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"Lift Study II (paper)" watercolor painting of woman swimming under blue water
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
culture and the ocean's pull.
In LA she painted backdrops and billboards and parlayed these skills to
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Enter and Exit
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
- satisfying a passion for culture and the ocean's pull.
In LA she painted backdrops and billboards and
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
Backdrop for a Summer Party #1 - colorful, abstract shapes, acrylic on canvas
By Aron Hill
Located in Bloomfield, ON
For Aron Hill the world is full of colour—bold, vivid colour. The Calgary born artist has often favoured an imaginative colour palette as it accentuates the expressive but minimalist...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
Early 20th Century Folk Art Ship
Sailboat Diorama
Located in London, GB
rope, mounted onto a hand painted gesso sea with landscape painted backdrop, with a small wooden
Category
Vintage 1940s British Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Pine
Still Life with Angel Wing Shells - Shell Collection w/ 23K Gold Leaf Backdrop
By Helen Oh
Located in Chicago, IL
forms, I painted from direct observation of them, set up before my easel.
Helen Oh is a visual artist
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Modernist Framed Figurative Swedish Oil Painting - Pensive Nude
Located in Bristol, GB
against a wonderfully painted backdrop. With her head resting on her hand, she is in a pensive pose, deep
Category
1960s Expressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A Woman Holding Space - A Woman, Cat and Bird in Front of City Backdrop
Located in Chicago, IL
This painting measures 45 X 45 cm and is painted on stretched linen. The cat and the bird
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
19th Century Noh Mask of a Grotesque Theatre Character
Located in London, GB
, women, insanity, revenge and demons.
Performed against a painted backdrop of a pine tree and with
Category
Antique 1880s Japanese Folk Art Masks
Materials
Wood
"Sky Festival" Modern Monumental Primary Toned Abstract Expressionist Painting
By Gordon Wagner
Located in Houston, TX
painted backdrops in which odd juxtapositions and distortions recall the work of surrealist painter René
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
20th Century Four-Panel Chinoiserie Gilt Painted Folding Screen
Located in New York, NY
adorned with hand painted floral patterning. The backdrop for these beautiful gilt and painted motifs is a
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood, Paper
19th Century French Hand Painted / Gilt Gold Decorated Porcelain Wall Plate
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Step into the refined world of early 19th-century France with this exquisite hand-painted and gilt
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Paint
Pair, 19th Century English Pine Musical Motif
Painted Back Bookcases
Located in Atlanta, GA
that enhances the overall appeal of the bookcases. The painted panels create a serene backdrop that
Category
Antique 19th Century British French Provincial Bookcases
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique 1813 Dated Holy Heart Hand Painted German Marriage Wardrobe Rare Colour
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
original lock and key which are fully functional. This one has flowers painted on an orange backdrop which
Category
Antique 1810s German Regency Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Antique Round Ceiling Paper on Canvas Hand Painted Sky and Maid, 1800, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique round ceiling, composed of paper on canvas, surely painted by hand on a backdrop of sky and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Architectural Elements
Materials
Paper
Hand-Painted Four-Panel Screen with Red-Crowned Cranes and Nature Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
detailed feathers, their red-crowned heads adding a striking contrast against the muted backdrop.
Painted
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Paint Decorated Sofa with Four Matching Chairs
Located in Manhasset, NY
nectarine backdrop. The paint decorated design is detailed with gilt flower bouquet's in the center
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Chairs
Gillian Bradshaw Smith in Studio
By Fred W. McDarrah
Located in Surfside, FL
painted backdrops for publications and photographers. This work evenually led to a connection with the
Category
1970s Street Art Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
Gillian Bradshaw Smith in Studio
By Fred W. McDarrah
Located in Surfside, FL
painted backdrops for publications and photographers. This work evenually led to a connection with the
Category
1970s Street Art Portrait Photography
Three Fishing Boats
By Anthony Thieme
Located in Wiscasset, ME
, initially residing in New York City where he painted Broadway backdrops. He eventually set up studios in
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Frida, Painting, Acrylic on Wood Panel
By Kelley Ryan
Located in Yardley, PA
This vividly colored portrait of Frida Kahlo against a handprinted backdrop of hand-painted flowers
Category
2010s Pop Art Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
French 19th Century Empire Trumeau
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A wonderful French Empire trumeau, circa 1880. The worn white painted base is the perfect backdrop
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Trumeau Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Charlie Chaplin, Impressionist Portrait, Signed Oil Painting
By Claude Benard
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
, moustache, oversized boots and walking stick. He is painted on a neutral backdrop, leaving this monochrome
Category
1940s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Poppies, Green
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of bright red poppies grouped into a pitcher. Painted from direct observation. A
Category
2010s American Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Poppies, Blue
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of bright red poppies grouped into a pitcher, off-centered to the canvas. Painted
Category
2010s American Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Wildflowers in a Jar
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of a various flowers grouped into a mason jar. Painted from direct observation. A
Category
2010s American Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Refined Virility
By Maryann Lucas
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of an array of colorful orchids and potted plants arranged before a linen backdrop
Category
2010s American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sunflowers II
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of a freshly cut sunflowers grouped into a mason jar. Painted from direct
Category
2010s American Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Victorian Taxidermy Quaker Parrot in Case, 19th Century Monk Parakeet
Located in Bristol, GB
depicting an example of the famously bright green parrot against an original hand-painted tropical backdrop
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Feathers
1959 Mid-Century Modern Still Life Oil Painting by Ture Fabiansson -Cauliflowers
Located in Bristol, GB
centre stage.
The artist has used distinct expressive brushstrokes to paint the backdrop, adding a
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Framed Still Life Oil Painting - The Blue Bowl
Located in Bristol, GB
textured mid-century still life composition, painted in oil onto canvas.
A blue bowl and a brown jug
Category
1950s Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Unframed Figurative Oil Painting - Affection
Located in Bristol, GB
the backdrop.
Painted in a semi-abstract manner, the artist has omitted all realistic details and has
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
The Diamond Jig
By John Morfis
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
with extreme precision. The backdrop is a painted woodgrain.
John Morfis was born in Glen Cove, Long
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Contemporary Original Naïve Style Animal Oil Painting - Prize Tamworth Pig
Located in Bristol, GB
minimalist, tricolour backdrop, painted in a naïve style in oil onto panel by British artist Matt Rix.
The
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Ted
s Old Prop
By John Morfis
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
garage's. "Ted's Old Prop" depicts a rusted old propeller, painted centrally against a grey backdrop
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Still Life Oil Painting - Tulips in Red
Located in Bristol, GB
striking blue cup, and both objects rest gracefully on a smooth brown table surface.
The backdrop, painted
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Figurative Oil Painting - Walk to Town
Located in Bristol, GB
modernist figure scene, painted in oil onto board by the established Swedish female artist Brita Hansson
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vase with Bouquet of Red Tulips
By Charles Kvapil
Located in London, GB
studio in Montmartre where he painted his models in the studio with Sacre Coeur as backdrop. He also
Category
1930s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French 19th Century Bamboo
Decoupage Bookcase
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
with ebonized (painted) interior are an exciting backdrop for collectibles and curiosities in addition
Category
20th Century French Other Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Pine, Paint, Paper
Mid Century Modern Swedish Expressive Still Life Oil Painting - Bottle
Books
Located in Bristol, GB
against a rhythmically painted abstract backdrop.
The artist has used a dynamic palette of cool blues and
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Bathers
By Charles Kvapil
Located in London, GB
where he painted his models in the studio with Sacre Coeur as backdrop. He also painted in the
Category
1920s Expressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Enameled Kitchen Funnel
By John Morfis
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of vintage kitchenware; a white enameled funnel. Painted with oil, a navy backdrop
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Peonies
By Rachel Personett
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
backdrop. Painted with oil, on panel, from direct observation, using classical painting methods.
Framed
Category
2010s American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Bleeding Hearts
By Rachel Personett
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
. A black backdrop. Painted with oil, on panel, from direct observation, using classical painting
Category
2010s American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Ladle
By John Morfis
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
. Painted against a bright blue backdrop.
Painting dimensions: 19 x 12 inches
Framed dimensions: 24 x 17
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
$3,800
Spatula
By John Morfis
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of an old spatula hanging from a nail, against a red backdrop. Painted in the style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen, Panel
$3,000
Granny
s Key
By John Morfis
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of an antique key, hanging from a single nail, against a grey backdrop. Painted in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen, Panel
Vintage French Ceramic Pitcher by Le Grand Chêne, circa 1950s
By Le Grand Chêne 1
Located in London, GB
provides the 'art gallery' backdrop for the painted works on the body of the piece. In good vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Sculptural Collage by William Sildar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A blackened sculptural relief collage by William Sildar with dark pink matte backdrop and white
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Original Rare Pair Metal Rembrandt Lamps
Located in North Miami, FL
Wonderful pair of metal lamps with designs at the top and at the base. Black paint is the backdrop
Category
20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1960s French Coffee Table with Ceramic Top
Located in High Point, NC
of flower buds and curling branches, hand painted with a gradient green backdrop is signed AR. Roux.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Painting on Australian Opal Rough Gemstone Collector Item
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
has been hand-painted on this large piece of natural Australian opal rough that displays a rainbow of
Category
Mid-20th Century Australian Artisan Desk Accessories
Materials
Opal
Abercrombie
Fitch Quail Hand-Painted by Joseph Q. Whipple Shadowbox
Located in Bristol, CT
against a flat hand-painted backdrop, and then the entire artwork would usually be set into a shadow box
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Wood
Abercrombie
Fitch Pintail Duck Hand-Painted by Joseph Q. Whipple Shadowbox
Located in Bristol, CT
against a flat hand-painted backdrop, and then the entire artwork would usually be set into a shadow box
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Wood
Abercrombie
Fitch Redhead Goose Hand-Painted by Joseph Q. Whipple Shadowbox
Located in Bristol, CT
against a flat hand-painted backdrop, and then the entire artwork would usually be set into a shadow box
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Wood
Taxidermy Heron in Glass Case
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
against a painted backdrop. The heron and kingfisher are displayed in original case with a glazed front
Category
20th Century British Edwardian Taxidermy
Materials
Glass
Taxidermy Heron and Gull
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
amongst fine groundwork all against a painted backdrop. The three birds are displayed in original black
Category
Antique 1850s British Taxidermy
19th Century Anthropomorphic Taxidermy Boxing Squirrels by Edward Hart
Located in Lowestoft, GB
pine and glazed case with hand painted backdrop.
The squirrels have their original small cloth gloves
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate painted backdrop for your needs in our varied inventory. There are many Contemporary, Impressionist and Post-Impressionist versions of these works for sale. You’re likely to find the perfect painted backdrop among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a painted backdrop to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of black, blue, gray, beige and more. There have been many interesting painted backdrop examples over the years, but those made by Daisy Patton, Olga Antonova, Richard Gibbons, T.S. Harris and Robert Jackson are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in paint, oil paint and panel can add an especially memorable touch.
How Much is a Painted Backdrop?
A painted backdrop can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $4,800, while the lowest priced sells for $650 and the highest can go for as much as $93,000.








