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"A quiet day" large contemporary art
Located in Sempach, LU
This is a large semi-abstract beautiful structured mixed-media painting with painted edges, so it
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic
Damien Hirst, Fruitful (Large): Contemporary Art, Abstract Print, YBA, British
By Damien Hirst
Located in Hamburg, DE
Damien Hirst (British, born 1965)
Fruitful (Large), 2020
Medium: Laminated Giclee print on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Panel, Giclée
Butterfly Heart (large) - Contemporary art, 21st Century, YBAs, Colorful, Giclée
By Damien Hirst
Located in Zug, CH
Butterfly Heart (large) - Damien Hirst, Contemporary Art, 21st Century, YBAs, Colorful, Giclée
Category
2010s Young British Artists (YBA) Abstract Prints
Materials
Giclée
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H 27.56 in W 28.63 in
Butterfly Heart (large) - Contemporary art, 21st Century, YBAs, Colorful, Giclée
By Damien Hirst
Located in Zug, CH
Butterfly Heart (large) - Damien Hirst, Contemporary Art, 21st Century, YBAs, Colorful, Giclée
Category
2010s Young British Artists (YBA) Abstract Prints
Materials
Giclée
NV10, Abstract Minimalist Painting, Blue and White Art, Large Contemporary Art
By Jonathan Moss
Located in Deddington, GB
Jonathan Moss NV10 Bright Contemporary Art Unique Relief Print printed on Somerset, 300gsm, paper
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Paper, Monoprint
H 29.93 in W 43.71 in D 0.04 in
Large Contemporary Art Minimalist Painting on Canvas Abstract Black and White
By Irena Orlov
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
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Category
2010s Minimalist Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
H 40 in W 60 in D 1.5 in
Large British Abstract Contemporary Painting Dancing Group of Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Contemporary British artist, 21st century
oil on canvas , unframed
size: 24 x 36 inches
This came
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary British Cubist Abstract Painting on Canvas Large Scale
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Contemporary British artist, 21st century
oil on canvas , unframed
size: 24 x 12 inches
This came
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Starburst Explosion of Colors Large Contemporary British Abstract Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Contemporary British artist, 21st century
oil on board, framed
framed: 19 x 23 inches
board: 17 x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large British Modernist Contemporary Painting Sunset Sky Blaze of Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Contemporary British artist, 21st century
oil on canvas , unframed
size: 24 x 18 inches
This came
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sea Turtles Swimming in Blue Sea Large Contemporary British Painting on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
''Sea Turtles"
oil on canvas, unframed
painting: 27 x 35.5 inches
the painting is in overall very good and sound condition
Category
2010s Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Contemporary Geometric Red Outdoor Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
and made for Reeves Art and Design and is a new contemporary piece that is now in their collection
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 85 in W 69 in D 33.63 in
Large Modern Contemporary Antique Chain Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
piece by Reeves Art and Design in Houston.
Base Dimensions (⌀): 12.5 in.
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
H 37 in W 23 in D 2.5 in
Free Spirit - Large Abstract Colorful Horse Figurative Flowers Contemporary
By Karnish Art
Located in Cullinan, ZA
Title: The Guardians Free Spirit
Large Abstract Colorful Horse Contemporary Figurative Flowers
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 0.79 in
Infinite Peace - Large Abstract Colorful Horse Contemporary Figurative Flowers
By Karnish Art
Located in Cullinan, ZA
Title: The Guardians Infinite Peace
Large Abstract Colorful Horse Contemporary Figurative Flowers
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 0.79 in
Waterlily Pond Large Post Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Contemporary British artist, 21st century
oil on board, framed
framed: 25 x 33 inches
board: 22 x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Modernist British Oil Poppies Abstract Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Contemporary British artist, 21st century
oil on board, framed
framed: 21 x 26 inches
board: 18 x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pointillist Post Impressionist Woodland Landscape Autumn Trees Large Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Contemporary British artist, 21st century
oil on board, framed
framed: 28 x 24 inches
board: 24 x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pointillist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
LARGE MODERN FRENCH CUBIST ABSTRACT PAINTING - BEAUTIFUL COLORS - SIGNED
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, signed, contemporary
Title: Geometric Abstract composition
Medium
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
I AM the Kindred Spirit - Extra Large Colorful Elephant Contemporary Painting
By Karnish Art
Located in Cullinan, ZA
Title: I AM the Kindred Spirit
Extra large soulful abstract unique artwork that is colorful
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 1.19 in
Seagull in Flight Sunset Seascape, Signed Large Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, signed and dated verso 1976
Title: Sunset Seagull
Medium: oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas: 18.5 x 24 inches
Provenance: private collection...
Category
20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Elegant Ladies with Parasols on the Beach Large Impressionist Signed Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Ladies on the Beach
by Elizabeth Swift, British contemporary
signed oil painting, framed
framed: 30
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Yellow & Orange Flowers with Blue Vase' Large Floral Contemporary Still Life
By Ming Ming
Located in Carmel, CA
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Represented by the American Art Gallery, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
Keywords: large, contemporary art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 60 in W 48 in D 1.5 in
Pair Swans Stately Home Country House Lake Large British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Love Birds"
Contemporary British artist, 21st century
oil on canvas , unframed
size: 24 x 30
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Tall Trees British Surrealist Modernist Oil Painting on Canvas Large Work
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Contemporary British artist, 21st century
oil on canvas , unframed
size: 20 x 39 inches
This came
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Modern British Abstract Painting - Thick Green and White On Black
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Contemporary British artist, 21st century
oil on board, unframed
size: 24 x 32 inches
This came
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
'Crosswalk' - Large Red, White, and Gold Contemporary Abstract by Mary Titus
By Mary Titus
Located in Carmel, CA
Art Gallery, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
Keywords: large, contemporary art, abstract art, red
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Panel, Wood Panel, Mixed Media
H 25.6 in W 79.6 in D 2 in
"Frammento" Contemporary Art , Large size Made in Italy
By Marilina Marchica
Located in Agrigento, AG
many private and public Contemporary Art Collections.
In Marilina Marchica's search for the «authentic
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 47.25 in W 39.38 in D 1.38 in
Dealer - large format art photograph of contemporary Americana
By Frank Schott
Located in San Francisco, CA
large scale art photography of an iconic glamorous American vignette
Dealer by Frank Schott
48 x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée
Napoleon Supreme /// Contemporary Horse Military Large Painting History Art
By Jack Graves III
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
-Sydney College, VA. He would be recognized for his art at both of these colleges. A large photograph
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Midnight Cherry Supreme /// Contemporary Large Painting Surrealism Abstract Art
By Jack Graves III
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
at both of these colleges. A large photograph portrait of Graves working in the college's art studio
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Acrylic
"Landscape" Contemporary Art Painting , Large Size, Made in Italy
By Marilina Marchica
Located in Agrigento, AG
: #Landscape
Materials:#Canvas
Styles: #AbstractExpressionism #Abstract #Minimalism #Modern #Contemporary
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
H 59.06 in W 47.25 in D 1.38 in
"Landscape" Abstract Painting, Large Size, Contemporary Art Made in Italy
By Marilina Marchica
Located in Agrigento, AG
Landscape -
Original Art
Extra Large size
mixed media on cavas
120x150 cm
2022
Origina Art,
the
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Pastel, Acrylic
No Reserve
H 59.06 in W 47.25 in D 1.38 in
"Landscape" Abstract Paint - large Size - Contemporary Art Made in Italy
By Marilina Marchica
Located in Agrigento, AG
PaperLandscape
paper and oil on canvas
80x100 cm
original art
Ready to Hang
Marilina Marchica
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 1.38 in
"Signs" Abstract paint Large size, Contemporary Art Made in Italy
By Marilina Marchica
Located in Agrigento, AG
Signs
mixed technique on canvas
80x80cm
2017
Original Art
the painting is sold stretched on a
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in
"Landscape" Abstract Painting, Large Size, Contemporary Art Made in Italy
By Marilina Marchica
Located in Agrigento, AG
Landscape
Original Art
mixed media on cavas
120x150 cm
2022
through the stripping, reduction and
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Pastel, Acrylic
H 59.06 in W 47.25 in D 1.38 in
Jennifer Lawrence Supreme /// Contemporary Pop Art Large Portrait Actress Model
By Jack Graves III
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
-Sydney College, VA. He would be recognized for his art at both of these colleges. A large photograph
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
"Oceans Sunrise" Large Blue & Yellow Abstract Contemporary Mixed Media Art
By Nan Van Ryzin
Located in Carmel, CA
, Large Abstract, Orange, Blue, Colorful, Contemporary, Painting, Sunrise
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 81 in W 100 in D 2 in
Le Regard Supreme (Nora Arnezeder) /// Contemporary Large Painting Portrait Art
By Jack Graves III
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
-Sydney College, VA. He would be recognized for his art at both of these colleges. A large photograph
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas, Paint
Processions, painting by Brenda Kingery, contemporary Chickasaw art, large abstract
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Processions,painting by Brenda Kingery,contemporary Chickasaw art,large abstract
Cahoon Museum of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Dealer - large format art photograph of contemporary Americana
By Frank Schott
Located in San Francisco, CA
x 183cm
edition of 7
signed
archival fine art pigment print
signed & numbered by artist on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée
Disguise, Large Scale Abstract Art, Contemporary Still-Life Oil Painting
Located in Deddington, GB
in marks. Inspired by balance.
Kelly Washbourne, contemporary painter, available online and in our
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
H 59.85 in W 48.04 in D 1.58 in
Homeless - Polish Young Art, Contemporary Oil Abstract Painting, Large Format
By Michał Cygan
Located in Salzburg, AT
The source of the young artist Michal Cygan´s art is to be found in the Silesian landscape, both in
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 59.06 in W 49.22 in D 1.19 in
Contemporary Art"The Enchanted Clouds"Large Expressionist Diptych Acrylic Canvas
Located in Coimbra, PT
JParames is considered one of the most talented and promising Portuguese artists of his generation. Born in Lisbon in 1978, he studied at the National Society of Fine Arts in Lisbon....
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 39.38 in W 81.89 in D 1.58 in
Contemporary Art "Family Life" Large Abstract Expressionist Acrilic on Canvas
Located in Coimbra, PT
JParames is considered one of the most talented and promising Portuguese artists of his generation. Born in Lisbon in 1978, he studied at the National Society of Fine Arts in Lisbon....
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Toto's Shangri La Supreme /// Contemporary Street Pop Art Painting Marilyn Large
By Jack Graves III
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
large photograph portrait of Graves working in the college's art studio whilst an art student hangs
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Acrylic
Large Vietnamese Contemporary Folk Art Asian Oil Painting Nguyen Thanh Son
Located in Surfside, FL
lower right
Dimensions: 62 5/8 x 76 5/8 inches.
Provenance: Totem Art Gallery
This work is accompanied
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 64 in W 76.63 in D 3 in
Inspire (diptych) - Large contemporary abstract art by emerging artist
Located in London, GB
With the use of a variety acrylics on canvas, Dick Roberts' work boasts vibrant colour and energy. It is through Dick's studious attention to detail together with the careful and con...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 43 in W 120 in D 2.5 in
Imogene/Brian Large Scale Photo Urban Art Portrait Contemporary
By Harry Sudman
Located in Miami, FL
Imogene/Brian Large Scale Photo Urban Art Portrait -This colorful large acrylic mounted photo by
Category
2010s Photorealist Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Film
Large figure Yankel Contemporary painting figurative art blue portrait oil paint
By Jacques Yankel
Located in Paris, FR
Oil painting on canvas
Unique work
Hand-signed lower right by the artist
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jacques YankelLarge figure Yankel Contemporary painting figurative art blue portrait oil paint, 1986
H 35.04 in W 45.67 in D 1.97 in
"Frammento" Contemporary Art, Oil pain on Canvas , Large size Made in Italy
By Marilina Marchica
Located in Agrigento, AG
many private and public Contemporary Art Collections.
In Marilina Marchica's search for the «authentic
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 47.25 in W 39.38 in D 1.38 in
Contemporary Art "Tap Dance" - Large Abstract Composition Acrilic on Canvas 2018
Located in Coimbra, PT
JParames is considered one of the most talented and promising Portuguese artists of his generation. Born in Lisbon in 1978, he studied at the National Society of Fine Arts in Lisbon....
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Contemporary Art "A Joy Filled Day" Large Abstract Expressionist Acrilic Canvas
Located in Coimbra, PT
JParames is considered one of the most talented and promising Portuguese artists of his generation. Born in Lisbon in 1978, he studied at the National Society of Fine Arts in Lisbon....
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 40.95 in W 59.06 in D 1.58 in
Contemporary Art "The Red Drum" Large Abstract Expressionist Acrilic on Canvas
Located in Coimbra, PT
JParames is considered one of the most talented and promising Portuguese artists of his generation. Born in Lisbon in 1978, he studied at the National Society of Fine Arts in Lisbon....
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 40.95 in W 59.06 in D 1.58 in
Contemporary Art "The Color Maker"Large Abstract Expressionist Acrilic on Canvas
Located in Coimbra, PT
JParames is considered one of the most talented and promising Portuguese artists of his generation. Born in Lisbon in 1978, he studied at the National Society of Fine Arts in Lisbon....
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 40.95 in W 59.06 in D 1.58 in
Contemporary Art "The Happy Bird" Large Abstract Expressionist Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Coimbra, PT
JParames is considered one of the most talented and promising Portuguese artists of his generation. Born in Lisbon in 1978, he studied at the National Society of Fine Arts in Lisbon....
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 40.95 in W 59.06 in D 1.58 in
Contemporary Art "The Color Maker"Large Abstract Expressionist Acrilic on Canvas
Located in Coimbra, PT
JParames is considered one of the most talented and promising Portuguese artists of his generation. Born in Lisbon in 1978, he studied at the National Society of Fine Arts in Lisbon....
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 40.95 in W 59.06 in D 1.58 in
Architectonic 5 - Signed limited edition abstract art print, Large contemporary
By Michael Banks
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
- Edition of 5
Michael Banks is a British Photo Artist, living and working in Italy. His art is primarily
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Black and White, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment, Phot...
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H 27.56 in W 41.34 in D 0.08 in
Contemporary Aluminum Eagle Bird Sculpture Large Unique Metal Americana Folk Art
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Aluminum Eagle Bird Sculpture Large Unique Metal Americana Folk Art
Similar in design
Category
1970s Folk Art Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Metal
'Brahms' Large Abstract Painting Mixed Media Contemporary Art by Nan Van Ryzin
By Nan Van Ryzin
Located in Carmel, CA
, Large Abstract, Red, Orange, White, Colorful, Contemporary, Painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Questions About Large Contemporary Art
- What is contemporary art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Contemporary art denotes work created by 21st-century artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024In contemporary art, conceptual art is a movement that began in the 1960s. Artists producing conceptual art assign more importance to the idea behind the art than to the piece itself. An example is Joseph Kosuth’s One and Three Chairs, a piece consisting of a real chair, a photograph of a chair and the dictionary definition of the word chair. When the work was displayed, Kosuth included instructions for any chair to be photographed and then displayed beside its image. In this way, the chair itself is not the artwork. Rather, the art comes from examining the way the object, image and words provide competing and complementary definitions of what a chair is. Find a large selection of fine art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Contemporary art has no defining feature or characteristic.The term simply refers to recent creations.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Contemporary art encompasses painting, sculpture, photography, installation, performance and video art, among other genres.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The meaning of contemporary art is art produced by living artists. The category typically includes works created in the late 20th century as well as in the 21st century. Given its timeliness, contemporary art often responds to current issues and themes that are relevant to an everyday audience. Contemporary art succeeded modern art, which is art made during a period that began in approximately 1850. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of contemporary art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Contemporary art is important because of how it responds to the current moment. Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. Through their works, contemporary artists provide commentary about social issues, history and the human condition. By engaging with contemporary art, viewers can gain a deeper understanding of the world and new perspectives. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of contemporary art.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The term contemporary is applied to art by 21st-century artists; modern art refers to works created from the1880s and through the 1960s.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The difference between modern art and contemporary art comes down to age. Contemporary art refers to art produced by artists who are still alive or were active during the 1960s and later. Modern art is the term for artworks made between 1850 or 1860 and 1960. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of modern and contemporary art.