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New Narrative, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Julius Babilonia
Located in Yardley, PA
, accidental free forming shapes and ambiguous landscapes :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Wisteria with Butterflies - 21st Century Narrative Painting of a woman
By Anna Maria Vargiu
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
be called a great talent with her just 30 years.
This paintings she made together with four other
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
$11,860
H 78.75 in W 59.06 in D 1.97 in
Fermata Bus - Bus Stop, Urban Art, Narrative Painting, Red Bus, Collage
Located in New York, NY
encounter into a reflective narrative about human connection—or its absence—in crowded public spaces. This
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Had to tell you- 21st Century Contemporary Narrative Painting, Mother & daughter
By Anna Maria Vargiu
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
great talent with her just 30 years.
This paintings she made together with four other large canvasses
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cotton Canvas
$13,639
H 70.87 in W 70.87 in D 1.97 in
the waiting room, colorful narrative w 4 women and a little boy
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
large scale colorful Oil on canvas narrative painting of little boy surrounded by four ethnically
Category
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,600
H 48 in W 54 in D 5.1 in
“Harbor Stories: The Pulse of Pier 12” Continuous Narrative Acrylic Painting
Located in Pasadena, CA
“Harbor Stories: The Pulse of Pier 12” illustrates a dynamic specific to narrative painting
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
$1,100
H 34 in W 49 in D 2 in
if it wasn't love, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Edward Zelinsky
Located in Yardley, PA
and it seems to lead me to a narrative. :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece comes with an
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Yellow Peonies" by Stephanie Deshpande, Original Oil Painting, Still Life
By Stephanie Deshpande
Located in Denver, CO
known for her psychological portraits and narrative paintings. Her work combines her love of realism
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Naked Narratives
By Kumikaho Oshima
Located in PARIS, FR
carefully painted dollars. The paintings beckon the observer to ponder the intricate relationship between
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Narrative
By Linda Christensen
Located in Park City, UT
“I begin this short essay with my artists’ statement from 1997 because it illustrates my focus on emotion instead of on subject matter starting early on. I approached the idea of wri...
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Day of the Dead Woman" by Stephanie Deshpande, Original Oil Painting, Portrait
By Stephanie Deshpande
Located in Denver, CO
. She is best known for her psychological portraits and narrative paintings. Her work combines her love
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Day of the Dead Man" by Stephanie Deshpande, Original Oil Painting, Portrait
By Stephanie Deshpande
Located in Denver, CO
is best known for her psychological portraits and narrative paintings. Her work combines her love of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Sanctuary by the bay, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Julius Babilonia
Located in Yardley, PA
fictional narratives. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Blackbird's Egg Greenish Pocket Painting
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
fruit to illustrate the narrative. Painting directly from life allows her to translate three dimensions
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Daffodil Yellow Pocket Painting (Collection 2)
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
symbolism of ripe fruit to illustrate the narrative. Painting directly from life allows her to translate
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$217
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Apple Red Very Very Pocket Painting
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
fruit to illustrate the narrative. Painting directly from life allows her to translate three dimensions
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Approaching - Contemporary Landscape Painting Ivory Clouds Brown Sky Field, 2019
By David Konigsberg
Located in Kent, CT
on verso.
David Konigsberg bridges the divide between art and real life in narrative paintings that
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
$3,800
H 23.5 in W 24 in D 2 in
Party Ring Pocket Painting , Still life, Sweet Original
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
to illustrate the narrative. Painting directly from life allows her to translate three dimensions
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$217
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Orange Cranes, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Irit Epstein
Located in Yardley, PA
, as I conduct a dialogue with my changing environment. What unites the paintings is a narrative of
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Blackbird's Egg Blue Pocket Painting 5
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Humberstone. Dani Humberstone uses the symbolism of ripe fruit to illustrate the narrative. Painting directly
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lemony Lemon Pocket Painting, original painting
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Humberstone uses the symbolism of ripe fruit to illustrate the narrative. Painting directly from life allows
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$217
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Macaw Jungle Collection Pocket Painting, Nature, Animal, Bird Original
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
fruit and food to illustrate the narrative. Painting directly from life allows her to translate three
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$217
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Jannie Dodger 3 Pocket Painting, Still life, Sweet Original
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
fruit and food to illustrate the narrative. Painting directly from life allows her to translate three
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$217
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Jam Doughnut Pocket Painting 2c, Still life, Sweet Original
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
fruit to illustrate the narrative. Painting directly from life allows her to translate three dimensions
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$217
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
"Beacon" Figurative Narrative
Located in San Antonio, TX
paintings in this series all have a figurative aspect to them and each portrays an idea or emotion. At
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Clementine Small Pocket Painting 4c, original painting
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Humberstone uses the symbolism of ripe fruit to illustrate the narrative. Painting directly from life allows
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$217
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Blackberry Very Pocket Painting c, original painting
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Humberstone uses the symbolism of ripe fruit to illustrate the narrative. Painting directly from life allows
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$217
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Strawberry (White Collection) Pocket Painting, original painting
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
)
Dani Humberstone uses the symbolism of ripe fruit to illustrate the narrative. Painting directly from
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$217
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Song Sparrow Pocket Painting 2, original painting, contemporary
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
. Dani Humberstone uses the symbolism of ripe fruit to illustrate the narrative. Painting directly from
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
$217
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Song Sparrow Pocket Painting 2, original painting, contemporary
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
. Dani Humberstone uses the symbolism of ripe fruit to illustrate the narrative. Painting directly from
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
$217
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Toucan Pocket Painting 2c, original painting, still-life
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Humberstone uses the symbolism of ripe fruit to illustrate the narrative. Painting directly from life allows
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$217
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 1.19 in
Otter Pocket Painting 2c, original painting, still-life
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Humberstone uses the symbolism of ripe fruit to illustrate the narrative. Painting directly from life allows
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$217
H 6.7 in W 5.91 in D 1.19 in
Pomegranate Ripe Painting 2c, original painting, still-life
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
in)
Dani Humberstone uses the symbolism of ripe fruit to illustrate the narrative. Painting directly
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$231
H 6.7 in W 6.7 in D 1.19 in
"Fluorescent Husband". Contemporary Figurative Acrylic Painting on Framed Canvas
By Inés Silvalde
Located in FISTERRA, ES
, glowing figure, conceptual humor, narrative painting, female portraiture, exaggerated realism.
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$711 Sale Price
20% Off
H 32.29 in W 24.41 in D 1.38 in
Fennel Bulb Pocket Painting, original painting, still-life
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
)
Dani Humberstone uses the symbolism of ripe fruit to illustrate the narrative. Painting directly from
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$230
H 6.7 in W 6.7 in D 1.19 in
PomSloe Berries & Pomegranate Pocket Painting, diptych, original painting
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
(1.18 in)
Dani Humberstone uses the symbolism of ripe fruit to illustrate the narrative. Painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$462
H 6.7 in W 6.7 in D 1.19 in
Pomegranate Tableau Chiaroscuro Pocket Painting, original painting
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
uses the symbolism of ripe fruit to illustrate the narrative. Painting directly from life allows her to
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$217
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Goldfinch & Woodpecker Green Pocket Painting, diptych, original painting
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Humberstone uses the symbolism of ripe fruit to illustrate the narrative. Painting directly from life allows
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$434
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 1.19 in
Strawberry Crimson & Clementine Pocket Painting, diptych, original painting
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Humberstone uses the symbolism of ripe fruit to illustrate the narrative. Painting directly from life allows
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$434
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Blackbird's Egg Yellow Greenish Pocket Painting 2c, Still life, Fruit, Original
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
symbolism of ripe fruit to illustrate the narrative. Painting directly from life allows her to translate
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$217
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Feather Tawny Owl Pocket Painting 3, original painting, contemporary
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
. Dani Humberstone uses the symbolism of ripe fruit to illustrate the narrative. Painting directly from
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
$217
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Fig Green (White Collection) Pocket Painting, original painting
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
)
Dani Humberstone uses the symbolism of ripe fruit to illustrate the narrative. Painting directly from
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$217
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Daffodil Pale Yellow Pocket Painting, original painting, still-life
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
in)
Dani Humberstone uses the symbolism of ripe fruit to illustrate the narrative. Painting directly
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$217
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 1.19 in
Highland Cow Pocket Painting 2c, original painting, still-life
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
(1.18 in)
Dani Humberstone uses the symbolism of ripe fruit to illustrate the narrative. Painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$217
H 6.7 in W 5.91 in D 1.19 in
Autumn Leaf Pocket Painting 7Ac, original painting, still-life
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
in)
Dani Humberstone uses the symbolism of ripe fruit to illustrate the narrative. Painting directly
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$223
H 6.7 in W 6.7 in D 1.19 in
From A Window Seat Two - Skyscape Oil Painting Ivory Gray Clouds Blue Sky, 2021
By David Konigsberg
Located in Kent, CT
and this painting is one of his best - it is a symphony of dark gray and ivory clouds floating in a
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$12,000
H 56 in W 58 in D 2 in
Pear Blush Pocket Painting 10c, original painting, still-life
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
in)
Dani Humberstone uses the symbolism of ripe fruit to illustrate the narrative. Painting directly
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$217
H 6.7 in W 5.91 in D 1.19 in
Jammie Dodger Pocket Painting 4c, original painting, still-life
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Humberstone uses the symbolism of ripe fruit to illustrate the narrative. Painting directly from life allows
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$217
H 5.91 in W 6.7 in D 1.19 in
Lovebirds Pocket Painting 9c, original painting, still-life
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
fruit to illustrate the narrative. Painting directly from life allows her to translate three dimensions
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$217
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Egg Blackbird's Greenish Pocket Painting 3c, original painting
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
symbolism of ripe fruit to illustrate the narrative. Painting directly from life allows her to translate
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$217
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Goldfinch Pocket Painting 2c, original painting, still-life, contemporary
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Humberstone uses the symbolism of ripe fruit to illustrate the narrative. Painting directly from life allows
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$217
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 1.19 in
Bull Pocket Painting, original painting, contemporary
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
narrative. Painting directly from life allows her to translate three dimensions into two and capture the
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
$231
H 6.7 in W 6.7 in D 0.79 in
Lovebirds & Woodpecker Green Pocket Painting 9c, diptych, original painting
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
uses the symbolism of ripe fruit to illustrate the narrative. Painting directly from life allows her to
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$434
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Fig Green & Lemony Lemon Pocket Painting, diptych, original painting
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
)
Dani Humberstone uses the symbolism of ripe fruit to illustrate the narrative. Painting directly from
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$434
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Anemone White & Lemony Lemon Pocket Painting, diptych, original painting
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Humberstone uses the symbolism of ripe fruit to illustrate the narrative. Painting directly from life allows
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$434
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Anemone White Pocket Painting, original painting, still-life, contemporary
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Humberstone uses the symbolism of ripe fruit to illustrate the narrative. Painting directly from life allows
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$217
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Egg Blackbird's Yellow Greenish Pocket Painting 4c, original painting
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
in)
Dani Humberstone uses the symbolism of ripe fruit to illustrate the narrative. Painting directly
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$217
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
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Narrative Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate narrative painting for your needs in our varied inventory. There are many Contemporary, Abstract and Expressionist versions of these works for sale. Finding the perfect narrative painting may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right narrative painting is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes black, gray, brown and white. There have been many interesting narrative painting examples over the years, but those made by Tom Bennett, Stephen Basso, Fiona Ackerman, Britt Spencer and Gerard Schriemer are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in paint, oil paint and paper can add an especially memorable touch.
How Much is a Narrative Painting?
The average selling price for a narrative painting we offer is $1,450, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $18,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Paintings for You
Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.
Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.
Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?
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