Chicago Fine Art
1970s Post-Modern Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1950s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1940s Modern Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1950s Modern Figurative Paintings
Masonite, Oil
1950s Modern Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Acrylic, Board
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Watercolor
1950s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Masonite, Oil
1940s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1940s Modern Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1980s Art Deco Figurative Prints
Screen
1960s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Oil
1910s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Panel
1980s Art Deco Figurative Prints
Screen
21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Oil
1980s Conceptual Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil, Screen
1980s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Oil
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1930s American Modern Still-life Paintings
Oil
1960s Post-War Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1960s Post-War Still-life Paintings
Oil, Panel
Late 20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1950s American Modern Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1950s Modern Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Still-life Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Silver Gelatin
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Silver Gelatin
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Silver Gelatin
Modern Figurative Prints
Lithograph
20th Century American Realist Portrait Prints
Lithograph
1940s American Realist Landscape Prints
Lithograph
1940s American Realist Figurative Prints
Lithograph
20th Century Showa Figurative Prints
Paper
Early 20th Century American Realist Landscape Prints
Lithograph
1940s American Realist Figurative Prints
Lithograph
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Archival Paper, Etching
Early 2000s Minimalist Abstract Prints
Color, Etching, Aquatint, Monoprint
Early 2000s Minimalist Abstract Prints
Color, Etching, Aquatint, Monoprint
Early 2000s Minimalist Abstract Prints
Color, Etching, Aquatint, Monoprint
Early 2000s Minimalist Abstract Prints
Color, Etching, Aquatint, Monoprint
Early 2000s Minimalist Abstract Prints
Color, Etching, Aquatint, Monoprint
1930s American Realist Figurative Prints
Lithograph
Early 17th Century Old Masters Portrait Prints
Paper, Engraving
Mid-20th Century Abstract Landscape Prints
Lithograph
20th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor, Illustration Board
1920s Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Crayon
1940s Post-Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor, Archival Paper
1990s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Board, Pencil, Gouache
1950s Color-Field Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Ink, Pen, Pencil, Color Pencil
1950s Modern Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Charcoal, Gouache
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Bronze
Vintage 1940s Modern Prints
Early 20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Paint
Early 20th Century American Paintings
Canvas
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- What is considered fine art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Artworks produced for their intellectual value and aesthetic appeal are generally considered fine art. Anything made to serve a functional purpose generally is not. In addition, artwork must be one of a kind or produced only in a limited quantity to be thought of as fine. Explore a large selection of fine art on 1stDibs.
- Is drawing a fine art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Yes, drawing is a fine art.
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Fine art is a category of art comprising works with purely aesthetic purpose, as opposed to applied art, which serves a practical function.
- Is photography fine art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Photography is considered a fine art by many, although this is controversial.
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Fine art encompasses drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and photography, among other genres.
- Why is it called fine art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Why it's called fine art comes down to the word's origin. The term originates from the Old French word "fin," which means perfected or of the highest quality. The term is fitting since art is classified as "fine" due to an artist's exceptional technique, ingenuity and creativity. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of fine art.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025The Art Institute of Chicago is famous for being one of the largest and oldest art museums in the U.S. It is also home to an art college, which boasts an impressive roster of well-known alumni that includes Jeff Koons, Ivan Albright, Thomas Hart Benton, Sanford Biggers and Joan Mitchell, among many others. The museum has in its collections many famous works, such as Edward Hopper's Nighthawks, Pablo Picasso's The Old Guitarist, Grant Wood's American Gothic, Georges Seurat's A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, El Greco's The Assumption of the Virgin, Georgia O'Keeffe's Sky Above the Clouds IV, Diego Rivera's Portrait of Marevna and Mary Cassatt's The Child's Bath. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of fine art.
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Fine art denotes work of aesthetic value but no functional purpose, whereas decorative art is both visually appealing and functional.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between fine and functional art is its purpose. Functional art usually has a practical use. Ceramics, textiles and industrial design are examples of functional art. On the other hand, fine art typically exists to tell a story, convey a message or express an idea. Examples of fine art include paintings, prints and sculptures. Shop a wide variety of fine and functional art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between fine and folk art comes down primarily to function. Fine artists produce paintings, prints, sculptures and other artworks to express an idea or concept, communicate a message or tell a story. With folk art, artists are usually more interested in following cultural traditions than self-expression. Pieces of folk art often have more practical uses compared to works of fine art, such as quilts and furniture. Other examples of folk art include pottery, masks, textiles and carvings. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of fine and folk art.








