Animal Paintings
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Ink, Watercolor, Board
Artist Comments
A black horse with white spots gallops with all its might, following the outlined route in the background. The painting carries a whimsical tone with its colo...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
A spotted cow gazes outward as if watching a car pass by. Two red barns in the background glow orange in the bright sunlight. The blue summer sky with passing clouds adds to the serene rural setting.
About the Artist
Artist John Jaster paints in a style he describes as realistic impressions, capturing colorful views of his adventures across the Americas. "People always ask me how I get such deep brilliant colors," says John. "The answer is layers. Since acrylic paint dries mostly transparent, it requires multiple layers of paint to build up to a specific color. With the right lighting that depth of layering is like sunshine glistening through clear water." In college, John felt a pull towards computer science and pursued a career in software architecture. Although the two paths...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Animal Paintings
Acrylic
1960s Animal Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Late 20th Century Animal Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media
1970s Modern Animal Paintings
Oil
2010s Expressionist Animal Paintings
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard, Giclée
19th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings
Oil
2010s Modern Animal Paintings
Oil
20th Century American Realist Animal Paintings
Oil
19th Century Romantic Animal Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
"With the world asleep, the fox's senses are awakened," says artist Jessica JH Roller. Running free through the crisp evening air, the nocturnal creature frol...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Canvas, Linen, Oil
Artist Comments
A sparrow perches on a snow-dusted branch. The soft and misty background highlights the delicate brown and white of the bird's feathers. Artist Joanie Ford pa...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Animal Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Oil
Late 18th Century Rococo Animal Paintings
Canvas, Wood, Oil
1970s Modern Animal Paintings
Canvas, Gouache
1970s Modern Animal Paintings
Oil
2010s Expressionist Animal Paintings
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Cardboard
1980s American Impressionist Animal Paintings
Canvas, Oil, Illustration Board
Artist Comments
Three anthropomorphized hares and a cowboy stand side by side. Grey and blue stripes visually separate the figures from each other. The stylized suits give the ...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Animal Paintings
Acrylic
Late 20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Oil, Canvas
1990s Art Deco Animal Paintings
Oil, Canvas
19th Century Animal Paintings
Oil, Panel
Mid-20th Century Animal Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
Late 19th Century Romantic Animal Paintings
Oil
1850s Realist Animal Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Animal Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Glass, Resin, Oil, Panel
1990s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Canvas, Encaustic, Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Alana Clumeck demonstrates a contemporary image of a sturdy bison, central to a radiant sunrise. She pulls inspiration from a visit to her native homel...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
A daydreaming twelve-year-old holds her velvety black cat, surrounded by a jungle of houseplants. The painting is inspired by the artist Jessica JH Roller's daughter, Wren, and her ever-loyal cat, Pepper. Created using layers of high-quality acrylic paint, this piece captures a moment of serene contemplation amidst a lush, green backdrop.
About the Artist
Artist Jessica JH Roller paints whimsical and playful compositions of animals and people, marked by bold colors and primitivist linework. She distills a scene into a few simple shapes, using color to create contrast and vibrancy, often choosing palettes that reflect pop culture. "My adopted kittens, Tony and Larry, opened my eyes and unleashed the artist inside me," shares Jessica. "After, I started to notice birds, trees, color, everything." Jessica brings to life her dynamic creations in the comfort of her studio in her century-old home. She enjoys listening to music and audiobooks while painting with her 18-year-old acrylic-covered easel. When not painting, Jessica cherishes time with her family and five cats, teaches yoga, and enjoys cycling along the river.
Words that describe this painting: portrait, girl, houseplants, cat, folk, pet, friendship, love, foliage, animals, people, primitive, acrylic painting, pink
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Animal Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Animal Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
1980s Modern Animal Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Paper, Giclée
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Animal Paintings
Paper, Acrylic
Artist Comments
A cardinal perches on a thin wire, its bright red plumage standing out against the gray sky. The bird seems like a visitor from another realm, briefly passing...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Animal Paintings
Acrylic
19th Century Animal Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1990s Romantic Animal Paintings
Oil, Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Animal Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1930s Realist Animal Paintings
Oil, Wood Panel
20th Century Abstract Animal Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Animal Paintings
Oil, Wood
20th Century Impressionist Animal Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Paper, Watercolor
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s American Impressionist Animal Paintings
Oil
2010s Abstract Expressionist Animal Paintings
Paper, Ink
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Mid-20th Century Realist Animal Paintings
Silk, Watercolor, Gouache, Handmade Paper, Carbon Pencil
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Animal Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Animal Paintings
Mixed Media, Canvas
2010s Pop Art Animal Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Paint, Acrylic, Panel, Wood Panel, Board
Animal Paintings for Sale
Animal paintings depict the beauty and power of nature in an elegant way that can complement any room. Interacting with animals has long captured the imagination and has been interpreted in diverse artistic media.
Some of the oldest works of art have included animals, such as a cave painting found in Indonesia dating back more than 45,500 years that shows a wild pig in red ocher pigment. Animals have continued to appear in every era and style of art, from realism to Pop art and everything in between.
Some paintings portray animals in their natural habitat, highlighting the majesty of wild creatures roaming the plains, forests and jungles. These paintings often feature deer, tigers, wild mustangs and other wildlife. Others focus on domestic animals such as dogs — pay a visit to the Museum of the Dog if you don’t believe us — as well as cats and how they interact with the world and their owners.
Picking the right animal painting for a room — as well as knowing how to arrange your new wall art — can take time. But, in the end, it will tastefully reflect your interests and passions. While an expansive landscape painting helps open up a small space, hanging a horse painting in a den shows a love for equine culture and can invite interesting conversation.
There is animal art to fit every collection on 1stDibs. Explore a wide selection of animal paintings and animal prints in a range of styles and designs to match any home or office.





