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Antique 1880s Spanish Rococo Paintings
Canvas, Giltwood
People Also Browsed
Vintage 1910s Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
Late 20th Century American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Leather
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Crystal
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Center Tables
Giltwood
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Scholar's Objects
Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Russian Natural Specimens
Other
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Russian Religious Items
Silver
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Club Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Natural Specimens
Other
Antique Early 19th Century Irish George III Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s British Other Tobacco Accessories
Amethyst, Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Islamic Historical Memorabilia
Brass, Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Namibian Natural Specimens
Other
Antique 1820s American American Classical Sofas
Mohair, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta for sale on 1stDibs
Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta was a Spanish painter from the Madrazo family of artists who worked in the Realistic style. Garreta was famous during his lifetime and painted portraits for wealthy French, American, British and Argentine patrons. He was also known for his skillful and often flirtatious genre scenes.
A Close Look at rococo Furniture
Rococo was an aesthetic movement in the fine and decorative arts in the 18th century that found its inspiration in nature and fostered an overall lightness and delicacy of form, construction and ornament in interior design. Rococo furniture, while greatly influenced by trends in Italy and Germany, is often called Louis XV style — the movement having reached its best expression during that sybaritic French king’s reign.
The term “rococo” is thought to be a portmanteau of the French words rocaille and coquilles — “rock” and “shells” — organic motifs frequently used in architecture and design of the style.
When it comes to authentic Rococo furniture's characteristics, it is above all sensuous and social. The furniture of earlier eras in Europe had been heavy in every sense; the Rococo period saw the appearance of light-framed upholstered armchairs, side chairs and occasional tables that could easily be moved to form conversational circles.
The signal detail of Rococo furniture design is the gently curved cabriole, or S-shaped chair-, table-, and cabinet-leg. It imitates the bend of a tree limb or a flower stem. In a further reference to nature, furnishings were often asymmetrical and painted white, or in soft, pastel shades. Rococo has become a timeless style, and as the furniture pieces presented on 1stDibs demonstrate, its playful, sculptural forms can provide visual excitement to contemporary, clean-lined spaces.
Finding the Right paintings for You
When paired with the perfect frame, the right antique and vintage paintings and other wall decorations can either subtly showcase your personality or steal the show altogether.
The earliest paintings were created on the walls of caves, proving even our ancient ancestors knew that striking artwork is meant to be on display. Cave paintings on an Indonesian island are reportedly older than the earliest cave art in Spain and France, and the figurative paintings back then were produced with inorganic pigments like iron oxide.
Later, the people of Ancient Greece — who learned about art from the Egyptians before them — conceived panel paintings of wax and tempera that were collected and publicly displayed. In the centuries that followed, artists would be commissioned to create large-scale wall murals and frescoed ceilings in sprawling European palaces and in the homes of the aristocracy.
Today, 1stDibs makes it easy for you to celebrate this rich history in your own home. Our collection of paintings includes Art Deco paintings, baroque art and a broad range of other categories. Search by material, period or other attributes to find the right fit — browse an array of 19th century landscape paintings in giltwood frames or abstract oil paintings and portraits made during the 1950s and ‘60s.
An understated contemporary work can complement your space’s color palette without drawing the focus away from the other pivotal design choices you’ve made over the years. Roy Lichtenstein’s Pop art, on the other hand, demands attention with its array of vibrant hues and subjects inspired by popular culture.
Whether you aim to create a gallery in your home or build a single, stunning focal point, you can find what you’re looking for in an extensive inventory of paintings on 1stDibs.