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Delft Garden Cyanotype Painting on Cotton Paper, Signed, 24x18 Inch
Delft Garden Cyanotype Painting on Cotton Paper, Signed, 24x18 Inch

Delft Garden Cyanotype Painting on Cotton Paper, Signed, 24x18 Inch

By Christine So

Located in Oakland, CA

The multiple-day process depends on being able to see while painting in a dark room so as to not expose the light-sensitive painted silhouette before it’s time.

Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Monotype, Photogram

Delft Madrone II (Framed 44 x 30 inch cyanotype painting)
Delft Madrone II (Framed 44 x 30 inch cyanotype painting)

Delft Madrone II (Framed 44 x 30 inch cyanotype painting)

By Christine So

Located in Oakland, CA

The multiple-day process depends on being able to see while painting in a dark room so as to not expose the light-sensitive painted silhouette before it’s time.

Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Monotype, Photogram

Autumn Garden Cyanotype Painting on Rag Paper, Contemporary Botanical, 17 x 11"
Autumn Garden Cyanotype Painting on Rag Paper, Contemporary Botanical, 17 x 11"

Autumn Garden Cyanotype Painting on Rag Paper, Contemporary Botanical, 17 x 11"

By Christine So

Located in Oakland, CA

The multiple-day process depends on being able to see while painting in a dark room so as to not expose the light-sensitive painted silhouette before it’s time.

Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Monotype, Photogram

"Peonies with Locket" contemporary surrealist still life painting, signed framed
"Peonies with Locket" contemporary surrealist still life painting, signed framed

"Peonies with Locket" contemporary surrealist still life painting, signed framed

By Steven J. Levin

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

While the scene seems to take place outside, the reflection in the vase reveals a window with light streaming into a dark room. As always, Levin's painting invites viewers to look cl...

Category

2010s American Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Woodland Stems On Dark, Jo Haran, Contemporary Floral Art, Original Artwork
Woodland Stems On Dark, Jo Haran, Contemporary Floral Art, Original Artwork

Woodland Stems On Dark, Jo Haran, Contemporary Floral Art, Original Artwork

By Jo Haran

Located in Deddington, GB

Image size: H:64 cm x W:47.3 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:67 cm x W:50.7 cm x D:0.01cm Sold Unframed Please note that insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece ma...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Still-life Drawings and Water...

Materials

Gesso, Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Spiral of Time II
Spiral of Time II

Spiral of Time II

By Harry Nadler

Located in Fairlawn, OH

He showed his New Mexico paintings in New York City in 1974. These luminous works were followed by very dark paintings using similar imagery.

Category

1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Dark Trees, Original Painting
Dark Trees, Original Painting

Dark Trees, Original Painting

By Janet Dyer

Located in San Francisco, CA

Words that describe this painting: tree, shadow, shade, meadow, forest, woods, panoramic, grove, impressionism, nature, acrylic painting, greenDark TreesJanet DyerAcrylic painting on...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art

Materials

Acrylic

Original James Tormey Photo Realist Oil Painting Still Life Candy Bowl Pop Art
Original James Tormey Photo Realist Oil Painting Still Life Candy Bowl Pop Art

Original James Tormey Photo Realist Oil Painting Still Life Candy Bowl Pop Art

Located in Surfside, FL

“I work with a very dry brush,” explains the artist. Many of Tormey’s paintings contain dark backgrounds, some of which are pure black—something that can present its own technical pr...

Category

20th Century Photorealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Flowers Still-life Scacciati 17th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master (3/3)
Flowers Still-life Scacciati 17th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master (3/3)

Flowers Still-life Scacciati 17th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master (3/3)

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

There are numerous elements typical of the painter that we see again in our still life, including the almost geometric balance of the arrangement of the flowers and the variegated co...

Category

17th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

Flowers Still-life Scacciati 17th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master (2/3)
Flowers Still-life Scacciati 17th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master (2/3)

Flowers Still-life Scacciati 17th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master (2/3)

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

There are numerous elements typical of the painter that we see again in our still life, including the almost geometric balance of the arrangement of the flowers and the variegated co...

Category

17th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

Flowers Still-life Scacciati 17th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master
Flowers Still-life Scacciati 17th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master

Flowers Still-life Scacciati 17th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

There are numerous elements typical of the painter that we see again in our still life, including the almost geometric balance of the arrangement of the flowers and the variegated co...

Category

17th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

Urbancat's Saga : Lavender City Whispers
Urbancat's Saga : Lavender City Whispers

Urbancat's Saga : Lavender City Whispers

By Hiro Ando

Located in PARIS, FR

The contrast between illuminated blossoms and dark pavement intensifies the painting’s emotional polarity.

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Spring landscape River view Nature painting
Spring landscape River view Nature painting

Spring landscape River view Nature painting

Located in Zofingen, AG

It will look beautiful in a brown or dark gray frame. Spring painting with a landscape will be a great gift for a friend or boss.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Water...

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Nu drapé fond rouge / bleu RX.

Nu drapé fond rouge / bleu RX.

By Peter Klasen

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Clips from weeklies, bits of cardboard and parts of military planes and vehicles are but a few of the materials used in his constructs. In his paintings fateful darkness reveals its ...

Category

Early 2000s Pop Art Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him

And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him

By Adam Mysock

Located in New Orleans, LA

Because of the darkly silhouetted forms in Inness’ painting and Moses’ posture of covering his eyes, it made sense to conceal elements from a Highlights For Kids Hidden Pictures draw...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Panel

心 (Heart) (Pop Surrealism, Anatomical Heart, White Roses, Big Eyes, Portrait)
心 (Heart) (Pop Surrealism, Anatomical Heart, White Roses, Big Eyes, Portrait)

心 (Heart) (Pop Surrealism, Anatomical Heart, White Roses, Big Eyes, Portrait)

By Stella Jae

Located in Kansas City, MO

Heart painting, 心, anatomical heart artwork, girl with roses painting, pop surrealism portrait, lowbrow art, big eyes art, white roses artwork, dark background portrait, emotional fi...

Category

2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Grey Day on Buttermere in the English Lake District by British Artist
A Grey Day on Buttermere in the English Lake District by British Artist

A Grey Day on Buttermere in the English Lake District by British Artist

By Colin Halliday

Located in Preston, GB

Presented within a substantial contemporary frame, the contrast between the dark, atmospheric painting and pale surround gives this small original considerable presence on the wall.

Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton, Wood, Varnish, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Pan...

Abstract Composition, Signed and dated Oil on Canvas, 1946
Abstract Composition, Signed and dated Oil on Canvas, 1946

Abstract Composition, Signed and dated Oil on Canvas, 1946

By Olle Baertling

Located in Stockholm, Stockholm

The frame is probably made by the artist himself. The small painting presents a compact arrangement of vertically oriented forms set against a dark, loosely articulated background.

Category

1940s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Panel

Last Supper De Witte Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Tuscany school Old master
Last Supper De Witte Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Tuscany school Old master

Last Supper De Witte Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Tuscany school Old master

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Not signed The images were taken using professional photographic equipment; therefore, the painting may appear darker if not properly lit.

Category

17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Concave Dunes. Lyrical Abstraction, Acrylic on Canvas 80 x 80 x 3 cm"
"Concave Dunes. Lyrical Abstraction, Acrylic on Canvas 80 x 80 x 3 cm"

"Concave Dunes. Lyrical Abstraction, Acrylic on Canvas 80 x 80 x 3 cm"

By Ángel Luis Úbeda

Located in Segovia, ES

Soft blues, warm sands and muted greens merge seamlessly, allowing the atmosphere itself to become the true subject of the painting. Dark masses on the distant horizon introduce a su...

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Santa Lucia in Copenhagen
Santa Lucia in Copenhagen

Santa Lucia in Copenhagen

By Eleonora Taranova

Located in Zofingen, AG

This painting, “Santa Lucia in Copenhagen,” immediately brings to mind the Scandinavian Festival of Saint Lucia that celebrates light in the darkness.

Category

2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Portrait Duchess Wissing Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master English
Portrait Duchess Wissing Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master English

Portrait Duchess Wissing Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master English

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

She has a delicate, fair complexion and her head, with almost black hair, is crowned with a large helmet featuring a feathered plume; she turns her head to one side, gazing out of th...

Category

17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

2 Koi Leaping - original acrylic on canvas - contemporary realism artwork
2 Koi Leaping - original acrylic on canvas - contemporary realism artwork

2 Koi Leaping - original acrylic on canvas - contemporary realism artwork

By Lucinda Holland

Located in London, Chelsea

Painted in acrylic on canvas, the composition blends contemporary realism with a subtle surreal narrative, as if the scene exists somewhere between still life and wildlife painting. ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

"Winter"

"Winter"

By Evgeny Chernyakovsky

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A river flows calmly through the painting, its dark water hidden in places by thin ice and snow.

Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French School Lady in Red in Provençal garden - XXL oil on canvas Signed
French School Lady in Red in Provençal garden - XXL oil on canvas Signed

French School Lady in Red in Provençal garden - XXL oil on canvas Signed

Located in Zofingen, AG

Lady in red in the Provençal garden Step onto a sun-drenched terrace in the heart of Provence with this vibrant, large-scale contemporary painting. Here, a dark-haired woman in a st...

Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Light on the Monterey Coast
Light on the Monterey Coast

Light on the Monterey Coast

By Ray Roberts

Located in Pasadena, CA

The foreground cliffs anchor the painting with dark shapes of earth tones and deep violet shadows.

Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil, Panel

Winter Lake, Impressionist Oil on Canvas, Framed, Early 20th Century
Winter Lake, Impressionist Oil on Canvas, Framed, Early 20th Century

Winter Lake, Impressionist Oil on Canvas, Framed, Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Clarence Cook wrote in Art and Artists of Our Time that Fink "leaves us free to enjoy the beauty of the snow painting, the dark forest, the skeletons of last summer's shrubbery showi...

Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Untitled
Untitled

Untitled

By Jeanne Coppel

Located in PARIS, FR

The surface is animated by layered textures, vigorous brushwork, and strong contrasts between deep blues, golden ochres, fractured whites, and darker earthy tones. The painting radi...

Category

1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Swedish Lake Landscape at Sunset by Otto Lindberg
Large Swedish Lake Landscape at Sunset by Otto Lindberg

Large Swedish Lake Landscape at Sunset by Otto Lindberg

By Otto Lindberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rather than pursuing dramatic effects, he sought to record the subtle transitions between daylight and darkness, creating paintings that are contemplative rather than descriptive.

Category

1930s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French Surrealist Oil on Canvas by Claudia Brutus, Woman with Birds
French Surrealist Oil on Canvas by Claudia Brutus, Woman with Birds

French Surrealist Oil on Canvas by Claudia Brutus, Woman with Birds

Located in NANTES, FR

This oil on canvas by Haitian artist Claudia Brutus, a graduate of the École des Beaux-Arts de Paris, combines symbolism, dreamlike narrative, and contemporary figurative painting. B...

Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Madonna with the book. 17th century. L'école Génoise.
Madonna with the book. 17th century. L'école Génoise.

Madonna with the book. 17th century. L'école Génoise.

Located in Firenze, IT

Baroque era. Interesting painting from the Genoese school, with the characteristic effect of the figure emerging from the oxen and dark background.

Category

17th Century Italian School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Essence of Bloom — Rising Roses
Essence of Bloom — Rising Roses

Essence of Bloom — Rising Roses

By Tetiana Pchelnykova

Located in Zofingen, AG

At a moment when Ukrainians feel their identity more sharply than ever, these flowers become symbols of strength, renewal, and the unwavering belief that light must overcome darkness...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

French Modern Cubist Figurative Abstraction of Greece in Green Red, Blue Acrylic
French Modern Cubist Figurative Abstraction of Greece in Green Red, Blue Acrylic

French Modern Cubist Figurative Abstraction of Greece in Green Red, Blue Acrylic

By Grégoire Mathias

Located in PÉRIGUEUX, FR

Living with the Work: Before acquiring this piece, consider: unlike works built on dark or restrained palettes, this painting brings warmth and chromatic energy into a space.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Elegant Seated Woman in Blue High Neck Sweater British Interior Portrait Oil
Elegant Seated Woman in Blue High Neck Sweater British Interior Portrait Oil

Elegant Seated Woman in Blue High Neck Sweater British Interior Portrait Oil

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The handling of light is subtle but effective, gently modelling the face and hands while allowing the darker tones to anchor the painting. Swift’s brushwork is confident and control...

Category

Mid-19th Century English School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Me First and Out of the Gates Diptych
Me First and Out of the Gates Diptych

Me First and Out of the Gates Diptych

By Garth Bayley

Located in Deddington, GB

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Pastel, Watercolor

'Lady Godiva' by Nasim Nekubakht, Acrylic on Canvas
'Lady Godiva' by Nasim Nekubakht, Acrylic on Canvas

'Lady Godiva' by Nasim Nekubakht, Acrylic on Canvas

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

The black areas create strong contrast and seem to weave through the composition like a dark ribbon or pathway. The painting has a contemporary, minimalist aesthetic that emphasizes ...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Revelation"
"Revelation"

"Revelation"

By Vladyslav Vladymyrov

Located in Edinburgh, GB

In the upper part, the faint outline of a creature emerges from the darkness. The painting evokes a deep sense of mystery and the unknown, as if the darkness conceals an ancient trut...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Leather, Acrylic

"Mirror 3"
"Mirror 3"

"Mirror 3"

By Vladyslav Vladymyrov

Located in Edinburgh, GB

An impactful black painting with dark green accents, characterized by sharp and angular shapes.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Acrylic

Landscape
Landscape

Landscape

Located in San Francisco, CA

Framed in original wooden dark brown frame. The painting is in excellent condition, the frame have Scratches and dents, it might need to be restored or replaced.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Back Alley Nocturne" (2008) By Susie Hyer, Original Oil on Canvas
"Back Alley Nocturne" (2008) By Susie Hyer, Original Oil on Canvas

"Back Alley Nocturne" (2008) By Susie Hyer, Original Oil on Canvas

By Susie Hyer

Located in Denver, CO

"Back Alley Nocturne" (2008) By Susie Hyer is an original handmade oil painting on stretched linen that depicts the front of an apartment building, with the porch light shining brigh...

Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

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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.

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