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Salmagundi Club Artist with Club Label Harry De Maine The High Bridge
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
variety of ways. I'm a responder. I respond to light, color, design, etc. and I love painting both
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Maine Memories, Original Impressionist Seascape Pastel Painting on Board, 2021
By Dina Gardner
Located in Boston, MA
Original Impressionist Seascape Painting 8" x 10" (HxW) Pastel on Board 12" x 14" (HxW) Overall
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Board, Pastel

Maine Fall River, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By silvia vassileva
Located in Yardley, PA
Pantone announcement of the colors of 2021 as yellow and gray, the painting is a reflection of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Maine Surf, original 32X38 impressionist marine landscape
By James McGinley
Located in Spring Lake, NJ
The Atlantic ocean kicks up a powerful surf along the rocky cliffs of Maine where the waves can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Rolls of Hay" Sunny Maine Scene
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
An atmospheric oil painted on from a study created on location in Maine by noted California artist
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Red Tool Shed" Maine Plein Air Oil Painting
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
A snowy oil painted on location in Maine by noted California artist Jacobus Baas, this plein air
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Hangout To Dry" Maine Plein Air Oil Painting
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
A sunny oil painted on location in Maine by noted California artist Jacobus Baas, this plein air
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

“Sebago Lake, Maine”
Located in Southampton, NY
Here for your consideration is an early original oil on canvas painting of boats on Sebago Lake in
Category

1930s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Along the Maine Coast, original 30x34 impressionist marine landscape
By James McGinley
Located in Spring Lake, NJ
Along the Maine coast, the surf can be turbulent, the tide ferocious, the skies exquisite, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century Painting of Island Lighthouse in Maine, Signed E. Chase
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Painting of Island Lighthouse in Maine, signed E. Chase, an oil on board folk art
Category

Antique 1870s American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Other

"Point Clyde Reflections" Coastal Maine Plein Air Oil Painting
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
A beautiful oil painted from a study created on location in Maine by noted California artist
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th century cat portrait painting - "Le Chat " - Ragamuffin - Maine coon
Located in Antwerp, BE
Adorable 19th century cat painting "Le Chat" painted by Alexandre Clarys This mesmerising cat
Category

Late 19th Century Romantic Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Impressionistic Maine Seascape Oil Painting Cullen Yates NA Salmagundi Artist
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Off The Maine Coast oil/canvas original frame as purchased with a chip on the upper left inside
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Windblown Clouds" Sunny Maine Scene
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
An atmospheric oil painted on from a study created on location in Maine by noted California artist
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Maine Sunrise" Glowing Morning Light
By Tom Swimm
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
painting and was accepted for his first exhibition in the Festival Of Arts in Laguna Beach, California in
Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Maine Sunrise" Glowing Morning Light
By Tom Swimm
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
quintessential example of Tom Swimm's enhanced realism. This colorful oil painting is on a box canvas painted
Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

“Maine Coast”
By Julee Docking
Located in Southampton, NY
Original mixed media composed of oil pastel and watercolor of the Maine coast by the Sarasota
Category

1970s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Oil Pastel

"Winter Tree Shadows" Snowy Maine Scene
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
An atmospheric oil painted on from a study created on location in Maine by noted California artist
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Thomaston Maine, Original Rooftop View Townscape in Watercolor
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Thomaston, Maine" is a 15 x 13.5 inches, watercolor townscape, signed in the lower left, and
Category

20th Century American Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Archival Paper

Set of Four Original Oil Paintings of Kennebunkport Street Signs
By Mark Schiff
Located in Boca Raton, FL
as well move on to the next painting. But if you are a Maine lover, you might love these four
Category

1990s Photorealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

“Monhegan Island, Maine”
By Ted Davis
Located in Southampton, NY
Original watercolor of Monhegan Island, Maine on archival paper by the well known American
Category

1950s Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Watercolor

Maine Edge 3, water, blue, green, sunset, orange
By Juanita Bellavance
Located in Cumming, GA
“Maine Edge 3” 36 x 36 inches is a one-of-a-kind original, modern, abstract impressionist nature
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Hangin Out To Dry" Sunny Maine Fall Scene
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
An atmospheric oil painted on location in Maine by noted California artist Jacobus Baas, "Hanging
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Claire K. Frindell (American) "Maine Waterfall" Original Watercolor c.1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
Claire K. Frindell (American, 1912-2009) "Maine Waterfall" Original Watercolor C.1970 Approximate
Category

Mid-20th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Mae, Original Painting
By Joyanna Margo
Located in San Francisco, CA
paintings. Her Rockport, Maine studio is small and bright, surrounded by flowers and art supplies that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Queen of Bavaria "Bunny Painting" Original Pink Oil Painting in Vintage Frame
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Greenwich, CT
Hunt Slonem Original Framed Oil Painting. Signed on Verso. Our Gallery works directly with Hunt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Stoplight, Original Painting
By Joyanna Margo
Located in San Francisco, CA
of the nature around her home in her vibrant abstract flower paintings. Her Rockport, Maine studio is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Original Leonard Creo Painting of Children on a Playground
Located in Larchmont, NY
New Britain Museum of Art exhibited the Len Creo painting in its collection, which led to its
Category

20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Chaco, Original Abstract Painting, 2019
By Richard Levine
Located in Boston, MA
Sites of the ancestral Puebloans, often referred to as the Anasazi. This painting evokes the colors of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Acrylic, Watercolor

Bryggen, Original Landscape Painting, 2019
By Richard Levine
Located in Boston, MA
working for prominent design firms and corporate clients. He studied oil painting for four years with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Watercolor

Original Leonard Creo Painting of Boys on a Jungle Gym
Located in Larchmont, NY
Museum of Art exhibited the Len Creo painting in its collection, which led to its acquiring 15 Creo
Category

20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Queen of Bavaria" Yellow Bird Original Oil painting in Vintage Frame
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Greenwich, CT
Hunt Slonem - Queen of Bavaria Original Framed Oil Painting. Signed on Verso. Our Gallery works
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Orange Bowl Hutch "Bunny Painting" Stunning Original Oil Painting
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Greenwich, CT
Hunt Slonem Original Oil Painting on Canvas. Signed on Verso. Our Gallery works directly with Hunt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Dusty Neon Savannahs "Bunny Painting" Stunning Original Oil Painting
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Greenwich, CT
Hunt Slonem Original Oil Painting on Canvas. Signed on Verso. Our Gallery works directly with Hunt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Blueberry Dreams, Original Acrylic Painting, 2020
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary: Inspired on summer vacations up to Damariscotta & Lincolnville Maine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Mango Gelato, Original Acrylic Painting of Sunlight Dancing on Trees, 2015
By Tamara Gonda
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary: Mango Gelato is an original acrylic painting of sunlight dancing on trees. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Coppersmith "Bunny Painting" Original Oil Painting in Vintage Frame
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Greenwich, CT
Hunt Slonem Original Framed Oil Painting. Signed on Verso. Our Gallery works directly with Hunt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Into Butterflies, Original Abstract Painting, 2014
By Tamara Gonda
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary: This original watercolor tries to illustrate the spender of this mountain. It's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Watercolor

Muscongus Bay, Original Acrylic Painting, 2014
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary: This painting is titled "Muscongus Bay" (or Lobster Boat at Dawn Near
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Excavation # 3, Original Abstract Painting, 2019
By Richard Levine
Located in Boston, MA
corporate clients. He studied oil painting for four years with artists Alan Turner and Andrew Lattimore and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache

Balance-original realism sunset ocean-seascape oil painting-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
a sense of tranquility, this original oil painting on canvas exudes a profound realism that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Single "Butterfly Painting" Original Oil Painting in Ornate Vintage Frame
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Greenwich, CT
Hunt Slonem Original Framed Oil Painting. Signed on Verso. Our Gallery works directly with Hunt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Synergy -original realism seascape-ocean-sunset oil painting-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
convergence of elements creates a scene of captivating beauty and raw power. This original oil painting on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Prelude-original realism seascape ocean-sunset oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
invited to witness the serene beauty of nature at twilight. This original oil painting on canvas captures
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Serenity -original realism sunset seascape-ocean oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
, this original oil painting on canvas transports viewers to a realm where time seems to stand still. At
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Enchanted-original realism modern seascape ocean oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
, this original oil painting on canvas captures the timeless allure of the ocean at twilight. In this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Wingspan "Butterfly Painting" Stunning Original Oil Painting with Diamond Dust
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Greenwich, CT
Hunt Slonem Original Oil Painting on Canvas. Signed on Verso. Our Gallery works directly with Hunt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Nocturne Hutch Diamond Dust "Bunny Painting" Stunning Original Oil Painting
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Greenwich, CT
Hunt Slonem Original Oil Painting on Canvas. Signed on Verso. Our Gallery works directly with Hunt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Spring "Bunny Painting" Original Blue Oil Painting in Vintage Frame
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Greenwich, CT
Hunt Slonem Original Framed Oil Painting. Signed on Verso. Our Gallery works directly with Hunt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tansy 2 "Bunny Painting" Original Oil Painting in Vintage Frame
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Greenwich, CT
Hunt Slonem Original Framed Oil Painting. Signed on Verso. Our Gallery works directly with Hunt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Passion Play "Bunny Painting" Original Oil Painting in Vintage Frame
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Greenwich, CT
Hunt Slonem Original Framed Oil Painting. Signed on Verso. Our Gallery works directly with Hunt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pink "Bunny Painting" Original Oil Painting in Wood Vintage Frame
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Greenwich, CT
Hunt Slonem Original Framed Oil Painting. Signed on Verso. Our Gallery works directly with Hunt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Morning Cloaks "Butterfly Painting" Original Oil Painting in Vintage Frame
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Greenwich, CT
Hunt Slonem Original Framed Oil Painting. Signed on Verso. Our Gallery works directly with Hunt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Lilac Spring "Bunny Painting" Original Oil Painting in Vintage Frame
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Greenwich, CT
Hunt Slonem Original Framed Oil Painting. Signed on Verso. Our Gallery works directly with Hunt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Green "Bunny Painting" Original Oil Painting in Oval Vintage Frame
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Greenwich, CT
Hunt Slonem Original Framed Oil Painting. Signed on Verso. Our Gallery works directly with Hunt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Grapevines, original 36x24 contemporary landscape oil painting
By R. Kirk Moore
Located in Spring Lake, NJ
36x24 original oil painting by R. Kirk Moore of Maine measures 39x27 in it's trendy champagne colored
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Out Towards the River - Original Painting of Expansive Sky and Subtle Landscape
By Ahzad Bogosian
Located in Chicago, IL
This medium sized minimalist painting depicts subtle shift of color from gold to cream and then to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Panel

Original Oil Painting of Maine Landscape by Henry Varnum Poor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large original oil painting of Maine landscape by Henry Varnum Poor.
Category

20th Century American Decorative Art

Namibia, Dunes # 2, Original Landscape Painting, 2015
By Richard Levine
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary: The second in a series of paintings of the Namibian dunes, a vast landscape of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Board, Pastel

Moche # 1, Atacama, Original Abstract Painting, 2019
By Richard Levine
Located in Boston, MA
design firms and corporate clients. He studied oil painting for four years with artists Alan Turner and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache

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You are likely to find exactly the original paintings of maine you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. In our selection of items, you can find contemporary examples as well as a Impressionist version. Finding the perfect original paintings of maine may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right original paintings of maine for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, gray, black and blue. Creating an original paintings of maine has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Hunt Slonem, Jacobus Baas, Katherine Fraser, Robert William Wood and Stephanie Berry are consistently popular. 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 panel can add an especially memorable touch.

How Much is a Original Paintings Of Maine?

An original paintings of maine can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $5,000, while the lowest priced sells for $140 and the highest can go for as much as $618,750.

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, landscape and still-life 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 popular artists and more today.

Questions About Original Paintings Of Maine
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    An 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, 2021
    When 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There is much debate about what the main theme of Western painting is. Some art historians state that the theme is the representation of the human form. However, others argue that it is more about how artists perceive the world and choose to present it. Early Western art typically had religious or mythological themes. You'll find a large collection of Western paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Fauvism is a style of painting that includes a few, distinct characteristics. It’s known for a radical use of unnatural colors, shows strong expression and emotions, and reflects bold brush strokes. Shop a collection of authentic Fauvism-style paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    How 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 ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    There 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    To 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, 2021
    The 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.
  • A Dali oil painting would be worth hundreds of thousands to a few million depending on the importance of the piece.

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