Chicago Fine Art
1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Oil, Board
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Oil, Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Oil
1930s Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1930s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Early 1900s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil
1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Acrylic
1950s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Linen, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
1910s Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1930s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Watercolor, Gouache, Cardboard
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Oil, Canvas
1930s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Cardboard, Gouache
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Board, Acrylic
1990s American Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Acrylic, Board
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1980s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Panel
1930s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Acrylic, Cardboard
1930s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Acrylic, Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
1950s Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media
Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper
1990s Abstract Mixed Media
Charcoal, Pastel, Illustration Board, Pencil
1920s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Oil
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1930s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Linen, Oil
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Watercolor
21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Acrylic, Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Oil
1940s Abstract Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Panel
Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings
Oil, Panel
Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
1940s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings
Oil, Panel
Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Oil, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Charcoal
1980s Conceptual Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil, Screen
1940s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1990s American Impressionist Interior Paintings
Masonite, Oil
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
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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.








