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Early 19th Century Religious Folk Art Scene
Located in London, GB
Early 19th century religious folk art scene
We share what we love, and we love this early 19th
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Antique 1820s Spanish Folk Art Religious Items
Materials
Pine
Bronze Art Deco religious lamp stand signed Brom
Located in Den Haag, NL
Unique Bronze handmade lamp stand . Manufactured and signed by
Edelsmidse Brom . Goldsmith Brom was a Dutch company, based in the city of Utrecht (1856-1961), specialized in making...
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Spanish Colonial Religious Folk Art Santo Altar Figure
Located in Forney, TX
Mexico in the first half of the 19th century, the religious folk art sculpture depicting an Archangel
Category
Antique 19th Century Mexican Folk Art Religious Items
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Religious Carved Polychrome Painted Devotional Icon Triptych Folk Art
Located in Forney, TX
most likely much older, handmade religious folk art in Medieval / Middle Ages taste, comprised of three
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Religious Items
Materials
Metal
H 15.5 in W 17 in D 0.75 in
Silver Lady Woman Ex Voto religious Folk Art, Antique European, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A cute petite religious Ex Voto. I do not know what it is made of, thin and light filigree silver
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Religious Items
Materials
Silver Plate, Sheet Metal
Antique Hand-Painted Wooden Angel & Harp Sculpture, 19th Century Religious Art
Located in Mortsel, BE
example of 19th-century religious art. The angel is beautifully detailed, with a serene expression and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Religious Items
Materials
Wood
H 45.28 in W 22.45 in D 27.56 in
Antique Hand-Painted Wooden Angel & Harp Sculpture, 19th Century Religious Art
Located in Mortsel, BE
example of 19th-century religious art. The angel is beautifully detailed, with a serene expression and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Religious Items
Materials
Wood
H 43.71 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in
Religious Chalkware Diorama
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Amazing religious chalkware wall hanging found in a Catholic church in Philadelphia. The pictures
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Religious Items
Materials
Plaster
Victorian English Oak Wood Fretwork Religious The Lord’s Prayer Wall Art Antique
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
, which would originally adorned the walls of an English Church. This intricately hand carved piece of art
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Religious Items
Materials
Oak
H 32.68 in W 23.23 in D 0.4 in
Antique Spanish Colonial Santo Religious Altar Figure
Located in Forney, TX
hand carved and painted santo religious folk art altar figure depicting "Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso
Category
Antique 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Religious Items
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Wood, Paint
Art Deco Austrian Copper Menorah (1925)
Located in New York, NY
This striking Art Deco copper menorah, crafted in Austria in 1925, is a masterful fusion of
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Copper
Tramp Art Crown of Thorns Standing Cross
Located in Savannah, GA
An American folk or tramp art crown of thorns standing cross, circa 1930s.
9 ¾ inches wide by 7
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Religious Items
Materials
Wood
French Art Deco Virgin Holy Water, 1920s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco holy water font by Escudero, France, ca.1920. Madonna - Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Metal
Early 1900s Bronzed Terracotta Christ Sculpture Religious Bust, Signed S. Marton
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and stunning sculpture of Christ.
Even from up-close most people think this is a bronze. That's how good the surface and bronzed patina of this impressive sculpture are. The sc...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Terracotta
H 12.2 in W 11.2 in D 7.3 in
Rare French Art Deco Crucifix, 1920, Poor Clares
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare French Art Deco bronze & oak crucifix from the Sainte-Claire de Mur de Barrez monastery (Poor
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
1941 Folk Art Patience Bottle Signed And Dated
Located in Bridgeport, CT
with a fine folk art presentation.
Category
20th Century Argentine Folk Art Religious Items
Materials
Other
Charles SOUDANT French Art Deco Bronze Crucifix, 1930s
By Ch. Soudant
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco bronze crucifix by Charles SOUDANT, France, 1930s. Very beautiful stylized Christ
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Exceptionally rare cross, tramp art, 1900, Schwarzwald / Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Exceptionally rare cross, made in tramp art style, in Austria or in Schwarzwald, Germany, around
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century French Folk Art Chip-Carved Wall Crucifix
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A beautiful testament to late 19th-century French Folk Art, this chip-carved wooden crucifix
Category
Antique 1890s French Folk Art Religious Items
Materials
Wood
19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Folk Art Corpus
Located in London, GB
19th century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Folk art Corpus
A rare and unusual example of a 19th
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Folk Art Religious Items
Materials
Bone
Art Deco Crucifix in oak and porcelain, Belgium ca. 1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1930 / Crucifix / oak / porcelain / Art Deco / Mid-century
A Crucifix in Art Deco style
Category
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Porcelain, Oak
Postmodern 2000s Menorah Seven Arm Blue Fused Art Glass Bronze signed
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a contemporary Jewish 7 Arm Menorah Jerusalem Sea blue fused art glass and
Category
Early 2000s Mexican Modern Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Art deco sterling silver Hanukkah Menorah or Hanukkiah made in 1939
By Britton, Gould & Co
Located in London, London
Menorah, is in the art deco taste. The menorah measures 10.5"(26.5cm) tall, by 10.5"(26.5cm) wide, by 3.5
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Wall Crucifix Art Deco Style with Brass Column Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
French midcentury wall crucifix with four brass columns
In the style Art Deco
Good antique
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Brass
Art deco sterling silver Hanukkah Menorah or Hunukkiah made in 1938
By Britton, Gould & Co
Located in London, London
Menorah, is in the art deco taste. The menorah measures 10.5"(26.5cm) tall, by 10.5"(26.5cm) wide, by 3.5
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Art Deco Bronze Virgin Holy Water Font by PONCET, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Virgin holy water font by PONCET, France, ca.1920. Madonna - Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Nouveau Holy Water Font Virgin Mary Lily Stone Brass & Glass French
Located in Labrit, Landes
Holy water font French Art Nouveau Art Deco Virgin Mary with Lily
Stone, molded glass and brass
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Religious Items
Materials
Stone, Brass
H 8.08 in W 5.91 in D 1.97 in
Beautifully Stylized & Great Condition Bronze Art Deco Crucifix w. Maker's Marks
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and marked Art Deco crucifix.
If you are looking for a unique and meaningful antique to
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
H 11.4 in W 6.5 in D 3.15 in
Stunning Grand Tour Souvenir, micro mosaic cross, Art Deco, 1930s, Rome, Italy
Located in Wien, AT
the cross show important religious cityscapes of Rome, at the top St Peter in the Vatican.
A figure of
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Grand Tour Religious Items
Materials
Metal
H 9.53 in W 5.31 in D 0.59 in
French Art Deco Bronze Crucifix, 1920
By Peter Hartmann
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco bronze crucifix by Peter HARTMANN, Switzerland, 1920s. Height: 10" (25.3cm), Width
Category
Vintage 1920s French Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Art Deco Judaica Rosewood/Multi-Gemstone Torah Pointer
Located in Doha, QA
This is an incredibly fine and rare Art Deco late 19th century Torah Pointer. It’s hand crafted
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Silver
H 11.42 in W 0.99 in D 0.99 in
Unique Hand Carved Art Deco Wall Crucifix w. Suffering Christ in Tears Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
European work of religious art from the Art Deco era.
Having sold many works of religious art we
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Oak
H 23.2 in W 13.4 in D 2.55 in
Antique Large Folk Art Handcrafted Wooden Fretwork Crucifix or Cross and Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This extremely detailed and ornately handcrafted wooden Folk Art Crucifix is unsigned, but presumed
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Religious Items
Materials
Softwood
H 21.5 in W 7 in D 6.75 in
Art Deco Hammered Iron Menorah in the Manner of Edgar Brandt, 1920s
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco / Secessionist period Menorah in hammered iron, with scrollwork and stylized spiral
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Art Deco Bronze Holy Heart Sculpture Wall Plaque by Sculptor Sylvain Norga
By Sylvain Norga
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and beautiful bronze Art Deco Christ wall sculpture.
Some works of religious art depict
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
H 21.3 in W 18 in D 1.6 in
Art Decò Hand Carved Wooden Crucifix with Stunning Bronze Corpus of Christ
Located in Miami, FL
, but the details and the materials are what make this antique work of religious art extraordinary. The
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
H 20.28 in W 9.06 in D 7.49 in
Art Deco Hand Carved Wooden Crucifix with Stunning Bronze Corpus of Christ
Located in Miami, FL
, but the details and the materials are what make this antique work of religious art extraordinary. The
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
H 20.28 in W 9.06 in D 7.49 in
Stylish Early 1900s Art Deco Bronze Wall Plaque of Jesus Christ by S. Norga
By Sylvain Norga
Located in Lisse, NL
religious work of art in deep relief is signed by sculptor S. Norga (Sylvian Norga) and it will make a great
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Wood Fretwork House Altar with Accessories Black Forest Folk Art 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Here I have to offer a fine antique classic early 20th century fretwork hand crafted House Altar with a lot of Christianity miniatures and accessories. A wonderful decorative appeal!...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Religious Items
Materials
Pewter
Hand Engraved Glass Art Table Plaque Depicting Child Jesus Blessing the Land
Located in Lisse, NL
Joyful and colorful, Van Gogh-esk work of religious art with maker's monogram.
Because we are
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 14.2 in W 18.5 in D 5.5 in
Art Deco Signed Bronze Sculpture of Christ w. Geometrical Coromandel Wooden Base
Located in Lisse, NL
are looking for a finest quality AND condition work of religious art for yourself or for a devout
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
H 9 in W 3 in D 2.7 in
Glass Art Wall Mounted Parable of the Prodigal Son by Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Antwerp, BE
lacquered in black and gilt with glass faceted frosted Art Glass.Limited edition from 1982 from the series
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Art Glass
H 0.79 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
Large Amazing Hand Carved Art Deco Alabaster Smiling Lady Sculpture / Table Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
we come across an original, Art Deco lady table lamp. And to have found one of the largest and most
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Wire
H 19.7 in W 10.2 in D 6.9 in
Large & Top Quality Bronze Art Deco Wall Plaque /Sculpture of Christ by S. Norga
By Sylvain Norga
Located in Lisse, NL
of religious art by this renowned sculptor. When we first saw this piece, we immediately recognized
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
H 16.25 in W 13.6 in D 3.5 in
Antique and Large, Thick Bronze Art Deco Wall Plaque, The Piëta by Sylvain Norga
By Sylvain Norga
Located in Lisse, NL
why this work of religious art icon was named like that. This gorgeous specimen comes with an almost
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
H 18.5 in W 22.4 in D 2 in
Rare Set of Christian Art Deco Bronze Jesus, Mary & Angel Wall Plaques by Norga
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare set of three, good size and mint condition works of religious art.
This group of three
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
H 14.2 in W 24.4 in D 1.6 in
Fine Art Deco Wall Crucifix Depicting Bronze Corpus Mounted on an Oak Cross 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
religious art is very suitable as a serene statement piece in a home or apartment setting and this
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
H 20.2 in W 14.8 in D 3.3 in
Folk Art Franconia House Altar with Accessories Early 20th Century Wood Carved
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Here I have to offer a fine antique classic early 20th century hand crafted and hand painted House Altar with a lot of Christianity miniatures and accessories. A wonderful decorative...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Religious Items
Materials
Pewter
H 20 in W 15 in D 8.5 in
Most Stylish Large & Quality Carved Wooden Art Deco Corpus of Christ on Crucifix
Located in Lisse, NL
impressive work of religious art has created a church relic that is second to none. The wonderfully stylized
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 52.5 in W 52.5 in D 5.5 in
Handcrafted Stained Glass Art Deco Pendant with Stylized Angels in Great Colors
Located in Lisse, NL
geometrical/hexagonal Art Deco pendant with the three stylized (guardian) angels could be the ideal hallway
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Art Deco Era Bronze Holy Heart Sculpture / Bust of Christ By Fr. Corbeels
By Francis Corbeels
Located in Lisse, NL
difficult, because most of his works of religious art were made and used in monasteries and churches and
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 10.8 in W 11.2 in D 5.3 in
Gilt Bronze Corpus of Christ Wall Sculpture by Norga Art Deco Era, Rare & Large
By Sylvain Norga
Located in Lisse, NL
us to move forward. If this meaningful work of religious art speaks to you then it could be gracing
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Bronze, Gold Leaf
H 22 in W 20.5 in D 5 in
Pure Art Deco Crucifix w. Stylized Bronze Sculpture of Christ on Silkwood Cross
Located in Lisse, NL
religious art that will never cease to impress. This antique European altar crucifix comes with a tiny
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 18.9 in W 9.45 in D 7.2 in
Biblical Story illustration Art for Religious Magazine Cover
Located in Miami, FL
1950s. Her work was for cover art for women's magazines and home magazines and religious magazines
Category
1930s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Pencil
H 14.75 in W 12 in D 1 in
Seldom seen 1920s Art Deco Light-Up Crusifix
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen 1920s Art Deco Light-Up Crusifix .. Stunning depiction.. wonderful detail,,Incrusted
Category
Vintage 1920s American Baroque Revival Religious Items
Materials
Metal
Bronze Tabernacle Crafted by Cheret Ateliers d'Art Liturgique
By Gustave-Joseph Chéret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a bronze tabernacle crafted and stamped by Cheret Ateliers d'Art Liturgique, a workshop
Category
Vintage 1930s French Renaissance Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
An Art And Crafts Mezuzah Case, Israel 1948. Judaica
Located in New York, NY
An Art and crafts Mezuzah Case made in Israel in 1948.
Early Israeli Mezuzah case on a shaped
Category
Vintage 1940s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Brass
1833 German Pewter Passover Plate – Rare 19th-Century European Folk Art Judaica
Located in New York, NY
Jewish folk art. Crafted in Germany, it features elaborate hand-engraved designs that blend religious
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Religious Items
Materials
Pewter
Pair Of Vintage Decorative Prayer Figures, Bronze Thai Deity, Bookends, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
two kneeling Thai deities, dating to the late Art Deco period, circa 1940.
Appealingly detailed
Category
Vintage 1940s Thai Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Iron
H 15.16 in W 4.93 in D 5.91 in
Silver Mezuzah and Torah Pointer Judaica Original Antiquity Art Display 1800s
Located in Doha, QA
This unique item begins with a backdrop of original copper engravings from the early 19th century, depicting the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem, also known as Kotel in Hebrew. In the cent...
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Religious Items
Materials
Limestone, Sterling Silver
H 21.66 in W 27.56 in D 1.58 in
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The price for a piece of religious art art in our collection starts at $29 and tops out at $15,675,000 with the average selling for $2,500.
Questions About Religious Art Art
- What kind of art is Western art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Western art can reference art made in the American West, typically at the end of the 19th century. It can also reference any type of art that comes from the “west,” meaning a region that shares a European tradition, including the United States and Canada. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024In contemporary art, conceptual art is a movement that began in the 1960s. Artists producing conceptual art assign more importance to the idea behind the art than to the piece itself. An example is Joseph Kosuth’s One and Three Chairs, a piece consisting of a real chair, a photograph of a chair and the dictionary definition of the word chair. When the work was displayed, Kosuth included instructions for any chair to be photographed and then displayed beside its image. In this way, the chair itself is not the artwork. Rather, the art comes from examining the way the object, image and words provide competing and complementary definitions of what a chair is. Find a large selection of fine art on 1stDibs.
- What type of art is KAWS’s art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Many people consider KAWS’s art type to be Pop art. The style first emerged in the 1950s. In stark contrast to traditional artistic practice, Pop art’s practitioners drew on imagery from popular culture, using things like comic books, advertising, product packaging and other commercial media to create original paintings, prints and sculptures that celebrated ordinary life in the most literal way. In his work, KAWS similarly appropriates pop phenomena like Mickey Mouse, the Smurfs, the Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants. Shop a selection of KAWS art on 1stDibs.
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Fine art is a category of art comprising works with purely aesthetic purpose, as opposed to applied art, which serves a practical function.
- Is mandala art folk art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mandala art is folk art. The definition of folk art is art that reflects the sociocultural characteristics and values of a particular group of people. Mandala art fits this definition due to its association with the Hindu and Buddhist faiths. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of folk art from some of the world's top sellers.
- Where do art collectors buy art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024Art collectors buy their art from a few places. They may attend auctions to bid on works or attend gallery exhibitions to purchase pieces. Some arrange to buy art through dealers, while others shop on trusted online platforms to find paintings, prints, sculptures and other works. Explore a diverse assortment of art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Fine art denotes work of aesthetic value but no functional purpose, whereas decorative art is both visually appealing and functional.
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The term contemporary is applied to art by 21st-century artists; modern art refers to works created from the1880s and through the 1960s.
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The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The difference between modern art and contemporary art comes down to age. Contemporary art refers to art produced by artists who are still alive or were active during the 1960s and later. Modern art is the term for artworks made between 1850 or 1860 and 1960. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of modern and contemporary art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The style of Keith Haring's art is Pop art. This style emerged in the 1950s, when artists first began drawing on popular culture when producing original paintings, prints and sculptures. Haring found his inspiration in cartoons, adapting the style for his paintings, prints and murals that addressed the universal themes of death, love and sex, as well as contemporary issues, like the crack cocaine and AIDS epidemics. Find a range of Keith Haring art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between an art dealer and an art broker is who owns the artwork involved in the transactions they facilitate. Art dealers often own the works directly. They purchase them from artists, other art dealers or individual owners and then sell them to buyers. An art broker is someone who connects potential art buyers with sellers without owning the art themselves. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of fine art from some of the world's best galleries and dealers.
- What is figurative art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Figurative art is representational, depicting subjects found in the real world.
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- What is a diptych in art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A diptych is a piece of art, either painting or relief, made up of two parts connected by hinges so they can be closed like a book. Diptychs are small in size, often used as an altarpiece for private prayers.
- What is a brayer in art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024In art, a brayer is a printmaking tool. It consists of a rolling cylinder mounted on a metal frame attached to a handle. Printmakers use it to spread ink over a printing plate. You may sometimes see people refer to brayers as ink rollers or ink spreaders. Find a large selection of art prints on 1stDibs.
- What is shipibo art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Shipibo art is the term for artwork produced by the Shipibo-Konibo indigenous peoples who live in the Amazon River Basin area of Peru. Their artisans make elaborate textiles, jewelry, wood carvings and ceramics. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of shipibo art.
- What is a collagraph in art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024In art, a collagraph is a print produced via a process known as collagraphy. To produce one, an artist glues or seals objects onto wood or paperboard to produce an image and create a printing plate. Then, they apply ink and use the plate to transfer the image onto another surface. Printmaker Glen Alps developed the technique and unveiled it in 1956. Find a large collection of art prints on 1stDibs.
- What is a cityscape in art?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Also called an urban landscape, a cityscape in art is a painting, print, drawing or other representation of an urban area.Irena Orlov ArtMarch 1, 2021It is an artistic representation of the physical aspects of an urban area or cities. Its features are a high population density, extension and major constructions made by human beings: houses, buildings, carts, roads, factories, squares. Lifestyles can also be appreciated.
- What is a print in art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024In art, a print is a work produced multiple times by transferring an image from a plate to another surface. Making a print can be as straightforward as pressing a painted surface against another surface or as complex as triggering a chemical reaction to create an image. Artists embrace different techniques to yield various effects: some printing techniques, like etching, emphasize lines, for example, while others, like lithograph printing, are better for creating soft textures. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of art prints.