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Artist Lowell Nesbitt multiple exposure with painting, signed by Jack Mitchell
By Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
one of his paintings, 1982. Signed on the print verso by Jack Mitchell. Comes directly from the Jack
Category
1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
H 16 in W 20 in D 0.03 in
Artist Alex Katz at an exhibition of his paintings, signed by Jack Mitchell
By Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of artist Alex Katz at an exhibition of his recent works
Category
1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Black & White Atmospheric Landscape Painting by Contemporary British Artist
By Mark Thompson
Located in Preston, GB
Revealed Wounds - Black & White Atmospheric Landscape Painting by Contemporary British Artist Mark
Category
Early 2000s Land Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media
Red Black & White Painting on Canvas by Contemporary British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Red Black & White Painting on Canvas by Contemporary British Artist
Art measures 12 x 12 inches
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 12 in W 12 in D 2 in
The Usual Suspects: framed painting by Black African American artist
By Richard J. Watson
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
crime. The painting itself measures 11" x 14" and is framed in a wide, black wood frame measuring 17" x
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Photographic Paper
17th Century By Lombard Artist Still Life with Birds and Burning Fuse Oil/canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
"Cassetta" frame in sculpted, carved, gilded wood.
Expertise by Gianluca Bocchi.
Category
17th Century Old Masters Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.11 in W 42.92 in D 1.97 in
Black Orange & Yellow Abstract Landscape Painting by Contemporary British Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Black, Orange & Yellow Abstract Expressionist Landscape Painting by Leading Contemporary British
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
H 32.5 in W 32.5 in D 3 in
Sunrise Over Money: framed painting / collage by Black African American artist
By Richard J. Watson
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
"Sunrise Over Money" is an acrylic painting of an abstracted, dream-like landscape with collaged
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Panel, Found Objects
Dark Red & Black Expressive Abstract Painting by Contemporary British Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Dark Red & Black Expressive Abstract Painting by Contemporary British Artist, Angela Wakefield
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
Dark Red & Black Expressive Abstract Painting by Contemporary British Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Dark Red & Black Expressive Abstract Painting by Contemporary British Artist, Angela Wakefield
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
Dark Strings: large abstract multi-panel painting by Indian artist, black & gold
By Antonio Puri
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This is a large, multi-piece painting (acrylic on canvas mounted on 24 separate wood panels) in a
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Black & White Painting of Westminster Bridge in London by British Urban Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Black & White Painting of Figures at Westminster Bridge in London - a unique original from leading
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Angela WakefieldBlack & White Painting of Westminster Bridge in London by British Urban Artist, 2010
H 24 in W 36 in D 1.75 in
Black & White Painting of Hammersmith Bridge in London by British Urban Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Black & White Painting of Figures at Hammersmith Bridge in London - a unique original from leading
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Angela WakefieldBlack & White Painting of Hammersmith Bridge in London by British Urban Artist, 2010
H 24 in W 36 in D 1.75 in
Black Indian Chief by African-American Artist, Contemporary Painting on Paper
By Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)
Located in New york, NY
By contemporary African-American artist Bai (Carl Karni-Bain) a portrait of a black indigenous
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Rag Paper, Ballpoint Pen
ABSTRACT Painting Black Lines Canvas by Spanish Artist Alicia Gimeno 2024
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
grand chromatic explosions. It's not that color is absent, but rather that the artist simply doesn't
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Handmade Paper
H 64.18 in W 52.37 in D 1.58 in
Catholics by The Sea Painting Signed by Mystery Artist
Located in New York, NY
Mystery Artist
Untitled (Catholics), c. 20th century
Oil on canvas
20 x 20 in.
Framed: 25 x 25 x 1
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract Painting, Ink on Paper, Black by Indian Artist Sunil Das "In Stock"
By Sunil Das
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
ready to hang form.
Sunil Das (1939-2015) was a Master Modern Indian Artist from Bengal. Extremely
Category
1990s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink
H 20 in W 17.5 in D 1 in
Face, Painting, Oil on paper, Brown, Black, Yellow by Indian Artist "In Stock"
By Jayashree Chakravarty
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
blues to evenpurple.
About the Artist & his work :
Born : 1956, Tripura.
Education :
1978 - Graduated
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Metal Tray Painting by Duncan Shanks, Scottish Artist
Located in New York, NY
and as an artist was highly regarded by his peers. He studied at Glasgow School of Art, receiving a
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Metal
H 17.5 in W 21.375 in D 0.75 in
On a Clear Day: framed abstract painting by Black African American artist
By Richard J. Watson
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
"On a Clear Day" is an acrylic painting of an abstracted, dream-like landscape on leather mounted
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Leather, Acrylic, Panel
H 24.5 in W 22.5 in D 1.5 in
Abstract Splatter Painting, c. 1980s, by Mystery Artist
Located in New York, NY
Untitled, c. 1980s
Oil on canvas
43 1/2 x 55 1/2 in.
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dessert Painting by Contemporary Artist Michael Budden Chocolate Cheesecake
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
by award winning contemporary artist Michael Budden that showcases a chocolate cheesecake. Painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
H 11.5 in W 13.5 in D 1.5 in
Untitled. Contemporary oil abstract painting by Polish Young Artist
By Klaudia Lata
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary oil on canvas abstract painting by Polish emerging artist Klaudia Lata. Painting is
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled. Contemporary oil abstract painting by Polish Young Artist
By Klaudia Lata
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary oil on canvas abstract painting by Polish emerging artist Klaudia Lata.
Painting is
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled. Contemporary oil abstract painting by Polish Young Artist
By Klaudia Lata
Located in Warsaw, PL
Big scale abstract oil painting by Polish artist Klaudia Lata. Painting is in orange colour with
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 59.06 in W 78.75 in D 0.79 in
Impressionistic Seascape Beach Landscape Painting by Contemporary British Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Impressionistic Seascape Beach Landscape Painting by Contemporary British Artist Angela Wakefield
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
Blue Mountain Abstract Expressionist Painting by Contemporary British Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Blue Mountain Abstract Expressionist Painting by Contemporary British Painter Angela Wakefield
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
H 18.5 in W 24 in D 2.5 in
Contemporary Figurative Painting of Female Figure by British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Contemporary Figurative Painting of Female Figure by British Artist Simon Bradley
Art measures 24
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
H 35 in W 29 in D 2 in
Energy - Contemporary oil abstract painting by Polish Young Artist
By Klaudia Lata
Located in Warsaw, PL
ABOUT THE ARTIST
KLAUDIA LATA (born in 1993) Graduate of painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 63 in W 78.75 in D 0.79 in
Abstract Landscape Miniature Painting Study by Contemporary British Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Abstract Landscape Miniature Painting Study by Contemporary British Artist, Angela Wakefield
Art
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Board, Foam Board
Untitled abstract expressionist oil painting by Cleveland School artist
By Richard Andres
Located in Beachwood, OH
spent several hours a week there studying the paintings. He was particularly fond of Charles
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer Idyl, abstract expressionist painting by Cleveland School artist
By Richard Andres
Located in Beachwood, OH
paintings. He was particularly fond of Charles Burchfield‘s landscapes, enamored with their ‘messiness’ and
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Acrylic
Figurative Original Portrait Painting by Cuban Artist Hector Frank
By Hector Frank
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Mixed Media Figurative Painting by Cuban Painter Hector Frank.
International acclaim as
Category
2010s Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Handmade Paper
Untitled abstract expressionist oil painting by Cleveland School artist
By Richard Andres
Located in Beachwood, OH
(then known as the Albright Art Gallery) and spent several hours a week there studying the paintings. He
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Acrylic
Untitled abstract expressionist oil painting by Cleveland School artist
By Richard Andres
Located in Beachwood, OH
several hours a week there studying the paintings. He was particularly fond of Charles Burchfield‘s
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Acrylic
Untitled abstract expressionist oil painting by Cleveland School artist
By Richard Andres
Located in Beachwood, OH
hours a week there studying the paintings. He was particularly fond of Charles Burchfield‘s landscapes
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Acrylic
Untitled abstract expressionist oil painting by Cleveland School artist
By Richard Andres
Located in Beachwood, OH
several hours a week there studying the paintings. He was particularly fond of Charles Burchfield‘s
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Acrylic
Bites of Trivial Matter- Painting By Indian Artist in Red + Black on Paper
By Binay Sinha
Located in Gilroy, CA
"Bites of Trivial Matter," is a six panel work by Binay Sinha. The artist discusses modernity
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Watercolor, Handmade Paper
1952 oil painting of a house fly by British artist Derek Hirst, in blacks greys
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
by the Lascaux cave paintings, discovered Catalonia and for the next two decades spent part of each
Category
20th Century Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 17.5 in W 24.25 in D 1 in
Original abstract oil painting by prominent searchable artist Steve McElroy.
By Steve McElroy
Located in Dallas, TX
"Live a Colorful Life" original oil on canvas painting by Steve McElroy, 2025.
22 x 28 inches
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 22 in W 28 in D 0.5 in
Original abstract oil painting by prominent searchable artist Steve McElroy.
By Steve McElroy
Located in Dallas, TX
. This is the original painting!
Beautiful archival quality limited edition of 50 hand signed prints of
Category
2010s Renaissance Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 28 in W 22 in D 0.5 in
American Regionalist Landscape Painting by Very Talented Mystery Artist Signed
Located in San Francisco, CA
American Regionalist Landscape Painting by Very Talented Mystery Artist
Signed Lower Right
Early
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"The Artist" (2022) By Michelle Dunaway, Original Oil Portrait Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Michelle Dunaway's "The Artist" (2022) is an original, handmade oil painting depicting a bearded
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Flash 2. Contemporary oil abstract painting by Polish Young Artist
By Klaudia Lata
Located in Warsaw, PL
Big scale abstract oil painting by Polish artist Klaudia Lata. Painting can be paired as a dyptich
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 63 in W 78.75 in D 0.79 in
Flash 1. Contemporary oil abstract painting by Polish Young Artist
By Klaudia Lata
Located in Warsaw, PL
Big scale abstract oil painting by Polish artist Klaudia Lata. Painting can be paired as a dyptich
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 63 in W 78.75 in D 0.79 in
Original Painting of the London Underground by Contemporary Urban Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Original Painting of the London Underground by Leading Contemporary British Artist, Angela
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Abstract Landscape Painting by British Artist - Highly Textured Quarry Remains
By Steve Capper
Located in Preston, GB
Abstract Landscape Painting entitled Quarry Remains by British Artist
Art measures 20 x 24 inches
Category
2010s Fauvist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas by Contemporary Artist "In Stock"
By Amit Kalla
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
people are empowered and communities move incrementally closer to truth.
His poetry and paintings are
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 44 in W 80 in D 1 in
Rare & Special Painting by Important Chicago Modernist Artist Davenport Griffen
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1936 Modernist landscape painting with figures by important Chicago artist (William) Davenport
Category
1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Abstract with Patriot, Oil Painting by Female Artist Miriam Bromberg
By Miriam Bromberg
Located in Long Island City, NY
Abstract with Patriot
Miriam Bromberg
Date: circa 1970
Oil on Canvas
Size: 28 x 40 in. (71.12 x 101.6 cm)
Category
1970s Abstract Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
20th Century abstract landscape painting by British artist Robert Sadler
By Robert Sadler
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A striking mid 20th Century British abstract painting of a landscape by British born Royal Air
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 12.38 in W 30 in D 1 in
Impressionistic English River Landscape Original Oil Painting by British Artist
By Colin Halliday
Located in Preston, GB
Impressionistic English River Landscape Painting Original Oil by British Artist. A matt varnished
Category
Early 2000s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton, Epoxy Resin, Varnish, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
H 30 in W 30 in D 1.75 in
'Crying Aztec' Tribal Cartoon Painting on Canvas by Contemporary British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
'Crying Aztec' Tribal Cartoon Painting on Canvas by Contemporary British Artist. A thought
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Impressionistic English River Landscape Original Oil Painting by British Artist
By Colin Halliday
Located in Preston, GB
Impressionistic English River Landscape Painting Original Oil by British Artist. A highly varnished
Category
Early 2000s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media, Cotton Canvas, Varnish, Epoxy Resin, Cotton
H 29 in W 35 in D 1.75 in
"Jardim Bischainhos" Landscape Painting by Pacific Nothwest Artist Tom Fawkes
By Tom Fawkes
Located in Portland, OR
. This painting is so wonderfully detailed that is almost has a photograpic quality!
An MFA graduate of
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Wood Panel
ABSTRACT New Black White Artwork by Contemporary Artist Carsten Beck
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to help you find the best solutions for a smooth and secure delivery experience.
Danish artist
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
H 44.49 in W 52.37 in D 1.97 in
Woodland pond landscape painting by female 20th C artist Phyllis Bray
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A really luscious and colourful woodland landscape oil painting by Modern British female artist
Category
20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 24 in W 48 in D 1 in
Atmospheric Painting of Street in Whitechapel London City by British Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Atmospheric Painting of Street in Gunthorpe Street in Whitechapel in the City of London. A unique
Category
2010s English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Painting of Mother & Child gathering Wild Flowers by Irish Contemporary Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Original Oil Painting of Mother & Child gathering Wild Flowers by Irish Contemporary Artist, Emma
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Original Abstract Landscape Painting of the Scottish Highlands by British Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Original Abstract Landscape Painting of the Scottish Highlands by British Artist, Angela Wakefield
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Board
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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate paintings by black artist for your needs in our varied inventory. There are many Contemporary, Modern and Impressionist versions of these works for sale. If you’re looking for a paintings by black artist from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a paintings by black artist to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of black, gray, brown, blue and more. There have been many interesting paintings by black artist examples over the years, but those made by Angela Wakefield, Sunil Das, Rabin Mondal, Sekhar Kar and Steve Capper are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Frequently made by artists working in paint, fabric and canvas, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years. A large paintings by black artist can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while smaller examples are available — approximately spanning 5.5 high and 1.19 wide — and may be better suited to a more modest living area.
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The price for a paintings by black artist in our collection starts at $200 and tops out at $141,564 with the average selling for $2,585.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Hunt Slonem is the artist who is known for painting bunnies. The American Neo-Expressionist painter also depicts other animals like tropical birds and butterflies in his work. Much of the inspiration for his paintings comes from his own aviary. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Hunt Slonem art.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024To find the artist of a painting, first try photographing the painting with your smartphone and the artist's signature. Then, conduct a reverse image search on Google using the photographs, and study the results to see if you can determine the artist's name. You can also try using the app Smartify to scan the image and see if it appears in its database. If you have difficulty identifying the artist, consult a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of fine art.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify an artist's painting, first try using the app Smartify. It allows you to take a photo of the artist's signature, and then it automatically searches a large database to identify who made it. If this search yields no results, you can try performing a reverse image search using a photo of the signature or the entire painting. Once you know who the artist is, you can use trusted online resources to determine the name and age of the piece. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer evaluate your painting and identify it for you. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024One artist best known for stripe painting is Bridget Riley. Since the 1970s, Riley has been experimenting with color, creating works like Nataraja (1993), made up of columns of brightly hued diagonal stripes that seem to pulse rhythmically. By using stripes to instill life, movement and energy into flat, geometric forms, she helped pioneer Op art. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Bridget Riley art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025There are actually two artists who are considered famous for painting apples. One is Paul Cézanne, who is best known for his still-life paintings, many of which contained apples. Examples of these works include The Basket of Apples and Still Life with Apples. Another painter associated with apples is René Magritte, whose Surrealist paintings often used apples as a symbol for original sin. Notable apple paintings by Magritte include The Son of Man and The Listening Room. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of fine art.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024The Photorealist who painted diners is John Baeder. He is an American painter who is considered a frontrunner in the Photorealist movement. Baeder is known for his detailed paintings and prints of roadside diners. His work can be found in the collections of the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach, Florida and the Denver Art Museum in Denver, Colorado. On 1stDibs, shop a range of John Baeder art.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024Although many artists may fit this description, a famous German artist who painted realistic portraits is Wilhelm Leibl. As a printmaker and painter, Leibl worked during the second half of the 19th century and created many paintings of German peasants in traditional dress. Some of his most notable works include Three Women in Church, Die Dorfpolitiker, Farm Girl with a White Head Scarf and Die junge Pariserin (Die Kokotte). On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Realist art.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024Yes, paintings by unknown artists may be worth something in some cases. When a painting’s maker isn't a well-known artist or is completely anonymous, factors like the visual appeal, historical significance, previous ownership and condition will determine the value of a painting. A certified appraiser or experienced art dealer can evaluate your piece using these criteria and provide you with an estimated value for your art. Shop a wide range of paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023The artist of the painting called "New York City" is the Dutch painter Piet Mondrian. He was a part of the De Stijl art movement, which emphasized depicting objects, scenes and figures as their basic geometric shapes in simple primary colors. You can see this approach reflected in "New York City," where the architecture of the Big Apple is depicted in simple grid lines in yellow, red and blue. Find a variety of abstract art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025The British artist famous for his spot paintings is Damien Hirst. He began producing these pieces in the 1980s. One example, the 2005 painting Xylene Cyanol Dye Solution, is striking for its machinelike uniformity and almost childlike simplicity, a seeming rebuke to the idea of the artist-as-genius. Hirst is the most prominent of the Young British Artists, or YBAs, who began exhibiting together in warehouses and factories in the 1980s. Hirst is known for his use of unconventional materials and “shock tactics” in his paintings, prints, sculptures and other works. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Damien Hirst art.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024The name of the first artist to use oil paints isn't known. However, historians have traced the use of oils back to 7th-century Afghanistan. There, Buddhist artists used oil paintings to produce religious artworks. One of the first artists to be famous for their use of oil paints was Jan van Eyck, a Flemish artist who was active from 1422 to 1441. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To identify an artist's oil painting signature, you can try photographing it with your smartphone and then conducting a reverse image search using a trusted search engine. You can also search for the name and consult trusted online resources to learn more about the artist. If these methods don't result in a successful identification, a certified art appraiser or art dealer may be able to assist you. Shop a range of oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025The famous artist who put a mouse in his paintings was Terence Cuneo. He began adding the mouse around 1954, one year after he served as the official painter for Elizabeth II's coronation. Cuneo was a distinguished British painter famous for his scenes of railways, horses and military action. Explore a variety of Terence Cuneo art on 1stDibs.
- What is a black velvet painting?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A black velvet painting is a type of painting that is distinguished by the use of velvet as the support (versus canvas, for example). The velvet provides a dark background which helps the colors stand out. On 1stDibs, find a variety of black velvet paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025The famous artist and co-founder of the Hudson River School artists who painted historical paintings and romantic landscapes was Thomas Cole. Born in England, he immigrated to the U.S. in 1818. During a trip to the Catskills, he first began producing paintings, and his work helped establish the tradition of landscape art in America. Shop a large selection of Hudson River School paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The Scream was the painting of Munch’s that clearly established him as an artist to watch for. He produced the expressionist painting in 1893, and the piece remains widely known to this day. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Edvard Munch art.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025The artist George Catlin's paintings from the 1800s are considered a form of artistic documentation because he depicted what he saw during his travels across North America. Catlin produced many images of Native Americans living their daily lives. In so doing, he provided a glimpse of what life was like for Indigenous people before the rapid westward expansion of settlers forcibly disrupted their traditions and culture. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of George Catlin art.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025The French artist who painted the famous painting which is titled Mont Sainte Victoire is Paul Cézanne. He actually produced several landscape paintings of the mountain, which was located near his birthplace, Aix-en-Provence, France. Arguably the most famous piece from the series is a 1904-6 work now in the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, France. Other examples are in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, New York; the Courtauld Institute of Art in London, UK; the Scottish National Gallery in Edinburgh, Scotland; the Bridgestone Museum of Art in Tokyo, Japan; and the Princeton University Art Museum in Princeton, New Jersey. Shop a wide range of sculptures on 1stDibs.