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Out of the Gates, original painting, contemporary
Out of the Gates, original painting, contemporary

Out of the Gates, original painting, contemporary

By Garth Bayley

Located in Deddington, GB

from. Garth says: "I find my paintings are darker and more atmospheric in the winter and vibrant in the

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Pen

Out of the Gates, original painting, contemporary
Out of the Gates, original painting, contemporary

Out of the Gates, original painting, contemporary

By Garth Bayley

Located in Deddington, GB

from. Garth says: "I find my paintings are darker and more atmospheric in the winter and vibrant in the

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Pen

Ash Plume contemporary landscape painting
Ash Plume contemporary landscape painting

Ash Plume contemporary landscape painting

By Katherine Kean

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This contemporary landscape painting depicts a vivid experience of Hawaii’s volcanic eruption. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Oil

"Untitled B" Terry Adkins, Dark, Moody, Blue and Orange, Gestural, Mixed Media
"Untitled B" Terry Adkins, Dark, Moody, Blue and Orange, Gestural, Mixed Media

"Untitled B" Terry Adkins, Dark, Moody, Blue and Orange, Gestural, Mixed Media

By Terry Adkins

Located in New York, NY

Terry Adkins Untitled B, 1989 Signed, titled and dated on reverse Mixed media on paper 39 x 27 1/4 inches Provenance The artist Gifted to Jackie Battle, New York c. 1990 Acquired fr...

Category

1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Paper

Tulips lover, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Tulips lover, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Tulips lover, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Located in Yardley, PA

round plate. The background of the painting is predominantly dark, which highlights the subjects in the

Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

French Coastal Landscape with White Cottage and Sailboat Under a Dark Sky
French Coastal Landscape with White Cottage and Sailboat Under a Dark Sky

French Coastal Landscape with White Cottage and Sailboat Under a Dark Sky

By Fanch Lel

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: French Coastal Landscape with White Cottage and Sailboat Under a Dark Sky By Fanch Lel Size

Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Turn Left At Mars, red, yellow, black, abstract, dark colors, bold
Turn Left At Mars, red, yellow, black, abstract, dark colors, bold

Turn Left At Mars, red, yellow, black, abstract, dark colors, bold

Located in New York, NY

what we cannot yet see? What are the things that influence our ability to perceive? My paintings can be

Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Patronus, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Patronus, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Patronus, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Located in Yardley, PA

White horse running along the yellow field on the dark blue sky background. :: Painting

Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Blackout, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Blackout, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Blackout, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Located in Yardley, PA

texture. It is a dark and intriguing painting that will enhance your space. SHIPPING NOTE: Shipping to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Samhain, Oil Painting
Samhain, Oil Painting

Jane ThornSamhain, Oil Painting, 2025

$800

H 20 in W 16 in D 0.5 in

Samhain, Oil Painting

Located in San Francisco, CA

that describe this painting: night, darkness, Halloween, Samhain, moody, Chicago, autumn, fall, pumpkin

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Shadow Play, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Shadow Play, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Shadow Play, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Located in Yardley, PA

office. This piece has a mature and dark modern design aesthetic. This painting is full of punk energy

Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Dark Portrait on Coin with Red Markings and Blue Background – “Currency 270”
Dark Portrait on Coin with Red Markings and Blue Background – “Currency 270”

Dark Portrait on Coin with Red Markings and Blue Background – “Currency 270”

By Natasha Lelenco

Located in FISTERRA, ES

“Currency #271” from Natasha Lelenco’s ongoing Currencies series presents a monochrome black portrait against a vivid cobalt blue background, its surface punctuated by irregular red ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

The Woods, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
The Woods, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

The Woods, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Stephen Mitchell

Located in Yardley, PA

painted on deep profile canvas, with the sides painted a dark grey to match the painting. It is varnished

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Whispering Wave, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Whispering Wave, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Whispering Wave, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By silvia vassileva

Located in Yardley, PA

layer. Gallery-wrapped, sides painted in dark blue, ready to hang. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism

Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

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Dark Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of dark paintings available on 1stDibs. There are many abstract, contemporary and Post-Impressionist versions of these works for sale. 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. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the dark paintings on 1stDibs that include elements of black, gray, brown, beige and more. Paul Balmer, Garth Bayley, Stephanie Peek, Jackie Battenfield and Jaylen Pigford 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. Some dark paintings are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller iterations, measuring # 0.1 inches across, are available.

How Much are Dark Paintings?

Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — dark paintings in our inventory begin at $0 and can go as high as $7,950,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,750.

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.