There is a broad range of quintessential things for sale on 1stDibs. Browse a selection of
contemporary,
modern or
abstract versions of these works for sale today — there are 56
contemporary, 18
modern, 9
Photorealist, 6
Pop Art and 4
abstract examples available. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add quintessential things that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of
brown,
black,
gray,
orange and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but
David Halliday,
Josh Talbott,
Stefanie Schneider,
Richard Britell and
Damien Hirst produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in
paint,
paper and
acrylic paint.
David Halliday's photographs are about beauty, pure and simple. His primary subjects are carefully composed still lifes, portraits and landscapes which he shoots in black and white film with only natural light. He is a purist behind the lens, rarely manipulating his negatives in any way and a master in the darkroom. His work has an ethereal quality that's translated not only through the subject, but also by the warm colors and sepia tones he uses in his printing.
When it comes to accenting a home or collection with visual art, still-life photography complements all design aesthetics. And there are numerous ways to arrange your still-life photography and other wall art in your home. A salon-style gallery wall, for example, presents the opportunity to intersperse photographs and prints with such items as wall sculptures, baskets, plates, mirrors and sconces. For a harmonious mix, however, choose still-life photos with the same general palette as the other artworks.
Ranging from minimalist scenes to lavish, campy arrangements, still-life photography encompasses multiple genres to fit any taste. Following the tradition of still-life painting, still-life photography elevates often ordinary, inanimate objects. When photography was a new medium in the 19th century, daguerreotype and salt-print still lifes frequently mimicked the arrangements that had been popular in painting. In the 20th century, still-life photographs evolved, reshaped by the experimentation of modernism.
Far more versatile than the name implies, still-life photography involves numerous styles and themes. Photographers like Stefanie Schneider use still lifes to capture their subjects in their most raw state. They can also create hyperreal scenes that border on Pop art, such as in the work of Giuliano Bekor.
Find still-life photographs on 1stDibs by artists including Dora Franco, Allan Forsyth, Stuart Möller and many more.
