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"By the Lagoon" Oil painting of tropical swimming cove, figures in bathing suits
By Carl Bretzke
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of a tropical landscape. Crystal teal-blue water is surrounded by verdant bushes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
$3,000
H 10 in W 16 in D 1.5 in
Tropical Garden, Expressionist Green Plants, Jurassic, Botanical Painting, Paper
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Tropical Garden" is an illustration style painting of tropical jungle plants. Vibrant greens
Category
2010s Fauvist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Watercolor, Paper
Tropical Landscape
By Norton Bush
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
painting of tropical landscapes.
Once in San Francisco, Bush worked on commissioned landscape scenes, often
Category
19th Century Hudson River School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Original Oil Painting of Palm Trees & Flora
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Original oil painting of Tropical Jungle setting with bright flowers & Palm trees. Faux bamboo
Category
20th Century American Decorative Art
Materials
Paint
Lodger - Contemporary Botanical Still Life Tropical Yucca Plant Red, 2022
By Francis Sills
Located in Kent, CT
against the dramatic, brilliant crimson red background in this painting of tropical yucca plants in
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
$8,000
H 32 in W 40 in D 1.75 in
Tropical Painting of Palm Trees
Located in Redding, CT
Tropical Painting of Palm Trees. Mid 20th Century . Blue and Green hues. Unsigned and unframed.
Category
Mid-20th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Vintage Painting of a Tropical Garden by John Kiraly
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Bold Colorful acrylic painting on canvas depicting a "Glimpse of the Sea" through a house in
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Painting on Canvas of a Tropical Scene
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Acrylic painting on canvas of a tropical scene with palm trees, houses, and boats executed with
Category
20th Century Other Art Style Landscape Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Painting of a Tropical Coastal Scene
Located in Redding, CT
Painting of a tropical coastal scene. Oil on canvas with solid wooden frame.
Category
Mid-20th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Pair of Antique Tropical Watercolor Paintings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare pair of 19th Century watercolors on paper painted in tropical settings both signed MWW 87 and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Caribbean Victorian Paintings
Materials
Paint, Paper
Pair of Antique Tropical Watercolor Paintings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare pair of 19th Century watercolors on paper painted in tropical settings both signed MWW 87 and
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Ocelots
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist and collector Hunt Slonem is best known for huge Neo-Expressionist oil paintings of tropical
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Painting on Canvas of a Tropical Scene
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Acrylic painting on canvas of a tropical scene with palm trees, houses, and boats executed with
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Tropical Symphony Of Colours
Located in Zofingen, AG
Original oil painting on canvas .
How often are we in the moment, genuinely captivated by the
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tropical Vintage Painting of Duo of Colorful Seaweed, Purple, Yellow, Diptych
By Natalia Roman
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Duo of Colorful Seaweed" is an acrylic painting on high-quality watercolor paper of minimal
Category
2010s Fauvist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Rag Paper
$600 Sale Price
29% Off
H 40 in W 55.2 in
Modernist Tropical Birds of Paradise Still Life Painting
Located in Soquel, CA
Modernist tropical flower still life of Birds of Paradise (Strelitzia) painting in acrylic on
Category
Early 2000s Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
$1,850
H 24 in W 36 in D 0.75 in
Tropical Scene Oil Painting on Canvas of Three Figures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking Impressionist oil painting on canvas depicting three mysterious figures in a jungle
Category
Mid-20th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$3,450
H 26 in W 21 in D 1.5 in
Modernist Painting of a Tropical Garden by Shigeo Okumura
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage oil painting on canvas of a tropical garden with palm trees, plants, birds and a pergola
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Framed Tropical Seascape Oil Painting
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage (20th Century) oil painting of a tropical seascape featuring flowers and trees in the
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Canvas, Giltwood
Framed Tropical Seascape Oil Painting
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage (20th century) oil painting of a tropical seascape featuring flowers and trees in the
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Canvas, Giltwood
Vintage Painting of a Tropical Garden by John Kiraly
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Bold Colorful acrylic painting on canvas depicting a "Glimpse of the Sea" through a house in
Category
20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Tropical Foliage Caribbean Paintings, Signed 1993 - Set of 3
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Gorgeous set of 3, colorful Tropical foliage paintings.
Painting need a little refreshing but can
Category
Late 20th Century Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Sleep of a tropical plant during the rain., Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
. … the work is done pasty in one layer. :: Painting :: Fine Art :: This piece comes with an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
$2,300
H 31.5 in W 39.4 in D 0.8 in
Of Harmony and Turmoil by Gérard Priault - Tropical rainforest painting, nature
Located in Paris, FR
Of Harmony and Turmoil is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Gérard Priault
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$11,739
H 29.34 in W 34.45 in
School of Fish Painting Ocean Art
Located in Zofingen, AG
. Original oil painting of tropical fish will add some exotic atmosphere to your home or office.
Fish
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
$1,138 Sale Price
34% Off
H 19.69 in W 27.56 in D 0.71 in
Untitled by Hunt Slonem
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Cleveland, OH
Abstract Expressionist renderings. Best known for his colorful paintings of tropical birds, butterflies
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cherryhead by Hunt Slonem
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Cleveland, OH
Expressionist renderings. Best known for his colorful paintings of tropical birds, butterflies, and rabbits, he
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Meeting of Here and Elsewhere by G Priault - Tropical forest painting, landscape
Located in Paris, FR
Meeting of Here and Elsewhere is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Gérard
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$14,110
H 31.89 in W 39.38 in
Blue Triptych of Trio of Palms, Tropical Botanical Cyanotype, Watercolor Paper
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
This series of cyanotype triptychs showcases the beauty of nature scenes, including stunning beaches and oceans, as well as the intricate textures of water, forests, and skies. These...
Category
2010s Naturalistic Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Monotype, Rag Paper
Tropical Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas by Aleen Elizabeth Aked
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Transporting oil painting on canvas of a tropical scene in Sarasota Florida painted on a hot
Category
Mid-20th Century Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Oil
$3,500
H 13 in W 16.5 in D 1.5 in
The Scent of the River by Gérard Priault - Tropical rainforest painting, nature
Located in Paris, FR
The Scent of the River is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Gérard Priault
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$14,348
H 31.89 in W 39.38 in
Celebration of a New Day by Gérard Priault - Tropical rainforest painting, trees
Located in Paris, FR
Celebration of a New Day is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Gérard Priault
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$14,348
H 31.89 in W 39.38 in
Original Diptych Oil on Board "Upward Dream" Paintings by Wade Koniakowsky
By Wade Koniakowsky
Located in San Diego, CA
recognition for his oil paintings of tropical interpretations. Wade’s work is currently showcased
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
$3,500 / set
H 30 in W 30 in D 1.5 in
Modern Colorful Tropical Abstract Painting of Two Female Figures and an Animal
Located in Houston, TX
Modern colorful abstract painting by Texas artist Don Snell. The work features two central nude
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,800
H 26.5 in W 61 in D 1.5 in
Art Deco Tropical Oil Painting, Ruben Kupur
Located in Riverdale, NY
Large Rare Vintage 1940’s Artist Ruben Kupur Oil painting of Art Deco Tropical scene with herons
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
TROPICAL OCEAN Underwater painting was created underwater at the depth of 7.7 m
Located in Zofingen, AG
Underwater painting a new fast growing direction in contemporary art.
Artwork was created
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
$2,000
H 19.69 in W 27.56 in D 0.79 in
Tropical Coral Reef Underwater painting was made underwater at the depth of 8 m
Located in Zofingen, AG
Tropical Coral Reef was created underwater from life nature during scuba diving at the depth of 8
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.71 in
Painting on Silk with the Title of Tropical Sun, Nicely Framed, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Painting on silk with the title of Tropical Sun, nicely framed, 20th century.
Painting on silk
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Silk
$2,015
H 25.2 in W 25.2 in D 0.79 in
Mid Century French Painting of Elephant Riders in a Tropical Setting
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Mid Century French Painting of Elephant Riders in a Tropical Setting
Artist: Josine Vignon
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Pencil
$171
H 8.25 in W 5.25 in D 1 in
Coconut splendor . Colourful Tropical Nature . Original oil painting on canvas
Located in Zofingen, AG
attention. This painting was inspired by nature of tropical garden in Thailand. Many fragrant fruits seem to
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,090
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.6 in
"Tropical Fish and Giant Clam, " Brilliant Art Deco Painting of Undersea Life
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted with a brilliant palette and very fine detail, this depiction of a tropical fish swimming
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
$1,080 Sale Price
20% Off
H 5.5 in W 5.5 in D 0.1 in
Framed Lithograph of Two Tropical Fish
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century lithograph of two multi-colored tropical fish in profile in a taupe and light blue
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Sardines Painting Fish Stream Underwater Sardine Run
Located in Zofingen, AG
creates a special texture. Original oil painting of tropical fish will add some exotic atmosphere to your
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
$1,300
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 0.04 in
Portrait of a Woman with Teapot and Tropical Plants
By R. A. Bobbie Dixon
Located in Soquel, CA
Portrait of a Woman with Teapot and Tropical Plants
Striking portrait of a woman at a table with a
Category
1990s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,850
H 22 in W 28 in D 0.75 in
Monochromatic Jungle Scene in Charcoal Mystery of Tropical Wilderness
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Jungle Scene
pastel on artist paper, unframed
painting: 23.5 x 16.5 inches
Provenance: private
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Pastel
Finely Detailed British Watercolor Topographical of a Tropical Poolside Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Description:
This watercolor by Ian G. Walker depicts a poolside scene at a tropical resort, featuring lush
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
$424
H 10 in W 14 in D 1 in
Tropical Watercolor on Paper of a Jamaican Scene
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Watercolor painting on paper of a tropical scene with houses, palm trees, and figures executed in a
Category
Mid-20th Century Jamaican British Colonial Paintings
Materials
Paper
Framed Lithograph of Two Multi-Colored Tropical Fish
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-century lithograph of two multi-colored tropical fish in profile in a taupe and light blue
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
'Tropical Coastal Seascape', Royal Canadian Academy, National Gallery of Canada
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
tropical beach scene by this notable Canadian master.
Reference:
Climbing the cold white peaks: A survey
Category
1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$4,850
H 18 in W 24 in D 1 in
Framed Lithograph of Two Brown and Gray Tropical Fish
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century lithograph of two brown and gray tropical fish in profile on a white background in a
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Framed Lithograph of Two Brown and Gray Tropical Fish
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-century lithograph of two brown and gray tropical fish in profile on a white background in a
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Majesty Palm Pattern, Blue Still Life, Tropical Botanical Cyanotype, Handmade
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype of beautiful palm tree leaves.
Details:
+ Title: Majesty Palm Pattern
+ Year: 2024
+ Edition Size: 100
+ Stamped and Cert...
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Emulsion, Watercolor, Archival Paper, Photogram
Framed Color Lithograph of Brown and Pink Tropical Fish
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century lithograph of two tropical fish, one brown, one pink and red, in a beige mat with gold
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Paper
Framed Color Lithograph of Brown and Pink Tropical Fish
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-century lithograph of two tropical fish, one brown, one pink and red, in a beige mat with gold
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Paper
Lush Palm Bushes, Botanical Diptych, Still Life in Blue Tones, Tropical Style
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
original cyanotype diptych showing gorgeous tropical palm leaves.
Details:
+ Title: Lush Palm Bushes
Category
2010s Art Deco Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Lithograph
$584 Sale Price
20% Off
H 39.4 in W 55.2 in
Framed Color Lithograph of Brown and Multi-Colored Tropical Fish
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-century lithograph of two tropical fish, one small and brown, one larger and multi-colored in a
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Glass, Paper
$1,350
H 22.75 in W 18.5 in D 0.75 in
Framed Color Lithograph of Brown and Multi-Colored Tropical Fish
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-century lithograph of two tropical fish, one small and brown, one larger and multi-colored in a
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper, Giltwood
$1,350
H 22.75 in W 18.5 in D 0.75 in
Blue Fish Sardines Painting Ocean Art Underwater World
Located in Zofingen, AG
texture. Original oil painting of tropical fish will add some exotic atmosphere to your home or office
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
$1,000
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 0.04 in
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- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024No one knows for sure how many paintings Kandinsky painted over the course of his life. Art historians estimate that he produced at least 500 oil paintings. However, there may be considerably more works that are forever lost. Because the Nazis labeled Kandinsky a degenerate, it is possible that a great number of his pieces were destroyed during the 1930s and ’40s. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Wassily Kandinsky art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024No one knows for sure how many paintings Monet painted. Over the course of his career, Monet produced more than 2,500 works, including paintings, sketches and pastels. The exact number of paintings can't be determined as some of his works were lost, and the French Impressionist was also known to destroy select pieces that didn't meet his standards. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Claude Monet art.
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Michelangelo painted around 48 paintings over the course of his career. Nearly 20% of these works are in the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City. The Italian Renaissance artist also produced sculptures and drawings. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of paintings and other art from some of the world's top galleries and dealers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The exact number of paintings Modigliani painted is unknown. So far, art historians have attributed more than 300 paintings to the Italian artist, but there are likely more that have yet to be identified. During his life, Modigliani frequently traded his works for drinks and food at restaurants and taverns in Paris, making it difficult to track down his paintings. Shop a variety of Amedeo Modigliani art on 1stDibs.
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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The exact number of paintings Victor Vasarely painted is unknown. However, historians know of more than 1,000 works produced by the artist over the course of his life. In addition to paintings, he produced sculptures, collages and decorative objects. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Victor Vasarely art.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Jackson Pollock painted more than 360 paintings over the course of his career. Although many critics derided Pollock's work while he was alive, focusing on his drip painting method rather than the vision of his work, others revered his style, his methods and his artistic honesty. Today, collectors consider Jackson Pollock one of history's artistic greats. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Jackson Pollock art.
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