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Sunset Herd, Original Painting
Sunset Herd, Original Painting

Sunset Herd, Original Painting

By Jaime Ellsworth

Located in San Francisco, CA

Words that describe this painting: horse, sun, sunset, panoramic, equine, neutral, animals, outsider, acrylic painting, greySunset HerdJaime EllsworthAcrylic painting on stretched ca...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Flawed Characters, monochromatic collage neutral greys text, newspaper, figure
Flawed Characters, monochromatic collage neutral greys text, newspaper, figure

Flawed Characters, monochromatic collage neutral greys text, newspaper, figure

By Audrey Anastasi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Paper paint charcoal collage Whether the subject matter is figuration or nature, Audrey Anastasi approaches all her subjects directly and unabashedly. In this work on paper, she co...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Paper, Magazine Paper

Reflections, Abstract Oil Painting
Reflections, Abstract Oil Painting

Reflections, Abstract Oil Painting

By Morgan Fite

Located in San Francisco, CA

Words that describe this painting: neutral, peaceful, soft, texture, minimalist, winter, muted, ethereal, autumn, fall, October, palette knife, abstract, nature, oil painting, greenR...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

First Light, Abstract Oil Painting
First Light, Abstract Oil Painting

First Light, Abstract Oil Painting

By Dorothy Gaziano

Located in San Francisco, CA

Words that describe this painting: subtle, line work, mark making, cold wax, scratches, neutral, abstract, oil painting, greyFirst LightDorothy GazianoOil painting on cradled wood pa...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Remember" Abstract Landscape Painting
"Remember" Abstract Landscape Painting

"Remember" Abstract Landscape Painting

By Kelly Rossetti

Located in Westport, CT

It features loose, gestural brush strokes and a light palette with light blue, green, yellow and pink tones throughout, with deep charcoal accents running through the center of the c...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Neon in the Rain, Abstract Painting
Neon in the Rain, Abstract Painting

Neon in the Rain, Abstract Painting

By Tatiana Iliina

Located in San Francisco, CA

Words that describe this painting: rain, city, skyline, building, skyscraper, water, reflection, night, evening, neutral, abstract, architecture, acrylic painting, brownNeon in the R...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Sky Study, Oil Painting
Sky Study, Oil Painting

Sky Study, Oil Painting

By Jill Poyerd

Located in San Francisco, CA

Words that describe this painting: sky, cloud, monochrome, minimalist, weather, cloudscape, monochromatic, soft, neutral, nature, realism, oil painting, greySky StudyJill PoyerdOil p...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

In Another World (red and neutral patterned print)

In Another World (red and neutral patterned print)

By Angela A'Court

Located in New York, NY

Angela A’Court’s narrative and still life drawings use a simple and direct vocabulary to show the relationship of experience to expression of beauty and the quirkiness of every day m...

Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Mixed Media, Paper, Pastel

Unwithered, Abstract Oil Painting
Unwithered, Abstract Oil Painting

Unwithered, Abstract Oil Painting

By Morgan Fite

Located in San Francisco, CA

Words that describe this painting: evergreen, abstract, neutral, peaceful, nature, winter, season, muted, ethereal, monochrome, atmospheric, dawn, palette knife, oilpaint, abstract, ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Awakening" Abstract Encaustic Painting
"Awakening" Abstract Encaustic Painting

"Awakening" Abstract Encaustic Painting

By Linda Bigness

Located in Westport, CT

This is an abstract encaustic painting by Linda Bigness with silver and gold leaf on board with neutral sides.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Silver, Gold Leaf

"Synchronicity" Abstract Geometric Painting
"Synchronicity" Abstract Geometric Painting

"Synchronicity" Abstract Geometric Painting

By Kelly Rossetti

Located in Westport, CT

It features a light pink and blue palette with geometric horizontal and diagonal lines, shapes, and marks layered over one another. The painting has clean, neutral sides with strips ...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Modern Abstract Neutral-Toned Watercolor Landscape of a Spacious House
Modern Abstract Neutral-Toned Watercolor Landscape of a Spacious House

Modern Abstract Neutral-Toned Watercolor Landscape of a Spacious House

By Bertha Davis

Located in Houston, TX

Modern abstract watercolor drawing of a house by Texas artist Bertha Davis. The work features a loosely rendered neutral-toned depiction of a spacious house with blue accents. Signed...

Category

1970s Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

Fluidity, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Fluidity, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Fluidity, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By silvia vassileva

Located in Yardley, PA

Neutral abstract. The painting conveys serenity and is inspired by hygge and the modern farm house styles.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

"Purple Persuasion" Abstract Landscape Painting
"Purple Persuasion" Abstract Landscape Painting

"Purple Persuasion" Abstract Landscape Painting

By Kelly Rossetti

Located in Westport, CT

A subtle horizon line provides a landscape element to this abstract piece. The painting has clean, neutral sides and is wired and ready to hang.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Little Talks II" Abstract Painting
"Little Talks II" Abstract Painting

"Little Talks II" Abstract Painting

By Kelly Rossetti

Located in Westport, CT

It features light gestural brush strokes in deep blue, green, and grey tones on a white background, with warm muted accents. The painting has clean, neutral sides, and is wired and r...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

"Little Talks III" Abstract Painting
"Little Talks III" Abstract Painting

"Little Talks III" Abstract Painting

By Kelly Rossetti

Located in Westport, CT

It features light gestural brush strokes in deep blue, green, and grey tones on a white background, with muted pink and taupe accents. The painting has clean, neutral sides, and is w...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Olive Press, Abstract Oil Painting
Olive Press, Abstract Oil Painting

Olive Press, Abstract Oil Painting

By Morgan Fite

Located in San Francisco, CA

Words that describe this painting: evergreen, abstract, neutral, peaceful, nature, soft, minimal, dark, simple, winter, muted, ethereal, monochrome, atmospheric, dawn, palette knife,...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Balance, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Balance, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Balance, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Howard Danelowitz

Located in Yardley, PA

Balance explores the the interplay between geometric shapes against a neutral gray background. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticit...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Colourful Abstract, French Expressionist Original Painting
Colourful Abstract, French Expressionist Original Painting

Colourful Abstract, French Expressionist Original Painting

By Akos Biro

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Amongst his many exhibitions throughout France, he had several solo exhibitions in Central Europe, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Montreal, New York, Cannes, Paris. The style of the painting...

Category

Late 20th Century Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Birch Mystery, trees, female figure, neutral tones, collage on archival paper
Birch Mystery, trees, female figure, neutral tones, collage on archival paper

Birch Mystery, trees, female figure, neutral tones, collage on archival paper

By Audrey Anastasi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Paper paint charcoal collage Paper charcoal collage These collages were created first in the presence of a live model, working quickly, in charcoal and again, later, alone in the stu...

Category

2010s Surrealist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Paper, Acrylic, Mixed Media

Gray Maze, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Gray Maze, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Gray Maze, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Julia Niiazbekova

Located in Yardley, PA

This heavily textured piece is perfect for neutral-color lovers. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Read...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fragmentation II - Pieces, Abstract Painting
Fragmentation II - Pieces, Abstract Painting

Fragmentation II - Pieces, Abstract Painting

By Marie-Eve Champagne

Located in San Francisco, CA

Words that describe this painting: abstract, contemporary, Riopelle, Pollock, Modernism, abstract expressionism, movement, flow, pattern, neutral, acrylicpaint, abstract, acrylic pai...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Finding Balance v5, Abstract Painting
Finding Balance v5, Abstract Painting

Finding Balance v5, Abstract Painting

Located in San Francisco, CA

Words that describe this painting: juxtaposition, balance, linear, shapes, accents, counterbalance, acrylicpaint, lines, dots, neutral, abstract, monochrome, abstract, acrylic painti...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Framed Anamorphic Abstract Oil Pastel by Paul Reed with Blues, Greens, Neutrals
Framed Anamorphic Abstract Oil Pastel by Paul Reed with Blues, Greens, Neutrals

Framed Anamorphic Abstract Oil Pastel by Paul Reed with Blues, Greens, Neutrals

By Paul Reed

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

This vibrant blue and green oil pastel drawing by Paul Reed takes an inverted approach to the artist's usual compositional style; the background is off-white and the anamorphic abstr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

"Summer of Love", Original Abstract Painting
"Summer of Love", Original Abstract Painting

"Summer of Love", Original Abstract Painting

By Sandy Palasti

Located in Westport, CT

In Summer of Love, Sandy Palasti brings her signature expressive style to a vibrant yet ethereal palette of sky blues, softened whites, and grounding neutrals. This large-scale oil p...

Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

AG - Gray/Beige, Abstract Oil Painting
AG - Gray/Beige, Abstract Oil Painting

AG - Gray/Beige, Abstract Oil Painting

By Janet Hamilton

Located in San Francisco, CA

Words that describe this painting: grid, geometric, block, monochrome, monochromatic, neutral, color block, abstract, oil painting, greyAG - Gray/BeigeJanet HamiltonOil painting on s...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Invisible Knotts, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Invisible Knotts, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Invisible Knotts, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By silvia vassileva

Located in Yardley, PA

The painting conveys freedom. No framing necessary - ships stretched, sides are painted in neutral brown. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of ...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Ivory Hues, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Ivory Hues, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Ivory Hues, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By silvia vassileva

Located in Yardley, PA

A large square decorative painting in pale neutral color palette. The painting is expressing nature in a gentle organic way.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Boats in the Harbour, France Abstract monochrome painting
Boats in the Harbour, France Abstract monochrome painting

Boats in the Harbour, France Abstract monochrome painting

By Claude Venard

Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Executed in a restrained palette of soft greys, creams, blacks, and earthy neutrals, the painting conveys a quiet sense of stillness and contemplation.

Category

20th Century Abstract Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Kimonoesque with Cat" Abstract Metallic Painting
"Kimonoesque with Cat" Abstract Metallic Painting

"Kimonoesque with Cat" Abstract Metallic Painting

By Christine Averill-Green

Located in Westport, CT

The central abstract form is adorned by organic line work, some of which appears almost botanical. The painting has neutral painted sides and is signed by the artist on the back of t...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dark Matter, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Dark Matter, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Dark Matter, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Located in Yardley, PA

This piece has a mature and dark neutral modern design aesthetic. This painting is full of energy, intensity and a strong balance of light and darkness.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

The Sentinel of the Plateau, Oil Painting
The Sentinel of the Plateau, Oil Painting

The Sentinel of the Plateau, Oil Painting

By David Qiyi Liu

Located in San Francisco, CA

Words that describe this painting: man, sheepskin, coat, cultural, heritage, figure, Andrew Wyeth, Jules Bastien Lepage, soft, neutral, people, classical, realism, oil painting, grey...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Colourful Abstract Portrait, French Expressionist Original Painting
Colourful Abstract Portrait, French Expressionist Original Painting

Colourful Abstract Portrait, French Expressionist Original Painting

By Akos Biro

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Amongst his many exhibitions throughout France, he had several solo exhibitions in Central Europe, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Montreal, New York, Cannes, Paris. The style of the painting...

Category

Late 20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Colourful Abstract, French Expressionist Original Oil Painting
Colourful Abstract, French Expressionist Original Oil Painting

Colourful Abstract, French Expressionist Original Oil Painting

By Akos Biro

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Amongst his many exhibitions throughout France, he had several solo exhibitions in Central Europe, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Montreal, New York, Cannes, Paris. The style of the painting...

Category

Late 20th Century Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Shape 32 (2019) - Abstract shape, minimalist work on paper, neutral gray & white

Shape 32 (2019) - Abstract shape, minimalist work on paper, neutral gray & white

By Ryan Park

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Shape 32 (2019) by Ryan Park of Shapes Only Abstract, nonobjective, gestural, geometric art, acrylic on 300GSM archival paper. Abstract shape innovated by the artist. Neutral pal...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Acrylic, Archival Paper

Into the Unknown, Abstract Oil Painting
Into the Unknown, Abstract Oil Painting

Into the Unknown, Abstract Oil Painting

By Morgan Fite

Located in San Francisco, CA

Words that describe this painting: evergreen, abstract, neutral, peaceful, nature, soft, minimal, dark, simple, winter, muted, ethereal, large, monochrome, atmospheric, dawn, palette...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Kimonoesque (Metal & Remnants)" Abstract Metallic Painting
"Kimonoesque (Metal & Remnants)" Abstract Metallic Painting

"Kimonoesque (Metal & Remnants)" Abstract Metallic Painting

By Christine Averill-Green

Located in Westport, CT

The central abstract form is composed of imperfect shapes placed side by side. The painting has neutral painted sides and is signed by the artist on the back of the canvas.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

White as Snow, Abstract Oil Painting
White as Snow, Abstract Oil Painting

White as Snow, Abstract Oil Painting

By Morgan Fite

Located in San Francisco, CA

Words that describe this painting: abstract, neutral, simple, winter, snow, abstract, non-representational, oil painting, white, greyWhite as SnowMorgan FiteOil painting on stretched...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Minimal Abstract Impressionist Recling Nude Painting
Minimal Abstract Impressionist Recling Nude Painting

Minimal Abstract Impressionist Recling Nude Painting

By Oris Robertson

Located in Houston, TX

Modern abstract female nude painting in neutral tones. The work has Oris Robertson's signature textured surface that creates an uneven painting surface.

Category

1970s Abstract Nude Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Oil

Provence Sunset French Expressionist Original Painting
Provence Sunset French Expressionist Original Painting

Provence Sunset French Expressionist Original Painting

By Akos Biro

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Amongst his many exhibitions throughout France, he had several solo exhibitions in Central Europe, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Montreal, New York, Cannes, Paris. The style of the painting...

Category

Late 20th Century Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Gouache

Colourful Abstract, French Expressionist Original Painting
Colourful Abstract, French Expressionist Original Painting

Colourful Abstract, French Expressionist Original Painting

By Akos Biro

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Amongst his many exhibitions throughout France, he had several solo exhibitions in Central Europe, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Montreal, New York, Cannes, Paris. The style of the painting...

Category

Late 20th Century Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Gouache

December, Abstract Geometric Painting, Oil and Gold Leaf, Framed, 2025
December, Abstract Geometric Painting, Oil and Gold Leaf, Framed, 2025

December, Abstract Geometric Painting, Oil and Gold Leaf, Framed, 2025

Located in New York, NY

minimalist, geometric, abstract, simple circle composition, gold painting, Elise Oudin-Gilles painting, modern artwork, neutral colors, geometric abstraction, gold leaf, gilding leaf...

Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Colourful Abstract, French Expressionist Original Painting
Colourful Abstract, French Expressionist Original Painting

Colourful Abstract, French Expressionist Original Painting

By Akos Biro

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Amongst his many exhibitions throughout France, he had several solo exhibitions in Central Europe, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Montreal, New York, Cannes, Paris. The style of the painting...

Category

Late 20th Century Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Gouache

Corporate Dinner Colorful Geometric Interior Still Life Figurative Painting
Corporate Dinner Colorful Geometric Interior Still Life Figurative Painting

Corporate Dinner Colorful Geometric Interior Still Life Figurative Painting

By Héctor Francesch

Located in FISTERRA, ES

A stylized flower figure, a dark anthropomorphic form, a potted plant and a smiling triangular presence are arranged across a vivid yellow table, generating a composition that moves ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Untitled" Acrylics, Pencils, Oil Pastels on Paper in Neutral Hues of Taupe
"Untitled" Acrylics, Pencils, Oil Pastels on Paper in Neutral Hues of Taupe

"Untitled" Acrylics, Pencils, Oil Pastels on Paper in Neutral Hues of Taupe

By Karina Gentinetta

Located in New York, NY

"Untitled" 2019, 25" x 31" horizontal drawing on paper by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentinetta (featured in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, the New York Times, House Beautiful, ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings a...

Materials

Glaze, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil

Sea Acrylic Painting, Contemporary Abstract, Signed, 2010s, 50x70 cm
Sea Acrylic Painting, Contemporary Abstract, Signed, 2010s, 50x70 cm

Sea Acrylic Painting, Contemporary Abstract, Signed, 2010s, 50x70 cm

By Anna Maria Caboni

Located in Roma, IT

The restrained palette of blues and soft neutrals lends the painting a serene and sophisticated presence, evoking natural elements such as water, horizon lines, or atmospheric curren...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

364 Illuminating Light, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

364 Illuminating Light, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Anne B Schwartz

Located in Yardley, PA

Beautiful soft colors in the neutral family. This large painting is full of texture due to the use of lava gel and countless layers of paint.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Carnival Suburbian / 2008 framed figurative painting
Carnival Suburbian / 2008 framed figurative painting

Carnival Suburbian / 2008 framed figurative painting

By Kim Frohsin

Located in Burlingame, CA

Blue and grey with peach abstracted figurative painting in neutral cool colors from Kim Frohsin's "Figures WIth Edges" series.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Gouache

Old Barn Door, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Old Barn Door, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Old Barn Door, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By silvia vassileva

Located in Yardley, PA

The color palette is natural - organic brown, linen and burned orange interact with different shades of white. The painting brings light and charm to any interior. Gallery-wrapped, r...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Colourful Abstract, French Expressionist Original Painting Farm Buildings
Colourful Abstract, French Expressionist Original Painting Farm Buildings

Colourful Abstract, French Expressionist Original Painting Farm Buildings

By Akos Biro

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Amongst his many exhibitions throughout France, he had several solo exhibitions in Central Europe, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Montreal, New York, Cannes, Paris. The style of the painting...

Category

Late 20th Century Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Colourful Provence Sky, French Expressionist Original Painting
Colourful Provence Sky, French Expressionist Original Painting

Colourful Provence Sky, French Expressionist Original Painting

By Akos Biro

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Amongst his many exhibitions throughout France, he had several solo exhibitions in Central Europe, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Montreal, New York, Cannes, Paris. The style of the painting...

Category

Late 20th Century Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Gouache

Provence Fishing Harbour French Expressionist Original Painting
Provence Fishing Harbour French Expressionist Original Painting

Provence Fishing Harbour French Expressionist Original Painting

By Akos Biro

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Amongst his many exhibitions throughout France, he had several solo exhibitions in Central Europe, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Montreal, New York, Cannes, Paris. The style of the painting...

Category

Late 20th Century Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Gouache

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Neutral Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of neutral paintings available for sale. Today, if you’re looking for Expressionist editions of these works and are unable to find the perfect match for your home, our selection also includes Contemporary. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Neutral paintings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes gray, brown, beige, gold and more. Melisa Taylor Metzger, Francie Hester, Lisa Pressman, Allyson Levy and Stephen Cimini took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and synthetic resin paint, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much are Neutral Paintings?

Prices for pieces in our collection of neutral paintings start at $200 and top out at $20,000 with the average selling for $2,000.

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

On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by emerging artists and more today.