Famous Contemporary Paintings
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
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2010s Contemporary Paintings
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Other Contemporary Art
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art
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Vintage 1960s Asian Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
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2010s American Contemporary Art
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Early 2000s Contemporary Art
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Contemporary Art
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Gouache, Paper
2010s Pop Art Paintings
Acrylic, Stencil, Glitter
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Gesso
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
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Vintage 1930s Contemporary Art
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Vintage 1960s French Expressionist Contemporary Art
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Vintage 1980s Austrian Modern Contemporary Art
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Vintage 1980s Austrian Modern Contemporary Art
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Art
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Art
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2010s Contemporary Art
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Glass, Wood, Paper
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Contemporary Art
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Late 20th Century European Expressionist Contemporary Art
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2010s Pop Art Abstract Paintings
Glitter, Acrylic, Stencil
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Contemporary Art
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2010s British Modern Contemporary Art
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2010s British Contemporary Art
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Early 2000s Scottish Contemporary Art
Fabric, Paint
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Wood, Paper
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Resin, Epoxy Resin, Oil Pastel
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Acrylic, Panel, Epoxy Resin
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Acrylic, House Paint, Charcoal, Pastel
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Charcoal, Pastel, House Paint, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Acrylic, Paint, Canvas
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Charcoal, Pastel, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Etching, Paper
Early 2000s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Acrylic, Cardboard
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Oil, Canvas
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Acrylic, Cardboard
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The names of the horses in most paintings are unknown, but a few famous horses do stand out in the equestrian art produced over the centuries. Andy Warhol depicted Silky Sullivan and jockey Bill Shoemaker in 1978, and George Stubbs created a painting of Whistlejacket, a horse owned by Charles Watson-Wentwort, the second Marquess of Rockingham, in 1762. You'll find a range of horse paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The most famous painting in the Louvre is arguably the Mona Lisa. Painted in the early 16th century by Italian Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci, it is a half-length oil-on-wood portrait of Lisa del Giocondo. Some other famous paintings in the Louvre include Liberty Leading the People by Eugène Delacroix, Oath of the Horatii by Jacques-Louis David, The Wedding at Cana by Paolo Veronese, The Raft of the Medusa by Théodore Géricault and Death of the Virgin by Caravaggio. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of fine art.
- Who is famous for painting dogs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023George Rodrigue is especially famous for painting dogs. Although many artists, from Francisco Goya to Andy Warhol, depicted dogs in their work, Rodrigue created a series of “Blue Dog” paintings that became very popular during the 1990s. These paintings are frequently reproduced as posters and prints. Shop a selection of authentic George Rodrigue art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Edgar Degas is an artist who was famous for painting ballerinas. He also produced bronze statues, prints and drawings, and worked in impressionism. You can shop a selection of expertly vetted Edgar Degas pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Monet’s paintings are so famous because they are stunning examples of Impressionist art. Claude Monet is known for having played a pivotal role in the growth of the Impressionist movement. Instead of painting landscapes and people in a realistic manner, the Parisian artist focused on how the eye viewed his subjects and the ways in which light and shadow changed their appearance. As a result, he painted many scenes over and over again at different times of day. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Impressionist art from some of the world’s top galleries.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The most famous ocean painting is open to debate. Some well-known paintings that depict the ocean include Christ in the Storm on the Sea of Galilee by Rembrandt; Eternity by Gustave Courbet; The Gulf Stream by Winslow Homer; The Icebergs by Frederic Edwin Church; Impression, Sunrise by Claude Monet; Monk by the Sea by Caspar David Friedrich; The Ninth Wave by Ivan Aivazovsky and The Raft of the Medusa by Théodore Géricault. Although it is a print, The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai is also highly recognizable. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of paintings from some of the world’s top galleries.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024The most famous Group of Seven painting is open to debate. Although he died before it was formed, Tom Thomson is often cited as among the most well-known artists associated with the group. His most famous works are his depictions of pine trees, such as The West Wind and The Jack Pine. Other notable paintings made by members of the Canadian art group include The Red Maple by A. Y. Jackson, The Supply Boat by J. E. H. MacDonald, Woodland Tapestry, Algoma by Franz Johnston, For What? by Frederick Varley, North Shore Lake Superior by Lawren Harris and The Nickel Belt by Franklin Carmichael. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of fine art.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Indonesia is famous for Balinese painting. Bali is an island in Indonesia and is traditionally home to artists who work in the Kamasan style, which involves applying natural pigments with a pen or brush. A strict set of guidelines dictates the line, form and proportion, and pieces often depict religious stories. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Balinese paintings from some of the world’s top galleries.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Historians disagree about which of Pablo Picasso's paintings is the most famous because many of his works are well-known and easily recognizable. Some notable pieces include Guernica, Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, The Old Guitarist, The Weeping Woman and Portrait of Ambroise Vollard. You'll find a large collection of Pablo Picasso on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Roy Lichtenstein has a large number of famous paintings. The most famous include Whaam!, Drowning Girl, Look Mickey, M-Maybe, In the Car, Masterpiece, Crak!, and two separate works titled Crying Girl. You'll find a selection of Roy Lichtenstein art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021There are many famous artists who painted Jesus. Popular depictions of Jesus Christ were created by Warner Sallman and Leonardo Di Vinci, among others. Shop religious art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Raphael's most famous painting is arguably The School of Athens. The Italian painter produced the fresco between 1509 and 1511, and it depicts the greatest minds of antiquity, including Plato, Archimedes and Pythagoras. Other well-known works by Raphael include The Sistine Madonna, The Marriage of the Virgin, The Triumph of Galatea, Transfiguration and the Portrait of Baldassare Castiglione. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of fine art.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024Some of Henri Matisse's most famous paintings include Le Bonheur de Vivre, Blue Nude (Souvenir de Biskra), Woman with a Hat, Music, The Green Stripe and L'Atelier Rouge. Matisse also worked as a draftsman, printmaker and sculptor. Regardless of what medium he was working in, the French artist was a master of color. Although classically trained at the Académie Julian in Paris, he abandoned traditional techniques and genres to pioneer a style all his own, marked by quick gestural strokes and fluid contours. Find an assortment of Henri Matisse art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Fernando Botero was an artist known for his satirical artwork. His ‘Mona Lisa, Age 12’, a parody of Leonard DaVinci’s magnum opus, shot him to fame in 1959. Shop a selection of Fernando Botero pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Henry Fuseli's famous painting is called The Nightmare. The Swiss painter completed the work in 1871. It depicts an incubus sitting atop the prone body of a sleeping woman. You can see it on display at the Detroit Institute of Arts in Detroit, Michigan. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Henry Fuseli art.