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Still life with a red book, oil painting by Pierre Coquet
Still life with a red book, oil painting by Pierre Coquet

Still life with a red book, oil painting by Pierre Coquet

Located in Montfort l’Amaury, FR

Pierre Coquet (1926-2021) Still life with a red book Reference number F285 46 x 55 cm (not framed) This work is painted with oil on a canvas. There is a stamp of the signature in the...

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1990s French School Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Moorish Palace Gardens - Post Impressionist Landscape Oil by Lucien Levy-Dhurmer
Moorish Palace Gardens - Post Impressionist Landscape Oil by Lucien Levy-Dhurmer

Moorish Palace Gardens - Post Impressionist Landscape Oil by Lucien Levy-Dhurmer

By Lucien Levy-Dhurmer

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

Signed post impressionist oil on canvas landscape by French painter Lucien Levy-Dhurmer. The piece depicts the gardens of a Moorish Palace at evening. Painted in largely blues, there are some flowering trees in the front of the work below a much larger bare tree. Beyond that the palace sits below a starry sky. Mr. Jumeau-Lafond believes the work was likely painted in Morocco but he also stated that Dhurmer often used imagination to construct settings for his ideas. Signature: Signed lower left Dimensions: Framed: 39"x31" Unframed: 32"x24" Provenance: Private collection - France The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Jean-David Jumeau-Lafond A certificate of authenticity from Mr. Jumeau-Lafond is available upon request Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer did not follow the conventional route for education in fine arts but was nevertheless a pupil of the painters Raphaël Collin, Vio and Wallet. He was an ornamental painter in an earthenware factory in Golfe-Juan from 1887 to 1895, which influenced his use of pastel. He travelled to Italy in 1895. Around 1902 he painted the portraits of Rodenbach, Pierre Loti and Marguerite Moreno. Although he had not been instructed by Puvis de Chavannes or Gustave Moreau, he seemed to have much in common with those visionary 'painters of the soul' who had been exhibiting at the Salon de la Rose-Croix for several years: Edmond Aman-Jean, Louis Welden Hawkins, Henri Martin, Charles Maurin and Alphonse Osbert. Following the example of some of these artists, Lévy-Dhurmer admired Italian Renaissance art, evidence of which can be seen in pastels such as Woman with a Medal, Medusa, Circes and Florence. His translation of the Symbolist themes in the scores of Beethoven ( Appassionata), Fauré or Debussy into different hues made him seem like a visionary, but his aesthetic seems to have changed to some extent after 1900, when his landscape painting became more prominent. In fact, only his presentation and style changed. He continued to suggest feelings, interpretations and emotions but without relying on any traditional allegories. He became involved in the Intimist movement, along with Ernest Laurent, Charles Cottet, Henri le Sidaner and René Ménard, whose pastels presaged the Classicism of the 1930s. He exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français in Paris from 1882. From 1906 he was associated with the Salon de la Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts. He showed his works in individual exhibitions, notably in 1896 at the Galerie Georges Petit in Paris, which was a very successful exhibition and earned him admiration in artistic and literary circles alike. Several decades later the exhibition Around Lévy-Dhurmer ( Autour de Lévy-Dhurmer) at the Galeries du Grand Palais in Paris in 1973 revealed a tendency in art which had been largely unknown until then and which remained on the margins of the great innovative movements of the 20th century, but which was nonetheless of a quality which could not be ignored. Lévy-Dhurmer obtained a distinction from the Salon des Artistes Français in 1896 and a bronze medal at the 1900 Exposition Universelle in Paris. He became a Chevalier of the Légion d'Honneur in 1902. Museum and Gallery Holdings Bayonne (Mus. Basque): Portrait of Pierre Loti (1896, pastel) Brest (MBA): Circes Detroit (AI): Vase with Dragonflies (1890, earthenware with iridescent glaze) Mulhouse: Harvest New York (Metropolitan Mus. of Art): Flower Pot (c. 1893, earthenware with metallic glaze) Paris (Mus. d'Orsay): Portrait of Georges Rodenbach (c. 1895, pastel on paper); The Woman with a Medal (1896, pastel on paper on card); The Lost Explorer...

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1910s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Muriel Chazalon "End of day 2" Oil on canvas, contemporary landscape
Muriel Chazalon "End of day 2" Oil on canvas, contemporary landscape

Muriel Chazalon "End of day 2" Oil on canvas, contemporary landscape

By Muriel Chazalon

Located in Montfort l’Amaury, FR

Muriel Chazalon (b. 1957) – Fin de journée 2 (End of Day 2) Oil on canvas, 2023, 31½ × 23⅝ in. (80 × 60 cm) signed on the back Fin de journée 2 is a vertical landscape painting by M...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Flower Study - Framed Abstract Colorful Still Life Mixed Media Artwork on Canvas
Flower Study - Framed Abstract Colorful Still Life Mixed Media Artwork on Canvas

Flower Study - Framed Abstract Colorful Still Life Mixed Media Artwork on Canvas

By Kellie Newsome

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dynamic and abstracted still-life artworks are the specialty of Georgia-based artist Kellie Newsome. Her work is characterized by a loose and expressive style emphasizing line struct...

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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Color Pencil

Still life with bouquet, book, pipe and fruits on a pedestal table
Still life with bouquet, book, pipe and fruits on a pedestal table

Still life with bouquet, book, pipe and fruits on a pedestal table

Located in Genève, GE

Dimensions with frame : 91 x 64 x 4.5 cm This captivating work presents a still life rich in detail, in a large rounded teapot housing bright yellow flowers, creating a striking cont...

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1920s Italian School Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Binhua Cao Abstract Original Oil On Canvas "Sunlight"
Binhua Cao Abstract Original Oil On Canvas "Sunlight"

Binhua Cao Abstract Original Oil On Canvas "Sunlight"

Located in New York, NY

Title: Sunlight Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 35.75 x 23.75 inches Frame: Framing options available! Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition. Note: This pain...

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21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Lilac
The Lilac

The Lilac

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

PAUL PEROT known as POL NOËL (1851 -1911 ) The Lilac Oil on canvas signed low right Old frame giglded with gold leaves size canvas : 75 X 93 cm - size frame : 97 X 115 cm PAUL PER...

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1880s Academic Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Qun Song Still Life Original Oil On Canvas "Cabbage And Wealth"
Qun Song Still Life Original Oil On Canvas "Cabbage And Wealth"

Qun Song Still Life Original Oil On Canvas "Cabbage And Wealth"

Located in New York, NY

Title: Cabbage And Wealth Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 19.5 x 19.5 inches Frame: Framing options available! Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition. Note: T...

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21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Artist's Studio Post Impressionist Signed Oil Interior Scene
The Artist's Studio Post Impressionist Signed Oil Interior Scene

The Artist's Studio Post Impressionist Signed Oil Interior Scene

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Artists Studio by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed on front and back oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 22 x 18 inches Colors: Red colors, brown, blue, white and o...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Silu Niu Landscape Original Oil Painting "Little Car"
Silu Niu Landscape Original Oil Painting "Little Car"

Silu Niu Landscape Original Oil Painting "Little Car"

By Silu Niu

Located in New York, NY

Title: Little Car Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 19.5 x 19.5 inches Frame: Framing options available! Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition. Note: This pai...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Nicky Chubb, Cherry Blossom And Sunshine, Affordable Art, Contemporary Art
Nicky Chubb, Cherry Blossom And Sunshine, Affordable Art, Contemporary Art

Nicky Chubb, Cherry Blossom And Sunshine, Affordable Art, Contemporary Art

By Nicky Chubb

Located in Deddington, GB

Cherry Blossom And Sunshine by Nicky Chubb [2021] Original Acrylic Paint on Canvas Image size: H:30 cm x W:30 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:30 cm x W:30 cm x D:4cm Sold Unfram...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"One Blue Plum" (2023) by Suzy Smith, Original Oil Painting, 6 Plums
"One Blue Plum" (2023) by Suzy Smith, Original Oil Painting, 6 Plums

"One Blue Plum" (2023) by Suzy Smith, Original Oil Painting, 6 Plums

By Suzy Smith

Located in Denver, CO

"One Blue Plum" by Suzy Smith (US based) is an original oil painting that depicts a line of 6 perfect blue and red plums. About the Artist: Suzy Smith is a Wyoming native, who curre...

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21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Still Life with Sake Bottle
Still Life with Sake Bottle

Still Life with Sake Bottle

By Willard Dixon

Located in Burlingame, CA

Willard Dixon, who says "the charm of Still Life painting for the artist lies in the ability to manipulate ones subject matter and in the intimate, direct nature of the painting proc...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Still Life of a Cup of Coffee in Acrylic on Archival Paper
Still Life of a Cup of Coffee in Acrylic on Archival Paper

Still Life of a Cup of Coffee in Acrylic on Archival Paper

Located in Soquel, CA

Still Life of an Cup of Coffee in Acrylic on Archival Paper Vibrant still life by California artist Christine Cohen (American, b. 1943). This piece is a close-up, single subject sti...

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Early 2000s American Modern Still-life Paintings

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Acrylic, Archival Paper

Joel Rawe - Contemporary Oil, Chrome And Fruit
Joel Rawe - Contemporary Oil, Chrome And Fruit

Joel Rawe - Contemporary Oil, Chrome And Fruit

By Joel Rawe

Located in Corsham, GB

A striking and modern interpretation of a traditional still life. The artist has captured a trio of chrome vases and vibrant oranges and grapes in a hyper realistic way with crisp an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Young Girl after Sir Thomas Lawrence, Regency portrait painting
Young Girl after Sir Thomas Lawrence, Regency portrait painting

Young Girl after Sir Thomas Lawrence, Regency portrait painting

Located in Brecon, Powys

Charming work in the Regency style, mid 19th Century after Sir Thomas Lawrence. High quality painting. Old Christie's Stencil to verso. Would grace any home, suitable for contempor...

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Mid-19th Century Old Masters Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

DAISIES - VINTAGE ENGLISH IMPRESSIONIST OIL PAINTING BY BARBARA DOYLE (B.1917)
DAISIES - VINTAGE ENGLISH IMPRESSIONIST OIL PAINTING BY BARBARA DOYLE (B.1917)

DAISIES - VINTAGE ENGLISH IMPRESSIONIST OIL PAINTING BY BARBARA DOYLE (B.1917)

By Barbera Doyle

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: Barbara Doyle, British b. 1917 Barbara Doyle (British b.1917, born in Halifax Yorkshire, lived most of her life on the South Coast of England. She was an extremely a...

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20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Still Life in Kitchen. Oil on plywood. 50x80 cm
Still Life in Kitchen. Oil on plywood. 50x80 cm

Still Life in Kitchen. Oil on plywood. 50x80 cm

By Imants Vecozols

Located in Riga, LV

Imants Vecozols (b. 1933.22.VII) Imants Vecozols graduated from J. Rozentals School of Art in Riga (1954) and Painting Department of the Latvian Art Academy (1960, with excellence,...

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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Plywood

"Magnolia branch"
"Magnolia branch"

"Magnolia branch"

By Evgeny Chernyakovsky

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A refined, almost meditative scene unfolds before the viewer—a magnolia branch, the embodiment of nature's fragility and purity. Against a light, softly blurred background, the grac...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

In the Window, unframed oil on board, 24x30" still life painting

In the Window, unframed oil on board, 24x30" still life painting

By Lu Haskew

Located in Loveland, CO

In the Window, by Lu Haskew Oil 24x30" image size Floral Still Life Painting This painting is unframed, canvas on gator board, the price reflects that it is unframed. Shipping pric...

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Early 2000s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Labyrinth no. 3
Labyrinth no. 3

Labyrinth no. 3

By John Goodman

Located in Burlingame, CA

'Labyrinth No. 3, 2001' by John Goodman. The artwork is 36 x 48 inches and it is framed in solid wood. Signed and dated by artist. Excellent condition. From Andra Norris Gallery in C...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Yaxiao Jiang Impressionist Original Oil On Canvas "Still Life"
Yaxiao Jiang Impressionist Original Oil On Canvas "Still Life"

Yaxiao Jiang Impressionist Original Oil On Canvas "Still Life"

Located in New York, NY

Title: Still Life Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 19 x 23 inches Frame: Framing options available! Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition. Year: 2014 Artis...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

W.C. Nowell, "Fairytales in Cobalt", 14x12 Floral Still Life Oil Painting
W.C. Nowell, "Fairytales in Cobalt", 14x12 Floral Still Life Oil Painting

W.C. Nowell, "Fairytales in Cobalt", 14x12 Floral Still Life Oil Painting

Located in Saratoga Springs, NY

This painting presents a luminous floral still life centered on a compact cobalt blue vase. From it rises a full cluster of pale peach and soft yellow daylilies, their ruffled petals...

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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Wine and Olives by Hela - Contemporary cocktail wine still life painting
Wine and Olives by Hela - Contemporary cocktail wine still life painting

Wine and Olives by Hela - Contemporary cocktail wine still life painting

By Hela

Located in DE

Hela is an emerging contemporary artist whose vibrant and playful paintings celebrate the quiet glamour of everyday life. With a focus on table settings, cocktails, glassware, and el...

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2010s Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

A Still Life of Flowers in a Vase
A Still Life of Flowers in a Vase

A Still Life of Flowers in a Vase

By John C. Traynor

Located in Wiscasett, ME

Oil on canvas depicting a vibrant vase of fresh cut flowers, signed and dated in the lower right. The dimensions listed include the frame. John C. Traynor's painting style is remini...

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1980s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

1950's French Modernist/ Cubist Painting Floral Abstract
1950's French Modernist/ Cubist Painting Floral Abstract

1950's French Modernist/ Cubist Painting Floral Abstract

By Bernard Labbe

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Floral Abstract by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century) original watercolour/ gouache painting on artist paper, unframed size: 12 x 9 inches condition: very good and ready to be e...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings

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Ink, Watercolor, Gouache

Large Antique American Abstract Expressionist Flower Still Life Oil Painting
Large Antique American Abstract Expressionist Flower Still Life Oil Painting

Large Antique American Abstract Expressionist Flower Still Life Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique American modernist abstract still life painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed verso. Measuring: 48 by 56 inches overall, and 46 by 54 painting alone. In excellent origina...

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1960s Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

KaDi Pan Still Life Original Oil On Canvas "A Touch Of Yellow"
KaDi Pan Still Life Original Oil On Canvas "A Touch Of Yellow"

KaDi Pan Still Life Original Oil On Canvas "A Touch Of Yellow"

By KaDi Pan

Located in New York, NY

Title: A Touch Of Yellow Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 24 x 24 inches Frame: Framing options available! Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition. Note: This p...

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Late 20th Century American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Lilacs and Lemons, unframed oil on board, 22x27" still life painting

Lilacs and Lemons, unframed oil on board, 22x27" still life painting

By Lu Haskew

Located in Loveland, CO

Lilacs and Lemons, by Lu Haskew Oil 22x27" image size Floral Still Life Painting This painting is unframed, canvas on gator board, the price reflects that it is unframed. Shipping ...

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Early 2000s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Heaven Scent, unframed oil on board, 20X16" still life painting

Heaven Scent, unframed oil on board, 20X16" still life painting

By Lu Haskew

Located in Loveland, CO

Heaven Scent, by Lu Haskew Oil 20x16" image size Still Life Painting of Mixed Floral Bouquet This painting is unframed, canvas on gator board, the price reflects that it is unframed...

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Early 2000s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

"Open Landscape" Contemporary Realistic East Texas Nature Landscape Painting
"Open Landscape" Contemporary Realistic East Texas Nature Landscape Painting

"Open Landscape" Contemporary Realistic East Texas Nature Landscape Painting

By Jerry Greenberg

Located in Houston, TX

Contemporary realistic Texas landscape nature painting by Houston based artist Jerry Greenberg. The work features a pair of trees casting shadows in an open field. Signed in the front lower right corner as well as titled on the reverse. Currently hung in a gold frame. Dimensions Without Frame: H 24 in. x W 30 in. Artist Biography: I have a deep appreciation for nature. In my work I seek to convey the landscape as I experience it emotionally as well as visually. I travel frequently throughout the United States and Europe in search of new landscapes. Some of my favorite subjects include rivers and creeks in the Texas hill country; aspen trees in the Rocky Mountains; ponds in New England; and lush rolling hills in the English countryside. My influences include French and Russian Impressionists and early California landscape...

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2010s Naturalistic Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Anemones
Anemones

Anemones

By Irina Trushkova

Located in Zofingen, AG

Anemones are one of my favorite flowers. A vase of the vibrant red flowers is placed in a smooth, neutral space. My intention was to keep tenderness and preciousness of flowers, a qu...

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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Summer Sun, unframed oil on board, 20X16" still life painting

Summer Sun, unframed oil on board, 20X16" still life painting

By Lu Haskew

Located in Loveland, CO

Summer Sun, by Lu Haskew Oil 20x16" image size Still Life Painting of Sunflowers, Iris and Roses in Blue Pitcher This painting is unframed, canvas on gator board, the price reflects...

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Early 2000s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

"Grape"
"Grape"

"Grape"

By Evgeny Chernyakovsky

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A painting of grapes is a unique genre, where life, abundance, and warmth are combined in a single image. Grapes are a symbol of fertility, sun, maturity, and the joy of life. Such a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Fantasy with Flowers 14
Fantasy with Flowers 14

Fantasy with Flowers 14

Located in Zofingen, AG

"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)   On the paper acrylic, oil pastel, felt-tip pen, ink, gold leaf, pencils, silver,mixed media. Flowers are a smile of the sun that gi...

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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Spring in Paris series - Fleur d'Iris, iris flower, garden
Spring in Paris series - Fleur d'Iris, iris flower, garden

Spring in Paris series - Fleur d'Iris, iris flower, garden

By Nataliia Krykun

Located in Vienna, AT

This artwork is a striking botanical painting of an iris flower, capturing its elegance and intricate details with precision. The petals, a harmonious blend of soft lavender and deep...

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2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Lacquer, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor

Nature morte aux pommes - Post Impressionist Still Life Oil -Hippolyte Petitjean
Nature morte aux pommes - Post Impressionist Still Life Oil -Hippolyte Petitjean

Nature morte aux pommes - Post Impressionist Still Life Oil -Hippolyte Petitjean

By Hippolyte Petitjean

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

Signed still life oil on canvas circa 1920 by French post impressionist painter Hippolyte Petitjean. depicting a beautifully coloured view of a vast landscape. The piece depicts a green jug, a bowl of red apples, a brown two-handled jug and a vase of flowers, all placed on a wooden table. Several landscape paintings adorn the wall behind. Signature: Signed with cachet lower right and again verso Dimensions: Framed: 26"x30" Unframed: 18"x22" Provenance: Galerie de l'Institut - Centenary Exhibition of Hippolyte Petitjean (1955 ) - original labels verso Hippolyte Petitjean started his training in Mâcon and then became a student at the École des Beaux-Arts, Paris, where he worked in Cabanel's studio. By selling two Seurat paintings...

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1920s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

1900's French Impressionist Signed Oil, Still Life of Roses Yellow & Pinks
1900's French Impressionist Signed Oil, Still Life of Roses Yellow & Pinks

1900's French Impressionist Signed Oil, Still Life of Roses Yellow & Pinks

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: French School, early 20th century Title: Still Life of Roses Medium: signed oil painting on canvas, unframed. canvas: 17 x 21.75 inches Provenance: private col...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Vintage Mid 20th Century French Signed Oil Painting Pink Roses in Vase & Books
Vintage Mid 20th Century French Signed Oil Painting Pink Roses in Vase & Books

Vintage Mid 20th Century French Signed Oil Painting Pink Roses in Vase & Books

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: French School, mid 20th century, indistinctly signed Title: Still life of pink roses in a beautiful vase, against a backdrop of books (lovely yellow one) and pink coloured wallpaper...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Attempted Art-  21st Century Contemporary Still-life Painting of letter balloons
Attempted Art-  21st Century Contemporary Still-life Painting of letter balloons

Attempted Art- 21st Century Contemporary Still-life Painting of letter balloons

By Rutger Hiemstra

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Rutger Hiemstra Attempted Art Oil on wood panel 53 x 125 cm Dutch artist Rutger Hiemstra (1975) understands the art of painting from observation. Still lifes, landscapes, portraits...

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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Night Lake in Ukraine, Blue Abstract 100x80 cm, minimalism seascape sky
Night Lake in Ukraine, Blue Abstract 100x80 cm, minimalism seascape sky

Night Lake in Ukraine, Blue Abstract 100x80 cm, minimalism seascape sky

By Nataliia Krykun

Located in Vienna, AT

This mesmerizing artwork exhibits a nuanced interplay between light and shadow through the use of varying shades of deep blues. The composition, reminiscent of a twilight ocean's sur...

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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Linen, Lacquer, Oil

Hubert Henrard - 19th Century Belgian Still Life of wildflowers
Hubert Henrard - 19th Century Belgian Still Life of wildflowers

Hubert Henrard - 19th Century Belgian Still Life of wildflowers

Located in London, GB

HUBERT HENRARD (Belgium 1816-1898) Still Life with Cornflower and Harebells Signed l.r.: Hubert Henrard Oil on canvas Framed 25 by 20.5 cm., 10 by 8 in. (frame size 41.5 by 36.5 c...

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Late 19th Century Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

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Still-life paintings work as part of the decor in nearly every type of space.

Still-life art, which includes work produced in media such as painting, photography, video and more, is a popular genre in Western art. However, the depiction of still life in color goes back to Ancient Egypt, where paintings on the interior walls of tombs portrayed the objects — such as food — that a person would take into the afterlife. Ancient Greek and Roman mosaics and pottery also often depicted food. Indeed, still-life paintings frequently feature food, flowers or man-made objects. By definition, still-life art represents anything that is considered inanimate.

During the Middle Ages, the still life genre was adapted by artists who illustrated religious manuscripts. A common theme of these paintings is the reminder that life is fleeting. This is especially true of vanitas, a kind of still life with roots in the Netherlands during the 17th century, which was built on themes such as death and decay and featured skulls and objects such as rotten fruit. In northern Europe during the 1600s, painters consulted botanical texts to accurately depict the flowers and plants that were the subject of their work.

Leonardo da Vinci’s penchant for observing phenomena in nature and filling notebooks with drawings and notes helped him improve as an artist of still-life paintings. Vincent van Gogh, an artist who made a couple of the most expensive paintings ever sold, carried out rich experiments with color over the course of painting hundreds of still lifes, and we can argue that Campbell’s Soup Cans (1961–62) by Andy Warhol counts as still-life art.

While early examples were primarily figurative, you can find still lifes that belong to different schools and styles of painting, such as Cubism, Impressionism and contemporary art.

As part of the wall decor in your living room, dining room or elsewhere, a still-life painting can look sophisticated alongside your well-curated decorative objects and can help set the mood in a space.

When shopping for a still-life painting, think about how it makes you feel and how the artist chose to represent its subject. When buying any art for your home, choose pieces that you connect with. If you’re shopping online, read the description of the work to learn about the artist and check the price and shipping information. Make sure that the works you choose complement or relate to your overall theme and furniture style. Artwork can either fit into your room’s color scheme or serve as an accent piece. Introduce new textures to a space by choosing an oil still-life painting.

On 1stDibs, find a collection of still-life paintings in a wide range of styles and subject matter.