionist Landscape, Oil on Canvas

In the Mountains. Zakarpattya, Impressionist Landscape, Oil on Canvas

By Oleksandr Khrapachov

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Zakarpattya” will be a wonderful addition to any interior, filling the space with warmth and calm. This painting will bring into your home a piece of mountain autumn, a season that i...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Autumn Talks/9
Autumn Talks/9

HELEN MOUNTAutumn Talks/9, 2024

$477Sale Price|30% Off

Autumn Talks/9

By HELEN MOUNT

Located in Zofingen, AG

Dynamic brushstrokes and visible accents in the form of light sparkles remind us of the life-giving energy of nature, even in the cozy period before the winter calm. This painting of...

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Lignes de rivage, Abstract seascape, textured, expressionism, Oil, French artist
Lignes de rivage, Abstract seascape, textured, expressionism, Oil, French artist

Lignes de rivage, Abstract seascape, textured, expressionism, Oil, French artist

By SOPHIE DUMONT

Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR

The surface, richly textured, invites the viewer to slow down — to follow the lines of the landscape as if listening to its silence. This painting offers a calm yet present visual a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

A view of the Teberda river and Dombay
A view of the Teberda river and Dombay

A view of the Teberda river and Dombay

By Simon Kozhin

Located in Zofingen, AG

With oil on canvas, I blended impressionism and realism to evoke the crisp mountain air and peaceful energy. This painting invites calm and inspiration, bringing the tranquil spirit ...

Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Waiting for Sophia / gentle soft cool blue grey scene with boat in fog
Waiting for Sophia / gentle soft cool blue grey scene with boat in fog

Waiting for Sophia / gentle soft cool blue grey scene with boat in fog

By Willard Dixon

Located in Burlingame, CA

His work captures the undeniable beauty of the West with its grand and humble spirit. The realist calm water painting with a boat is 23 1/2 x 36 1/2 inches and is framed is an artist...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Woman in a Green Dress" Modern Expressionist Acrylic Woman's Portrait on Paper
"Woman in a Green Dress" Modern Expressionist Acrylic Woman's Portrait on Paper

"Woman in a Green Dress" Modern Expressionist Acrylic Woman's Portrait on Paper

By Natalya Mougenot

Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR

She wears a rich green dress, loosely contoured yet radiating natural elegance, while the contrast between the lush green attire and the calm blue background amplifies the painting’s...

Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

The Breath of the Mountains, Impressionist Landscape, Oil on Canvas
The Breath of the Mountains, Impressionist Landscape, Oil on Canvas

The Breath of the Mountains, Impressionist Landscape, Oil on Canvas

By Oleksandr Khrapachov

Located in Edinburgh, GB

The color palette of the painting conveys the freshness and purity of mountain nature, filling the space with a sense of calm and boundlessness.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ignis
Ignis

Ignis

By Ksenia Tsyganyuk

Located in Zofingen, AG

When the outside world is chaotic, the mind searches for a peaceful place—a space filled with joy and vibrant colors that bring back childhood memories of calm, rest, and happiness. ...

Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Cardboard

Breathe Slowly/18
Breathe Slowly/18

Breathe Slowly/18

By HELEN MOUNT

Located in Zofingen, AG

The clouds, almost floating in the blue sky, give a sense of lightness and space, while the warm shades of yellow in the foreground of the land enhance the feeling of warmth and ligh...

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

No boundaries
No boundaries

No boundaries

By Ksenia Tsyganyuk

Located in Zofingen, AG

When the outside world is chaotic, the mind searches for a peaceful place—a space filled with joy and vibrant colors that bring back childhood memories of calm, rest, and happiness. ...

Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Contemporary portrait "Confident Indifference"
Contemporary portrait "Confident Indifference"

Contemporary portrait "Confident Indifference"

By Nataliya Bagatskaya

Located in Zofingen, AG

The barren landscape emphasizes isolation, drawing focus to the women and their calm presence. For texture before painting, a layer of textured paste with small glass particles is ap...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Lacquer, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Eastern temptation
Eastern temptation

Eastern temptation

By Ksenia Tsyganyuk

Located in Zofingen, AG

When the outside world is chaotic, the mind searches for a peaceful place—a space filled with joy and vibrant colors that bring back childhood memories of calm, rest, and happiness. ...

Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Juicy fruit
Juicy fruit

Juicy fruit

By Ksenia Tsyganyuk

Located in Zofingen, AG

When the outside world is chaotic, the mind searches for a peaceful place—a space filled with joy and vibrant colors that bring back childhood memories of calm, rest, and happiness. ...

Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Cardboard

British Impressionist Watercolor of Rolling Hills and Open Sky Landscape
British Impressionist Watercolor of Rolling Hills and Open Sky Landscape

British Impressionist Watercolor of Rolling Hills and Open Sky Landscape

By Anthony Avery

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

This piece transports the viewer to a serene countryside, celebrating the untouched beauty of rural France and offering a sense of calm and timelessness. This painting would make a p...

Category

Early 2000s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

“Lavender breeze” landscape, botanical, naive art. sunsets
“Lavender breeze” landscape, botanical, naive art. sunsets

“Lavender breeze” landscape, botanical, naive art. sunsets

By Natasha Villone

Located in Oslo, NO

Lavender is ready to be harvested. The painting feels calm and peaceful, almost like it’s possible to smell the sweet fragrance in the air.

Category

2010s Surrealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Forest Lake
Forest Lake

Forest Lake

Located in Zofingen, AG

As the artist, I sought to convey the tranquility of a forest lake at dusk, with gentle reflections and the murmur of foliage. This painting breathes a calming energy that will infus...

Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

British Impressionist Watercolor of Misty Forest Scene in Sepia Tones
British Impressionist Watercolor of Misty Forest Scene in Sepia Tones

British Impressionist Watercolor of Misty Forest Scene in Sepia Tones

By Anthony Avery

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Gentle shadows cast by the trees create a layered effect, adding a sense of depth and grounding the painting in a calming, nostalgic ambiance. This piece beautifully captures the sti...

Category

Early 2000s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Tree of Life
Tree of Life

Tree of Life

By Ksenia Tsyganyuk

Located in Zofingen, AG

When the outside world is chaotic, the mind searches for a peaceful place—a space filled with joy and vibrant colors that bring back childhood memories of calm, rest, and happiness. ...

Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Wild Flowers
Wild Flowers

Wild Flowers

By Novi Lim

Located in Boston, MA

The result is loose interpretations of anything that exists between the mind and reality, therefore each painting is unique and sometimes inexplicable. About the Artist: Ethereal a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Mountain Stream
Mountain Stream

Mountain Stream

By Frank Corso

Located in Greenwich, CT

Landscape oil painting of a calm stream in the mountains of Colorado.

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Archipelago Landscape From Sweden
Archipelago Landscape From Sweden

Archipelago Landscape From Sweden

Located in Stockholm, SE

The water below mirrors these hues, enhancing the painting’s calm and reflective mood. Gunne’s use of broad, sweeping brushstrokes and his sensitive treatment of light and color ill...

Category

1940s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Hypnotized
Hypnotized

Hypnotized

By Novi Lim

Located in Boston, MA

The result is loose interpretations of anything that exists between the mind and reality, therefore each painting is unique and sometimes inexplicable. About the Artist: Ethereal a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Yellow fields, Silence Serie by Tetiana Pchelnykova
Yellow fields, Silence Serie by Tetiana Pchelnykova

Yellow fields, Silence Serie by Tetiana Pchelnykova

By Tetiana Pchelnykova

Located in Zofingen, AG

Drawing inspiration from the artist’s personal experiences and the collective struggles faced by her country, "Silence" explores the delicate balance between chaos and calm. Each pai...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Vantage Point
Vantage Point

Vantage Point

By Novi Lim

Located in Boston, MA

The result is loose interpretations of anything that exists between the mind and reality, therefore each painting is unique and sometimes inexplicable. About the Artist: Ethereal a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Danish Mid-Century Colourfield Oil on Board of Houses in a Coastal Scene.
Danish Mid-Century Colourfield Oil on Board of Houses in a Coastal Scene.

Danish Mid-Century Colourfield Oil on Board of Houses in a Coastal Scene.

Located in Cotignac, FR

The simple shapes and tone on tone colours are very easy on the eye. A very calming, grounded painting, charming and atmospheric which draws the viewer in to another world.

Category

Mid-20th Century Color-Field Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

The journey, Silence Series by Tetiana Pchelnykova
The journey, Silence Series by Tetiana Pchelnykova

The journey, Silence Series by Tetiana Pchelnykova

By Tetiana Pchelnykova

Located in Zofingen, AG

They serve as a reminder that even in the most challenging situations, moments of silence and calm can be found. The painting reflects the concept embedded in the "Silence" series,...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Antalya
Antalya

Antalya

By Novi Lim

Located in Boston, MA

The result is loose interpretations of anything that exists between the mind and reality, therefore each painting is unique and sometimes inexplicable. About the Artist: Ethereal a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Enchantment
Enchantment

Enchantment

By Novi Lim

Located in Boston, MA

The result is loose interpretations of anything that exists between the mind and reality, therefore each painting is unique and sometimes inexplicable. About the Artist: Ethereal a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Aegean Nymph and The Liquid Moon
Aegean Nymph and The Liquid Moon

Aegean Nymph and The Liquid Moon

By Novi Lim

Located in Boston, MA

The result is loose interpretations of anything that exists between the mind and reality, therefore each painting is unique and sometimes inexplicable. About the Artist: Ethereal a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Infinite Fractals
Infinite Fractals

Infinite Fractals

By Novi Lim

Located in Boston, MA

The result is loose interpretations of anything that exists between the mind and reality, therefore each painting is unique and sometimes inexplicable. About the Artist: Ethereal a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Genesis
Genesis

Genesis

By Novi Lim

Located in Boston, MA

The result is loose interpretations of anything that exists between the mind and reality, therefore each painting is unique and sometimes inexplicable. About the Artist: Ethereal a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Odyssey
Odyssey

Odyssey

By Novi Lim

Located in Boston, MA

The result is loose interpretations of anything that exists between the mind and reality, therefore each painting is unique and sometimes inexplicable. About the Artist: Ethereal a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Secret Garden
Secret Garden

Secret Garden

By Novi Lim

Located in Boston, MA

The result is loose interpretations of anything that exists between the mind and reality, therefore each painting is unique and sometimes inexplicable. About the Artist: Ethereal a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Floating Away
Floating Away

Floating Away

By Novi Lim

Located in Boston, MA

The result is loose interpretations of anything that exists between the mind and reality, therefore each painting is unique and sometimes inexplicable. About the Artist: Ethereal a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Beach and harbor of Banyuls on French Mediterranean cost
Beach and harbor of Banyuls on French Mediterranean cost

Beach and harbor of Banyuls on French Mediterranean cost

By Antoine Ponthus-Cinier

Located in BELEYMAS, FR

Jouve wrote in the 19th century, and in his sense of perspective, which are sometimes truly extraordinary; however, he seems, most of the time, a little less brilliant in his depicti...

Category

1850s French School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Laid Paper

Deux Waterbird (Diptych)
Deux Waterbird (Diptych)

Deux Waterbird (Diptych)

By Novi Lim

Located in Boston, MA

The result is loose interpretations of anything that exists between the mind and reality, therefore each painting is unique and sometimes inexplicable. About the Artist: Ethereal an...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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Calm Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of calm paintings is available on 1stDibs. Today, if you’re looking for Expressionist editions of these works and are unable to find the perfect match for your home, our selection also includes Contemporary. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Calm paintings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes gray, brown, blue, black and more. Kind of Cyan, Sekhar Kar, Irena Orlov, Nancy Simonds and Amy Gordon took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric.

How Much are Calm Paintings?

Calm paintings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $2,180, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $27,000.

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? 

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