Large Paintings For Wall

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the large paintings for wall you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A large paintings for wall — often made from paint, canvas and fabric — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the large paintings for wall you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A large paintings for wall made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made large paintings for wall over the years, but those crafted by Abby Lazerow, Dietrich Grunewald and Gio Ponti are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

A large paintings for wall can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,840, while the lowest priced sells for $1,250 and the highest can go for as much as $39,850.

When paired with the perfect frame, the right antique and vintage paintings and other wall decorations can either subtly showcase your personality or steal the show altogether. 

The earliest paintings were created on the walls of caves, proving even our ancient ancestors knew that striking artwork is meant to be on display. Cave paintings on an Indonesian island are reportedly older than the earliest cave art in Spain and France, and the figurative paintings back then were produced with inorganic pigments like iron oxide.

Later, the people of Ancient Greece — who learned about art from the Egyptians before them — conceived panel paintings of wax and tempera that were collected and publicly displayed. In the centuries that followed, artists would be commissioned to create large-scale wall murals and frescoed ceilings in sprawling European palaces and in the homes of the aristocracy.

Today, 1stDibs makes it easy for you to celebrate this rich history in your own home. Our collection of paintings includes Art Deco paintings, baroque art and a broad range of other categories. Search by material, period or other attributes to find the right fit — browse an array of 19th century landscape paintings in giltwood frames or abstract oil paintings and portraits made during the 1950s and ‘60s.

An understated contemporary work can complement your space’s color palette without drawing the focus away from the other pivotal design choices you’ve made over the years. Roy Lichtenstein’s Pop art, on the other hand, demands attention with its array of vibrant hues and subjects inspired by popular culture. 

Whether you aim to create a gallery in your home or build a single, stunning focal point, you can find what you’re looking for in an extensive inventory of paintings on 1stDibs.