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Apocalyptic Oil on Canvas, 48x48, “Back on the Horse” Tim Hoyt, 2014
Apocalyptic Oil on Canvas, 48x48, “Back on the Horse” Tim Hoyt, 2014

Apocalyptic Oil on Canvas, 48x48, “Back on the Horse” Tim Hoyt, 2014

Located in Trenton, NJ

The scale lends architectural impact within modern interiors. A commanding narrative painting with restrained intensity. Dimensions: 48w 1.5d 48h Condition: light wear, as shown, ...

Category

2010s American Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

The House Always Wins - Black & White Realist Figurative Painting
The House Always Wins - Black & White Realist Figurative Painting

The House Always Wins - Black & White Realist Figurative Painting

By David Lyle

Located in East Quogue, NY

The staged theatricality of the composition suggests influences from photography, cinema, and narrative painting traditions. Contemporary figurative painting, Black-and-white, monoc...

Category

Early 2000s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Spree on Fire by Keith Garcia, Pontiac Fiero, Gucci bag, knolling, earth tones
Spree on Fire by Keith Garcia, Pontiac Fiero, Gucci bag, knolling, earth tones

Spree on Fire by Keith Garcia, Pontiac Fiero, Gucci bag, knolling, earth tones

By Keith Garcia

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Spree on Fire by Keith Garcia Acrylic on panel The artist's classic highly detailed knolling style narrative painting, this one includes all of the fixings for a perfect heist -- th...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Panel, Wood Panel

Plum and Pomegranate (set of 2), original painting, oil paint
Plum and Pomegranate (set of 2), original painting, oil paint

Plum and Pomegranate (set of 2), original painting, oil paint

By Dani Humberstone

Located in Deddington, GB

The paintings are set in a black wood layered frame. Oil, Oil Paint on Canvas 15 H x 15 W x 2 D cm (5.91 x 5.91 x 0.79 in) Sold framed Image size: Height: 5cm (1.97 in) Width: 5cm ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Owl Tawny & Egg Blackbird's, Set of 2, original painting, nature
Owl Tawny & Egg Blackbird's, Set of 2, original painting, nature

Owl Tawny & Egg Blackbird's, Set of 2, original painting, nature

By Dani Humberstone

Located in Deddington, GB

The paintings are set in a black wood layered frame. Oil, Oil Paint on Canvas 15 H x 15 W x 2 D cm (5.91 x 5.91 x 0.79 in) Sold framed Image size: Height: 5cm (1.97 in) Width: 5cm ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Whimsical Figurative Painting by Wouter Stips, Netherlands, 2000s
Whimsical Figurative Painting by Wouter Stips, Netherlands, 2000s

Whimsical Figurative Painting by Wouter Stips, Netherlands, 2000s

Located in DE KWAKEL, NL

About the Artist Wouter Stips is a Dutch painter known for his colorful, figurative works that combine elements of surrealism, pop art and narrative painting. His work is held in var...

Category

Early 2000s Dutch Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

"HOWDY MAM" Joe Rader Roberts. Western Cowboy, Cowgirl and more!!!
"HOWDY MAM" Joe Rader Roberts. Western Cowboy, Cowgirl and more!!!

"HOWDY MAM" Joe Rader Roberts. Western Cowboy, Cowgirl and more!!!

Located in San Antonio, TX

His passion for the historic frontier drew him to the fine arts and he became a full-time artist painting scenes of the early West. Roberts is best known for his western narrative p...

Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ky Anderson "Fallen Parts 24.1" 2024 Acrylic on paper
Ky Anderson "Fallen Parts 24.1" 2024 Acrylic on paper

Ky Anderson "Fallen Parts 24.1" 2024 Acrylic on paper

By Ky Anderson

Located in New York, NY

Artist Statement: My work falls somewhere between abstraction, formalism and narrative painting. I see the content and story when I look at my work, but shape and color are equally ...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Ky Anderson "Fallen Parts 23.10" 2024 Acrylic on paper
Ky Anderson "Fallen Parts 23.10" 2024 Acrylic on paper

Ky Anderson "Fallen Parts 23.10" 2024 Acrylic on paper

By Ky Anderson

Located in New York, NY

Artist Statement: My work falls somewhere between abstraction, formalism and narrative painting. I see the content and story when I look at my work, but shape and color are equally...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Twilight  narrative pastel painting bright color beach scene couples

Twilight narrative pastel painting bright color beach scene couples

By Stephen Basso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Framing under glass is recommended *ABOUT Stephen Basso Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought provoking fantasies.

Category

2010s Expressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Pastel, Archival Paper

“The Taming of the Shrew” by Frank William Warwick Topham, England, 1879.
“The Taming of the Shrew” by Frank William Warwick Topham, England, 1879.

“The Taming of the Shrew” by Frank William Warwick Topham, England, 1879.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Medium: Oil on canvas Artist: Frank William Warwick Topham (London, 1838–1924) Year: 1879 Dimensions (including frame): 49.75” H x 70” W Country of Origin: England Style: Victorian N...

Category

Antique 1870s English Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Scottish Interior - Scottish 19th century Victorian art interior oil painting
Scottish Interior - Scottish 19th century Victorian art interior oil painting

Scottish Interior - Scottish 19th century Victorian art interior oil painting

By George Hay

Located in Hagley, England

He studied under Robert Scott Lauder (1803-1869) together with William Quiller Orchardson (1832-1910), William McTaggart (1835-1910) and Hugh Cameron (1835-1918). Hay specialised in ...

Category

19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Lady in Blue, Oil Painting
The Lady in Blue, Oil Painting

The Lady in Blue, Oil Painting

By Faye Vander Veer

Located in San Francisco, CA

"Then leading to the lady in blue sitting in the back, and finally to the waiter carrying wine. I love creating narrative paintings, it makes you curious and continuously guessing, w...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Creators of Their Own Reality
Creators of Their Own Reality

Creators of Their Own Reality

By Olga Tsyhypko

Located in Zofingen, AG

"Creators of Their Own Reality" is a vibrant, narrative painting that explores the profound connection between our internal state and the world we inhabit.

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Ky Anderson "Land 25.4" 2025 acrylic on watercolor paper
Ky Anderson "Land 25.4" 2025 acrylic on watercolor paper

Ky Anderson "Land 25.4" 2025 acrylic on watercolor paper

By Ky Anderson

Located in New York, NY

(and504) Artist Statement: My work falls somewhere between abstraction, formalism and narrative painting. I see the content and story when I look at my work, but shape and color a...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Meteors- 21st Century painting of a nude woman laying.
Meteors- 21st Century painting of a nude woman laying.

Meteors- 21st Century painting of a nude woman laying.

By Daniela Astone

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

The Currator of Galerie Bonnard says about the paintings by Daniela Astone: The classical structure and narrative paintings show a technique that is special.

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pre-Raphaelite Style Painting of Mothers and Babies in WWII
Pre-Raphaelite Style Painting of Mothers and Babies in WWII

Pre-Raphaelite Style Painting of Mothers and Babies in WWII

Located in Miami, FL

This is an emotional and complex narrative painting borne out of fear and hope. Nisbet even paints a stork in the shape of a bomber with babies on it.

Category

1940s Pre-Raphaelite Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media, Tempera

"Sun Changes 25.3" 2025 acrylic on watercolor paper
"Sun Changes 25.3" 2025 acrylic on watercolor paper

"Sun Changes 25.3" 2025 acrylic on watercolor paper

By Ky Anderson

Located in New York, NY

(and479) Artist Statement: My work falls somewhere between abstraction, formalism and narrative painting. I see the content and story when I look at my work, but shape and color a...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

"Seedling 25.10" 2025 acrylic on watercolor paper
"Seedling 25.10" 2025 acrylic on watercolor paper

"Seedling 25.10" 2025 acrylic on watercolor paper

By Ky Anderson

Located in New York, NY

(and482) Artist Statement: My work falls somewhere between abstraction, formalism and narrative painting. I see the content and story when I look at my work, but shape and color a...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

"Seedling 25.12" 2025 acrylic on watercolor paper
"Seedling 25.12" 2025 acrylic on watercolor paper

"Seedling 25.12" 2025 acrylic on watercolor paper

By Ky Anderson

Located in New York, NY

(and483) Artist Statement: My work falls somewhere between abstraction, formalism and narrative painting. I see the content and story when I look at my work, but shape and color a...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

"Seedling 25.11" 2025 acrylic on watercolor paper
"Seedling 25.11" 2025 acrylic on watercolor paper

"Seedling 25.11" 2025 acrylic on watercolor paper

By Ky Anderson

Located in New York, NY

(and480) Artist Statement: My work falls somewhere between abstraction, formalism and narrative painting. I see the content and story when I look at my work, but shape and color a...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

"Feather" 2025 acrylic on watercolor paper 25 x 22 in.
"Feather" 2025 acrylic on watercolor paper 25 x 22 in.

"Feather" 2025 acrylic on watercolor paper 25 x 22 in.

By Ky Anderson

Located in New York, NY

(and485) Artist Statement: My work falls somewhere between abstraction, formalism and narrative painting. I see the content and story when I look at my work, but shape and color a...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

"Seedling 25.8" 2025 acrylic on watercolor paper
"Seedling 25.8" 2025 acrylic on watercolor paper

"Seedling 25.8" 2025 acrylic on watercolor paper

By Ky Anderson

Located in New York, NY

(and484) Artist Statement: My work falls somewhere between abstraction, formalism and narrative painting. I see the content and story when I look at my work, but shape and color a...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

"Horizon Line" 2025 acrylic on watercolor paper
"Horizon Line" 2025 acrylic on watercolor paper

"Horizon Line" 2025 acrylic on watercolor paper

By Ky Anderson

Located in New York, NY

(and487) Artist Statement: My work falls somewhere between abstraction, formalism and narrative painting. I see the content and story when I look at my work, but shape and color a...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

"Peek" 2025 acrylic on watercolor paper
"Peek" 2025 acrylic on watercolor paper

"Peek" 2025 acrylic on watercolor paper

By Ky Anderson

Located in New York, NY

(and486) Artist Statement: My work falls somewhere between abstraction, formalism and narrative painting. I see the content and story when I look at my work, but shape and color a...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

"Light Leak" 2025 acrylic on watercolor paper
"Light Leak" 2025 acrylic on watercolor paper

"Light Leak" 2025 acrylic on watercolor paper

By Ky Anderson

Located in New York, NY

(and488) Artist Statement: My work falls somewhere between abstraction, formalism and narrative painting. I see the content and story when I look at my work, but shape and color a...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

"Seedling 25.5" 2025 acrylic on watercolor paper
"Seedling 25.5" 2025 acrylic on watercolor paper

"Seedling 25.5" 2025 acrylic on watercolor paper

By Ky Anderson

Located in New York, NY

(and489) Artist Statement: My work falls somewhere between abstraction, formalism and narrative painting. I see the content and story when I look at my work, but shape and color a...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

LOWLANDS - Female Portrait / Narrative / Realism / Turtle / Pattern
LOWLANDS - Female Portrait / Narrative / Realism / Turtle / Pattern

LOWLANDS - Female Portrait / Narrative / Realism / Turtle / Pattern

By Mavis Smith

Located in New York, NY

Original painting by Mavis Smith. Mavis Smith (b. 1956, Trenton, NJ) studied art and design at the Pratt Institute in New York and completed her studies in 2002 at the Seattle Acad...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Egg Tempera, Panel

Together in Electric Dreams, Contemporary Painting, Apple Neon Sign Painting
Together in Electric Dreams, Contemporary Painting, Apple Neon Sign Painting

Together in Electric Dreams, Contemporary Painting, Apple Neon Sign Painting

By Dani Humberstone

Located in Deddington, GB

The arrow is a nod to the ubiquitous arrow through heart image plus a possible double meaning from the William Tell story. Discover new paintings by artist Dani Humberstone. Dani Hu...

Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Arizona" - Surreal figurative narrative oil on canvas
"Arizona" - Surreal figurative narrative oil on canvas

"Arizona" - Surreal figurative narrative oil on canvas

By Michele Mikesell

Located in Dallas, TX

MICHELE MIKESELL b. 1973, Alabama, USA In 2002, Michele Mikesell earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts with a minor in graphic design from Texas Women's University in Denton, TX. Mikesel...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Figurative Diptych Paintings by Wouter Stips, Netherlands, 2000s
Figurative Diptych Paintings by Wouter Stips, Netherlands, 2000s

Figurative Diptych Paintings by Wouter Stips, Netherlands, 2000s

Located in DE KWAKEL, NL

The compositions reveal influences from folk art, religious imagery, expressionism, and contemporary narrative painting, resulting in works that feel both timeless and distinctly per...

Category

Early 2000s Dutch Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

French Modernist Biblical Style Oil Painting Group Figures Desert Journey
French Modernist Biblical Style Oil Painting Group Figures Desert Journey

French Modernist Biblical Style Oil Painting Group Figures Desert Journey

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

This is an interesting and characterful piece for someone drawn to narrative painting, European modernism, and works that bring a sense of individuality to a room.

Category

20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Birchina- 21st Century painting of a nude woman laying.
Birchina- 21st Century painting of a nude woman laying.

Birchina- 21st Century painting of a nude woman laying.

By Daniela Astone

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

The Currator of Galerie Bonnard says about the paintings by Daniela Astone: The classical structure and narrative paintings show a technique that is special.

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Georgian Contemporary Art by Saba Dolikashvili - Birds

Georgian Contemporary Art by Saba Dolikashvili - Birds

By Saba Dolikashvili

Located in Paris, IDF

However, Dolikashvili's works are not limited to monochromaticity. Color in his painting is functional — it serves as a means of conveying emotional and narrative balance and enriche...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Georgian Contemporary Art by Saba Dolikashvili - Africa

Georgian Contemporary Art by Saba Dolikashvili - Africa

By Saba Dolikashvili

Located in Paris, IDF

However, Dolikashvili's works are not limited to monochromaticity. Color in his painting is functional — it serves as a means of conveying emotional and narrative balance and enriche...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Georgian Contemporary Art by Saba Dolikashvili - Escape

Georgian Contemporary Art by Saba Dolikashvili - Escape

By Saba Dolikashvili

Located in Paris, IDF

However, Dolikashvili's works are not limited to monochromaticity. Color in his painting is functional — it serves as a means of conveying emotional and narrative balance and enriche...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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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.

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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.

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