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Ina Pesenka, 1946, Palestine, Historical painting, Oil on canvas
By Ina Pesenka
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Ina Pesenka, 1946, Palestine, Oil on Canvas, Historical painting, Israeli artist, Israeli art
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 19.68 in W 23.62 in
Antique Historical Painting - First Thanksgiving, Plymouth - Jennie Brownscombe
Located in Baltimore, MD
turned to painting historical portraits and scenes and that was where she made her mark. Her paintings
Category
1910s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ina Pesenka, In Brooklyn, historical painting, white and black, Oil on canvas
By Ina Pesenka
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Ina Pesenka, In Brooklyn, rabbi in Brooklyn, Oil On canvas, america 1950's, Israeli artist, Israeli art
Category
2010s Other Art Style Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ina Pesenka, Children in the 40's, oil on canvas
By Ina Pesenka
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Ina Pesenka, Children in the 40's in Israel, historical painting, Israel history, oil on canvas
Category
Early 2000s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Historical genre oil painting of a couple eloping
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Algeria with Léon. However, on his return decided to specialise in genre and historical paintings for
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Unbridled (Mrs. Clinton)
By Bruce Adams
Located in Buffalo, NY
historical) painting styles. In exploring the act of painting, Adams peels back the layers of meaning
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Eros and Psyche in L.A.
By Bruce Adams
Located in Buffalo, NY
historical) painting styles. In exploring the act of painting, Adams peels back the layers of meaning
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Venus at her Mirror
By Bruce Adams
Located in Buffalo, NY
historical) painting styles. In exploring the act of painting, Adams peels back the layers of meaning
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Diana and the Stag
By Bruce Adams
Located in Buffalo, NY
historical) painting styles. In exploring the act of painting, Adams peels back the layers of meaning
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Narcissus with Venus Effect
By Bruce Adams
Located in Buffalo, NY
historical) painting styles. In exploring the act of painting, Adams peels back the layers of meaning
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Justice
By Bruce Adams
Located in Buffalo, NY
historical) painting styles. In exploring the act of painting, Adams peels back the layers of meaning
Category
20th Century Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Historical genre oil painting of a royal messenger
By Arthur David McCormick
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
& Reed
A wonderful historical painting of a trumpeter signalling the arrival of the Royal Ship by Arthur
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 3 in
A Trompe l'oeil Still Life
Located in Austin, TX
This historical painting by Plasschaert in his classic trompe l'oeil style portrays documents and
Category
1740s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Nefertiti", Oil Painting
By Adrienne Stein
Located in Denver, CO
historical painting genres forming a bridge to the present with fresh insight and imagery. The worlds she
Category
2010s Photorealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
19th Century historical genre oil painting of English civil war soldiers
By Ernest Crofts
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
inches
Size including frame: 17 inches x 21 inches
A wonderful historical painting by Ernest Crofts of
Category
19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Historical journey, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
with warriors in the background holding shields, spears. The figures all around the painting signifies
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"July Lotus", Oil Painting
By Adrienne Stein
Located in Denver, CO
Adrienne Stein's (US based) "July Lotus" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a lily
Category
2010s Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Allegheny Cemetery", Oil Painting
By Adrienne Stein
Located in Denver, CO
instructors throughout the United States, France, and Italy. Her work reanimates historical painting genres
Category
2010s Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
"August Pond", Oil Painting
By Adrienne Stein
Located in Denver, CO
instructors throughout the United States, France, and Italy. Her work reanimates historical painting genres
Category
2010s Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The School Room - Flemish 19th century art interior genre oil painting children
By Ferdinand de Braekeleer the Elder
Located in London, GB
Braeckeleer, was a Flemish painter. He is known for his historical paintings and genre scenes and is called
Category
19th Century Realist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
A Pair of paintings Rituals 1 and Rituals 2
By Bruce Adams
Located in Buffalo, NY
painter who references various (often historical) painting styles. In exploring the act of painting, Adams
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Mixed Media, Paper, Spray Paint
Blue Sister, Oil Painting
By Adrienne Stein
Located in Denver, CO
, France, and Italy. Her work reanimates historical painting genres forming a bridge to the present with
Category
2010s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Historical military oil painting of a prisoner being brought before officers
By John Seymour Lucas
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Mitchell, Duke Street, London
A wonderfully detailed historical painting of a prisoner being brought
Category
19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Veil of Night", Oil Painting
By Adrienne Stein
Located in Denver, CO
historical painting genres forming a bridge to the present with fresh insight and imagery. The worlds she
Category
2010s Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
"Golden Hour I", Oil Painting
By Adrienne Stein
Located in Denver, CO
Adrienne Stein's (US based) "Golden Hour I" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a
Category
2010s Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Nemesis
By Bruce Adams
Located in Buffalo, NY
Bruce Adams often references historical painting themes and styles in order to throw into relief
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Neo Geology
By Bruce Adams
Located in Buffalo, NY
historical) painting styles. In exploring the act of painting, Adams peels back the layers of meaning
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Matrix #3, How to Draw
By Bruce Adams
Located in Buffalo, NY
historical) painting styles. In exploring the act of painting, Adams peels back the layers of meaning
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
"Ruffles", Oil Painting
By Adrienne Stein
Located in Denver, CO
instructors throughout the United States, France, and Italy. Her work reanimates historical painting genres
Category
2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
19th Century historical genre oil painting of the gunpowder plot conspirators
By Ernest Crofts
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
inches x 24.75 inches
A dramatic historical painting depicting the last stand of the gunpowder plot
Category
19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 19 in W 24.75 in D 3 in
Untitled - Interior - Oil Painting by Giuseppe Puricelli - 1860
By Giuseppe Puricelli Guerra
Located in Roma, IT
devoted himself to historical painting and watercolor. He exhibited in several cities, including Milan
Category
1860s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 33.08 in W 22.45 in D 0.12 in
The Center Will Not Hold, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Christine Cousineau
Located in Yardley, PA
My art practice fuses historical painting techniques and digital technology. Each painting is
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Black 002
By Bruce Adams
Located in Buffalo, NY
(often historical) painting styles. In exploring the act of painting, Adams peels back the layers of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Woman on Couch with Boy
By Bruce Adams
Located in Buffalo, NY
With this series I continue my practice of alluding to historical painting styles and themes as a
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Persephone, oil painting, Texas artist, Realistic painting, Historical Figures
Located in Houston, TX
contemporary context and perspective to these historically inspired portraits.
PERSEPHONE was the goddess
Category
2010s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Claraland, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Christine Cousineau
Located in Yardley, PA
Claraland references two historical paintings: The Blue Boy by Thomas Gainsborough and Pinkie by
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
"The Walk Back Home" A Monumental "Exhibition" Painting by Carl Lasch
Located in New York, NY
Moscow) was a German artist of historical paintings. He was born in Leipzig. He attended the Dresden
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Masonite
H 72 in W 85 in D 7 in
Perched (after Audubon)
By Shelley Reed
Located in Denver, CO
historical paintings. She remains faithful to the figure’s original form but dramatically intensifies the
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Picture of People Sitting Before Painting - National Gallery, Washington DC
By Bruce Adams
Located in Buffalo, NY
historical) painting styles. In exploring the act of painting, Adams peels back the layers of meaning
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Photo of Painting - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
belongs to Albumen of historical painting, photographs, meticulously captured.
Good conditions and aged
Category
Early 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Vintage Photo of Painting - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
belongs to Albumen of historical painting, photographs, meticulously captured.
Good conditions and aged
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
No Reserve
H 5.52 in W 8.27 in D 0.04 in
Vintage Photo of Painting - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
belongs to Albumen of historical painting, photographs, meticulously captured.
Good conditions and aged.
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
No Reserve
H 9.85 in W 7.49 in D 0.04 in
Vintage Photo of Painting - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
belongs to Albumen of historical painting, photographs, meticulously captured.
Good conditions and aged.
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
No Reserve
H 7.49 in W 9.06 in D 0.04 in
Visiting the British Historical Building, Impressionist Oil Painting
By J.B. Holmes
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
People Visiting British Historical Building
By J.B.Holmes, British artist, 20th Century
Oil
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Stag III (After Landseer)
By Shelley Reed
Located in Denver, CO
historical paintings. She remains faithful to the figure’s original form but dramatically intensifies the
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Bald Eagle I
By Shelley Reed
Located in Denver, CO
historical paintings. She remains faithful to the figure’s original form but dramatically intensifies the
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Bald Eagle II
By Shelley Reed
Located in Denver, CO
historical paintings. She remains faithful to the figure’s original form but dramatically intensifies the
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Bison II
By Shelley Reed
Located in Denver, CO
historical paintings. She remains faithful to the figure’s original form but dramatically intensifies the
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Condor
By Shelley Reed
Located in Denver, CO
historical paintings. She remains faithful to the figure’s original form but dramatically intensifies the
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Osprey I (after Audubon)
By Shelley Reed
Located in Denver, CO
historical paintings. She remains faithful to the figure’s original form but dramatically intensifies the
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
"Getty Museum'", Oil Painting
By Alexander Chistov
Located in Denver, CO
admiring a historical painting within a blue interior gallery.
Artist Bio:
Alexander’s exposure to
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Vintage Photo of Painting -Portrait - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
.
The photo belongs to Albumen of historical painting, photographs, meticulously captured.
Good
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
No Reserve
H 7.88 in W 5.52 in D 0.04 in
Pomona, oil painting, Women in the Arts, Realistic painting, Historical Figures
Located in Houston, TX
contemporary context and perspective to these historically inspired portraits.
My current body of work
Category
2010s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Luna, oil painting, Women in the Arts, Realistic painting, Historical Figures
Located in Houston, TX
context and perspective to these historically inspired portraits.
My current body of work, Contemporary
Category
2010s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage Photo of Painting - Vintage Photo - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
belongs to Albumen of historical painting, photographs, meticulously captured.
Good conditions and aged
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
H 9.06 in W 7.09 in D 0.08 in
Vintage Photo of Painting - Vintage Photo - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
belongs to Albumen of historical painting, photographs, meticulously captured.
Good conditions and aged
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
H 6.7 in W 5.52 in D 0.08 in
Vintage Photo of Painting - Vintage Photo - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
belongs to Albumen of historical painting, photographs, meticulously captured.
Good conditions and aged
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
H 6.7 in W 7.88 in D 0.08 in
Vintage Photo of Painting - Vintage Photo - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
belongs to Albumen of historical painting, photographs, meticulously captured.
Good conditions and aged
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
H 7.09 in W 5.52 in D 0.08 in
Vintage Photo of Painting - Vintage Photo - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
belongs to Albumen of historical painting, photographs, meticulously captured.
Good conditions and aged
Category
Early 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
H 5.12 in W 3.94 in D 0.08 in
Vintage Photo of Painting - Vintage Photo - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
belongs to Albumen of historical painting, photographs, meticulously captured.
Good conditions and aged
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
H 6.7 in W 8.67 in D 0.08 in
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An assortment of historical paintings is available on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the Impressionist, Old Masters and Contemporary styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Historical paintings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes brown, gray, black, blue and more. Kristy Gordon, Ina Pesenka, Stephen Lewin, Casimir van den Daele and Elin Sian Blake took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, oil paint and canvas — can elevate any room of your home. Some historical paintings are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller iterations, measuring # 10 inches across, are available.
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