You are likely to find exactly the old master seascape you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. If you’re looking for an old master seascape from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. When looking for the right old master seascape for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of
gray,
brown,
beige and
black. Finding an appealing old master seascape — no matter the origin — is easy, but
Montague Dawson,
John Callow,
Peter Monamy and
Henry Scott each produced popular versions that are worth a look. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in
oil paint,
paint and
canvas. A large old master seascape can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while smaller examples are available — approximately spanning 12 high and 24 wide — and may be better suited to a more modest living area.
The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — an old master seascape in our inventory may begin at $3,539 and can go as high as $94,960, while the average can fetch as much as $10,726.
Encompassing centuries of change in Europe between 1300 and 1800, from booms of prosperity to bloody revolutions, Old Masters describes a wide range of artists. The informal term was derived from the title of an artist who trained in a guild long enough to become a master, such as Leonardo da Vinci, who studied in a Florence painters’ guild. However, Old Masters paintings, prints and other art is now used to refer to work made by any artist with a high level of skill in painting, drawing, sculpture or printmaking who worked during this era.
The 15th century’s expansive trade and commerce spread culture across borders. A vibrant period of art emerged, bolstered by studies of anatomy and nature that influenced a new visual realism. From Raphael and Michelangelo in the Renaissance to Rembrandt van Rijn and Johannes Vermeer in the Dutch Golden Age, artists expressed emotion, naturalism, color and light in new ways. El Greco and Paolo Veronese were leaders in the dramatic style of Mannerism, while Caravaggio and Peter Paul Rubens demonstrated the movement and meticulous detail of Baroque art.
Historically, most attention was concentrated on male artists, but recent research and exhibitions have elevated the impactful work of women such as Rachel Ruysch and Artemisia Gentileschi. In late-18th-century France, female artists like Adélaïde Labille-Guiard and Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun were prominent names. Nevertheless, access to the academies and guilds was highly restricted for women, and even those able to establish practices were expected to adhere to portraits and still lifes rather than the grand history paintings being created by men.
Find a collection of Old Masters prints, paintings, drawings and watercolors and other art on 1stDibs.