Original Famous Paintings
20th Century Ukrainian Paintings
Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Digital
20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Ink, Paper
Early 20th Century Naturalistic Animal Paintings
Oil
Late 19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Oil, Canvas
1860s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Oil
1870s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Oil
1960s Pop Art Paintings
Acrylic, Oil
Mid-20th Century Paintings
Panel, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Pop Art Paintings
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Stencil
2010s Pop Art Paintings
Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media
1840s Animal Paintings
Oil
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Panel, Oil
2010s Pop Art Paintings
Acrylic, Magazine Paper, Stencil
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Paint
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Oil
Early 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Acrylic, Cardboard
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Oil, Board
20th Century American Modern Portrait Paintings
Oil, Board
Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Acrylic, Cardboard
Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Acrylic, Cardboard
2010s Pop Art Paintings
Acrylic, Stencil, Glitter
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Drawings and Waterc...
Watercolor
Early 20th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Wood Panel
1970s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Acrylic, Illustration Board
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1920s Fauvist Figurative Paintings
Pencil
Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Acrylic, Cardboard
Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Acrylic, Cardboard
Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Acrylic, Cardboard
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Cardboard
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Cardboard, Oil
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Cardboard
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Pop Art Paintings
Glitter, Acrylic, Stencil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Gesso
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1970s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Masonite, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1920s Fauvist Figurative Paintings
Pencil
1920s Fauvist Figurative Paintings
Pencil
Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Acrylic, Archival Paper
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1920s Modern Abstract Paintings
Tempera
Early 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Acrylic, Cardboard
1920s Modern Abstract Paintings
Tempera
1920s Modern Abstract Paintings
Tempera
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Cardboard
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Cardboard, Oil
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Cardboard
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The names of the horses in most paintings are unknown, but a few famous horses do stand out in the equestrian art produced over the centuries. Andy Warhol depicted Silky Sullivan and jockey Bill Shoemaker in 1978, and George Stubbs created a painting of Whistlejacket, a horse owned by Charles Watson-Wentwort, the second Marquess of Rockingham, in 1762. You'll find a range of horse paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The most famous painting in the Louvre is arguably the Mona Lisa. Painted in the early 16th century by Italian Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci, it is a half-length oil-on-wood portrait of Lisa del Giocondo. Some other famous paintings in the Louvre include Liberty Leading the People by Eugène Delacroix, Oath of the Horatii by Jacques-Louis David, The Wedding at Cana by Paolo Veronese, The Raft of the Medusa by Théodore Géricault and Death of the Virgin by Caravaggio. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of fine art.
- Who is famous for painting dogs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023George Rodrigue is especially famous for painting dogs. Although many artists, from Francisco Goya to Andy Warhol, depicted dogs in their work, Rodrigue created a series of “Blue Dog” paintings that became very popular during the 1990s. These paintings are frequently reproduced as posters and prints. Shop a selection of authentic George Rodrigue art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Edgar Degas is an artist who was famous for painting ballerinas. He also produced bronze statues, prints and drawings, and worked in impressionism. You can shop a selection of expertly vetted Edgar Degas pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Monet’s paintings are so famous because they are stunning examples of Impressionist art. Claude Monet is known for having played a pivotal role in the growth of the Impressionist movement. Instead of painting landscapes and people in a realistic manner, the Parisian artist focused on how the eye viewed his subjects and the ways in which light and shadow changed their appearance. As a result, he painted many scenes over and over again at different times of day. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Impressionist art from some of the world’s top galleries.
- What is an original painting?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021An original painting is anything thought to be the true work of the artist instead of an imitation or reproduction. Original art can be in any media, as long as it is the first of that piece of art.Irena Orlov ArtFebruary 25, 2021When we refer to "original" it simply means a unique painting made by the artist's own hand. Acrylic, oil, engraving, watercolor, or drawings are authentic techniques that allow the artist to capture his or her distinctive stamp: such as textures, a particular way of brushstroke, colors, lines, among other elements. But besides, the idea must be unique, the result of creativity, which makes the work more valuable and desirable.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The most famous ocean painting is open to debate. Some well-known paintings that depict the ocean include Christ in the Storm on the Sea of Galilee by Rembrandt; Eternity by Gustave Courbet; The Gulf Stream by Winslow Homer; The Icebergs by Frederic Edwin Church; Impression, Sunrise by Claude Monet; Monk by the Sea by Caspar David Friedrich; The Ninth Wave by Ivan Aivazovsky and The Raft of the Medusa by Théodore Géricault. Although it is a print, The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai is also highly recognizable. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of paintings from some of the world’s top galleries.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024The most famous Group of Seven painting is open to debate. Although he died before it was formed, Tom Thomson is often cited as among the most well-known artists associated with the group. His most famous works are his depictions of pine trees, such as The West Wind and The Jack Pine. Other notable paintings made by members of the Canadian art group include The Red Maple by A. Y. Jackson, The Supply Boat by J. E. H. MacDonald, Woodland Tapestry, Algoma by Franz Johnston, For What? by Frederick Varley, North Shore Lake Superior by Lawren Harris and The Nickel Belt by Franklin Carmichael. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of fine art.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Indonesia is famous for Balinese painting. Bali is an island in Indonesia and is traditionally home to artists who work in the Kamasan style, which involves applying natural pigments with a pen or brush. A strict set of guidelines dictates the line, form and proportion, and pieces often depict religious stories. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Balinese paintings from some of the world’s top galleries.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Historians disagree about which of Pablo Picasso's paintings is the most famous because many of his works are well-known and easily recognizable. Some notable pieces include Guernica, Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, The Old Guitarist, The Weeping Woman and Portrait of Ambroise Vollard. You'll find a large collection of Pablo Picasso on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Roy Lichtenstein has a large number of famous paintings. The most famous include Whaam!, Drowning Girl, Look Mickey, M-Maybe, In the Car, Masterpiece, Crak!, and two separate works titled Crying Girl. You'll find a selection of Roy Lichtenstein art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021There are many famous artists who painted Jesus. Popular depictions of Jesus Christ were created by Warner Sallman and Leonardo Di Vinci, among others. Shop religious art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Raphael's most famous painting is arguably The School of Athens. The Italian painter produced the fresco between 1509 and 1511, and it depicts the greatest minds of antiquity, including Plato, Archimedes and Pythagoras. Other well-known works by Raphael include The Sistine Madonna, The Marriage of the Virgin, The Triumph of Galatea, Transfiguration and the Portrait of Baldassare Castiglione. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of fine art.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024Some of Henri Matisse's most famous paintings include Le Bonheur de Vivre, Blue Nude (Souvenir de Biskra), Woman with a Hat, Music, The Green Stripe and L'Atelier Rouge. Matisse also worked as a draftsman, printmaker and sculptor. Regardless of what medium he was working in, the French artist was a master of color. Although classically trained at the Académie Julian in Paris, he abandoned traditional techniques and genres to pioneer a style all his own, marked by quick gestural strokes and fluid contours. Find an assortment of Henri Matisse art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Fernando Botero was an artist known for his satirical artwork. His ‘Mona Lisa, Age 12’, a parody of Leonard DaVinci’s magnum opus, shot him to fame in 1959. Shop a selection of Fernando Botero pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Henry Fuseli's famous painting is called The Nightmare. The Swiss painter completed the work in 1871. It depicts an incubus sitting atop the prone body of a sleeping woman. You can see it on display at the Detroit Institute of Arts in Detroit, Michigan. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Henry Fuseli art.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024There are more than 13,500 known original Pablo Picasso paintings. In addition to being a prolific painter, Picasso experimented with other artistic media. Scholars have determined that he produced more than 10,000 prints and over 100,000 total works before he passed away at the age of 91 in 1973. Explore an assortment of Pablo Picasso art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024How prints are made from original paintings varies. For centuries, the primary methods were traditional printmaking techniques such as engraving, etching, aquatint, drypoint and woodcut. Today, many artists use digital technology, scanning and photographing paintings and then using the files to produce giclée prints using large, specialized inkjet printers. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of art prints.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024To tell a print from an original painting, study its surface carefully. On a painting, you will likely notice variations in texture and see visible brushstrokes. Prints are more likely to appear smooth due to the printing process. However, some prints may be enhanced with hand-applied brushwork after the production process, which may make it more difficult to tell a painting from a print. When in doubt, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer. Explore a wide range of fine art on 1stDibs.
- Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 18, 2021The cost of an original oil painting has a very wide range. For emerging new artist could be in the lower end, ranging from the $500 to $10,000 depending on the size and subject matter, for the mid-career artists who are already established, their prices range in the thousands and hundreds of thousands of dollars and lastly the original oil painting art of very established and popular artists that could have auction records in the millions of dollars. In this category are some of the well known examples of the old master paintings and other contemporary artworks.