Skip to main content

Louisiana Bayou Art

Foggy Night (the way home or a Stephen King setting)
Foggy Night (the way home or a Stephen King setting)

Foggy Night (the way home or a Stephen King setting)

By Carol Wax

Located in New Orleans, LA

sensibility while her accordions vibrate with the rhythms of a Cajun dance hall on a Louisiana bayou

Category

2010s American Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving, Mezzotint

Doe Bow (Christmas Bow Features Santa's Reindeer, Word Play)
Doe Bow (Christmas Bow Features Santa's Reindeer, Word Play)

Doe Bow (Christmas Bow Features Santa's Reindeer, Word Play)

By Carol Wax

Located in New Orleans, LA

Louisiana bayou. Recognition of Wax’s art includes an Individual Support Grant from the Adolph and Esther

Category

2010s American Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Intaglio

Fir Play
Fir Play

Carol WaxFir Play, 2016

$75Sale Price|25% Off

H 3 in W 2.88 in

Fir Play

By Carol Wax

Located in New Orleans, LA

rhythms of a Cajun dance hall on a Louisiana bayou. Recognition of Wax’s art includes an Individual

Category

2010s American Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Intaglio

Remington Strip Tease
Remington Strip Tease

Remington Strip Tease

By Carol Wax

Located in New Orleans, LA

her accordions vibrate with the rhythms of a Cajun dance hall on a Louisiana bayou. Recognition of

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Mezzotint

Frog Cog
Frog Cog

Carol WaxFrog Cog, 1986

$500

H 3 in Dm 3 in

Frog Cog

By Carol Wax

Located in New Orleans, LA

sensibility while her accordions vibrate with the rhythms of a Cajun dance hall on a Louisiana bayou

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Mezzotint

Singer IV (part of a typewriter that is iconic)
Singer IV (part of a typewriter that is iconic)

Singer IV (part of a typewriter that is iconic)

By Carol Wax

Located in New Orleans, LA

rhythms of a Cajun dance hall on a Louisiana bayou. Recognition of Wax’s art includes an Individual

Category

1990s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Mezzotint

Birds of Paradigm
Birds of Paradigm

Birds of Paradigm

By Carol Wax

Located in New Orleans, LA

rhythms of a Cajun dance hall on a Louisiana bayou. Recognition of Wax’s art includes an Individual

Category

1980s American Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Mezzotint

Architextures
Architextures

Carol WaxArchitextures, 1984

$450

H 2.5 in W 2.5 in

Architextures

By Carol Wax

Located in New Orleans, LA

sensibility while her accordions vibrate with the rhythms of a Cajun dance hall on a Louisiana bayou

Category

1980s American Modern Interior Prints

Materials

Mezzotint

Snow Does (Doe, a deer - a female deer)
Snow Does (Doe, a deer - a female deer)

Snow Does (Doe, a deer - a female deer)

By Carol Wax

Located in New Orleans, LA

sensibility while her accordions vibrate with the rhythms of a Cajun dance hall on a Louisiana bayou

Category

1990s American Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Mezzotint

Singer Needle
Singer Needle

Carol WaxSinger Needle, 1988

$225Sale Price|25% Off

H 4.19 in W 3.69 in

Singer Needle

By Carol Wax

Located in New Orleans, LA

rhythms of a Cajun dance hall on a Louisiana bayou. Recognition of Wax’s art includes an Individual

Category

1980s American Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Mezzotint

Missing Link
Missing Link

Carol WaxMissing Link, 2012

$450

H 20 in W 8 in

Missing Link

By Carol Wax

Located in New Orleans, LA

sensibility while her accordions vibrate with the rhythms of a Cajun dance hall on a Louisiana bayou

Category

2010s American Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Mezzotint

Scopes
Scopes

Carol WaxScopes, 1989

$750

H 12.5 in W 5.25 in

Scopes

By Carol Wax

Located in New Orleans, LA

sensibility while her accordions vibrate with the rhythms of a Cajun dance hall on a Louisiana bayou

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Mezzotint

Sewing Circles
Sewing Circles

Carol WaxSewing Circles, 1993

$450

H 3.75 in W 4.25 in

Sewing Circles

By Carol Wax

Located in New Orleans, LA

rhythms of a Cajun dance hall on a Louisiana bayou. Recognition of Wax’s art includes an Individual

Category

1990s American Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Mezzotint

Singer 10101
Singer 10101

Carol WaxSinger 10101, 2005

$250

H 10 in W 4 in

Singer 10101

By Carol Wax

Located in New Orleans, LA

sensibility while her accordions vibrate with the rhythms of a Cajun dance hall on a Louisiana bayou

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Still-life Prints

Materials

Mezzotint

Recent Sales

Louisiana Bayou

Mary ManningLouisiana Bayou, 2014

Unavailable

H 42 in W 30 in

Louisiana Bayou

By Mary Manning

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Monotype Contact gallery for more informaton

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Louisiana Bayou

Hunt SlonemLouisiana Bayou, 2021

Sold

H 24.5 in W 28.5 in

Louisiana Bayou

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Boston, MA

Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Louisiana Bayou Date: 2021 Medium: Oil on Wood Unframed Dimensions

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Alexander Drysdale, Louisiana Bayou - Framed
Alexander Drysdale, Louisiana Bayou - Framed

Alexander Drysdale, Louisiana Bayou - Framed

By Alexander Drysdale

Located in New Orleans, LA

Lyman Fine Art of New Orleans, with our firm guarantee.

Category

1910s Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil

Alexander Drysdale, Louisiana Bayou - Framed
Alexander Drysdale, Louisiana Bayou - Framed

Alexander Drysdale, Louisiana Bayou - Framed

By Alexander Drysdale

Located in New Orleans, LA

". Proudly offered by Guy Lyman Fine Art of New Orleans, with our firm guarantee.

Category

1910s Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil

The Old Clothesline

The Old Clothesline

By Carol Wax

Located in New Orleans, LA

sensibility while her accordions vibrate with the rhythms of a Cajun dance hall on a Louisiana bayou

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Mezzotint

Louisiana Bayou
Louisiana Bayou

Josef EidenbergerLouisiana Bayou, c.1970

Sold

H 19.5 in W 15.5 in D 0.01 in

Louisiana Bayou

By Josef Eidenberger

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Louisiana Bayou" c.1970 is a color etching on Wove paper by noted Austrian

Category

Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Louisiana Bayou Scene
Louisiana Bayou Scene

Louisiana Bayou Scene

By Alexander John Drysdale

Located in Buffalo, NY

Impressionist style landscape of a Louisiana bayou by Alexander Drysdale. Oil and wash on board

Category

19th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Missing Peace (Homage to 911)
Missing Peace (Homage to 911)

Missing Peace (Homage to 911)

By Carol Wax

Located in New Orleans, LA

vibrate with the rhythms of a Cajun dance hall on a Louisiana bayou. Recognition of Wax’s art includes an

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

Intaglio

Foggy Night (the way home or a Stephen King setting)
Foggy Night (the way home or a Stephen King setting)

Foggy Night (the way home or a Stephen King setting)

By Carol Wax

Located in New Orleans, LA

vibrate with the rhythms of a Cajun dance hall on a Louisiana bayou. Recognition of Wax’s art includes an

Category

2010s American Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving, Mezzotint

Foggy Night
Foggy Night

Foggy Night

By Carol Wax

Located in New Orleans, LA

vibrate with the rhythms of a Cajun dance hall on a Louisiana bayou. Recognition of Wax’s art includes an

Category

2010s American Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

Mezzotint, Engraving

Remington Strip Tease
Remington Strip Tease

Carol WaxRemington Strip Tease, 1994

Sold

H 14.02 in W 4.49 in

Remington Strip Tease

By Carol Wax

Located in New Orleans, LA

rhythms of a Cajun dance hall on a Louisiana bayou. Recognition of Wax’s art includes an Individual

Category

1990s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Mezzotint

Pipe Dream
Pipe Dream

Carol WaxPipe Dream, 2003

Sold

H 2.52 in W 1.5 in

Pipe Dream

By Carol Wax

Located in New Orleans, LA

Louisiana bayou. Recognition of Wax’s art includes an Individual Support Grant from the Adolph and Esther

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

Mezzotint

Doe Bow
Doe Bow

Carol WaxDoe Bow, 2016

Sold

H 3 in Dm 2.88 in

Doe Bow

By Carol Wax

Located in New Orleans, LA

Louisiana bayou. Recognition of Wax’s art includes an Individual Support Grant from the Adolph and Esther

Category

2010s American Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Intaglio

Photo Reelism
Photo Reelism

Carol WaxPhoto Reelism, 1999

Sold

H 15.99 in W 8.51 in

Photo Reelism

By Carol Wax

Located in New Orleans, LA

vibrate with the rhythms of a Cajun dance hall on a Louisiana bayou. Recognition of Wax’s art includes an

Category

1990s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Mezzotint

Crawdish
Crawdish

Carol WaxCrawdish, 1997

Sold

H 3 in Dm 3 in

Crawdish

By Carol Wax

Located in New Orleans, LA

Louisiana bayou. Recognition of Wax’s art includes an Individual Support Grant from the Adolph and Esther

Category

1990s American Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Mezzotint

Matryoshka (Russian nesting dolls / No Collusion, No Obstruction)
Matryoshka (Russian nesting dolls / No Collusion, No Obstruction)

Matryoshka (Russian nesting dolls / No Collusion, No Obstruction)

By Carol Wax

Located in New Orleans, LA

sensibility while her accordions vibrate with the rhythms of a Cajun dance hall on a Louisiana bayou

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Interior Prints

Materials

Mezzotint

Frog Cog
Frog Cog

Frog Cog

By Carol Wax

Located in New Orleans, LA

Louisiana bayou. Recognition of Wax’s art includes an Individual Support Grant from the Adolph and Esther

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Mezzotint

Matryoshka (Russian nesting dolls / No Collusion, No Obstruction)
Matryoshka (Russian nesting dolls / No Collusion, No Obstruction)

Matryoshka (Russian nesting dolls / No Collusion, No Obstruction)

By Carol Wax

Located in New Orleans, LA

sensibility while her accordions vibrate with the rhythms of a Cajun dance hall on a Louisiana bayou

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Interior Prints

Materials

Mezzotint

Zebragram
Zebragram

Carol WaxZebragram, 1986

Sold

H 3 in Dm 3 in

Zebragram

By Carol Wax

Located in New Orleans, LA

Louisiana bayou. Recognition of Wax’s art includes an Individual Support Grant from the Adolph and Esther

Category

1980s American Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Mezzotint

Boots (the beauty of the everyday, the mundane)
Boots (the beauty of the everyday, the mundane)

Boots (the beauty of the everyday, the mundane)

By Carol Wax

Located in New Orleans, LA

her accordions vibrate with the rhythms of a Cajun dance hall on a Louisiana bayou. Recognition of

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Mezzotint

Tap Dance
Tap Dance

Carol WaxTap Dance, 2000

Sold

H 20.52 in W 4.49 in

Tap Dance

By Carol Wax

Located in New Orleans, LA

sensibility while her accordions vibrate with the rhythms of a Cajun dance hall on a Louisiana bayou

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Mezzotint

Singer Needle
Singer Needle

Carol WaxSinger Needle, 1988

Sold

H 4.26 in W 3 in

Singer Needle

By Carol Wax

Located in New Orleans, LA

rhythms of a Cajun dance hall on a Louisiana bayou. Recognition of Wax’s art includes an Individual

Category

1980s American Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Mezzotint

Singer Needle
Singer Needle

Carol WaxSinger Needle, 1988

Sold

H 4.26 in W 3 in

Singer Needle

By Carol Wax

Located in New Orleans, LA

rhythms of a Cajun dance hall on a Louisiana bayou. Recognition of Wax’s art includes an Individual

Category

1980s American Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Mezzotint

Refractions
Refractions

Carol WaxRefractions, 1991

Sold

H 17.52 in Dm 8.75 in

Refractions

By Carol Wax

Located in New Orleans, LA

vibrate with the rhythms of a Cajun dance hall on a Louisiana bayou. Recognition of Wax’s art includes an

Category

1990s American Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Mezzotint

Remington Noiseless
Remington Noiseless

Carol WaxRemington Noiseless, 1986

Sold

H 19.77 in W 15.75 in

Remington Noiseless

By Carol Wax

Located in New Orleans, LA

sensibility while her accordions vibrate with the rhythms of a Cajun dance hall on a Louisiana bayou

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Mezzotint

Refractions
Refractions

Carol WaxRefractions, 1991

Sold

H 17.52 in Dm 8.75 in

Refractions

By Carol Wax

Located in New Orleans, LA

vibrate with the rhythms of a Cajun dance hall on a Louisiana bayou. Recognition of Wax’s art includes an

Category

1990s American Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Mezzotint

Fabric-ation
Fabric-ation

Carol WaxFabric-ation, 2005

Sold

H 10.01 in Dm 4.02 in

Fabric-ation

By Carol Wax

Located in New Orleans, LA

sensibility while her accordions vibrate with the rhythms of a Cajun dance hall on a Louisiana bayou

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Mezzotint

People Also Browsed

H2O IV - Homage to David Hockney
H2O IV - Homage to David Hockney

H2O IV - Homage to David Hockney

By Erik Pawassar

Located in San Francisco, CA

large format photograph of sun reflections on pool water surface, mesmerizing light reflections of glistening sunlight on turquoise aquamarine water surface, an homage to the iconic ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Ink, Giclée

Ride the waves
Ride the waves

Mary Jo McGonagleRide the waves, 2017

$5,200

H 15.5 in W 32 in D 3 in

Ride the waves

By Mary Jo McGonagle

Located in New York, NY

This neon piece is hand blown glass. It is mounted on contoured, clear plexiglas with pre drilled holes for hanging, and comes ready to hang. This piece is offered in the following c...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Neon Light

Apprentice Japanese Geisha (Maiko)
Apprentice Japanese Geisha (Maiko)

Tatsumi ShimuraApprentice Japanese Geisha (Maiko), 2009

$900Sale Price|59% Off

H 18.78 in W 21.78 in

Apprentice Japanese Geisha (Maiko)

By Tatsumi Shimura

Located in Burbank, CA

A young apprentice geisha from Kyoto poses before a gold leaf screen. She is both alluring and slightly distant at the same time, not an easy balance for an artist to convey. This p...

Category

Early 2000s Showa Portrait Prints

Materials

Giclée

Landscape
Landscape

Marcel Emile CaillietLandscape, 1940

$4,250

H 20 in W 24 in D 1 in

Landscape

By Marcel Emile Cailliet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Landscape, 1940, oil on canvas, 24 x 20 inches, signed, dated and titled verso: “Marcel Cailliet ’40 – S.C.” and “Marcel Cailliet Landscape”; likely exhibited at the annual juried st...

Category

1940s American Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

MANHATTAN MINARETS

Walter TittleMANHATTAN MINARETS, 1931

Unavailable|$6,800

H 20 in W 16 in

MANHATTAN MINARETS

By Walter Tittle

Located in Portland, ME

Tittle, Walter. MANHATTAN MINARETS. Drypoint, 1931. Titled, lower left and signed, lower right. Edition of 75. 14 1/2 x 8 7/8 inches (plate), 17 3/4 x 11 1/8 inches (sheet). In excel...

Category

1930s Landscape Prints

Materials

Drypoint

1870's Antique Italian Hunting Scene trompe l’oeil Oil Painting Birds Game Gold
1870's Antique Italian Hunting Scene trompe l’oeil Oil Painting Birds Game Gold

1870's Antique Italian Hunting Scene trompe l’oeil Oil Painting Birds Game Gold

Located in Buffalo, NY

This striking 19th-century painting signed "A. Malevolti 1877 Florence" is a fine example of the trompe l’oeil tradition, in which artists skillfully render imagery that "tricks the ...

Category

1870s Photorealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Antique Doll House, AC-0149
Antique Doll House, AC-0149

Antique Doll House, AC-0149

$250

H 30 in W 29 in D 19 in

Antique Doll House, AC-0149

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Antique Doll House Item #: AC-0214-03 Dimensions: 29”W x 19”D x 30”H

Category

Antique 19th Century Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

'Cargo Carriers' — New York Harbor
'Cargo Carriers' — New York Harbor

Otto Kuhler'Cargo Carriers' — New York Harbor, c. 1932

$1,440Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.88 in W 13.63 in

'Cargo Carriers' — New York Harbor

By Otto Kuhler

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Otto Kuhler, 'Cargo Carriers', etching and drypoint, c. 1932, edition 10, Kennedy 44. Signed in pencil. A superb, atmospheric impression with rich burr and selectively wiped overall ...

Category

1930s American Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching, Drypoint

1972 Porsche 911 Targa, 2020

1972 Porsche 911 Targa, 2020

By Nick Veasey

Located in München, BY

Edition 15, framed Chromaluxe Original 1972 Porsche 911 Targa A man with x-ray vision, NICK VEASEY creates art that shows what it is really like inside. Nick’s work with radiograph...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Japanese antique Silk tapestry with 5 foxes in bamboo forest, mid 1700s
Japanese antique Silk tapestry with 5 foxes in bamboo forest, mid 1700s

Japanese antique Silk tapestry with 5 foxes in bamboo forest, mid 1700s

Located in MIlano, IT

Japanese antique Silk tapestry with 5 foxes in bamboo forest, mid 1700s Rectangular silk tapestry. The subject of the painting are 5 white foxes, 3 in the foreground and 2 in the bac...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Decorative Art

Materials

Silk, Wood

Rare Italian Post-Modern Light Sculpture / Table Lamp by Masayo Ave
Rare Italian Post-Modern Light Sculpture / Table Lamp by Masayo Ave

Rare Italian Post-Modern Light Sculpture / Table Lamp by Masayo Ave

By Antonangeli, Masayo Ave

Located in New York, NY

A light sculpture / desk / table lamp made from sponge creating a warm lighting presence and brilliant sculptural form by Japanese Artist, Masayo Ave, designed in 1998 for Antonangel...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

NATURE'S VANITY
NATURE'S VANITY

ErtéNATURE'S VANITY, 1982

$2,065Sale Price|30% Off

H 32 in W 24 in

NATURE'S VANITY

By Erté

Located in Aventura, FL

Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Image size 25 x 18 inches. Sheet size 32 x 24 inches. Framed as pictured. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity inclu...

Category

1980s Art Deco Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen, Paper

Switch Engines, Erie Yards, Jersey City, Stone No. 3

Switch Engines, Erie Yards, Jersey City, Stone No. 3

By Reginald Marsh

Located in New York, NY

Reginald Marsh (1898-1954), Switch Engines, Erie Yards, Jersey City, Stone No. 3, lithograph, 1948, signed in pencil lower right. Reference: Sasowsky 30, only state, from the edition...

Category

1940s American Impressionist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Space Age Lucite and Chrome Catch It All
Space Age Lucite and Chrome Catch It All

Space Age Lucite and Chrome Catch It All

$140Sale Price|20% Off

H 3 in W 11 in D 9 in

Space Age Lucite and Chrome Catch It All

Located in San Diego, CA

Really nice and unique catch it all, circa 1970s, this piece was never used its in like-new condition.

Category

Late 20th Century Korean Space Age More Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome

Elegant Bentwood Side Table by Alvar Aalto
Elegant Bentwood Side Table by Alvar Aalto

Elegant Bentwood Side Table by Alvar Aalto

$7,500

H 23 in W 20.5 in D 23.5 in

Elegant Bentwood Side Table by Alvar Aalto

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Riverdale, NY

Elegant side table by Alvar Aalto, made from natural bent wood birch contrasting with black lacquer. Iconic design originally designed in 1932, originally for the Paimio Sanatorium i...

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bentwood

Tryst Three Chandelier by Paul Matter
Tryst Three Chandelier by Paul Matter

Tryst Three Chandelier by Paul Matter

$10,894 / item

H 71.97 in Dm 45.01 in

Tryst Three Chandelier by Paul Matter

By Paul Matter

Located in Geneve, CH

Tryst three chandelier by Paul Matter. Materials: brass and porcelain finish glass. Dimensions: W 114.3 x H 182.8 cm. Wight: 15 kg. Tryst chandelier explores the relationship b...

Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Louisiana Bayou Art", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Louisiana Bayou Art For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of louisiana bayou art you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. There are many Impressionist and Contemporary versions of these works for sale. Finding the perfect item from our selection of louisiana bayou art may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a choice in our collection of louisiana bayou art to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of black, brown, gray, blue and more. There have been many interesting object in our assortment of louisiana bayou art examples over the years, but those made by William Eggleston, Alexander John Drysdale, Josef Eidenberger and Mary Manning are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. 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 oil paint, paint and dye transfer print can add an especially memorable touch.

How Much is a Louisiana Bayou Art?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a piece of louisiana bayou art in our inventory may begin at $500 and can go as high as $6,750, while the average can fetch as much as $3,658.

Carol Wax for sale on 1stDibs

Carol Wax originally trained to be a classical musician at the Manhattan School of Music but fell in love with printmaking. Soon after she began engraving mezzotints she was asked by the renowned print dealer Sylvan Cole to exhibit at Associated American Artists Gallery, launching her career as a professional artist/printmaker. With the publication of her book, The Mezzotint: History and Technique, published by Abrams, 1990 and 1996, Carol added author and teacher to her credits. In the ensuing years she has expanded her repertoire of mediums beyond printmaking into other works on paper and painting. Recognition of Carol's art includes an Individual Support Grant from the Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Foundation, Inc., two Artist Fellowships from the New York Foundation for the Arts, a Concordia Career Advancement Award from NYFA, The Louise Nevelson Award for Excellence in Printmaking from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and residences at The MacDowell Colony and Marie Walsh Sharpe Art Foundation's Space Program. A selection of the many collections that own her prints are The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The New York and Boston Public Libraries, The Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Library of Congress, and The National Museum of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Finding the Right Prints-works-on-paper for You

Decorating with fine art prints — whether they’re figurative prints, abstract prints or another variety — has always been a practical way of bringing a space to life as well as bringing works by an artist you love into your home.

Pursued in the 1960s and ’70s, largely by Pop artists drawn to its associations with mass production, advertising, packaging and seriality, as well as those challenging the primacy of the Abstract Expressionist brushstroke, printmaking was embraced in the 1980s by painters and conceptual artists ranging from David Salle and Elizabeth Murray to Adrian Piper and Sherrie Levine.

Printmaking is the transfer of an image from one surface to another. An artist takes a material like stone, metal, wood or wax, carves, incises, draws or otherwise marks it with an image, inks or paints it and then transfers the image to a piece of paper or other material.

Fine art prints are frequently confused with their more commercial counterparts. After all, our closest connection to the printed image is through mass-produced newspapers, magazines and books, and many people don’t realize that even though prints are editions, they start with an original image created by an artist with the intent of reproducing it in a small batch. Fine art prints are created in strictly limited editions — 20 or 30 or maybe 50 — and are always based on an image created specifically to be made into an edition.

Many people think of revered Dutch artist Rembrandt as a painter but may not know that he was a printmaker as well. His prints have been preserved in time along with the work of other celebrated printmakers such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí and Andy Warhol. These fine art prints are still highly sought after by collectors.

“It’s another tool in the artist’s toolbox, just like painting or sculpture or anything else that an artist uses in the service of mark making or expressing him- or herself,” says International Fine Print Dealers Association (IFPDA) vice president Betsy Senior, of New York’s Betsy Senior Fine Art, Inc.

Because artist’s editions tend to be more affordable and available than his or her unique works, they’re more accessible and can be a great opportunity to bring a variety of colors, textures and shapes into a space.

For tight corners, select small fine art prints as opposed to the oversized bold piece you’ll hang as a focal point in the dining area. But be careful not to choose something that is too big for your space. And feel free to lean into it if need be — not every work needs picture-hanging hooks. Leaning a larger fine art print against the wall behind a bookcase can add a stylish installation-type dynamic to your living room. (Read more about how to arrange wall art here.)

Find fine art prints for sale on 1stDibs today.