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The Daily Tasks of Rural Life, c. 1860, Romanticism Oil Painting.
Located in Stockholm, SE
paintings convey. This painting "The Daily Tasks of Rural Life" is a testament to Carse's ability to
Category

Mid-19th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Daily Tasks of Rural Life, c. 1860, Romanticism Oil Painting.
The Daily Tasks of Rural Life, c. 1860, Romanticism Oil Painting.

James Howe Carse
The Daily Tasks of Rural Life, c. 1860, Romanticism Oil Painting., c. 1860

H 24.02 in W 30.32 in
Painting 19th century old master rural daily life
By Henri-Joseph Castaing
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
CASTAING Henri Joseph (1860-1918) Young girl at the source Oil on canvas signed low left Frame
Category

1890s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Painting 19th century old master rural daily life
Painting 19th century old master rural daily life

Henri-Joseph Castaing
Painting 19th century old master rural daily life, circa 1898

H 47.64 in W 33.86 in D 2.76 in
The Seated Man – An Intimate Glimpse into Daily Life
Located in Stockholm, SE
This masterfully executed painting by Emerik Stenberg (1873–1927) captures an intimate and
Category

Early 20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Seated Man – An Intimate Glimpse into Daily Life
The Seated Man – An Intimate Glimpse into Daily Life

Emerik Stenberg
The Seated Man – An Intimate Glimpse into Daily Life, Early 1900s

H 35.83 in W 30.32 in
"Still Life with Walnuts and Quince" (Realist oil painting)
By Joseph Q. Daily
Located in Binghamton, NY
"Still Life with Walnuts and Quince" is a realist still life by Joseph Q. Daily. This oil on linen
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil, Wood Panel

"Still Life with Walnuts and Quince" (Realist oil painting)
"Still Life with Walnuts and Quince" (Realist oil painting)

Joseph Q. Daily
"Still Life with Walnuts and Quince" (Realist oil painting), 2019

H 9 in W 12 in
“Still Life with Freshly Fallen Chestnuts” (Realist Oil Painting)
By Joseph Q. Daily
Located in Binghamton, NY
“Still Life with Freshly Fallen Chestnuts” is a realist oil on linen painting by Joseph Q. Daily
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil, Wood Panel

“Still Life with Freshly Fallen Chestnuts” (Realist Oil Painting)
“Still Life with Freshly Fallen Chestnuts” (Realist Oil Painting)

Joseph Q. Daily
“Still Life with Freshly Fallen Chestnuts” (Realist Oil Painting), 2019

H 9 in W 12 in
Realist oil painting, "Still Life With Roses and Mason Jar"
By Joseph Q. Daily
Located in Binghamton, NY
"Still Life With Roses and Mason Jar" is a realist, oil on linen painting by Joseph Q. Daily. As
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Realist oil painting, "Still Life With Roses and Mason Jar"
Realist oil painting, "Still Life With Roses and Mason Jar"

Joseph Q. Daily
Realist oil painting, "Still Life With Roses and Mason Jar"

H 14 in W 14 in
Realist oil painting, "Sunflowers"
By Joseph Q. Daily
Located in Binghamton, NY
“Sunflowers” is a realist, oil on canvas painting by Joseph Q. Daily. Vibrant, golden yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Realist oil painting, "Sunflowers"
Realist oil painting, "Sunflowers"

Joseph Q. Daily
Realist oil painting, "Sunflowers", 2018

H 12 in W 16 in
Realist Still Life, "Homemade Chocolate", oil on linen on panel
By Joseph Q. Daily
Located in Binghamton, NY
"Homemade Chocolate" is a realist still life by Joseph Q. Daily. This oil on linen painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil, Wood Panel

Realist Still Life, "Homemade Chocolate", oil on linen on panel
Realist Still Life, "Homemade Chocolate", oil on linen on panel

Joseph Q. Daily
Realist Still Life, "Homemade Chocolate", oil on linen on panel, 2019

H 9 in W 12 in
Realist oil painting featuring roses, "Symphony in White and Red"
By Joseph Q. Daily
Located in Binghamton, NY
"Symphony in White and Red" is an oil on panel painting by Joseph Daily. The work features two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Realist oil painting featuring roses, "Symphony in White and Red"
Realist oil painting featuring roses, "Symphony in White and Red"

Joseph Q. Daily
Realist oil painting featuring roses, "Symphony in White and Red", 2016

H 9 in W 6 in
Still Life with White and Pink Lilacs "Old Friends" (Realism, Naturalism)
By Joseph Q. Daily
Located in Binghamton, NY
Joseph Q. Daily's "Old Friends" is a small scale, Realist still life. In this piece, white and pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Still Life with White and Pink Lilacs "Old Friends" (Realism, Naturalism)
Still Life with White and Pink Lilacs "Old Friends" (Realism, Naturalism)

Joseph Q. Daily
Still Life with White and Pink Lilacs "Old Friends" (Realism, Naturalism)

H 10 in W 18 in
Realist yellow white and green flowers, "Daffodils", oil on panel, 2017
By Joseph Q. Daily
Located in Binghamton, NY
Daffodils by Joseph Q Daily like its title suggests features a trio of daffodils. One white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Realist yellow white and green flowers, "Daffodils", oil on panel, 2017
Realist yellow white and green flowers, "Daffodils", oil on panel, 2017

Joseph Q. Daily
Realist yellow white and green flowers, "Daffodils", oil on panel, 2017, 2017

H 12 in W 9 in
Realist pink purple and green flowers, "Pink Spray" oil on panel, 2016
By Joseph Q. Daily
Located in Binghamton, NY
to bright fuchsia and a background of blues and greys, Daily creates a classic still-life that will
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Realist pink purple and green flowers, "Pink Spray" oil on panel, 2016
Realist pink purple and green flowers, "Pink Spray" oil on panel, 2016

Joseph Q. Daily
Realist pink purple and green flowers, "Pink Spray" oil on panel, 2016, 2016

H 9 in W 12 in
Realist pink white and yellow flower, "Water Lily", oil on panel, small scale
By Joseph Q. Daily
Located in Binghamton, NY
the lily shine. Daily combines realism with the effortless sweep of brushstrokes, creating a painting
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Realist pink white and yellow flower, "Water Lily", oil on panel, small scale
Realist pink white and yellow flower, "Water Lily", oil on panel, small scale

Joseph Q. Daily
Realist pink white and yellow flower, "Water Lily", oil on panel, small scale, 2016

H 6 in W 9 in
Pink Gladiolus
By Joseph Q. Daily
Located in Binghamton, NY
white with pops of yellow at center. Daily combines realism with the effortless sweep of brushstrokes
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Pink Gladiolus
Pink Gladiolus

Joseph Q. Daily
Pink Gladiolus, 2016

H 9 in W 6 in
Medusa’s Dream - oil on linen
Located in Richmond, BC
style in her daily life and uses classical oil painting as a medium to present those dreamlike scenes
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Medusa’s Dream - oil on linen
Medusa’s Dream - oil on linen

Xin Wen
Medusa’s Dream - oil on linen, 2022-2023

H 24 in W 88 in
Dawn (黎明破晓时) - oil on canvas
Located in Richmond, BC
language to describe the contemporary customs and style in her daily life and uses classical oil painting
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Dawn (黎明破晓时) - oil on canvas
Dawn (黎明破晓时) - oil on canvas

Xin Wen
Dawn (黎明破晓时) - oil on canvas, 2022-2023

H 24 in W 88 in
Omniscient Blossom of the Red Earth’s Son - oil on linen
Located in Richmond, BC
style in her daily life and uses classical oil painting as a medium to present those dreamlike scenes
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Omniscient Blossom of the Red Earth’s Son - oil on linen
Omniscient Blossom of the Red Earth’s Son - oil on linen

Xin Wen
Omniscient Blossom of the Red Earth’s Son - oil on linen, 2022-2023

H 36 in W 60 in
Started as A Deity (出身为神) - oil on linen
Located in Richmond, BC
language to describe the contemporary customs and style in her daily life and uses classical oil painting
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

Started as A Deity (出身为神) - oil on linen
Started as A Deity (出身为神) - oil on linen

Xin Wen
Started as A Deity (出身为神) - oil on linen, 2022-2023

H 36 in W 60 in
The Night (或许夜风吹过) - oil on canvas
Located in Richmond, BC
language to describe the contemporary customs and style in her daily life and uses classical oil painting
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Night (或许夜风吹过) - oil on canvas
The Night (或许夜风吹过) - oil on canvas

Xin Wen
The Night (或许夜风吹过) - oil on canvas, 2022-2023

H 48 in W 36 in
Dawn (黎明破曉時) - Limited Edition Prints
Located in Richmond, BC
the contemporary customs and style in her daily life and uses classical oil painting as a medium to
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Dawn (黎明破曉時) - Limited Edition Prints
Dawn (黎明破曉時) - Limited Edition Prints

Xin Wen
Dawn (黎明破曉時) - Limited Edition Prints, 2023

H 4.36 in W 16 in
Started as A Deity (出身为神) - Limited Edition Prints
Located in Richmond, BC
language to describe the contemporary customs and style in her daily life and uses classical oil painting
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Started as A Deity (出身为神) - Limited Edition Prints
Started as A Deity (出身为神) - Limited Edition Prints

Xin Wen
Started as A Deity (出身为神) - Limited Edition Prints, 2023

H 18 in W 30 in
Omniscient Blossom of the Red Earth's Son - Limited Edition Prints
Located in Richmond, BC
language to describe the contemporary customs and style in her daily life and uses classical oil painting
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Omniscient Blossom of the Red Earth's Son - Limited Edition Prints
Omniscient Blossom of the Red Earth's Son - Limited Edition Prints

Xin Wen
Omniscient Blossom of the Red Earth's Son - Limited Edition Prints, 2023

H 18 in W 30 in
Medusa's Dream - Limited Edition Prints
Located in Richmond, BC
the contemporary customs and style in her daily life and uses classical oil painting as a medium to
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Medusa's Dream - Limited Edition Prints
Medusa's Dream - Limited Edition Prints

Xin Wen
Medusa's Dream - Limited Edition Prints, 2023

H 4.36 in W 16 in
The Night (或许夜风吹过) - Limited Edition Prints
Located in Richmond, BC
the contemporary customs and style in her daily life and uses classical oil painting as a medium to
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper

The Night (或许夜风吹过) - Limited Edition Prints
The Night (或许夜风吹过) - Limited Edition Prints

Xin Wen
The Night (或许夜风吹过) - Limited Edition Prints, 2023

H 16 in W 12 in
Calling (呼唤) - Limited Edition Prints
Located in Richmond, BC
the contemporary customs and style in her daily life and uses classical oil painting as a medium to
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Calling (呼唤) - Limited Edition Prints
Calling (呼唤) - Limited Edition Prints

Xin Wen
Calling (呼唤) - Limited Edition Prints, 2023

H 16 in W 12 in
Daily Uniform / Chanel - oil on panel
By Elizabeth Barlow
Located in Burlingame, CA
Daily Uniform of Chanel lipsticks and perfume featured in this delightful still life by Elizabeth
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Daily Uniform / Chanel - oil on panel
Daily Uniform / Chanel - oil on panel

Elizabeth Barlow
Daily Uniform / Chanel - oil on panel

H 7 in W 7 in D 2.75 in
Oblivion / contemporary oil and silver leaf painting
By Justyna Kisielewicz
Located in Burlingame, CA
commentary on modern daily life. The oil painting on wood panel with silver leaf. is a wild and succinct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Silver, Gold Leaf

Oblivion / contemporary oil and silver leaf painting
Oblivion / contemporary oil and silver leaf painting

Justyna Kisielewicz
Oblivion / contemporary oil and silver leaf painting, 2018

H 24 in W 24 in D 1 in
Honey Trap / contemporary floral oil and gold leaf painting
By Justyna Kisielewicz
Located in Burlingame, CA
life, 'Honey Trap.' oil painting on wood panel with glitter. A wild and succinct work from Kisielewicz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

Honey Trap / contemporary floral oil and gold leaf painting
Honey Trap / contemporary floral oil and gold leaf painting

Justyna Kisielewicz
Honey Trap / contemporary floral oil and gold leaf painting, 2018

H 24 in W 24 in D 1 in
"July Peaches" Oil Painting
By Mark Daily
Located in Denver, CO
Mark Daily's (US based) "July Peaches" is an oil painting that depicts the impressionistic
Category

2010s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

"July Peaches" Oil Painting

Mark Daily
"July Peaches" Oil Painting

H 8 in W 12 in
Daily (Modern Still Life Oil Painting of Loaf of Bread)
By Matthew Hopkins
Located in Hudson, NY
oil on panel 12 x 12 inches As part of his "Staples" series, this painting highlights the beauty
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Daily (Modern Still Life Oil Painting of Loaf of Bread)

Matthew Hopkins
Daily (Modern Still Life Oil Painting of Loaf of Bread), 2015

H 12 in W 12 in
Pink Rose
By Joseph Q. Daily
Located in Binghamton, NY
strokes of the background really makes this painting come alive. Daily combines realism with the
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Pink Rose
Pink Rose

Joseph Q. Daily
Pink Rose, 2016

H 9 in W 6 in
Arrangement in Silver
By Joseph Q. Daily
Located in Binghamton, NY
but elegant still life. Daily combines realism with the effortless sweep of brushstrokes, creating a
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Arrangement in Silver
Arrangement in Silver

Joseph Q. Daily
Arrangement in Silver, 2017

H 9 in W 12 in
Bellflowers
By Joseph Q. Daily
Located in Binghamton, NY
flower arrangement by Daily. With vibrant green stems these blooms really shine as they emerge from a
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Bellflowers
Bellflowers

Joseph Q. Daily
Bellflowers, 2016

H 9 in W 6 in
White Lily
By Joseph Q. Daily
Located in Binghamton, NY
with the bold blue sweeps of color in the background energizes this painting. Daily combines realism
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

White Lily

Joseph Q. Daily
White Lily, 2017

H 6 in W 9 in
Orchid in Lavender and Blue
By Joseph Q. Daily
Located in Binghamton, NY
blue background that gives this painting its name. Daily combines realism with the effortless sweep of
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Orchid in Lavender and Blue

Joseph Q. Daily
Orchid in Lavender and Blue, 2017

H 6 in W 9 in
Gerberas
By Joseph Q. Daily
Located in Binghamton, NY
background. Daily combines realism with the effortless sweep of brushstrokes, creating a painting that feels
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Gerberas
Gerberas

Joseph Q. Daily
Gerberas, 2017

H 9 in W 12 in
Daily Life In The Ghetto- Original Haitian Contemporary Oil On Canvas Painting
By Franck Louissaint
Located in Haverstraw, NY
. It depicts a daily life in a ghetto of Haiti. This artwork belongs to the private collection of
Category

1990s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Daily Life In The Ghetto- Original Haitian Contemporary Oil On Canvas Painting

Franck Louissaint
Daily Life In The Ghetto- Original Haitian Contemporary Oil On Canvas Painting, 1996

H 10 in W 8 in
Daily Life Scene in a 17th Century Vermeer Style - Dutch Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Pasadena, CA
. But the artwork goes beyond simply presenting a scene from daily life. What sets this painting apart
Category

1940s Flemish School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Daily Life Scene in a 17th Century Vermeer Style - Dutch Oil Painting on Canvas
Daily Life Scene in a 17th Century Vermeer Style - Dutch Oil Painting on Canvas

Daily Life Scene in a 17th Century Vermeer Style - Dutch Oil Painting on Canvas, 1948

H 38.5 in W 64 in D 3 in
Calling (呼唤) - oil on canvas
Located in Richmond, BC
customs and style in her daily life and uses classical oil painting as a medium to present those dreamlike
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Calling (呼唤) - oil on canvas
Calling (呼唤) - oil on canvas

Xin Wen
Calling (呼唤) - oil on canvas, 2022-2023

H 48 in W 36 in
Realist gold blue and yellow still-life, "Still Life With Plumcots" oil on panel
By Joseph Q. Daily
Located in Binghamton, NY
elegantly presented. Daily creates classic still-lifes combining realism with the effortless sweep of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil, Panel

Realist gold blue and yellow still-life, "Still Life With Plumcots" oil on panel
Realist gold blue and yellow still-life, "Still Life With Plumcots" oil on panel

Joseph Q. Daily
Realist gold blue and yellow still-life, "Still Life With Plumcots" oil on panel, 2016-17

H 12 in W 18 in
Still Life With Kohlrabi
By Joseph Q. Daily
Located in Binghamton, NY
Still Life With Kohlrabi is elegantly painted in cool tones. While the featured kohlrabi takes
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil, Panel

Still Life With Kohlrabi
Still Life With Kohlrabi

Joseph Q. Daily
Still Life With Kohlrabi, 2016-17

H 18 in W 24 in
To Your Health
By Joseph Q. Daily
Located in Binghamton, NY
. Daily combines realism with the effortless sweep of brushstrokes, creating a painting that feels
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

To Your Health
To Your Health

Joseph Q. Daily
To Your Health, 2016-17

H 12 in W 12 in
A Trio Of Roses
By Joseph Q. Daily
Located in Binghamton, NY
leaves compliments the blooms perfectly. Daily combines realism with the effortless sweep of
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

A Trio Of Roses
A Trio Of Roses

Joseph Q. Daily
A Trio Of Roses, 2015

H 16 in W 12 in
Daily Life. West Texas.
By Kit Medlin
Located in Houston, TX
Oil on board, signature lower right 11’h x 15.5”w, overall size is 14.5” x 19” c. 1960s
Category

1960s Other Art Style Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Daily Life. West Texas.
Daily Life. West Texas.

Kit Medlin
Daily Life. West Texas., c. 1960s

H 11 in W 15.5 in D 1 in
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Daily Life Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of daily life oil paintings available for sale. Finding the perfect contemporary, Impressionist or Photorealist examples of these works for your space is difficult — today, we have a vast range of variations and more on offer. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. You can search the daily life oil paintings that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, brown, black and blue. Elvic Steele, Stephen Basso, Hunt Slonem, Zhang Wei Guang and Bruno Surdo 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 Daily Life Oil Paintings?

Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — daily life oil paintings in our inventory begin at $65 and can go as high as $510,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,275.

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.

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