Painting The Bathers
to
40
89
79
112
46
39
25
24
14
13
12
12
9
7
6
6
5
5
4
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
3
2
Sort By
French Impressionist Watercolor Landscape - "Bathers Enjoying A Day By The Sea"
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: "Bathers Enjoying A Day By The Sea"
Artist: Maurice Mazeilie (French)
Medium: Watercolour
Category
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
FRENCH IMPRESSIONIST SIGNED WATERCOLOUR - SUN BATHERS LANDSCAPE
By Maurice Mazeilie
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"SunBathers"
by Maurice Mazeilie (French)
watercolour painting on paper, unframed
stamped verso
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
$246 Sale Price
35% Off
"Lying on the Sand, " WPA-Era Atmospheric Beach Scene with Male
Female Bathers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
energy of crowded beach scenes in America, John Winters created this lovely genre scene of a male bather
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
$2,360 Sale Price
20% Off
The Bathers, Wood-Engraving Drawing Lithograph by John Buckland-Wright
By John Buckland-Wright
Located in Atlanta, GA
sublime representation of nude bathers, the composition is rich with luxuriant detail and imbued with
Category
1930s Art Deco Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
The Bather - Original Drawing by Gaston Livragne in 1960 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
The bather is an original drawing in china and watercolor realized by Gaston Livragne in 1960 ca
Category
1960s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Bathers in the Tiber - Oil Pastels by Nazareno Gattamelata - 1970s
By Nazareno Gattamenata
Located in Roma, IT
Bathers in the Tiber is an Contemporary artwork realized by Nazareno Gattamelata in the 1970s
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel
French 19th Century Oil on Artist Panel "the Bather and Her Maid" After Lemoyne
By François Lemoyne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th century oil on artist panel titled "The Bather and her Maid" after François
Category
Antique 19th Century French Greco Roman Paintings
Materials
Composition
$8,995 Sale Price
30% Off
Montague Smyth (1863–1965) - Early 20thC Watercolour, Bathers By The Stream
Located in Corsham, GB
his finished painting, "Eventide." It shows to nude figures, drying themselves beside a lake on a calm
Category
Early 20th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Shame on Nude Bathers on the Themes Engraving late 19th Century
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5066 Late 19th century watercolored engraving set in a silvered wood frame
Category
Late 19th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Engraving
Follower of Henri Matisse Large Colorist Oil Female Bathers on Coastal Shore
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Modernist School
Nude Female Bathers on the Coast
follower of Henri Matisse
dated 1986
oil
Category
20th Century Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid Century French Original Watercolor of Beg-Meil Beach Scene with Bathers
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Mid Century French Original Watercolor of Beg-Meil Beach Scene with Bathers
Artist: Josine
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Bathers Playing with a Ball at the Beach - Polish Art British German
By Jankel Adler
Located in London, GB
This is an original drawing by Jankel Adler and as probably painted in the early 1940's.
Provenance: Acquired by the grandfather of the previous owner in the south of France (possib...
Category
1940s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Bathers by French Lake Pink Blossom Trees 1950
s French Post-Impressionist Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Bathers & Blossom
by Regine David (female French artist, 1910-2018)
oil painting on board, unframed
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large 1700 Italian Old Master Nude Bather with Classical Figures Water Fountain
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Italian School, circa 1700's
Classical figures in landscape
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 36 x 32 inches
canvas: 30 x 25 inches
provenance: private collection, UK
condition: very goo...
Category
Early 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Two Women Bathers at the Beach #403" original crayon drawing by Sylvia Spicuzza
By Sylvia Spicuzza
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Matisse, especially his famous 1904 composition "Luxe, calme et volupté." Like in that painting, Spicuzza
Category
1950s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Crayon
French Impressionist Signed Watercolour, Sun Bathers Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"SunBathers"
by Maurice Mazeilie (French)
watercolour painting on paper, unframed
stamped verso
Category
20th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Acrylic
$246 Sale Price
35% Off
Fine 17th Century Dutch Old Master Oil Bathers by Wooden Pool Carved Wood Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Bathers by the Woodland Pool
Dutch School, 17th century
circle of Cornelis van Poelenburgh (1594
Category
17th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$4,132 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 19th Century pastel by Chantron of bathers by the side of a river
By Alexandre Jacques Chantron
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Alexandre Jacques Chantron
(French 1842 – 1918)
Baigneuses au bord de la riviere
Pastel
Signed 'AJ Chantron' (lower right)
24 x 18 in (61 x 45.7)
Category
19th Century Impressionist Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pastel
Beach Scene Bathers Striped Tent Sunlit Shore and Figures Watercolor
By Pierre Neveu
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Beach Scene Bathers Striped Tent Sunlit Shore and Figures Watercolor
Artist: Pierre Neveu
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
$304 Sale Price
35% Off
"The Laotian Fruit Seller", Léa Lafugie (1890-1972)
Located in Paris, FR
similar painting "The Laotian Bathers" dating back to 1949, which allows us to pinpoint an approximate
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
[Venetian Reflections] Oil on Canvas by William Verdult, Signed
By William Verdult
Located in Miami, FL
reimagine the iconic skyline of Venice. The painting bathes the domes and classical façades in a radiant
Category
1970s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
![[Venetian Reflections] Oil on Canvas by William Verdult, Signed](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/william-verdult-paintings-venetian-reflections-oil-on-canvas-by-william-verdult-signed-for-sale/a_28432/a_174319921767236461805/Verdult_William_VenetianReflections_Circa1975_101547_FT_1_Hero_Ratio_0_541_SM_COMPLETE_master.jpg?width=240 "William Verdult - [Venetian Reflections] Oil on Canvas by William Verdult, Signed")
$6,000 Sale Price
40% Off
Landscape from Barbizon With Characters
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
harem (The Harem Servant Girl). In 1884, his painting of nudes, The Bathers was well received by the
Category
1880s Barbizon School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
View of Piazza San Marco, a tempera signed by Giacomo Guardi (1764 - 1835)
Located in PARIS, FR
of Piazza San Marco inspired by a painting by Canaletto. The artist bathes this urban landscape in
Category
Early 19th Century Old Masters Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Tempera
Jean Renggli, the Younger, "Bathers Near a Lake" Painting (1898)
By Jean Renggli The Younger
Located in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein
Jean Renggli (The Younger) - Bathers Near a Lake. Oil on canvas. 1898.
Swiss painter Jean
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Neoclassical Paintings
Materials
Canvas
The Bather
By Carolyn Young
Located in San Antonio, TX
Carolyn Young holds an M.A. in Studio Art and M.F.A. in Painting from Texas A&M Corpus Christi
Category
Early 2000s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
The Bathers
By John Costigan
Located in Hudson, NY
John Costigan was a self-taught painter and trained printer distinguished by his impressionistic style and affinity for bucolic scenes. His family members often served as models for ...
Category
Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Bather, Marseille
Located in East Patchogue, NY
Oil painting on canvas signed by the artist
Samuel Bloch paints canvases on the frontier of
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Oil
Tanoux Adrien "The Bathers"
By Adrien-Henri Tanoux
Located in EVREUX, FR
Tanoux Adrien (1865-1923) "The Bathers" - "Les Baigneuses"
Oil on canvas, signed lower left and
Category
20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Other
$41,737
Female Bather by the Sea
By Carl Robert Holty
Located in Hudson, NY
Abstractionist Carl Holty is known for his geometric abstractions as well as his biomorphic abstract forms. One of only two Americans who were part of the legendary European group Ab...
Category
Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Bathers and Nude with a Vase by the Rubens Painting "Perseus and Andromeda"
Located in Zürich, CH
painting Bathers. His impressions of the vast Old Masters collection at the Hermitage, enriched by his
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Manor Shadian - Bathers in the Woods - Original Oil
By Manor Shadian
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Artist: Manor Shadian (1931-
Title: Bathers in the woods
Medium: Original oil on canvas
Signature
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bathers in the pond II
By Carl August Walther
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Carl August Walther (1880 Leipzig - 1956 Dresden): Bathers in the pond II, 20th century, Pencil
Category
20th Century Realist Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper
Bathers in the pond I
By Carl August Walther
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Carl August Walther (1880 Leipzig - 1956 Dresden): Bathers in the pond I, 20th century, Pencil
Category
20th Century Realist Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper
19th Century "Bathers at the Sea" by Henry Ludolf Verworner
Located in Firenze, IT
Oil painting on canvas depicting "Bathers at the sea" by Enrico Ludolf Verworner (Leipzig 1864
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Paintings
Materials
Paint
Herve Jules René "Bather on the grass near a stream"
By Jules René Hervé
Located in EVREUX, FR
Hervé Jules René (1887-1981) "Bather on the grass near a stream" - "Baigneuse sur l'herbe près d'un
Category
Early 20th Century French Other Paintings
Materials
Other
"THE FUN-FAIR"
Located in Ghent, BE
sunshine or nighttime, the entire painting bathes in a soft, pastel-like blue. From the dress of the upper
Category
1920s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Bathers, 1930
By Piero Tamo
Located in Soquel, CA
and mainly did studies of famous paintings. The Bathers is an excellent study by Piero of Paul Emilio
Category
1920s Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
Female Nude, Preparatory drawing for the painting dated 1875 “The Bathers"
Located in PARIS, FR
a preparatory drawing for the painting “The Bathers” or “The Pompei Summer Bath” dated 1875 and sold
Category
1870s French School Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Chalk
The Bather
Located in Miami, FL
, drawing, and painting. Aurélien has received international recognition for his work and was the recipient
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Bathers
By Derrick Hughes
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Bathers
by Derrick Hughes, British 20th century
oil painting on board, framed
signed lower left
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Bathers
By Charles Kvapil
Located in London, GB
'The Bathers', oil on board, by Charles Kvapil (1927). The world of art has for centuries depicted
Category
1920s Expressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
The Bathers
By Louis Latapie
Located in London, GB
'The Bathers', oil on canvas, by Louis Latapie (circa 1930s). For centuries, artists have drawn
Category
1930s Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"The Bathers"
By Michael Patterson
Located in Southampton, NY
"The Bathers" is a recent work by the American artist, Michael Patterson. Acrylic on canvas. Signed
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
The Bather
By Travis Walker
Located in Bozeman, MT
For the last 10 years Travis Walker has made landscape paintings about Jackson Hole, a place that
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
The Bathers
By Joseph Tomanek
Located in New Orleans, LA
To me, this superb antique painting has the allure of a Maxfield Parrish, without the high six
Category
1930s Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Oil Painting "The Naked Bather
s Scene"
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Artist Nicholas Farhi's large oil on canvas titled "The Naked Bather's Scene". An amazingly
Category
2010s American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Large Oil Painting "The Naked Bather
s Scene"
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Artist Nicholas Farhi's large oil on canvas titled "The Naked Bather's Scene". An amazingly
Category
2010s American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
The Bathers, Quebec Countryside
By John Richard Fox
Located in Bloomfield, ON
A Quebec cottage at the water's edge is depicted in indigo, pink and umber in this charming evening scene by John Fox. The swimmers are relaxed, clearly in their element. The curated...
Category
1950s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
20th CENTURY FRENCH MODERNIST PAINTING - BATHERS ON THE BEACH
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Bathing"
by Jean Marc (French 1949-2019)
signed gouache paint
dated 86'
painting: 19 x 14 inches
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Gouache
19th Century Oil - The Bather
Located in Corsham, GB
This classical painting, presented in an ornate gilded frame, depicts a serene landscape with a boy
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Framed 20th Century Oil - The Bather
Located in Corsham, GB
A romantic study of a female bather, surrounded by turquoise waters. Well presented in an elaborate
Category
20th Century Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
“The Bathers” by Petr Matysek
Located in Sheffield, MA
Oil on canvas
Signed ‘P. Matysek’ lower right, circa 1920
37 by 52 in. w/frame 41 by 56 in.
Petr studied at the L’Ecole des Beaux Arts, Paris. H...
Signed ‘P. Matysek’ lower right, circa 1920
37 by 52 in. w/frame 41 by 56 in.
Petr studied at the L’Ecole des Beaux Arts, Paris. H...
Category
Early 20th Century European Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Landscape with Bathers (after Carracci), by Michel Corneille the Younger
Located in PARIS, FR
Painting and Sculpture when it was founded in 1648, he was also the elder brother of the painter Jean
Category
Late 17th Century Old Masters Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Bathers at the Quarry 1940s American Modernist Oil Painting WPA era
By Theresa Berney Loew
Located in Surfside, FL
Swimmers and sun tanners at the local watering hole.
Her birth name was Theresa Berney. At the time of her passing she was known as Theresa Loew.
Birth place: Baltimore
artist, blo...
Category
1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Muscular Nude Women Bathers at the Seaside
By Norbert Schlaus
Located in San Francisco, CA
No wilting roses here, these women have six-packs. Built with broad hips and firm stomachs, leading to muscled limbs, all proudly displayed here at water’s edge, they are modern Amaz...
Category
1950s Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"The Bathers" Post Cubist, Bordeaux School
Located in Petaluma, CA
."
Size of painting without frame: 22" high x 18" wide
Category
Vintage 1960s French Paintings
Materials
Canvas
"The Bather" by Allan Douglas Davidson
By Allan Douglas Davidson
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Substantial painting in beautiful frame, signed lower right.
Allan Davidson was born in London
Category
Vintage 1910s English Victorian Paintings
- 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Painting The Bathers", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Painting The Bathers For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of painting the bathers for sale on 1stDibs. Browse a selection of modern, contemporary or Post-Impressionist versions of these works for sale today — there are 149 modern, 133 contemporary, 118 Impressionist, 93 abstract and 66 Post-Impressionist examples available. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add painting the bathers that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of gray, brown, black, blue and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but (after) Henri Matisse, Henri Matisse, Pau Escat, Hélène Duclos and Jorge Borras produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric.
How Much are Painting The Bathers?
Prices for pieces in our collection of painting the bathers start at $22 and top out at $1,650,000 with the average selling for $2,799.
Questions About Painting The Bathers
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How to explain Pablo Picasso's imagery in Seated Bather is largely a matter of personal interpretation. Historians don't fully agree, but many believe that the severe abstraction indicates that the woman depicted in the work repulsed and angered Picasso. You'll find a collection of Pablo Picasso art on 1stDibs.
- Who painted the Jesus painting?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are many artists who have painted a Jesus painting. The most famous painting of Jesus is in The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci.
- 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 ExpertAugust 8, 2024No one knows for sure how many paintings Kandinsky painted over the course of his life. Art historians estimate that he produced at least 500 oil paintings. However, there may be considerably more works that are forever lost. Because the Nazis labeled Kandinsky a degenerate, it is possible that a great number of his pieces were destroyed during the 1930s and ’40s. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Wassily Kandinsky art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024No one knows for sure how many paintings Monet painted. Over the course of his career, Monet produced more than 2,500 works, including paintings, sketches and pastels. The exact number of paintings can't be determined as some of his works were lost, and the French Impressionist was also known to destroy select pieces that didn't meet his standards. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Claude Monet art.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The exact number of paintings that Matisse painted isn't known. Art historians have determined that the French artist produced at least 1,000 works over the course of his life. Roughly half of these pieces are thought to be paintings. Some of his most famous paintings include Le Bonheur de Vive, Blue Nude, The Green Stripe and L'Atelier Rouge. Explore an assortment of Henri Matisse art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Michelangelo painted around 48 paintings over the course of his career. Nearly 20% of these works are in the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City. The Italian Renaissance artist also produced sculptures and drawings. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of paintings and other art from some of the world's top galleries and dealers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The exact number of paintings Modigliani painted is unknown. So far, art historians have attributed more than 300 paintings to the Italian artist, but there are likely more that have yet to be identified. During his life, Modigliani frequently traded his works for drinks and food at restaurants and taverns in Paris, making it difficult to track down his paintings. Shop a variety of Amedeo Modigliani art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The exact number of paintings that Winslow Homer painted is unknown. The artist produced more than 500 works, and many of them were paintings. Some of his most famous paintings include Snap the Whip, Fox Hunt, Prisoners from the Front, Northeaster, The Herring Net and Dressing for the Carnival. Find an assortment of Winslow Homer art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Paul Cézanne painted more than 1,300 paintings over the course of his life. He also produced many drawings and a small number of prints. Some of the French painter's best-known works include The Large Bathers, The Basket of Apples, Pyramid of Skulls, Mont Sainte-Victoire seen from Bellevue, The Card Players, Apples and Oranges and The Vase of Tulips. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Paul Cézanne art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Maxfield Parrish, an American painter and illustrator who worked through the first half of the 20th century, produced 40 neo-classical pieces in his signature saturated hues. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Maxfield Parrish artwork from top dealers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024No one knows for sure how many paintings Raoul Dufy painted. However, more than 160 of his works are known. Some of his most famous pieces include Boats at Martigues, Bathers, The Mexican Musicians, The Kessler Family on Horseback and Regatta at Cowes. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Raoul Dufy art.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024Marc Chagall painted around 10,000 works during the course of his 75-year career. The Russian-French modernist worked in nearly every artistic medium. Influenced by Symbolism, Fauvism, Cubism and Surrealism, he developed his own distinctive style, combining avant-garde techniques and motifs with elements drawn from Eastern European Jewish folk art. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Marc Chagall art.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024René Magritte painted more than 370 paintings over the course of his life. His earliest oil paintings date from about 1915, and his last painting was Le dernier cri (The Last Word), which he completed in 1967. Some of the artist's most famous works include The Son of Man, The Treachery of Images, The Lovers, The False Mirror and Golconda. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of fine art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Jackson Pollock painted more than 360 paintings over the course of his career. Although many critics derided Pollock's work while he was alive, focusing on his drip painting method rather than the vision of his work, others revered his style, his methods and his artistic honesty. Today, collectors consider Jackson Pollock one of history's artistic greats. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Jackson Pollock art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Albert Bierstadt finished more than 500 paintings and was famed for his breathtaking depictions of the West of North America. He embarked on many exploratory adventures through the West to find inspiration for his work. Shop a range of Albert Bierstadt’s paintings and prints on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024The exact number of paintings that Paul Gauguin painted is unknown. However, he did produce more than 500 paintings over the course of his career. Among his body of work are more than 40 self-portraits. His famous paintings include Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going?, Tahitian Women on the Beach, When Will You Marry? and Vision After the Sermon. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Paul Gauguin art from some of the world's top galleries and dealers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The exact number of paintings Victor Vasarely painted is unknown. However, historians know of more than 1,000 works produced by the artist over the course of his life. In addition to paintings, he produced sculptures, collages and decorative objects. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Victor Vasarely art.
- What is the purpose of painting?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The purpose of painting has varied over the centuries. During the Middle Ages, painting made it possible for a largely illiterate population to learn stories from the Bible, as depicted by paintings located within cathedrals. Throughout the Renaissance, paintings were produced more for decorative purposes, with wealthy people and monarchs commissioning works to display their power and prestige. Gradually, painting became more about conveying emotions and messages that artists wished to express. Today, artists typically paint to communicate ideas, concepts and stories to viewers. Explore a diverse assortment of paintings on 1stDibs.
- What is a diptych painting?1 AnswerIrena Orlov ArtMarch 1, 2021A painting made of two parts.
Read More
Impressionist Rebel Camille Pissarro Made the Everyday Feel Radical
In Denver, a major new retrospective reveals how the painter’s devotion to ordinary life — and his fearless shifts in style — shaped modern art.
The Real World Portraitist of “The Gilded Age,” Season Three
Only the best painter could suit the calculatedly extravagant Bertha Russell.
See Kent Monkman’s Magical Realist Take on Frontier History
With a solo show at the Denver Art Museum and a commission from the Met, the Cree Canadian painter has become an international sensation.
Yale’s Trove of British Art Is Back on View in a Refreshed Louis Kahn Building
After a two-year closure, they Yale Center for British Art opens its doors again, with all sorts of changes to its building and programming.
At 89, Artist Lucio Pozzi Is Reaching New Career Heights
The Italian-American’s 2020 abstract painting “The Hoe” personifies his “art of not knowing.”
The 1stDibs Guide to Types of Abstract Art
Get to know the key movements and artists who have influenced visual culture for more than a century.
With a Show at MoMA, Marlon Mullen Paints Pictures That Are beyond Words
The nonspeaking California artist is having a moment, with vivacious paintings that play on art-magazine covers as well as more mysterious abstractions.
The Vibrant Beauty of Orphist Art Supersedes Its Perplexing Name
This kaleidoscopic early-modern art style has long deserved another look. Now, the Guggenheim museum is doing just that.