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Historical genre oil painting of a couple eloping
Historical genre oil painting of a couple eloping

Historical genre oil painting of a couple eloping

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

Algeria with Léon. However, on his return decided to specialise in genre and historical paintings for

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ina Pesenka, Children in the 40's, oil on canvas

Ina Pesenka, Children in the 40's, oil on canvas

By Ina Pesenka

Located in Tel Aviv, IL

Ina Pesenka, Children in the 40's in Israel, historical painting, Israel history, oil on canvas

Category

Early 2000s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Unbridled (Mrs. Clinton)

Unbridled (Mrs. Clinton)

By Bruce Adams

Located in Buffalo, NY

historical) painting styles. In exploring the act of painting, Adams peels back the layers of meaning

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Eros and Psyche in L.A.

Eros and Psyche in L.A.

By Bruce Adams

Located in Buffalo, NY

historical) painting styles. In exploring the act of painting, Adams peels back the layers of meaning

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Diana and the Stag

Diana and the Stag

By Bruce Adams

Located in Buffalo, NY

historical) painting styles. In exploring the act of painting, Adams peels back the layers of meaning

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Venus at her Mirror

Venus at her Mirror

By Bruce Adams

Located in Buffalo, NY

historical) painting styles. In exploring the act of painting, Adams peels back the layers of meaning

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Narcissus with Venus Effect

Narcissus with Venus Effect

By Bruce Adams

Located in Buffalo, NY

historical) painting styles. In exploring the act of painting, Adams peels back the layers of meaning

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Justice

Justice

By Bruce Adams

Located in Buffalo, NY

historical) painting styles. In exploring the act of painting, Adams peels back the layers of meaning

Category

20th Century Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Trompe l'oeil Still Life
A Trompe l'oeil Still Life

A Trompe l'oeil Still Life

Located in Austin, TX

This historical painting by Plasschaert in his classic trompe l'oeil style portrays documents and

Category

1740s Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Allegheny Cemetery", Oil Painting

"Allegheny Cemetery", Oil Painting

By Adrienne Stein

Located in Denver, CO

instructors throughout the United States, France, and Italy. Her work reanimates historical painting genres

Category

2010s Photorealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

A Pair of paintings Rituals 1 and Rituals 2

A Pair of paintings Rituals 1 and Rituals 2

By Bruce Adams

Located in Buffalo, NY

painter who references various (often historical) painting styles. In exploring the act of painting, Adams

Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Mixed Media, Paper, Spray Paint

Nemesis
Nemesis

Nemesis

By Bruce Adams

Located in Buffalo, NY

Bruce Adams often references historical painting themes and styles in order to throw into relief

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Neo Geology

Bruce AdamsNeo Geology, 1985

$4,000Sale Price|38% Off

Neo Geology

By Bruce Adams

Located in Buffalo, NY

historical) painting styles. In exploring the act of painting, Adams peels back the layers of meaning

Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Matrix #3, How to Draw

Matrix #3, How to Draw

By Bruce Adams

Located in Buffalo, NY

historical) painting styles. In exploring the act of painting, Adams peels back the layers of meaning

Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Historical genre oil painting of gentlemen playing bowls
Historical genre oil painting of gentlemen playing bowls

Historical genre oil painting of gentlemen playing bowls

By Frank Moss Bennett

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

engaging historical genre painting by Frank Moss Bennett of gentlemen playing lawn bowls. A group of men

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Black 002

Black 002

By Bruce Adams

Located in Buffalo, NY

(often historical) painting styles. In exploring the act of painting, Adams peels back the layers of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Woman on Couch with Boy

Woman on Couch with Boy

By Bruce Adams

Located in Buffalo, NY

With this series I continue my practice of alluding to historical painting styles and themes as a

Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A black military cap, sword and a blue uniform
A black military cap, sword and a blue uniform

A black military cap, sword and a blue uniform

Located in Genève, GE

painting represents a compelling collectible work for connoisseurs of historical painting, refined still

Category

Early 1900s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Getty Museum'", Oil Painting
"Getty Museum'", Oil Painting

"Getty Museum'", Oil Painting

By Alexander Chistov

Located in Denver, CO

admiring a historical painting within a blue interior gallery. Artist Bio: Alexander’s exposure to

Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Fatuous, oil painting, male figure, art historical classical theme

Fatuous, oil painting, male figure, art historical classical theme

By Tom Bennett

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Award winning painter Tom Bennett was raised in a painter's household, learned to paint from his father. Born in Norwalk, Ct., the painter/printmaker lived in Brooklyn, NY until movi...

Category

2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Big Bear

Big Bear

By Shelley Reed

Located in Bozeman, MT

historical paintings. She remains faithful to the figure’s original form but dramatically intensifies the

Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Osprey 1 (after Audubon)

Osprey 1 (after Audubon)

By Shelley Reed

Located in Bozeman, MT

historical paintings. She remains faithful to the figure’s original form but dramatically intensifies the

Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Stag 4 (after Landseer)

Stag 4 (after Landseer)

By Shelley Reed

Located in Bozeman, MT

historical paintings. She remains faithful to the figure’s original form but dramatically intensifies the

Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Perched (after Audubon)
Perched (after Audubon)

Perched (after Audubon)

By Shelley Reed

Located in Bozeman, MT

historical paintings. She remains faithful to the figure’s original form but dramatically intensifies the

Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Stag III (After Landseer)

Stag III (After Landseer)

By Shelley Reed

Located in Bozeman, MT

historical paintings. She remains faithful to the figure’s original form but dramatically intensifies the

Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Bald Eagle II

Bald Eagle II

By Shelley Reed

Located in Bozeman, MT

historical paintings. She remains faithful to the figure’s original form but dramatically intensifies the

Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Condor

Condor

By Shelley Reed

Located in Bozeman, MT

historical paintings. She remains faithful to the figure’s original form but dramatically intensifies the

Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Osprey I (after Audubon)

Osprey I (after Audubon)

By Shelley Reed

Located in Bozeman, MT

historical paintings. She remains faithful to the figure’s original form but dramatically intensifies the

Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Large French Historical Antique Oil Painting Symbolist Work Classical Battle
Large French Historical Antique Oil Painting Symbolist Work Classical Battle

Large French Historical Antique Oil Painting Symbolist Work Classical Battle

By Charles Hoffbauer

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Battle attributed to Charles Hoffbauer (French/ American 1875-1957) unsigned, inscribed verso oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 29 x 36 inches Provenance: private collection, Fran...

Category

Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

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Historical Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of historical paintings is available on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the Impressionist, Old Masters and Contemporary styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Historical paintings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes brown, gray, black, blue and more. Kristy Gordon, Ina Pesenka, Stephen Lewin, Casimir van den Daele and Elin Sian Blake took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, oil paint and canvas — can elevate any room of your home. Some historical paintings are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller iterations, measuring # 10 inches across, are available.

How Much are Historical Paintings?

Prices for pieces in our collection of historical paintings start at $500 and top out at $33,162 with the average selling for $3,964.
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