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California Artist Landscape Painting
Located in Tampa, FL
This beautiful American landscape painting captures the natural beauty and rich tones in a
Category
Vintage 1980s American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
"Ghost California" Painting by Artist Florian Roeper
By Studio Roeper
Located in Napa, CA
"Ghost California" is the California Dream dressed in black. This gold leaf painting plays with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Landscape Oil Painting California Artist Meyer Straus
Located in Toledo, OH
Mountainous landscape with stream by California artist Meyer Straus 1831- 1905. Straus was bon in
Category
Antique Early 19th Century North American High Victorian Paintings
Materials
Paint
Modern Figurative Surrealism Watercolor Painting, Drawing California Artist
By Gary Hansmann
Located in Surfside, FL
California. He is known for abstract, Surrealism figure painting.
Gary William Hansmann was born Dec. 4, 1940
Category
1980s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, India Ink, Watercolor
Untitled Painting by California Artist Fay Singer
Located in San Diego, CA
Untitled painting by California artist Fay Singer (1927-2015). A graduate of Western Reserve
Category
20th Century North American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Untitled Abstract Expressionist Painting Ojai California Artist Wesley Johnson
By Wesley Johnson
Located in Surfside, FL
A listed California painter, muralist, and teacher, Wesley Johnson was born in Ojai, California in
Category
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Southern California Graffiti Artist, Acrylic on canvas painting
Located in Camden, ME
A vibrant acrylic painting done by accomplished Southern California Graffiti artist, utilizing both
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Artists Sketching, California, 1940s Large Modernist Gouache Painting, Landscape
By Frederick Shane
Located in Denver, CO
This original 1940s American Modernist gouache painting, "Artists Sketching (California)," captures
Category
1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gouache
H 25.5 in W 37.5 in D 1.5 in
Striking Contemporary Painting by California Artist Allen Perrier
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful colors and great technic on this striking geometric acrylic on canvas by san Diego artist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Post-Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
'Minotaur Descending', California woman artist
By Vanessa Stafford
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
artist has created an enigmatic and compelling work
This California painter and muralist received an
Category
1990s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Handmade Paper
Californian Coastline Seascape Landscape Impasto Painting by 20th Century Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Californian Coastline Seascape Landscape Impasto Oil Painting by 20th Century Artist, Constance Lee
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Original Oil Painting Pickup Crossing Gregory Sumida California Artist Americana
By Gregory Sumida
Located in Surfside, FL
brass label naming artist and bears a paper label verso with the title.
Provenance: Miner's Gallery
Category
20th Century American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
H. Wilson Smith California Artist Abstract Painting, circa 1940s-1950s
By H. Wilson Smith
Located in Phoenix, AZ
H. Wilson Smith (1901-1981) California Artist
Oil on board in the original frame.
Painting measures
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 22.75 in W 28.75 in D 1 in
Milford Zornes Signed Original California Artist Midcentury Watercolor Painting
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfuly composed, vibrantly colored, original watercolor painting by American/California
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
H 24.5 in W 30.25 in D 2 in
California Artist Gail Willhardt Landscape Painting Tranquil Sunset Trail
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage California Artist Gail Willhardt Landscape Painting on Canvas, "Tranquil Sunset Trail
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Wood
Floral Still Life Painting by California Artist John Powell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful still life painting by California artist John Powell.
Oil on Canvas, unframed.
(Born 1930
Category
20th Century American Other Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Mid Century Abstract Painting by California Artist Carlos Lopez
Located in San Francisco, CA
Abstract oil on canvas by California artist Carlos Lopez.
Framed, matted and behind glass.
Signed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Painting of San Francisco California Bay Bridge by Contemporary British Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Original Painting of San Francisco California Bay Bridge by Contemporary British Artist, Angela
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Board
Striking Xlarge Contemporary Painting by California Artist Allen Perrier
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful colors and great technic on this striking geometric acrylic on canvas by san Diego artist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Post-Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Mid Century Abstract Painting by California Artist Martin Snipper
By Martin Snipper
Located in San Francisco, CA
Francisco/Bay Area artist and patron of the arts. American, mid 20th century.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Large Figural Abstract Oil Painting Collage LA California Artist Peter Liashkov
Located in Surfside, FL
Peter Liashkov (b. 1939) French, Russian, Argentine, American artist
"Life and Death (Two Figures
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil
H. Wilson Smith California Artist Geometric Abstract Painting, circa 1940s-1950s
By H. Wilson Smith
Located in Phoenix, AZ
H. Wilson Smith (1901-1981) California Artist
Oil on board in the original frame.
Painting measures
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paint
19th Century Horse Race Painting by California Artist Edward Burn
Located in San Francisco, CA
American folk art style late 19th century flat track horse race with sulky painting by California
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Figurative Nude Painting by Jules Pages 1867 - 1946 American, California, artist
By Jules Pages
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
"Femmes nue allongee"
oil/panel
12.5 x 17.75, is an oil painting on panel by Jules Pages. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Street Art Mixed Media Painting "Bang" Graffiti Style California Latino Artist
By Aldo Valdez
Located in Surfside, FL
Aldo Valdez is a San Francisco California based artist. He worked as Head Preparator at Paul
Category
Early 2000s Street Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Screen
Street Art Mixed Media Painting "Bang" Graffiti Style California Latino Artist
By Aldo Valdez
Located in Surfside, FL
Aldo Valdez is a San Francisco California based artist. He worked as Head Preparator at Paul
Category
Early 2000s Street Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Screen
Large Landscape Painting by California San Francisco Artist Peter Ilyin
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large nocturnal winter landscape painting by California artist Peter ILYIN.
Framed oil on canvas
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Large Mid-Century Nude Figural Painting, California Artist Signed Ladin
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large impressive painting of nude figures. Oil on canvas, recently framed, signed Ladin (California
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Abstract City Scape Painting by California Artist Jean Halpert-Ryden
Located in San Mateo, CA
City". The painting is in the original likely artist made frame. There is some wear and light damage to
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Paint
Abstract Figural Nudes Painting by California / Mexico Artist Vladimir Cora
Located in San Francisco, CA
Abstract figural painting in original frame by Vladimir Cora, titled "Amantes III", dated December
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Paper
H 28.25 in W 22.25 in D 1.25 in
'Pacific Sunset', Society of Western Artists, California Woman Artist, Seascape
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
shows. She is a signature member of the Society of Western Artists and her paintings are held in private
Category
Early 2000s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Painting of Sunset in Los Angeles California USA by British Landscape Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Painting of Sunset in Los Angeles California USA by British Urban Landscape Artist, Angela
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paint, Acrylic, Board, Gesso, Mixed Media, Oil
Magnus Engstrom Signed Swedish California Artist Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting
By Magnus Engstrom 1
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and quite colorful oil on canvas painting by Swedish-American California artist Magnus
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
H 37 in W 37 in D 1.5 in
'Carmel Beach, Low Tide', California Woman Artist
By Kathleen Murray
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
painted circa 2015.
Born in Los Angeles, this listed California artist spent three years studying art in
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 10.75 in W 14 in D 0.75 in
Lovely California Landscape Painting by listed artist John Thomas Nolf, ca 1920s
Located in Baltimore, MD
1920’s and is a beautifully rendered scene that is almost certainly Southern California or nearby area
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Noted California Artist John Szabo Diptych
By John Szabo
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A vibrant set of two paintings by the noted Californian artist John Szabo. It is titled "Diptych
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings
Mid Century Collage Painting by California Artist Robert Gilberg circa 1960
By Robert Gilberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960's India ink and watercolor painting on paper by California artist Robert Gilberg (b. 1911 - d
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
H 18 in W 22 in D 1.75 in
Portrait Painting by California Artist John Bond Francisco, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
-d.1931) an American California artist.
John Bond Francisco was born in Cincinnati, OH on Dec. 14
Category
Early 20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 32 in W 27.5 in D 1 in
Rare California or Western Mining Town Oil Painting by Listed Artist M Treadwell
Located in Baltimore, MD
Western United States, most likely California or Arizona. It is signed by listed California artist
Category
Early 1900s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
'Coastal Cottages', Mid-century Massachusetts Woman Artist, California
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Massachusetts and California.
Category
1940s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 18 in W 22 in D 0.75 in
'Coastline', Expressionist California Landscape, San Francisco Woman Artist
By Alice Beamish
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Hofmann at the University of California at Berkeley, receiving an M. A. and B. A., followed by extended
Category
1950s Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Alice Beamish'Coastline', Expressionist California Landscape, San Francisco Woman Artist, Circa 1960
H 20 in W 24 in D 0.75 in
Fishing Boat Scene Painting by California Artist Ben Abril, Mid-20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage fishing boat scene, oil on canvas in original frame, signed Ben Abril.
California, 1960's
Category
Mid-20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
H 31 in W 37 in D 1.75 in
California Coastal Landscape Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
California Coastal Landscape Painting
Mystery artist
Oil on board
Circa 1940s
15 x 20 unframed
Category
Vintage 1940s Paintings
Materials
Paint
'Fishing Boat in Harbor', Oakland, California, Woman artist
By Paula Koloday
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
A mid-century oil of a tugboat moored in a calm harbor with a view towards a misty industrial port landscape beyond. Signed lower right, "Paula Koloday" (American, 20th century) and ...
Category
1960s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Upper Sacramento River, California" (Large Antique Landscape, Renowned Artist)
Located in New Orleans, LA
This very large, superb California landscape was painted by an artist celebrated for his California
Category
1880s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
'Landscape in Provence', Large American Impressionist Oil, California artist
By David Harris
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
lower right, "David Harris".
A substantial work by this listed Connecticut and California artist who
Category
1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 24 in W 36 in D 0.75 in
Listed San Diego California Artist Fidelia Taylor Plein Air Oil Painting, 1930's
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful oil painting on canvas by listed San Diego impressionist artist Fidelia Auten Taylor
Category
Vintage 1930s Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 20.5 in W 18.5 in D 1.5 in
'Fort Bragg Lumber Mill', Woman Artist, California Post-Impressionist
By Muriel Backman
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
picturesque Northern California coastal community. A powerful and lyrical work by this notable California
Category
1950s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Handmade Paper, Gouache, Watercolor
'Bighorn Rams, Rocky Mountains', Idyllwild, California Artist, Nature painter
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
towards snow-capped peaks beneath clouded, blue skies. A finely detailed and accurate painting that
Category
1990s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Board
H 38.5 in W 29.5 in D 0.13 in
'Still Life with Blue Jug', Contemporary California Expressionist artist
By Anthony McNaught
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
-Impressionist and Expressionist artist studied at the Esalen Institute with Erin Gafill and Tom Birmingham and
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 20 in W 16 in D 0.75 in
'Cityscape', Bay Area Abstraction, San Francisco, California Woman Artist, Tokyo
By Jean Kalisch
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
'Cityscape', Bay Area Abstraction, San Francisco, California Woman Artist, Tokyo, Large Mid-century
Category
1960s Other Art Style Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 30 in W 39.75 in D 0.75 in
Stormy Bay In California Impressionist Painting
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Stormy Bay in California Impressionist Oil Painting
Artist signed lower left.
Belinda Vidor
Category
1990s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
'Peaches in a Woven Basket', California Woman Artist
By Leah Schwartz
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
this well-listed and exhibited Marin, California artist.
Accompanied by a first edition copy of 'Leah
Category
1960s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Handmade Paper
'Pacific Coast Sunset', Art Institute of Chicago, Mendocino, California Artist
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
's Mendocino county.
This listed California artist lives on the Mendocino Coast where he devotes his time to
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 24 in W 30 in D 0.75 in
'Pacific Surf', California Plein Air Woman Artist, Santa Cruz, Carmel
By Jane McCullough
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
.
Jane McCullough was an avid California plein air painter, exhibiting and took art classes at the Fresno
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 20 in W 24 in D 0.75 in
'Aurora Abstract', Sunnyvale, California Woman artist, Mid-Century Modernist oil
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
and bright, mid-century abstract oil by this French-born California artist. Giselle Shaha lived there
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Elsonore Coast and the Øresund Straits, Denmark', SFAA, California Artist
By Frederick Korburg
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
, Peter Hastings Falk, Sound View Press 1999, Vol. 2, p. 1891; Artists in California 1786-1940, Third
Category
1960s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
'Paris Opera House', California Artist, Chouinard Art Institute, Crocker Museum
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
(Santa Ana, CA) and the Crocker Art Museum (Sacramento), among others.
Reference:
Artists in California
Category
1940s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Woman Seated', Post Impressionist Woman Artist, Fauve, Carmel, California, PAFA
By Virginia Sevier Rogers
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Artists and of Artists Equity, she was an active member of California's Carmel Art Association and taught
Category
1970s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Pastel, Paper, Oil Pastel
The Place Beyond The Pines Watsonville, California artist Lillie Heebner
By Lillie Heebner
Located in Soquel, CA
) Heebner, a Watsonville, Monterey Bay area, California watercolor artist. Unsigned, but acquired with a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Paper
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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024To find the artist of a painting, first try photographing the painting with your smartphone and the artist's signature. Then, conduct a reverse image search on Google using the photographs, and study the results to see if you can determine the artist's name. You can also try using the app Smartify to scan the image and see if it appears in its database. If you have difficulty identifying the artist, consult a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of fine art.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify an artist's painting, first try using the app Smartify. It allows you to take a photo of the artist's signature, and then it automatically searches a large database to identify who made it. If this search yields no results, you can try performing a reverse image search using a photo of the signature or the entire painting. Once you know who the artist is, you can use trusted online resources to determine the name and age of the piece. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer evaluate your painting and identify it for you. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Hunt Slonem is the artist who is known for painting bunnies. The American Neo-Expressionist painter also depicts other animals like tropical birds and butterflies in his work. Much of the inspiration for his paintings comes from his own aviary. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Hunt Slonem art.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024The Photorealist who painted diners is John Baeder. He is an American painter who is considered a frontrunner in the Photorealist movement. Baeder is known for his detailed paintings and prints of roadside diners. His work can be found in the collections of the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach, Florida and the Denver Art Museum in Denver, Colorado. On 1stDibs, shop a range of John Baeder art.
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024One artist best known for stripe painting is Bridget Riley. Since the 1970s, Riley has been experimenting with color, creating works like Nataraja (1993), made up of columns of brightly hued diagonal stripes that seem to pulse rhythmically. By using stripes to instill life, movement and energy into flat, geometric forms, she helped pioneer Op art. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Bridget Riley art.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025The famous artist who put a mouse in his paintings was Terence Cuneo. He began adding the mouse around 1954, one year after he served as the official painter for Elizabeth II's coronation. Cuneo was a distinguished British painter famous for his scenes of railways, horses and military action. Explore a variety of Terence Cuneo art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To identify an artist's oil painting signature, you can try photographing it with your smartphone and then conducting a reverse image search using a trusted search engine. You can also search for the name and consult trusted online resources to learn more about the artist. If these methods don't result in a successful identification, a certified art appraiser or art dealer may be able to assist you. Shop a range of oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024The name of the first artist to use oil paints isn't known. However, historians have traced the use of oils back to 7th-century Afghanistan. There, Buddhist artists used oil paintings to produce religious artworks. One of the first artists to be famous for their use of oil paints was Jan van Eyck, a Flemish artist who was active from 1422 to 1441. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024Yes, paintings by unknown artists may be worth something in some cases. When a painting’s maker isn't a well-known artist or is completely anonymous, factors like the visual appeal, historical significance, previous ownership and condition will determine the value of a painting. A certified appraiser or experienced art dealer can evaluate your piece using these criteria and provide you with an estimated value for your art. Shop a wide range of paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023The artist of the painting called "New York City" is the Dutch painter Piet Mondrian. He was a part of the De Stijl art movement, which emphasized depicting objects, scenes and figures as their basic geometric shapes in simple primary colors. You can see this approach reflected in "New York City," where the architecture of the Big Apple is depicted in simple grid lines in yellow, red and blue. Find a variety of abstract art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024Although many artists may fit this description, a famous German artist who painted realistic portraits is Wilhelm Leibl. As a printmaker and painter, Leibl worked during the second half of the 19th century and created many paintings of German peasants in traditional dress. Some of his most notable works include Three Women in Church, Die Dorfpolitiker, Farm Girl with a White Head Scarf and Die junge Pariserin (Die Kokotte). On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Realist art.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025The British artist famous for his spot paintings is Damien Hirst. He began producing these pieces in the 1980s. One example, the 2005 painting Xylene Cyanol Dye Solution, is striking for its machinelike uniformity and almost childlike simplicity, a seeming rebuke to the idea of the artist-as-genius. Hirst is the most prominent of the Young British Artists, or YBAs, who began exhibiting together in warehouses and factories in the 1980s. Hirst is known for his use of unconventional materials and “shock tactics” in his paintings, prints, sculptures and other works. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Damien Hirst art.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025The famous artist and co-founder of the Hudson River School artists who painted historical paintings and romantic landscapes was Thomas Cole. Born in England, he immigrated to the U.S. in 1818. During a trip to the Catskills, he first began producing paintings, and his work helped establish the tradition of landscape art in America. Shop a large selection of Hudson River School paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The Scream was the painting of Munch’s that clearly established him as an artist to watch for. He produced the expressionist painting in 1893, and the piece remains widely known to this day. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Edvard Munch art.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025The artist George Catlin's paintings from the 1800s are considered a form of artistic documentation because he depicted what he saw during his travels across North America. Catlin produced many images of Native Americans living their daily lives. In so doing, he provided a glimpse of what life was like for Indigenous people before the rapid westward expansion of settlers forcibly disrupted their traditions and culture. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of George Catlin art.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025The French artist who painted the famous painting which is titled Mont Sainte Victoire is Paul Cézanne. He actually produced several landscape paintings of the mountain, which was located near his birthplace, Aix-en-Provence, France. Arguably the most famous piece from the series is a 1904-6 work now in the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, France. Other examples are in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, New York; the Courtauld Institute of Art in London, UK; the Scottish National Gallery in Edinburgh, Scotland; the Bridgestone Museum of Art in Tokyo, Japan; and the Princeton University Art Museum in Princeton, New Jersey. Shop a wide range of sculptures on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024The artist associated with Urban Realism and American Scene painting is Edward Hopper. Throughout the early 20th century, he created paintings of New York City that captured the feelings of isolation associated with urban life. His best-known works include Nighthawks, Automat, Chop Suey and Office at Night. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Edward Hopper art.