Still Life Paintings for Sale

What is still life painting?

To answer the question “what is a still life in art?” it is necessary to refer to the examples. The history of still life is rich and varied. The objects of inspiration and images to which still life appeals were originally fruits of plants, flowers, caught fish or hunted game. Still life artists later supplemented this list with musical instruments, dishes, books, and even skulls. One of the first images that belong to the genre of still life is considered to be the decorative drawings of fish on dishes of the ancient Greeks and Roman frescoes depicting fruits. But still life in art reached the peak of its development much later, already during the Renaissance and Classicism. Famous still life artists were famous for their skill in building a composition. Still lifes were executed in various techniques and styles, differed in the saturation of colors, the objects depicted. Even in today’s conditions, the still-life painting does not lose its relevance. Contemporary still life paintings may have little in common with more classical examples, because their purpose is an experiment, the search for new methods of how to paint still lifes. What is still life painting in a new context? Innovation and tribute to tradition at the same time.

Best still life paintings

In the genre hierarchy accepted among artists, still life does not have a high status, it was considered low, on a level with landscape and portrait. The impetus for the popularity of still lifes was given by the works of Michelangelo da Caravaggio. His famous still life paintings, such as “Basket of Fruit” and “Still Life with Flowers and Fruits” had a tangible impact on the artist’s followers. Famous still life painters imitated Caravaggio’s manner, borrowing his ideas and artistic solutions. The Italian artist of the Baroque period Francesco Noletti became famous for his paintings in the genre of still-life painting. His works often depict expensive fabrics, carpets and military armor, which looks extremely refined in combination. Famous still life paintings of food belong to another Italian master, Carlo Magini. Still life portraits by Giuseppe Arcimboldo are quite original. Literally, with the help of elements typical for still life, the artist forms rather phantasmagorical faces. Still lifes of famous artists are represented by some paintings by Claude Monet, Paul Gauguin, and Paul Cézanne. And especially — Vincent van Gogh. His most famous still life paintings are vases with sunflower flowers.

Still life painting for sale

Famous still life paintings will be a great choice for any room. It is only necessary to choose an appropriate topic. Large still life paintings with hunting prey are perfect for the living room. And images of compositions with vegetables or fruits will be a great option for the kitchen. The best still life painting is already waiting for its owner. The Jose Art Gallery website has many high quality still life paintings for sale. Still life paintings by famous artists from all over the world are collected in our gallery and available for purchase at appealing prices. What is a still life art to you? Choose a picture and find the answer!