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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The most famous painting in the Louvre is arguably the Mona Lisa. Painted in the early 16th century by Italian Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci, it is a half-length oil-on-wood portrait of Lisa del Giocondo. Some other famous paintings in the Louvre include Liberty Leading the People by Eugène Delacroix, Oath of the Horatii by Jacques-Louis David, The Wedding at Cana by Paolo Veronese, The Raft of the Medusa by Théodore Géricault and Death of the Virgin by Caravaggio. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of fine art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The names of the horses in most paintings are unknown, but a few famous horses do stand out in the equestrian art produced over the centuries. Andy Warhol depicted Silky Sullivan and jockey Bill Shoemaker in 1978, and George Stubbs created a painting of Whistlejacket, a horse owned by Charles Watson-Wentwort, the second Marquess of Rockingham, in 1762. You'll find a range of horse paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025There is actually more than one famous dawn painting. One well-known work depicting the early morning hours is Claude Monet's Impression, Sunrise. This work impacted the 19th-century art world so much that it is sometimes cited as inspiring the name of the Impressionist movement. Other notable painted depictions of dawn include Albert Bierstadt's Sunrise on the Matterhorn; Camille Pissaro's Sunrise Over the Fields, Eragny; and Frederic Edwin Church's Above the Clouds at Sunrise. Find a large collection of landscape art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025The famous painting that was painted on cardboard is The Scream. Edvard Munch actually produced four versions of the widely known painting that represents struggles with fear and anxiety. Reportedly, the reason for the artist's choice of materials was that cardboard was significantly less expensive than canvas. Shop an assortment of Edvard Munch art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Edgar Degas is an artist who was famous for painting ballerinas. He also produced bronze statues, prints and drawings, and worked in impressionism. You can shop a selection of expertly vetted Edgar Degas pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Monet’s paintings are so famous because they are stunning examples of Impressionist art. Claude Monet is known for having played a pivotal role in the growth of the Impressionist movement. Instead of painting landscapes and people in a realistic manner, the Parisian artist focused on how the eye viewed his subjects and the ways in which light and shadow changed their appearance. As a result, he painted many scenes over and over again at different times of day. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Impressionist art from some of the world’s top galleries.
- Who is famous for painting dogs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023George Rodrigue is especially famous for painting dogs. Although many artists, from Francisco Goya to Andy Warhol, depicted dogs in their work, Rodrigue created a series of “Blue Dog” paintings that became very popular during the 1990s. These paintings are frequently reproduced as posters and prints. Shop a selection of authentic George Rodrigue art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025One of the most famous paintings in Myanmar is the Portrait of the Royal Family, which artist Saya Sawa produced in the late 19th century. The painting depicts the last Konbaung monarch with his wife and children in an informal pose with a cityscape view. Other notable Myanma artworks include the Awakening of Buddha Taṇhaṅkara, located in the Upali Thein Temple in Bagan, and works by artist Ba Nyan, such as U Ba O, Night of the Shwedagon and Timber Stacking. Shop a wide range of fine art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025The most famous tornado painting is arguably Tornado Over Kansas by John Steuart Curry. The 1929 oil painting is now in the Muskegon Museum of Art in Muskegon, Michigan. There are other popular paintings that depict tornadoes, including Thomas Cole's Tornado in an American Forest and Julius Holm's Tornado over St. Paul. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of fine art.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The most famous ocean painting is open to debate. Some well-known paintings that depict the ocean include Christ in the Storm on the Sea of Galilee by Rembrandt; Eternity by Gustave Courbet; The Gulf Stream by Winslow Homer; The Icebergs by Frederic Edwin Church; Impression, Sunrise by Claude Monet; Monk by the Sea by Caspar David Friedrich; The Ninth Wave by Ivan Aivazovsky and The Raft of the Medusa by Théodore Géricault. Although it is a print, The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai is also highly recognizable. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of paintings from some of the world’s top galleries.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024The most famous painting by Salvador Dalí is arguably the Surrealist painting The Persistence of Memory. Produced in 1931, the piece depicts the fluidity of time through melting clocks, their forms inspired, Dalí stated, by Camembert cheese melting in the sun. Other famous works by Dalí include Dream Caused by the Flight of a Bee Around a Pomegranate a Second Before Awakening, The Great Masturbator and The Temptation of Saint Anthony. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Salvador Dalí art.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024The most famous Group of Seven painting is open to debate. Although he died before it was formed, Tom Thomson is often cited as among the most well-known artists associated with the group. His most famous works are his depictions of pine trees, such as The West Wind and The Jack Pine. Other notable paintings made by members of the Canadian art group include The Red Maple by A. Y. Jackson, The Supply Boat by J. E. H. MacDonald, Woodland Tapestry, Algoma by Franz Johnston, For What? by Frederick Varley, North Shore Lake Superior by Lawren Harris and The Nickel Belt by Franklin Carmichael. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of fine art.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025Perhaps the most famous painting that has the moon and stars in it is The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh. Produced in 1889, the painting shows a turbulent landscape beneath a dramatic night sky. Many other paintings have also depicted the moon and stars. Some notable examples include Joan Miró's Femme, Lune, Etoile; Giovanni di Paolo's The Creation of the World and The Expulsion from Paradise; Adam Elsheimer's The Flight Into Egypt and Francisco Goya's Witches’ Sabbath. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025Opinions may differ as to what Steven Brown's most famous painting is. However, he is widely known for his colorful depictions of animals. Some of his most popular prints among collectors include Heather McCoo, Allan Jackie McZoo, Forest Of Argyle, Home and Save the Ocean Families. Shop a diverse assortment of art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025There are actually two artists who are considered famous for painting apples. One is Paul Cézanne, who is best known for his still-life paintings, many of which contained apples. Examples of these works include The Basket of Apples and Still Life with Apples. Another painter associated with apples is René Magritte, whose Surrealist paintings often used apples as a symbol for original sin. Notable apple paintings by Magritte include The Son of Man and The Listening Room. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of fine art.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025There are actually several famous paintings that start with the letter G. One particularly well-known work is Guernica, a 1937 painting by Pablo Picasso that depicts the horrors of the Spanish Civil War. Another is Girl with a Pearl Earring, which Johannes Vermeer produced around 1665. Other paintings with titles that begin with G include Hieronymus Bosch's Garden of Earthly Delights and Jean-François Millet's The Gleaners. Explore a large collection of fine art paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025The famous painting from Good Times is The Sugar Shack. Artist Ernie Barnes produced it in 1976, and it appeared on the cover of Marvin Gaye's album I Want You that same year. Barnes was an American painter whose artwork reflected African American experiences. As a skilled athlete in numerous sports during his early years, Barnes went on to play professional football, and, after a five-year career, he decided to retire from the sport and paint full-time. Barnes continues today to be one of the most widely collected Black painters of his time. On 1stDibs, find a range of art for sale.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Historians disagree about which of Pablo Picasso's paintings is the most famous because many of his works are well-known and easily recognizable. Some notable pieces include Guernica, Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, The Old Guitarist, The Weeping Woman and Portrait of Ambroise Vollard. You'll find a large collection of Pablo Picasso on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024Some of Henri Matisse's most famous paintings include Le Bonheur de Vivre, Blue Nude (Souvenir de Biskra), Woman with a Hat, Music, The Green Stripe and L'Atelier Rouge. Matisse also worked as a draftsman, printmaker and sculptor. Regardless of what medium he was working in, the French artist was a master of color. Although classically trained at the Académie Julian in Paris, he abandoned traditional techniques and genres to pioneer a style all his own, marked by quick gestural strokes and fluid contours. Find an assortment of Henri Matisse art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Raphael's most famous painting is arguably The School of Athens. The Italian painter produced the fresco between 1509 and 1511, and it depicts the greatest minds of antiquity, including Plato, Archimedes and Pythagoras. Other well-known works by Raphael include The Sistine Madonna, The Marriage of the Virgin, The Triumph of Galatea, Transfiguration and the Portrait of Baldassare Castiglione. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of fine art.








