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Vanitas Vase 7

Vanitas Vase 7

Located in New Orleans, LA

I’ve long taken inspiration from the Dutch/Flemish tradition of Vanitas still life painting in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Glaze

Cup with Fish, Fruit (Memento Mori)

Cup with Fish, Fruit (Memento Mori)

By Melanie Sherman

Located in Kansas City, MO

”, still-life paintings from the early 17th century to the Baroque, where mortality is captured permanently

Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Photographic Paper, Digital

Memento Mori – Cup, Platter in Baby Lamb Carcass

Memento Mori – Cup, Platter in Baby Lamb Carcass

By Melanie Sherman

Located in Kansas City, MO

. Inspirations for these photographs come from “vanitas”, still-life paintings from the early 17th century to the

Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital

Memento Mori - Cake Stand, Cup, Bacon, Vegetable & Brie

Memento Mori - Cake Stand, Cup, Bacon, Vegetable & Brie

By Melanie Sherman

Located in Kansas City, MO

. Inspirations for these photographs come from “vanitas”, still-life paintings from the early 17th century to the

Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital

Memento Mori - Cake Stand & Rotten Egg

Memento Mori - Cake Stand & Rotten Egg

By Melanie Sherman

Located in Kansas City, MO

. Inspirations for these photographs come from “vanitas”, still-life paintings from the early 17th century to the

Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital

Memento Mori - Cup with Fish, Knife, Horsehair

Memento Mori - Cup with Fish, Knife, Horsehair

By Melanie Sherman

Located in Kansas City, MO

. Inspirations for these photographs come from “vanitas”, still-life paintings from the early 17th century to the

Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital

Platter with Kidney, Blackberries, Kimchi, Eel (Memento Mori)

Platter with Kidney, Blackberries, Kimchi, Eel (Memento Mori)

By Melanie Sherman

Located in Kansas City, MO

“vanitas”, still-life paintings from the early 17th century to the Baroque, where mortality is captured

Category

2010s Baroque Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital

Still Life with Pitcher
Still Life with Pitcher

Still Life with Pitcher

Located in London, GB

still life and vanitas, symbols of death or change and the inevitability of both. The artist Réal

Category

1950s Still-life Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Vanitas with Seneca

Vanitas with Seneca

By Hans Withoos

Located in New York City, NY

: ” Still Life” he brings the beauty and the light of the 17-century Dutch old masters into life again. Hans

Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Color, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

Vanitas with Seneca

Vanitas with Seneca

By Hans Withoos

Located in New York City, NY

beauty in all its aspects. In his new series: ” Still Life” he brings the beauty and the light of the 17

Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Still Life with Fruit and Vessels
Still Life with Fruit and Vessels

Still Life with Fruit and Vessels

Located in Stockholm, SE

vanitas undercurrents were common in still lifes of the Baroque era, wherein luxurious objects doubled as

Category

Late 19th Century Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Bouquet of Flowers with Vanitas
Bouquet of Flowers with Vanitas

Bouquet of Flowers with Vanitas

By Louis Latapie

Located in London, GB

vanitas symbol, the flower blossoms themselves represent life and beauty which will also wither away. The

Category

1930s Still-life Paintings

Materials

Paper, Wax Crayon

Vanitas with Seneca by Hans Withoos

Vanitas with Seneca by Hans Withoos

By Hans Withoos

Located in New York City, NY

: ” Still Life” he brings the beauty and the light of the 17-century Dutch old masters into life again. Hans

Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Color, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

"Vanitas with Marine Corps Coin" Oil Painting

"Vanitas with Marine Corps Coin" Oil Painting

By Patrick Nevins

Located in Denver, CO

still life and the genre of Trompe' l'oeil. Member of the International Guild of Realism

Category

2010s American Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Spheres of Influence

Spheres of Influence

By Jo Whaley

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Santa Fe-based photographer Jo Whaley’s series 'Natura Morta' draws from 17th Century Vanitas still

Category

1990s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

Inverted Still life with Plaid Bowl
Inverted Still life with Plaid Bowl

Inverted Still life with Plaid Bowl

Located in New Orleans, LA

still life themes in the medium of ceramics. His current body of work explores the space in between

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Inverted Still life with Ceramic Bowl
Inverted Still life with Ceramic Bowl

Inverted Still life with Ceramic Bowl

Located in New Orleans, LA

still life themes in the medium of ceramics. His current body of work explores the space in between

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Abstracted Vanitas with Goldfish and Skull
Abstracted Vanitas with Goldfish and Skull

Abstracted Vanitas with Goldfish and Skull

By Michael Pauker

Located in Soquel, CA

contrasting symbols of wealth and symbols of ephemerality and death. Best-known are vanitas still lifes, a

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Memento Mori – Cups in Baby Lamb Carcass

Memento Mori – Cups in Baby Lamb Carcass

By Melanie Sherman

Located in Kansas City, MO

. Inspirations for these photographs come from “vanitas”, still-life paintings from the early 17th century to the

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital

Memento Mori – Cup in Baby Lamb Carcass

Memento Mori – Cup in Baby Lamb Carcass

By Melanie Sherman

Located in Kansas City, MO

. Inspirations for these photographs come from “vanitas”, still-life paintings from the early 17th century to the

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital

Memento Mori – Platter, Vase with Lichi, Spoon, Can of Eel

Memento Mori – Platter, Vase with Lichi, Spoon, Can of Eel

By Melanie Sherman

Located in Kansas City, MO

. Inspirations for these photographs come from “vanitas”, still-life paintings from the early 17th century to the

Category

2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital

Memento Mori – Cups with Fish, Flowers

Memento Mori – Cups with Fish, Flowers

By Melanie Sherman

Located in Kansas City, MO

. Inspirations for these photographs come from “vanitas”, still-life paintings from the early 17th century to the

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital

‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’ No. 4. Art Print Photo by Sinke & Van Tongeren
‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’ No. 4. Art Print Photo by Sinke & Van Tongeren

‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’ No. 4. Art Print Photo by Sinke & Van Tongeren

By Sinke & Van Tongeren

Located in Haarlem, NL

interpreted through vanitas still lifes. The collection, ‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’, comprises eight

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Photography

Materials

Paper

‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’ No. 1. Art Print Photo by Sinke & Van Tongeren
‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’ No. 1. Art Print Photo by Sinke & Van Tongeren

‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’ No. 1. Art Print Photo by Sinke & Van Tongeren

By Sinke & Van Tongeren

Located in Haarlem, NL

interpreted through vanitas still lifes. The collection, ‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’, comprises eight

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Photography

Materials

Paper

‘Les Peintures Des Taxidermistes’ No. 2. Art Print Photo by Sinke & Van Tongeren
‘Les Peintures Des Taxidermistes’ No. 2. Art Print Photo by Sinke & Van Tongeren

‘Les Peintures Des Taxidermistes’ No. 2. Art Print Photo by Sinke & Van Tongeren

By Sinke & Van Tongeren

Located in Haarlem, NL

interpreted through vanitas still lifes. The collection, ‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’, comprises eight

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Photography

Materials

Paper

‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’ No. 3, Art Print Photo by Sinke & Van Tongeren
‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’ No. 3, Art Print Photo by Sinke & Van Tongeren

‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’ No. 3, Art Print Photo by Sinke & Van Tongeren

By Sinke & Van Tongeren

Located in Haarlem, NL

interpreted through vanitas still life's. The collection, ‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’, comprises eight

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Photography

Materials

Paper

‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’ No.7. Art Print Photo by Sinke & Van Tongeren
‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’ No.7. Art Print Photo by Sinke & Van Tongeren

‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’ No.7. Art Print Photo by Sinke & Van Tongeren

By Sinke & Van Tongeren

Located in Haarlem, NL

interpreted through vanitas still lifes. The collection, ‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’, comprises eight

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Photography

Materials

Paper

‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’ No.5, Art Print Photo by Sinke & Van Tongeren
‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’ No.5, Art Print Photo by Sinke & Van Tongeren

‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’ No.5, Art Print Photo by Sinke & Van Tongeren

By Sinke & Van Tongeren

Located in Haarlem, NL

interpreted through vanitas still life's. The collection, ‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’, comprises eight

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Photography

Materials

Paper

Inverted Portrait with dog and Setting Sun
Inverted Portrait with dog and Setting Sun

Inverted Portrait with dog and Setting Sun

Located in New Orleans, LA

still life themes in the medium of ceramics. His current body of work explores the space in between

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Untitled (ornate frame)
Untitled (ornate frame)

Untitled (ornate frame)

Located in New Orleans, LA

still life themes in the medium of ceramics. His current body of work explores the space in between

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Laugher with Fluxed Landscape
Laugher with Fluxed Landscape

Laugher with Fluxed Landscape

Located in New Orleans, LA

still life themes in the medium of ceramics. His current body of work explores the space in between

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Inverted Portrait with Landscape
Inverted Portrait with Landscape

Inverted Portrait with Landscape

Located in New Orleans, LA

still life themes in the medium of ceramics. His current body of work explores the space in between

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

The Laughers (Version 1)
The Laughers (Version 1)

The Laughers (Version 1)

Located in New Orleans, LA

still life themes in the medium of ceramics. His current body of work explores the space in between

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Inverted Portrait with Momento Mori
Inverted Portrait with Momento Mori

Inverted Portrait with Momento Mori

Located in New Orleans, LA

still life themes in the medium of ceramics. His current body of work explores the space in between

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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Vanitas Still Life For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vanitas still life you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. There are many Contemporary, Old Masters and Impressionist versions of these works for sale. You’re likely to find the perfect vanitas still life among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right vanitas still life for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of black, brown, beige and gray. Finding an appealing vanitas still life — no matter the origin — is easy, but Paul Béliveau, Bethanie Irons, Matthew Cook, Rachel Burch Williams and Alejos Lorenzo each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is a Vanitas Still Life?

The price for a vanitas still life in our collection starts at $155 and tops out at $76,081 with the average selling for $4,200.
Questions About Vanitas Still Life
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A still life is a type of painting or drawing portraying an arrangement of different objects. Typically, these subjects include fruit, flowers, dining ware, and glassware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    No, a still life doesn't have to be realistic. Still life is a genre or type of subject matter. To fit the definition, a piece simply needs to portray inanimate objects. Artists can employ any style they choose to represent the objects in their paintings. Some examples of abstract still-life paintings include Georges Braque's Violin and Candlestick, Pablo Picasso's Still Life with Chair Caning and Paul Cézanne's Fruit Bowl, Glass, and Apples. Find a large collection of still-life paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A still- life painting depicts inanimate, everyday objects.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Dutch still life paintings are painted works of art depicting everyday objects that were produced in the Netherlands during the 16th and 17th centuries. Although the pictured items are realistic, they tend to have symbolic meanings. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Dutch still life paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Pronkstilleven is a type of still life that was developed in the 1640s by Flemish artists. Rather than traditional still-life paintings, these emphasized abundances and various objects considered to be part of a luxurious life such as fruits, flowers and wild game. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    Why it is called still life has to do with the history of the art genre. Still life painting became a distinct genre thanks to the work of late 16th- and 17th-century Dutch artists. They called their paintings stilleven, which translates to motionless or silent life in English. This term relates to the fact that Dutch still life artists painted motionless objects such as flowers and fruit. As the genre spread beyond the Netherlands, English-speaking artists referred to it as still life. Shop a selection of still life paintings on 1stDibs.
  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    A 'Still Life' image refers to a work of art where the main subject usually portrays an intimate interior scene showing natural objects like food, flowers, dead animals, plants, rocks, shells, etc. or man-made objects like drinking glasses, books, vases, jewelry, coins, pipes, etc. which are mostly arranged on top of a flat surface like a table or mantel.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    The subject of a portrait is typically a person; the subject of a still life consists predominantly of inanimate objects.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not still life art is realism depends on the piece. Dutch still lifes produced during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries are examples of a realistic style. Impressionist and Expressionist still lifes from the late 19th and early 20th centuries are not realistic. Shop a variety of still life art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Although still lifes occur in ancient murals, Jacopo de’Barbari is considered to have painted the first still life, in 1504.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Most people considered the nationality of the still life technique to be Dutch. This is because Realist still life painting originated in Holland in the 16h century. However, artists from other parts of the world also work in the genre. On 1stDibs, shop a range of still life paintings.
  • La ChrysomeleFebruary 23, 2021
    A still life painting portrays inanimate subjects of small to medium size : a bouquet, a cup of fruits, cooking utensils, a set of keys, etc.
    Glenn Green Galleries
    Glenn Green GalleriesFebruary 25, 2021
    A still-life painting is typically a group of arranged objects in an intimate setting. The term comes from the Dutch word "stilleven".
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    In his work Still Life with Fuji Chrysanthemums, Tom Wesselmann used well-defined contour lines to depict flowers, fruit and other household objects. The American Pop artist made the piece of laser-cut steel and designed it to hang on the wall like a canvas painting. Shop a variety of Tom Wesselmann art on 1stDibs.