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Plate by famous Hagi contemporary artist Seigan Yamane
Located in Fukuoka, JP
seal on the bottom, further marking its authenticity. Hagi Ware is famous for its earthy textures and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Iconic oil painting "Wardrobe" by famous contemporary artist Impiglia
By Giancarlo Impiglia
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A new work by the indelible Giancarlo Impiglia. Born in Rome, Impiglia moved to New York in the 70s, where he established a signature style on the shoulders of Futurism and Cubism,...
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Red Dog (limited edition print with gold foil) by famous Street Art Pop Artists
By Faile
Located in New York, NY
, entitled “A life”. As they studied in an art and design school, they learnt the many techniques related to
Category

2010s Street Art Animal Prints

Materials

Gold Leaf

“The White Boat", Gloucester, Massachusetts, dock scene by famous female artist
By Emma Fordyce MacRae
Located in Rockport, MA
Artists in 1923 and was active in numerous other East Coast art associations including Philadelphia
Category

Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Chawan (tea bowl) by famous Hagi contemporary artist Seigan Yamane
Located in Fukuoka, JP
seal on the bottom, further marking its authenticity. Hagi Ware is famous for its earthy textures and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Chawan (tea bowl) by famous Hagi contemporary artist Seigan Yamane
Located in Fukuoka, JP
seal on the bottom, further marking its authenticity. Hagi Ware is famous for its earthy textures and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Chawan (tea bowl) by famous Hagi contemporary artist Seigan Yamane
Located in Fukuoka, JP
seal on the bottom, further marking its authenticity. Hagi Ware is famous for its earthy textures and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Tea cups by famous artist Seigan Yamane. Hagi style ceramic.
Located in Fukuoka, JP
. Hagi Ware is famous for its earthy textures and glaze that develops a rich patina over time with use
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Chawan (tea bowl) by famous Hagi contemporary artist Seigan Yamane
Located in Fukuoka, JP
seal on the bottom, further marking its authenticity. Hagi Ware is famous for its earthy textures and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

"Famous Artist Series: Homage to David Hockney-TriColor Water, " by David Barnett
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Famous Artist Series: Homage to David Hockney - Tri-Color Water" is an original mixed media piece
Category

2010s Impressionist Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Huge Victorian Oil Painting by Famous Artist Portrait Country Girl in Harvest
By Charles Sillem Lidderdale
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
age. Magnificent original Victorian oil painting by this important British artist of the genre and
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Famous Artist Series: Homage to Chagall - Sunrise Sunset, " by David Barnett
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Famous Artist Series: Homage to Chagall - Sunrise Sunset" is an original mixed media piece that
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Mixed Media

Untitled Signed lithograph on Arches paper by world famous dog artist, unique TP
By Roy De Forest
Located in New York, NY
inches Hand signed and annotated Trial Proof, aside from the regular edition of 60 Unframed The artist
Category

1980s Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Pencil, Graphite, Lithograph

"Famous Artist Series: Leonard & Rodin Dreaming of Jona Lisa" by David Barnett
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Famous Artist Series: Leonardo & Rodin Dreaming of Jona Lisa" is an original mixed media piece by
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic

Melting Clock Art Ring Sterling Silver famous artist Dali Enamel Inspired Artist
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Famous melting Clock Enamel Artistic Art Ring. Inspired by famous world artist. Sterling silver 925
Category

2010s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Ring Sterling Silver famous artist Enamel Inspired Artistic Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dome Style Enamel Artistic Art Ring. Inspired by famous world artist. Sterling silver 925 approx
Category

2010s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

MODERN ART floor vase KISS-KISS 2006 by a famous German pottery artist
Located in Landshut, BY
This huge and heavy ART floor vase, crafted in 2006, was produced by a renowned artist whose name
Category

Early 2000s German Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Art Ring Sterling Silver famous artist Mondrian Enamel Inspired Artistic Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Band Style Enamel Artistic Art Ring. Inspired by famous world artist. Sterling silver 925 approx
Category

2010s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Ring Sterling Silver famous artist Mondrian Enamel Inspired Artistic Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Band Style Enamel Artistic Art Ring. Inspired by famous world artist. Sterling silver 925 approx
Category

2010s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Ring Sterling Silver famous artist Chagall Enamel Inspired Artistic Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cute Heart Shape Enamel Artistic Art Ring. Inspired by famous world artist. Sterling silver 925
Category

2010s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Ring Sterling Silver famous artist Gaudi Enamel Inspired Artistic Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Free Style Shape Enamel Artistic Art Ring. Inspired by famous world artist. Sterling silver 925
Category

2010s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Ring Sterling Silver famous artist Gaudi Enamel Inspired Artistic Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Free Style Shape Enamel Artistic Art Ring. Inspired by famous world artist. Sterling silver 925
Category

2010s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Ring Sterling Silver famous artist Gaudi Enamel Inspired Artistic Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall Shape Enamel Artistic Art Ring. Inspired by famous world artist GAUDI . Sterling silver 925
Category

2010s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Ring Sterling Silver famous artist Enamel Andy Warhol Inspired Artistic Jewe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Enamel Artistic Art Ring. Inspired by famous world artist. Sterling silver 925 approx 26 grams
Category

2010s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Etching and Aquatint "Jeunesse" Original Signed by Louis Icart
By Louis Icart
Located in Soquel, CA
and horse titled "Jeunesse" (Youth) by famous Art Deco artist Louis Icart (French, 1890 - 1950), 1930
Category

1930s Art Deco Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Pencil, Aquatint

Waldorf Astoria Art Deco Illustration
Located in Miami, FL
Waldorf Astoria emerges from an abstract background. Great art is not always done by famous artists
Category

1930s Art Deco Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Gouache, Pen

Huang Shan C - Yellow Mountains (landscape black and white art) unframed print
By Peter Leung
Located in Los Angeles, CA
literature, by many famous Chinese artists and poets, for example Li Bai. Peter has captured the timeless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print

Rainbow Eyes
By Menashe Kadishman
Located in Jerusalem, IL
A wonderful work of art by famous Israeli artist Menashe Kadishman.
Category

1990s Other Art Style Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Rainbow Eyes
Rainbow Eyes
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in
French Art Deco Chandelier Signed by Degue
By David Gueron Degue, Degué
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French Art Deco chandelier signed by famous artist Degué. Having six clear frosted glass panels
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Large Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere Signed and Dated
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A quite large and very cool piece of wall art by the famous American artists Curtis Jere. Signed
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass, Steel

French Art Deco Floral Chandelier Signed by Degué
By Degué, David Gueron Degue
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French Art Deco chandelier by famous artist Degué. Having four clear frosted glass panels and
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Stunning French Art Deco Chandelier Signed by G Leleu
By Georges Leleu
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Important and grand French Art Deco chandelier signed by famous artist G Leleu. Having a clear
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of Large French Art Deco Skyscraper Sconces by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Pair of French Art Deco sconces by the French famous artist "Marius Ernest SABINO". The shades are
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Pair of Large French Art Deco Skyscraper Sconces by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Pair of French Art Deco sconces by the French famous artist "Marius Ernest SABINO". The shades are
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Birds in Flight Chandelier Signed by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Rare French Art Deco chandelier signed by famous artist Sabino. Having eight outer glass panels
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

'Bandol' Sports & Ski Art Deco 1930s Original Vintage Poster by Andre Bermond
By Andre Bermond
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
the famous Art Deco artist, Andre Bermond.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

1960s Bronze / Brass Art Statue Made and Signed by Thure Thörn, Sweden
By Thure Thorn
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Extremely beautiful and decorative master piece of brass art made by the famous Swedish artist
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Brutalist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Original Oil painting replica of first 20 century artist Colin Campbell Cooper
Located in Birmingham, AL
museum art work by the famous impressionist American artist collin cooper (1850–1937 )The frame is wide
Category

Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Large 26" Pop Art Copper Wire Whisk Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Van Nuys, CA
utensil is indicative of Pop Art made famous by artists like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein entering
Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Old Vintage Pair Hand Painted Happy Snow Elves Couple Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
stroll through town to view the temporary works of chilly art. Some were created by famous artists
Category

Mid-20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Melting Clock Inspired by Dali Art Ring Sterling Silver Black Enamel Dali Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Enamel Artistic Art Ring Inspired by famous world artist sterling silver 925 hand made in Italy
Category

2010s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Mondrian Inspired Art Pendant Sterling Silver Enamel Fine Art Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
New but Vintage (was made a while ago however never was used) Enamel Art Pendant Inspired by famous
Category

2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Mondrian Inspired Art Pendant Sterling Silver Enamel Fine Art Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
New but Vintage (was made a while ago however never was used) Enamel Art Pendant Inspired by famous
Category

2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Picasso Inspired Art Ring Sterling Silver Enamel Fine Art Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Enamel Artistic Art Ring Inspired by famous world artist sterling silver 925 hand made in Italy
Category

2010s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Picasso Inspired Art Ring Sterling Silver Enamel Fine Art Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Enamel Artistic Art Ring Inspired by famous world artist sterling silver 925 hand made in Italy
Category

2010s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Gaudi Art Inspired Ring Sterling Silver Made in Italy Fine Art Enamel Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Enamel Artistic Art Ring Inspired by famous world artist sterling silver 925, hand made in Italy
Category

2010s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Kandinski Art Inspired Ring Sterling Silver Made in Italy Enamel Fine Art Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Enamel Artistic Art Ring Inspired by famous world artist sterling silver 925, hand made in Italy
Category

2010s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Jean Besnard Art Deco Ceramic Vase 1930 20th Century Design
By Jean Besnard
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
decoratifs Original small art deco ceramic vase by famous french artist Jean Besnard Realised circa 1930
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Art Nouveau Psyche Mirror in Walnut and Alabaster, 19th Century France
By Louis Majorelle, Émile Gallé, Hector Guimard
Located in ROUEN, FR
famous Art Nouveau artists such as Louis Majorelle and Hector Guimard. Please note : the glass has
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Table Mirrors

Materials

Alabaster

Andries Dirk Copier Art Glass Vase in Craquelé and Gold for Glasfabriek Leerdam
By Glasfabriek Leerdam
Located in Meer, VAN
, 1938. This is a very beautiful art glass vase by famous Dutch glass artist Andries Dirk Copier, made
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Otello Rosa Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Sconce & Wall Art, ca. 1950s
Located in New York, NY
by famous Italian artist Otello Rosa (1920-2007) for San Polo depict A Pair of Personages from La
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic

Gaudi Art Inspired Ring Sterling Silver Made in Italy Fine Enamel Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Enamel Artistic Art Ring Inspired by famous world artist sterling silver 925, hand made in Italy
Category

2010s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Original Vintage Poster Bitter Campari Spiratello Leonetto Cappiello, 1921
By Leonetto Cappiello
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
deco poster by the famous artist, Leonetto Cappiello from 1921. Cappiello influenced to make this image
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Art Deco Posters

Materials

Linen, Paper

Ian Wallace Studio of Mau Monleon, 1995 Mixed Media
By Ian Wallace
Located in Vancouver, BC
most famous artists. The year of 1995, when this painting was made was the same year Ian Wallace had
Category

1990s Canadian Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Paint

Male Nudes Drawing 10.38"x14.63" by Contemporary Famous Columbian Artist
Located in Haverstraw, NY
Caballero, a painter, and draftsman, was considered one of the most important figures in Colombian art. He
Category

1980s Abstract Expressionist Nude Prints

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Original Movie Poster from "Les Girls" 1957 by Famous Artist A. Vargas
Located in Dallas, TX
. Artist is the famous Alberto Vargas, pin up artist. This is an original Vargas Hollywood Movie Poster
Category

Mid-20th Century American Posters

Materials

Paper

After Grant Wood (American Gothic) 1
By Devorah Sperber
Located in Greenwich, CT
by famous artists. Her naming scheme for these works generally follows the format " After [Artist
Category

2010s Op Art Mixed Media

Materials

Thread, Mixed Media

After Warhol 8
By Devorah Sperber
Located in Greenwich, CT
by famous artists. Her naming scheme for these works generally follows the format " After [Artist
Category

2010s Op Art Mixed Media

Materials

Thread, Mixed Media

ERTE Printemps Original Color Serigraph Hand Signed Art Deco Set Design Art
By Erté
Located in Bloomington, MN
Serigraph on heavy art paper titled, "Printemps" by famous Art Deco Artist Erte. It is from one of Erte's
Category

1970s Art Deco Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen

ERTE Queen Of Sheba Original Color Serigraph Art Deco Female Portrait Signed Art
By Erté
Located in Bloomington, MN
famous Art Deco artist ERTE, that comes with a gallery certificate guaranteeing its authenticity. It is
Category

1980s Art Deco Portrait Prints

Materials

Screen

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An assortment of art by famous artists is available on 1stDibs. Today, if you’re looking for Post-Impressionist editions of these works and are unable to find the perfect match for your home, our selection also includes Abstract. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add art by famous artists that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of beige, gray, black, brown and more. David Barnett, Prakash Karmarkar and Louis Valtat took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in mixed media, paint and acrylic paint.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    There are many famous Art Deco artists. In addition, the movement produced many well-known designers and architects. Some of the most notable creatives who contributed to the Art Deco movement include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, René Lalique, Eileen Gray, Jean Dunand, Donald Deskey and Jean Perzel. Explore a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    One famous inkblot artist is Hermann Rorschach. Although he is best known for being a psychoanalyst, Rorschach was also an artist who pioneered the use of inkblot interpretation during psychological analysis. Other artists have also experimented with inkblot paintings. Among them are Andy Warhol and Salvador Dalí. Find a diverse assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    One famous perception artist is Victor Vasarely. He is widely considered the grandfather of Op art, the term most often used to describe perception art. Decades after Vasarely created early examples of this work, the Op art movement emerged in the 1960s, mirroring the counterculture of the time in its embrace of visual trickery, graphic shapes and bright colors. Some notable Op artists include Josef Albers, Bridget Riley and Jesús Rafael Soto. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Op art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    The famous artist Gorman was R. C. Gorman. Rudolph Carl Gorman, known as R. C. Gorman, was born on July 26, 1931, in Chinle, Arizona, in the Navajo Nation. He was of Navajo heritage, which profoundly influenced his artistic style and subjects. Gorman attended Arizona State College (now Northern Arizona University) and later studied art at Mexico City College under a scholarship. His exposure to Mexican muralists like Diego Rivera and David Alfaro Siqueiros deeply influenced his work, contributing to his distinctive style that blended Navajo traditions with modern techniques. Shop a range of R. C. Gorman art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Pablo Picasso, Wassily Kandinsky, Piet Mondrian and Willem de Kooning are among the most famous abstract artists.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Opinions regarding who the most famous landscape artist is vary. Some of the most notable landscape painters of all time include Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet, Joseph Mallord William Turner, John Constable, Camille Pissarro, Paul Cézanne, Caspar David Friedrich, Jan van Goyen, Georgia O’Keeffe and Winslow Homer. Find a wide variety of landscape paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    César Manrique is the famous artist from Lanzarote. After attending art school in Madrid, he relocated to New York City, where he moved in the same social circles as Andy Warhol. Manrique worked in a variety of media, producing paintings, sculptures and installations. He was also an influential environmental activist who worked to raise awareness about the ecology of Lanzarote and was instrumental in the establishment of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve there in 1993. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of César Manrique art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    The famous artist from Marinduque is Raymond C. Kawataki Go. The contemporary artist is known for his paintings, which express his rage and anguish over the colonial past of the Philippines. Some of his most notable works include Stand Still, Loves and Goblin’s Serenade. On 1stDibs, find a range of Filipino art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    The famous artist Bouguereau was William-Adolphe Bouguereau. A French painter, he produced paintings that depicted mythological scenes in a realistic style. Some of his most famous works include Nymphs and Satyr, The Birth of Venus, Pieta and Dante and Virgil. Shop a collection of William-Adolphe Bouguereau art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    The famous stickman artist is Stik. He is a British graffiti artist known for his signature stick figures. His work first appeared on the streets of London in the early 2000s. Stik's art is instantly recognizable as he uses elementary visual forms to quickly and easily convey his messages for social change. He is anonymous and his identity is largely unknown to the public. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Stik art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    Allan Houser was a famous Apache artist. Houser retired from his post as the head of the sculpture department at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in 1975 to begin working full-time on his art. The next 20-year period was a prolific time for Houser. He created a large body of sculpture in stone, wood and bronze. His work was exhibited in galleries and museum shows in North America, Europe and Asia. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Allan Houser art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    Two famous Surrealist artists are Max Ernst and Salvador Dalí. Ernst's greatest contribution to the Surrealist movement was his invention of frottage (French for “rubbing”), wherein an artist rubs a pencil or crayon over a paper atop a textured surface, and later grattage (French for “scraping”), where a similar technique is applied with paint. Dalí was well-known for using hyperrealism in his paintings, sculptures, prints, fashions and films to convey Surrealist symbols and concepts that subvert accepted notions of reality. Some other Surrealist artists include Man Ray, Joan Miró, René Magritte, Yves Tanguy, Frida Kahlo and Meret Oppenheim. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Surrealist art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Some famous African-American artists include Horace Pippin, Augusta Savage, Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, Aaron Douglas, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kerry James Marshall, Theaster Gates, Sam Gillam, Kara Walker and Kehinde Wiley. Shop a variety of African-American art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    There is actually more than one famous artist who draws birds. Perhaps the best-known is John James Audubon, an American ornithologist, naturalist and painter. He was notable for his expansive studies documenting American birds and his detailed illustrations depicting them in their natural habitats. Some have called artist and ornithologist David Allen Sibley "the most important bird illustrator since Audubon" due to his work. His illustrated Sibley Guides to Birds have sold more than six million copies. Other well-known bird illustrators include the 18th-century naturalist George Edwards and Rex Brasher, who produced watercolors of birds during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Explore a variety of bird illustrations on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    The famous Dada artist Jean is Jean Arp. In 1922, he participated in the Kongress der Konstruktivisten in Weimar and the Exposition Internationale Dada at Galerie Montaigne in Paris. Soon thereafter, he began contributing to magazines such as Merz, Mécano and De Stijl. However, Arp wasn't just important to the Dada movement. His work was included in the first exhibition of the Surrealist group at the Galerie Pierre in Paris in 1925, and he would continue to be a key figure in Surrealism until the end of his life. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Jean Arp art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    The artist who was famous for using circles was Wassily Kandinsky. The Russian-born painter and theorist dedicated his life to using abstract compositions of form and color to express deep emotion as well as to visually depict the language of music. He embraced styles such as Surrealism and Fauvism. He was a leading figure in bringing together Der Blaue Reiter in 1911, a group of avant-garde artists in Munich, including Paul Klee and Franz Marc, who explored spiritual concepts through their art as a response to the materialism of the time. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Wassily Kandinsky art.