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Brutalist Wall Textile in Earth Tones, Dutch 1960s, Signed & Dated
Brutalist Wall Textile in Earth Tones, Dutch 1960s, Signed & Dated

Brutalist Wall Textile in Earth Tones, Dutch 1960s, Signed & Dated

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Intriguing tonal textile art piece, made with layers of fabric, loosely stitched. “Abstract

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Jute, Cotton

The Sahara Drift: A Berber Azilal Rug of Tribal Lineage and Poetic Minimalism
The Sahara Drift: A Berber Azilal Rug of Tribal Lineage and Poetic Minimalism

The Sahara Drift: A Berber Azilal Rug of Tribal Lineage and Poetic Minimalism

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

wool enriches this exquisite work of art with tonal dimension, adding a quiet atmospheric depth that

Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African...

Materials

Wool

Poema Tonal: Rotación
Poema Tonal: Rotación

Poema Tonal: Rotación

Located in Ciudad De México, MX

Serigrafía y hoja de oro sobre panel de MDF. Pertenece a la serie de Poemas Tonales. Rotación es un

Category

2010s Abstract Prints

Materials

Screen

Poema tonal: Ah Tlamiz

Poema tonal: Ah Tlamiz

Located in Ciudad De México, MX

Poema tonal: Ah Tlamiz, de Nezahualcóyotl Serigrafía y hoja de oro sobre panel de MDF.

Category

2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Screen

Orlin Mantchev Tonal Mixed Media Landscape
Orlin Mantchev Tonal Mixed Media Landscape

Orlin Mantchev Tonal Mixed Media Landscape

By Orlin Mantchev

Located in Toronto, Ontario

featuring a broad, integral border of dark grey. These pieces begin with a tonal sketch (graphite on paper

Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Encaustic

Meditative Orchid Tonal Still Life
Meditative Orchid Tonal Still Life

Meditative Orchid Tonal Still Life

By Orlin Mantchev

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Originally from Bulgaria, Orlin Mantchev is a Buddhist artist living and working in Toronto. While he works in a broad range of media and cultivates many different genres, all his ...

Category

Early 2000s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Encaustic, Canvas

Poema tonal: There is solitude

Poema tonal: There is solitude

Located in Ciudad De México, MX

Serigrafía y hoja de oro sobre panel de MDF Poema tonal: There is solitude, de Emili Dickinson

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Screen

Orlin Mantchev Yellow Tonal Mixed Media Landscape
Orlin Mantchev Yellow Tonal Mixed Media Landscape

Orlin Mantchev Yellow Tonal Mixed Media Landscape

By Orlin Mantchev

Located in Toronto, Ontario

series featuring a broad, integral border of dark grey. These pieces begin with a tonal sketch (graphite

Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Encaustic

Orlin Mantchev Tonal Green Mixed Media Landscape
Orlin Mantchev Tonal Green Mixed Media Landscape

Orlin Mantchev Tonal Green Mixed Media Landscape

By Orlin Mantchev

Located in Toronto, Ontario

a broad, integral border of dark grey. These pieces begin with a tonal sketch (graphite on paper

Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Encaustic

Orlin Mantchev Tonal Landscape Mixed Media Painting
Orlin Mantchev Tonal Landscape Mixed Media Painting

Orlin Mantchev Tonal Landscape Mixed Media Painting

By Orlin Mantchev

Located in Toronto, Ontario

broad, integral border of dark grey. These pieces are begun with a tonal sketch (graphite on paper

Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Encaustic

Across the Marsh, Tonalism- Oil Landscape Painting
Across the Marsh, Tonalism- Oil Landscape Painting

Across the Marsh, Tonalism- Oil Landscape Painting

By John D. Neubauer

Located in Newburyport, MA

reflecting on a winding river, whose movement and composition continues into moody steel clouds. Tonalism in

Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Orlin Mantchev Tonal Fruit Still Life
Orlin Mantchev Tonal Fruit Still Life

Orlin Mantchev Tonal Fruit Still Life

By Orlin Mantchev

Located in Toronto, Ontario

broad, integral border of dark grey. These pieces begin with a tonal sketch (graphite on paper) which

Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Encaustic

Orlin Mantchev Tonal Contemporary Fruit Still Life
Orlin Mantchev Tonal Contemporary Fruit Still Life

Orlin Mantchev Tonal Contemporary Fruit Still Life

By Orlin Mantchev

Located in Toronto, Ontario

a broad, integral border of dark grey. These pieces begin with a tonal sketch (graphite on paper

Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Encaustic, Wood Panel

Orlin Mantchev Orange Tonal Pear Still Life
Orlin Mantchev Orange Tonal Pear Still Life

Orlin Mantchev Orange Tonal Pear Still Life

By Orlin Mantchev

Located in Toronto, Ontario

broad, integral border of dark grey. These pieces begin with a tonal sketch (graphite on paper) which

Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Encaustic, Wood Panel

Boy Oil on Canvas
Boy Oil on Canvas

Boy Oil on Canvas

By Arthur Bowen Davies

Located in Rio Vista, CA

visionary with Symbolism, with elements of Tonalism, Art Nouveau, and Cubism. Throughout his career, he

Category

19th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Snowflake Kilim, Northern Europe, 1950s
Snowflake Kilim, Northern Europe, 1950s

Snowflake Kilim, Northern Europe, 1950s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

modest design coupled with earthy tonal arrangement recalls Swedish Folk Art tapestry. The weaving may

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Original Orange Tonal Opt Art Etching
Original Orange Tonal Opt Art Etching

Original Orange Tonal Opt Art Etching

Located in Houston, TX

Orange tonal etching signed and editioned by the artist. The Etching is framed in a black frame

Category

1960s Op Art Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

Tonal Landscape
Tonal Landscape

Tonal Landscape

By Bruce Crane

Located in Milford, NH

A fine tonal landscape by American artist Bruce (Robert Bruce) Crane (1857-1937). Crane was born in

Category

Early 20th Century Tonalist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Tonal Nude
Tonal Nude

Tonal Nude

By Michael Leonard

Located in London, GB

internationally. He retired from painting in 2009. Leonard produced many 'tonal' drawings of the male form in

Category

1970s Post-War Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Earth Tonal Textured Architectural Abstract
Earth Tonal Textured Architectural Abstract

Earth Tonal Textured Architectural Abstract

Located in Houston, TX

Earth tonal architectural scene painted in an expressionist style. The painting has a textured

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Neutral Tonal Large Landscape Painting
Neutral Tonal Large Landscape Painting

Neutral Tonal Large Landscape Painting

Located in Houston, TX

Large neutral yellow tonal landscape painting signed by Qwen Ryan. The work is framed in a wooden

Category

20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Yellow Tonal Cubist Abstract Landscape
Yellow Tonal Cubist Abstract Landscape

Yellow Tonal Cubist Abstract Landscape

By Robert Rogan

Located in Houston, TX

Yellow tonal cubist abstract landscape with hints of browns and greys. The work is signed by the

Category

1960s Cubist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Primary Tonal Abstract Expressionist Painting
Primary Tonal Abstract Expressionist Painting

Primary Tonal Abstract Expressionist Painting

By Dick Wray

Located in Houston, TX

Red, green and blue tonal abstract expressionist painting with various swirls and geometric shapes

Category

1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Neutral Tonal Cubist Landscape Painting
Neutral Tonal Cubist Landscape Painting

Neutral Tonal Cubist Landscape Painting

By Audra Evert

Located in Houston, TX

Large neutral tonal cubist landscape mixed media painting. There are hints of yellow and blues

Category

1960s Cubist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Untitled Orange Tonal Abstract Triptych
Untitled Orange Tonal Abstract Triptych

Untitled Orange Tonal Abstract Triptych

By William Anzalone

Located in Houston, TX

Orange tonal interior painting looking out or through an open window. The work is on three

Category

20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Earth Tonal Geometric Abstract Painting
Earth Tonal Geometric Abstract Painting

Earth Tonal Geometric Abstract Painting

By Carlos Kunte Obando

Located in Houston, TX

1960's geometric abstract painting by artist Carlos Kunte Obando with accents of red, yellow, and white.

Category

1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Warm Tonal Floral Still Life
Warm Tonal Floral Still Life

Warm Tonal Floral Still Life

By Frank Freed

Located in Houston, TX

Yellow and red tonal floral still life with roses. The work is signed and dated by the artist. It

Category

1950s Naturalistic Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Minimal Geometric Red Tonal Abstract Painting
Minimal Geometric Red Tonal Abstract Painting

Minimal Geometric Red Tonal Abstract Painting

Located in Houston, TX

Red tonal abstract painting with a geometric composition in a minimal style. The painting has green

Category

Late 20th Century Minimalist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

"Sandsignal" Neutral Tonal Color Field Painting
"Sandsignal" Neutral Tonal Color Field Painting

"Sandsignal" Neutral Tonal Color Field Painting

By Charles Schorre

Located in Houston, TX

Neutral tonal color field painting. The work is done using watered down acrylic paint. It is signed

Category

1980s Color-Field Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Earth Tonal Color field Landscape Painting
Earth Tonal Color field Landscape Painting

Earth Tonal Color field Landscape Painting

By Charles Schorre

Located in Houston, TX

Neutral tonal abstract color field painting that appears to be a landscape. The work is signed and

Category

1990s Color-Field Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Blue Tonal Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Painting
Blue Tonal Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Painting

Blue Tonal Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Painting

By Barry Ebner

Located in Houston, TX

Barry Ebners' incorporates his use of drawing, monotype and intaglio to create a wonderfully abstract piece that is sure to delight viewers for years to come. Dimensions without Fra...

Category

1980s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Abstract Modern Pastel Tonal Nude Figurative
Abstract Modern Pastel Tonal Nude Figurative

Abstract Modern Pastel Tonal Nude Figurative

By William Anzalone

Located in Houston, TX

Pastel piece of a standing nude holding a towel of blanket facing the sun. The piece featured beautiful pinks, purples, and greens. Placed in a decorative, worn wooden frame with a M...

Category

1970s Modern Nude Paintings

Materials

Pastel

"#1 Abstraction" Pink Tonal Abstract Expressionist
"#1 Abstraction" Pink Tonal Abstract Expressionist

"#1 Abstraction" Pink Tonal Abstract Expressionist

By Robert Lockard

Located in Houston, TX

Pink abstract expressionist painting of a possible landscape. Although the work is dominantly pink there are hits of orange, yellow, and blue. It is signed by the artist in the botto...

Category

1940s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

"SOS" Contemporary Surrealist Blue Tonal Painting
"SOS" Contemporary Surrealist Blue Tonal Painting

"SOS" Contemporary Surrealist Blue Tonal Painting

By Henry David Potwin

Located in Houston, TX

This conceptually impressionistic piece showcases a large light blue skull with highlights of orange and yellow. The skull is surrounded by a tall buildings creating a cityscape of m...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Geometric Warm Tonal Abstract
Geometric Warm Tonal Abstract

Geometric Warm Tonal Abstract

By John O'Neil

Located in Houston, TX

Green, pink and orange tonal geometric abstract drawing done in pastels. It is signed in the bottom

Category

1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

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How Much is a Tonal Art?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a piece of tonal art in our inventory may begin at $225 and can go as high as $14,400, while the average can fetch as much as $2,200.
Questions About Tonal Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    In art, tonal means how light or dark a color is. You will most often see the word used as part of the phrase "tonal value," which is a method of describing tone. One of the basic elements of art, tone refers to the use of darkness and light in artworks. Find a diverse assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.