Question 1

What do artists do?

Accepted Answer

What artists do is create objects that have aesthetic appeal using their creativity and technical skills. Artists work with many different types of materials to make paintings, sculptures, drawings, collages, installations and other media. In some cases, artists may produce artwork for a specific client, called a patron. Other times, artists make art to convey a message or evoke an emotion. In the latter situation, artists may eventually sell their work through exhibitions or dealers. Find a large selection of fine art on 1stDibs.

Question 2

What is a limner artist?

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What a limner artist is depends on the context, as the term has two meanings. The most common use of the term is to describe artists who illuminate manuscripts, meaning that they hand paint decorative embellishments and illustrations directly onto pages to complement the text. In American historical writings dating back to the colonial period, you may sometimes see portrait artists also referred to as limners. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of fine art.

Question 3

What is an artistic photograph?

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Artistic photography may refer to photography that is not representational, which is the term that is used to define photography that merely takes in the scene that a photographer experiences. In an artistic photograph, the artist tries to create a scene that is prized more for its beauty than realness. Find various kinds of artistic photographs on 1stDibs.

Question 4

What is a Photorealistic artist?

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A Photorealistic artist is an artist whose work reflects the characteristics of the Photorealist art movement. A direct challenge to Abstract Expressionism’s subjectivity and gestural vigor, Photorealism was informed by the Pop art predilection for representational imagery, popular iconography and commercial art and design tools, like projectors and airbrushes. Whether gritty or gleaming, the subject matter favored by Photorealists is instantly familiar. Some well-known Photorealist artists include Richard Estes, Ralph Goings, Chuck Close, Audrey Flack and Charles Bell. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Photorealist art.

Question 5

Who is the artist Matta?

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Chilean artist Roberto Matta is sometimes referred to simply as “Matta.” One of Chile’s most famous artists, Matta is best known for his contributions to surrealist and expressionist painting during the 20th century. Shop a collection of authentic Roberto Matta pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

Question 6

What is an established artist?

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Question 7

What is an installation artist?

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An installation artist is an artist who produces large-scale, site-specific, three-dimensional works. Most installations are made from mixed media, and they may be temporary or permanent interventions in a place. Some famous installation artists include Judy Chicago, Yayoi Kusama, Kurt Schwitters, Marcel Broodthaers, Gordon Matta-Clark, Jason Rhoades, Doris Salcedo, Kara Walker, Thomas Hirschhorn and Urs Fischer. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of fine art.

Question 8

Who is the German hyperrealistic artist?

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Dirk Dzimirsky is perhaps the most famous German hyperrealistic artist. Born in 1969, he produces drawings and paintings of models' faces. His black-and-white works resemble photographs yet convey the emotions and personalities of his subjects. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of hyperrealistic art.

Question 9

Is Montoya a real artist?

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Yes, Montoya is a real artist. In fact, there are two well-known artists by that name: Gustavo Montoya and Delilah Montoya. A Mexican artist, Gustavo spent most of his professional career depicting the streets of Mexico and their inhabitants. Montoya preferred to paint the poor and working class, considering them the most authentic representation of Mexico City. Delilah is a contemporary American artist who works in a variety of two-dimensional photographic and printing processes as well as larger installations. The artist describes her approach as postmodernist and explores issues of identity in the Chicano cultural context. Find a variety of Gustavo Montoya and Delilah Montoya art on 1stDibs.

Question 10

What is artistic furniture called?

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Artistic furniture isn't called by any particular name. The term “artistic furniture” usually describes pieces that are highly imaginative and that break from traditional conventions. Over the years, designers working in a wide range of styles produced these types of furnishings. Examples include Salvador Dalí's Surrealist Lips sofa, Joe Colombo's Space Age Tube chair, Verner Panton's mid-century modern Panton chair and Philippe Starck's postmodern Louis Ghost chair. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of furniture.

Question 11

Who is a famous inkblot artist?

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One famous inkblot artist is Hermann Rorschach. Although he is best known for being a psychoanalyst, Rorschach was also an artist who pioneered the use of inkblot interpretation during psychological analysis. Other artists have also experimented with inkblot paintings. Among them are Andy Warhol and Salvador Dalí. Find a diverse assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.

Question 12

Who is a famous perception artist?

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One famous perception artist is Victor Vasarely. He is widely considered the grandfather of Op art, the term most often used to describe perception art. Decades after Vasarely created early examples of this work, the Op art movement emerged in the 1960s, mirroring the counterculture of the time in its embrace of visual trickery, graphic shapes and bright colors. Some notable Op artists include Josef Albers, Bridget Riley and Jesús Rafael Soto. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Op art.

Question 13

Who was the famous artist Gorman?

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The famous artist Gorman was R. C. Gorman. Rudolph Carl Gorman, known as R. C. Gorman, was born on July 26, 1931, in Chinle, Arizona, in the Navajo Nation. He was of Navajo heritage, which profoundly influenced his artistic style and subjects. Gorman attended Arizona State College (now Northern Arizona University) and later studied art at Mexico City College under a scholarship. His exposure to Mexican muralists like Diego Rivera and David Alfaro Siqueiros deeply influenced his work, contributing to his distinctive style that blended Navajo traditions with modern techniques. Shop a range of R. C. Gorman art on 1stDibs.

Question 14

What lamps do artists use?

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Artists can use a variety of lamps in their studios. Desk lamps with adjustable arms and shades are popular because they allow artists to direct light where they need it. Similarly, floor lamps that can be adjusted as necessary can also benefit artists. Shop a selection of lamps on 1stDibs.

Question 15

What is the difference between an artist and an artisan?

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The difference between an artist and an artisan is what they make. Artists use technical skills and imagination to create works that communicate messages, tell stories and share ideas. Paintings, sculptures, drawings and prints are some of the types of things that artists produce. Artisans practice a trade and use their expertise to craft functional objects such as furniture, jewelry and pottery. Shop a wide variety of art, furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Question 16

What kind of artist is RETNA?

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What kind of artist RETNA is depends on what stage of his career you're considering. Growing up in Los Angeles, RETNA was mesmerized by the graffiti that surrounded him. He began practicing the art form and adopted the name RETNA from a Wu-Tang Clan song. In the mid-1990s, he began making murals on walls, trains and freeway overpasses throughout the city. RETNA later transformed from a street artist into a break-out star in the contemporary art world. At first glance, RETNA's prints and paintings look like an undiscovered ancient script. He has created an original alphabet, fusing together influences from ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, Arabic, Asian calligraphy, graffiti, blackletter, Roman lettering and Hebrew. Shop a selection of RETNA art on 1stDibs.

Question 17

Are artist’s proofs more valuable?

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Whether artist’s proofs are more valuable varies. The limited supply of artist’s proofs often makes them more valuable than other prints. Discrepancies between artist’s proofs and the final prints can also increase their value. However, an artist’s proof that has a poor-quality image or is in poor condition may not be worth as much. If you're curious about the value of a particular piece, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can evaluate it for you. Explore a selection of art prints on 1stDibs.

Question 18

How do I identify an artist’s painting?

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To identify an artist's painting, first try using the app Smartify. It allows you to take a photo of the artist's signature, and then it automatically searches a large database to identify who made it. If this search yields no results, you can try performing a reverse image search using a photo of the signature or the entire painting. Once you know who the artist is, you can use trusted online resources to determine the name and age of the piece. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer evaluate your painting and identify it for you. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of paintings.

Question 19

Is an artist's proof worth more?

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Yes, an artist's proof may be worth more than a regular edition print. The reason for this is that there is a smaller number of artist's proofs since these prints are ones that the artist produces and then holds back rather than offering for sale. Depending on the image quality and overall condition, an artist's proof is usually worth 20% to 50% more than an edition print. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can provide a more specific valuation for your print. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of art prints from some of the world's top galleries and dealers.

Question 20

Was Keane a real artist?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Keane was a real artist. She was born Peggy Doris Hawkins on September 15, 1927, in Nashville, Tennessee. When she was two years old, her eardrum was permanently damaged during a mastoid operation. Unable to hear properly, Keane learned to watch the eyes of the person talking to her to understand them, and Keane's paintings are recognizable by the oversized doe-like eyes of her subjects. She began painting her signature "Keane eyes" when creating portraits of children. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Margaret Keane art.

After The Artist

1870s Modern Figurative Prints

Theodore Alexander WeberLa Nouvelle Orléans - Original Woodcut Print After T.A. Weber - 1876, 1876

1890s Realist Figurative Prints

Hans ThomaSouthern German summer landscape / - The profile of the landscape -, 1897

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

20th Century Giacomo Balla for Gavina Sculpture model Nuvolo in Steel

Antique Early 1800s French Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Decorative Bronze Figure of a Bull, Home Decor Objects After Jules Moigniez

Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Figures - Original Pencil after G. H. de Beaumont - Early 20th Century, Early 20th Century

Antique 1730s Prints

The Communion of the Lutherans in the Minorite Church in Augsburg, Germany, 1730

1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Reiner SchwarzUnder the mask of the Venetian girl / - Monstrous Reality -, 1968

1960s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Donald PurdyThe Breakfast Room, 1960 s

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Sculpture in Calamine, After Models by Auguste Moreau, France, 19th Century

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Albert Munghard"A Dutch Canal" Impressionist Oil Painting on Wood Panel French-American Artist, Early 20th Century

1960s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Raymond GuerrierLandscape with Man and Goats, circa 1960s

17th Century Old Masters Portrait Prints

Wenceslaus Hollar Portrait of a Young Woman original Hollar engraving after Hans Holbein, 1647

1950s Modern Landscape Prints

Moise Kisling, Wine of Departure, from Wines, Flowers, and Flames, 1956 (after), 1956

Early 20th Century Portrait Paintings

Henri Émilien Rousseau The Arab Horse Moscow, Circa 1910

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Swedish 1940s Bo-Point Decorated Cabinet After Pattern by Gunnar Erik Ström

Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Wilhelm FeldmannForest landscape bathed in sunlight / - The Monumentality of the Forest -, c. 1900

1960s Landscape Paintings

Marie-Lucie Nessi-ValtatThe Pond of Flowers, circa 1960s

1960s Modern More Prints

Homage to Claude Debussy - Institut Français D Écosse (after) Raoul Dufy, 1966, 1966

Mid-18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

18th century antique portrait Edmund Hoyle Circle of James Latham, Edmund Hoyle, 18th century

1910s Expressionist Figurative Prints

Georg TappertThe Mother / - Violated Motherhood -, 1918 (1964)

1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Roger GodchauxReturn from the Tiger hunt, 1934

Late 19th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Hedwig FriedlanderThe Bowl of Cherries

Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Nude of Woman - Vintage Offset Print after Renato Guttuso - Late 20th Century, Late 20th Century

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Valeriya ShebelnichenkoThe Cave from the Okno - Painting by Valeriya Shebelnichenko - 2023, 2023

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Tomàs SunyolEstrip - 21st Century, Contemporary, Painting, Oil on Canvas, Yellow, Terracotta, Unknown

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Paintings

Painting of Travellers at Tivoli Falls Outside Rome After Claude Joseph Vernet

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Tomàs SunyolNight Bars - 21st Century, Contemporary, Painting, Oil on Canvas, Cityscape, 2020

Early 1900s Naturalistic Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Themistokles von EckenbrecherNorwegian Pine Grove - The inner glow of the trees -, 1901

1910s Modern Portrait Prints

Lovers : The Kiss - Lithograph signed in the plate (Leda 1960)

Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Rare 13 Star Civil War Flag in the Trumbull Pattern w/ 36 Stars on the Reverse

1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Reiner SchwarzThe Hunchback / - Strange beauty -, 1969

17th Century Old Masters Portrait Prints

Wenceslaus Hollar Portrait of Henrico van der Borcht, original W. Hollar engraving after Holbei, ca. 1646

Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings

DAVID OSIPOVITCH WIDHOPFFSelf portrait, near the slipway Raie of the old harbour of Rosmeur at Douarnenez, 1907

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

VICTOR VASARELY Paris 1960 Geometric Composition Ink on Rice Paper COA

1870s Prints and Multiples

(after) Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot(Paysage) etching, 1873

1910s Modern Portrait Prints

The Poet, Young Woman - Lithograph signed in the plate (Leda 1960)

1870s Prints and Multiples

(after) Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot"Bacchante with a Panther" etching, 1873

1870s Prints and Multiples

(after) Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot(Paysage italien) etching, 1873

2010s Chinese Organic Modern Decorative Art

David and Saul Precious Wood Inlay Contemporary Wall Panel, in Stock

1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Theodore Alexander Weber
La Nouvelle Orléans - Original Woodcut Print After T.A. Weber - 1876, 1876

Hans Thoma
Southern German summer landscape / - The profile of the landscape -, 1897

Reiner Schwarz
Under the mask of the Venetian girl / - Monstrous Reality -, 1968

Donald Purdy
The Breakfast Room, 1960 s

Albert Munghard
"A Dutch Canal" Impressionist Oil Painting on Wood Panel French-American Artist, Early 20th Century

Raymond Guerrier
Landscape with Man and Goats, circa 1960s

Wenceslaus Hollar
Portrait of a Young Woman original Hollar engraving after Hans Holbein, 1647

Henri Émilien Rousseau
The Arab Horse Moscow, Circa 1910

Wilhelm Feldmann
Forest landscape bathed in sunlight / - The Monumentality of the Forest -, c. 1900

Marie-Lucie Nessi-Valtat
The Pond of Flowers, circa 1960s

Georg Tappert
The Mother / - Violated Motherhood -, 1918 (1964)

Roger Godchaux
Return from the Tiger hunt, 1934

Hedwig Friedlander
The Bowl of Cherries

Valeriya Shebelnichenko
The Cave from the Okno - Painting by Valeriya Shebelnichenko - 2023, 2023

Tomàs Sunyol
Estrip - 21st Century, Contemporary, Painting, Oil on Canvas, Yellow, Terracotta, Unknown

Tomàs Sunyol
Night Bars - 21st Century, Contemporary, Painting, Oil on Canvas, Cityscape, 2020

Themistokles von Eckenbrecher
Norwegian Pine Grove - The inner glow of the trees -, 1901

Reiner Schwarz
The Hunchback / - Strange beauty -, 1969

Wenceslaus Hollar
Portrait of Henrico van der Borcht, original W. Hollar engraving after Holbei, ca. 1646

DAVID OSIPOVITCH WIDHOPFF
Self portrait, near the slipway Raie of the old harbour of Rosmeur at Douarnenez, 1907

(after) Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
(Paysage) etching, 1873

(after) Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
"Bacchante with a Panther" etching, 1873

(after) Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
(Paysage italien) etching, 1873

Jorge Machold
Untitled / - The archaism of nature -, 1973

Renato Guttuso
Father Child, 1966

Karl Mordstein
Aus dem Totenbuch einer Stadt (IV) - The presence of the submerged -, 1983

Jacques Lipchitz
Lithuanian French Cubist Modernist Lithograph "Flight" Refugees, 1969

E. Martin Hennings
" The Littlefield Murals " 3 MURALS OF THE XIT RANCH IN TEXAS. PAINTED Ca. 1910, Circa 1910

Sophie DeFrancesca
Control of the Masses 20, 2016

Charles Emery Ross
C.E. Ross "By the Sea, By the Beautiful Sea", 48x48 Abstract Painting on Canvas, 2018

Raymond Thibesart
"Funchal, le Port (Port of Funchal, Portugal)" Pastel Raymond Thibesart

Raymond Thibesart
"Arbre à l Automne à Saint Paul" pastel by Raymond Thibesart (France, 1874-1968)

Raymond Thibesart
"Le Jardin à Vaux" circa 1920s Raymond Thibesart (France, 1874-1968) Pastel, 1920s

Raymond Thibesart
"Collines de Provence" circa 1920s Raymond Thibesart (France, 1874-1968) Pastel, 1920s

Sophie DeFrancesca
Control of the Masses 17, 2016

Sophie DeFrancesca
Control of the Masses 16, 2016

Sophie DeFrancesca
Control of the Masses 14, 2016