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Danish 1940s Modernist Still-Life Painting
Located in Hudson, NY
Danish 1940s framed still-life painting depicting various vessels and fruits. Signed in lower left
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Still Life with Daisies and Forgetmenot
By Sophus Petersen
Located in Lyngby, DK
Still life painter Sophus Petersen, 1837-1904 signed 3maj1884.
Category
Antique 1880s Danish Other Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Still Life of Flowers Watercolor by Peter Lübbers
Located in Belmont, MA
Still life of flowers watercolor by Peter Lübbers in vintage frame.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Paintings
Materials
Paint
Mid-19th Century, Still-Life with Flowers, Oil Painting
By Christine Prahl
Located in Lyngby, DK
Still-life with flowers in a basket by the Danish painter Christine Prahl. In the school of I.L
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Other Paintings
Materials
Wood
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Danish Still Life For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Danish still life you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Danish still life for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, canvas and wood. There are many kinds of the Danish still life you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A Danish still life, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, Modern or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one Danish still life that is appealing in its simplicity, but Herdis Gelardi, Carl Fischer and Gustaf Wolmer produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Danish Still Life?
Prices for a Danish still life can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $300 and can go as high as $20,082, while the average can fetch as much as $1,825.
Questions About Danish Still Life
- What is a still life?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A still life is a type of painting or drawing portraying an arrangement of different objects. Typically, these subjects include fruit, flowers, dining ware, and glassware.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024No, a still life doesn't have to be realistic. Still life is a genre or type of subject matter. To fit the definition, a piece simply needs to portray inanimate objects. Artists can employ any style they choose to represent the objects in their paintings. Some examples of abstract still-life paintings include Georges Braque's Violin and Candlestick, Pablo Picasso's Still Life with Chair Caning and Paul Cézanne's Fruit Bowl, Glass, and Apples. Find a large collection of still-life paintings on 1stDibs.
- What is Flemish still life?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Pronkstilleven is a type of still life that was developed in the 1640s by Flemish artists. Rather than traditional still-life paintings, these emphasized abundances and various objects considered to be part of a luxurious life such as fruits, flowers and wild game. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- What is Dutch still life?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Dutch still life paintings are painted works of art depicting everyday objects that were produced in the Netherlands during the 16th and 17th centuries. Although the pictured items are realistic, they tend to have symbolic meanings. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Dutch still life paintings.
- What is a still-life painting?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A still- life painting depicts inanimate, everyday objects.
- Why is it called still life?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024Why it is called still life has to do with the history of the art genre. Still life painting became a distinct genre thanks to the work of late 16th- and 17th-century Dutch artists. They called their paintings stilleven, which translates to motionless or silent life in English. This term relates to the fact that Dutch still life artists painted motionless objects such as flowers and fruit. As the genre spread beyond the Netherlands, English-speaking artists referred to it as still life. Shop a selection of still life paintings on 1stDibs.
- What is a still life image?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021A 'Still Life' image refers to a work of art where the main subject usually portrays an intimate interior scene showing natural objects like food, flowers, dead animals, plants, rocks, shells, etc. or man-made objects like drinking glasses, books, vases, jewelry, coins, pipes, etc. which are mostly arranged on top of a flat surface like a table or mantel.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The subject of a portrait is typically a person; the subject of a still life consists predominantly of inanimate objects.
- Is still life art realism?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not still life art is realism depends on the piece. Dutch still lifes produced during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries are examples of a realistic style. Impressionist and Expressionist still lifes from the late 19th and early 20th centuries are not realistic. Shop a variety of still life art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Although still lifes occur in ancient murals, Jacopo de’Barbari is considered to have painted the first still life, in 1504.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Most people considered the nationality of the still life technique to be Dutch. This is because Realist still life painting originated in Holland in the 16h century. However, artists from other parts of the world also work in the genre. On 1stDibs, shop a range of still life paintings.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 23, 2021A still life painting portrays inanimate subjects of small to medium size : a bouquet, a cup of fruits, cooking utensils, a set of keys, etc.
Glenn Green GalleriesFebruary 25, 2021A still-life painting is typically a group of arranged objects in an intimate setting. The term comes from the Dutch word "stilleven". - 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022In his work Still Life with Fuji Chrysanthemums, Tom Wesselmann used well-defined contour lines to depict flowers, fruit and other household objects. The American Pop artist made the piece of laser-cut steel and designed it to hang on the wall like a canvas painting. Shop a variety of Tom Wesselmann art on 1stDibs.
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