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 an established artist?

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Question 5

Who is the artist Matta?

Accepted Answer

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 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 7

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 8

Are artist’s proofs more valuable?

Accepted Answer

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 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

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.

Question 13

Who is G. Harvey the artist?

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The artist G. Harvey was a painter and sculptor who lived from 1933 to 2017. His work fits into the American Traditionalist movement and is largely focused on landscapes and cityscapes. Margaret Thatcher and Lyndon B. Johnson were avid collectors of his work. On 1stDibs, find a range of G. Harvey art.

Question 14

Who are some famous portrait artists?

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Famous portrait artists include Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, Rembrandt van Rijn, Leonardo da Vinci, Andy Warhol, Gustav Klimt and Claude Monet.

Question 15

Who was the artist of the Divine Comedy?

Accepted Answer

The Divine Comedy was written by Dante Alighieri, a poet born in 1265 in Florence, Italy. In 1950, Salvador Dalí, a Spanish artist, illustrated the famed poem. Browse a collection of Divine Comedy pieces from top sellers worldwide on 1stDibs.

Question 16

What are the names of some famous artists?

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Here are the names of some famous artists: Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rembrandt van Rijn, Jan Van Eyck, Johannes Vermeer, Gian Lorenzo Bernini and Jacques-Louis David. All of these artists are Old Masters who were active before the modern art period, which most art historians say began between 1850 and 1860. Some famous modern artists include Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Henri Matisse, Salvador Dalí, Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock and Andy Warhol. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of fine art.

Question 17

Who is the artist behind KAWS?

Accepted Answer

The artist behind KAWS is Brian Donnelly. As a kid in Jersey City, New Jersey, he got into graffiti art, using KAWS as his tag. Today, KAWS creates a diverse range of art and design objects. There are KAWS figures and toys, sculptures, colorful drawings, paintings and prints that appropriate pop phenomena like the Smurfs, the Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants. On 1stDibs, shop a range of KAWS art.

Question 18

Who is the artist called Brainwash?

Accepted Answer

The artist called Brainwash, or Mr. Brainwash, is Thierry Guetta. He is a French street Pop artist and videographer known for his large-scale installations and prints of celebrities like Madonna, Kate Moss and Marilyn Monroe. His practice of subverting cultural iconography and appropriation borrows from Andy Warhol, Keith Haring and Banksy. Some of his most well-known works include Charlie Chaplin New York, Stay Safe (Pink), Madonna, Never Never Give Up, With All My Love and Life Is Beautiful. Explore a selection of Mr. Brainwash art on 1stDibs.

Question 19

Who is the most famous mosaic artist?

Accepted Answer

The most famous mosaic artist is arguably Antoni Gaudì. He is also, without a doubt, the most internationally well-known Spanish architect. His integrated conception of architecture led him to pay attention not only to structural calculations but also to all the decorative elements that would form part of a building, and he produced many breathtaking mosaics for his designs. Striking examples of his mosaic art can be found on the Casa Batlló, La Pedrera and Parc Güell in Barcelona. Other well-known mosaic artists include Sonia King and the French street artist Invader. On 1stDibs, find a variety of mosaic art.

Question 20

Who is the most famous street artist?

Accepted Answer

There is no single artist who can be identified as the most famous street artist. However, several street artists have gained international celebrity status due to their works. They include Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Shepard Fairey, Banksy, Os Gemeos, Lady Pink, Tracy 168, Dondi White, Daze and Cornbread. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of art from some of the world's top galleries and dealers.

Don Artist

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Don SnellModern Colorful Abstract Painting of Three Female Figures and a Bird, Mid 20th Century

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Don MaynardIceberg No 4, 2015

20th Century Naturalistic Figurative Paintings

Don Cincone"Kindness, Strength, and Wisdom" Original Painting with Three Well Dressed Women, 20th Century

21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings

Daughters by Don Hatfield, Vertical Contemporary Framed Beach Scene Painting

21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings

Mother s Joy by Don Hatfield, Original Contemporary American Beach Painting

21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings

Friends, Don Hatfield Framed Contemporary Vertical Figurative Beach Oil Painting

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Vintage Signed Studio Pottery Covered Dish by Don Hanson1970 s

21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings

Quiet Morning, Don Hatfield Framed Vertical Interior Scene Oil Painting, 2010s

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

American Craft Porcelain Mahogany Decorative Lidded Trinket Box by Don Doezema

1990s Paintings

Don Puglisi Myth of Creation Acrylic Painting on Stretched Canvas Unframed

Vintage 1980s American Prints

Don Eddy Altered States: The Consequence of Imperialism Signed Colored Pencil

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Mid-Century Modern Don Bergland Bottles Grapes Still Life Signed Acrylic Framed

20th Century Unknown Primitive Shelves

Primitive Shelf by an artist from France

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Monika RossaMelting Landscape- Contemporary Oil Painting, Colorful, Landscape, Polish artist, 2025

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Monika RossaVertical Landscape - Contemporary Oil Painting, Polish artist, 2025

Vintage 1980s French Paintings

1980 s Colorfull Xl French Painting by Unkown Artist

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Monika RossaHorses. Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Warm tones, Animals, Polish artist, 2023

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Monika RossaBy the river - Contemporary Oil Painting, Colorful, Figurative, Polish artist, 2021

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Monika RossaGirl with a butterfly. Contemporary Small Scale Oil Painting, Polish artist, 2024

1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Gary Niblett"STRANGER ON THE RIO GRANDE" WESTER SCENE 39X51 FRAME COWBOY ARTISTS OF AMERICA

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Monika RossaAbstraction. Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting, Colorful, Dynamic, Polish art, 2023

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Nelli KirmanRoyal flowers - Oil Painting Canvas Red Green Blue Yellow White Purple Black, 2020

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Donald Drumm table

Antique 1880s French Table Lamps

Bronzed Spelter Cavalier Lamp

20th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Emma Lane Payneuntitled (Summer Sentry)

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Wonderful Hand Carved Folk Art Horse Plaque-dated 1949

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Donald Drumm, Unique Studio Coffee Table, Sand Cast Aluminium, America, 1970s

Early 2000s American Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Donald Demers“90th Anniversary of the US Power Squadron”, Circa 2004

Vintage 1960s American Paintings

Whimsical oil on board nude woman and the devil by Rhoads 1967

Vintage 1970s Belgian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Triangular Bronze Sculpture of the 1970s

Vintage 1950s French Paintings

Adorable oil on canvas of a boy with a dachshund ex Christie s

Vintage 1980s American Figurative Sculptures

Nude Marble Torso

Vintage 1970s American Posters

Original Vintage Winter Sport Travel Poster Western Airlines SkiBirds Skiing

1980s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Erwin PfrangGerman Neo Expressionist Color Pencil Drawing Erwin Pfrang, 1987

Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Erwin PfrangGerman Neo Expressionist Graphite Pencil Drawing Erwin Pfrang Nolan Gallery NYC, 2001

Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Erwin PfrangGerman Neo Expressionist Graphite Drawing Erwin Pfrang Nolan Eckman Gallery NYC, 2001

1930s Landscape Photography

Witold GordonTwo Headless young figures in a wooded landscape with a clearing in the distance, 1936

Vintage 1970s Belgian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Unique Brass Octagonal Coffee Table with Geometric Motives

Late 20th Century American Sculptures

Whimsical handmade Americana Folk art signed Miss Liberty 1984

Vintage 1970s Spanish Posters

Don Snell
Modern Colorful Abstract Painting of Three Female Figures and a Bird, Mid 20th Century

Don Maynard
Iceberg No 4, 2015

Don Cincone
"Kindness, Strength, and Wisdom" Original Painting with Three Well Dressed Women, 20th Century

Monika Rossa
Melting Landscape- Contemporary Oil Painting, Colorful, Landscape, Polish artist, 2025

Monika Rossa
Vertical Landscape - Contemporary Oil Painting, Polish artist, 2025

Monika Rossa
Horses. Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Warm tones, Animals, Polish artist, 2023

Monika Rossa
By the river - Contemporary Oil Painting, Colorful, Figurative, Polish artist, 2021

Monika Rossa
Girl with a butterfly. Contemporary Small Scale Oil Painting, Polish artist, 2024

Gary Niblett
"STRANGER ON THE RIO GRANDE" WESTER SCENE 39X51 FRAME COWBOY ARTISTS OF AMERICA

Monika Rossa
Abstraction. Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting, Colorful, Dynamic, Polish art, 2023

Nelli Kirman
Royal flowers - Oil Painting Canvas Red Green Blue Yellow White Purple Black, 2020

Emma Lane Payne
untitled (Summer Sentry)

Donald Demers
“90th Anniversary of the US Power Squadron”, Circa 2004

Erwin Pfrang
German Neo Expressionist Color Pencil Drawing Erwin Pfrang, 1987

Erwin Pfrang
German Neo Expressionist Graphite Pencil Drawing Erwin Pfrang Nolan Gallery NYC, 2001

Erwin Pfrang
German Neo Expressionist Graphite Drawing Erwin Pfrang Nolan Eckman Gallery NYC, 2001

Witold Gordon
Two Headless young figures in a wooded landscape with a clearing in the distance, 1936

Robert Catapano
Acrylic on Canvas by Robert Catapano, 2020

Carole Garland
The Parasol, 2023

Brandon Reese
JEREMIAH

Brandon Reese
Pillow on Stand II

Brandon Reese
Dalli, 2015

Brandon Reese
COMMUNITY CIRCLE

Brandon Reese
Double White Pillow on Iron Stand

Brandon Reese
Blue Pillow

Brandon Reese
IVORY HOOP ON WOOD

Brandon Reese
MATTE GREY HOOP

Brandon Reese
WHITE HOOP II