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American Revolution Historic Political Portrait Painting General William Lyman
Located in Portland, OR
Highly important American pastel portrait painting by James Sharples Senior (1751-1811), of
Category

1790s Rococo Portrait Paintings

Materials

Pastel

Historic American School Modernist WPA New York City Shipping Dock Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist New York City dock scene. Oil on canvas. In excellent original
Category

1930s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Historic Village Morning" oil painting, colorful colonial homes, architecture
By Carl Bretzke
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of the exteriors of a grouping of historic homes, in various colors, on a sunny day
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

"Buddha Statue, Ayutthaya" oil painting at historic site in Thailand
By Marc Dalessio
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Buddha Statue, Ayutthaya" plein air oil painting at historic site in Thailand Framed Dimensions
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Saint-Malo Sailboats" oil painting at historic French Port-City, pair of boats
By Marc Dalessio
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Saint-Malo Sailboats" is a plein air painting created in Northwestern France. A pair of sailboats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

PTLD, by George Lloyd
By Historic New England
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Design 1963-67 MFA from Yale University School of Art and Architecture 1967-1969 Known for his paintings
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

PTLD, by George Lloyd
PTLD, by George Lloyd
$4,800
H 21 in W 17 in D 2 in
"The Beach at Saint-Malo" oil painting at historic French Port, blue sky and sea
By Marc Dalessio
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"The Beach at Saint-Malo" is a plein air painting depicting a Brittany, France. A historic port
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Mansard Window, realistic historic urban architecture, Brookyn cityscape, brick
By Gregory Frux
Located in Brooklyn, NY
vignettes of people enjoying the city, Greg’s paintings invariably carry meticulous details that resonate
Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Two Stories, historic urban architecture, cityscape, orange and red brick
By Gregory Frux
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two Stories, realistic, historic urban architecture, cityscape, orange and red brick Oil on canvas
Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Traders, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Nicholas Kriefall
Located in Yardley, PA
Abstract landscape painting of the historic frontier of North America :: Painting :: Abstract
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Top of the World, Saturday Evening Post Cover
By Edmund Davenport
Located in Fort Washington, PA
already enormous appeal of this lovely and historic American illustration painting.
Category

1920s American Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

RABBIT
By Carlos Quintana
Located in Saint Louis, MO
open. References to historic European painting, Latin-America and Caribbean folklore, and Asian
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

RABBIT
RABBIT
$42,000
H 76.4 in W 63 in
The Window Sill
By Stephen Scott Young
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
American artists Thomas Eakins and Winslow Homer. It is thus no wonder that collectors of historic American
Category

Late 20th Century Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

The Window Sill
The Window Sill
$29,500
H 16.75 in W 20.75 in
Monumental & Historic Nick Saban Painting - Signed & Hand Print by Saban
By Jared Emerson
Located in Gallatin, TN
Description: Amazing Very Large Painting of Nick Saban Painted during the 2016 Playoff Semi-Final
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Historic Iowa Painting of Franklin County Courthouse by Frje Echeverria, 2010s
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Historic Iowa painting of Franklin county Courthouse by Frje Echeverria Frje Echeverria
Category

20th Century North American American Classical Paintings

Materials

Paint

Sylvan Idyll
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
historic presentation of American painting, Contemporary American Realism, which toured six cities
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Sylvan Idyll
Sylvan Idyll
$9,500
H 21 in W 27 in D 2 in
Colombian Silk Needlework, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A South American historic Catholic painting with needlework under eglomise glass in gilt frame, c
Category

Mid-20th Century Colombian Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Silk, Glass, Wood, Paint

Colombian Silk Needlework, 19th Century
Colombian Silk Needlework, 19th Century
$1,600
H 31.25 in W 37 in D 1 in
Historic West Palm Beach Home Landscape
By Josephine Lindley
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful bright painting of West Palm beach mansion by Josephine Lindley (American, 1872-1968), C
Category

1930s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Mid-Century Napa, Historic Old Bale Mill Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Historic Napa landscape of the old bale mill by Mill Valley artist Gordon Farnsworth (American
Category

1950s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Ann's View, realistic, historic urban architecture, cityscape, orange brick
By Gregory Frux
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ann's View, realistic, historic urban architecture, cityscape, orange brick Oil on canvas Dr
Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Historic American Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact historic american painting you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. In our selection of items, you can find contemporary examples as well as a Impressionist version. Finding the perfect historic american painting may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right historic american painting for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, brown, black and blue. There have been many interesting historic american painting examples over the years, but those made by Hunt Slonem, Rocky Hawkins, Jean Krille, Ulrich Gleiter and Christian Rothmann are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is a Historic American Painting?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a historic american painting in our inventory may begin at $40 and can go as high as $250,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,346.
Questions About Historic American Painting
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    The 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 ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    The artist associated with Urban Realism and American Scene painting is Edward Hopper. Throughout the early 20th century, he created paintings of New York City that captured the feelings of isolation associated with urban life. His best-known works include Nighthawks, Automat, Chop Suey and Office at Night. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Edward Hopper art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    Jackson Pollock is the American artist famous for laying the canvas on the floor and dripping the paint from a bucket using a stick. He called this innovative technique "drip painting." Pollock stood at the forefront of Abstract Expressionism to the point that his name has become nearly synonymous with the movement. He was deeply respected by his contemporaries, and Pollock’s paintings, prints and other art — as well as his commitment to the work — influenced artists worldwide. Explore a collection of Jackson Pollock art on 1stDibs.