Still Life Art Prints - Page 11

Still life is a genre of art that focuses on depicting inanimate objects, such as flowers, fruit, and household items, arranged in a composition. The term "still life" comes from the Dutch word stilleven, which literally means "still life."

The history of still life painting can be traced back to ancient Egypt and Greece, where artists painted images of food, flowers, and everyday objects on tomb walls and in mosaics. However, it was during the Renaissance in Europe that still life painting began to gain popularity as a separate genre.

In the early stages of still life painting, objects were often arranged in a symbolic way to convey a deeper meaning or message. For example, a skull might represent the transience of life, while a book might symbolize knowledge or learning. These symbolic elements were often paired with flowers, fruits, and other objects to create complex and multi-layered compositions.

During the 17th century, still life painting reached its peak in the Netherlands, where artists like Jan Davidsz de Heem, Willem Claesz Heda, and Rachel Ruysch created highly realistic and detailed works. Dutch still life paintings often featured objects arranged on a table or shelf, with the play of light and shadow creating a sense of depth and texture.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, still life painting continued to evolve, with artists incorporating more varied and exotic objects into their compositions. For example, in the Rococo period, artists like Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin and Jean-Étienne Liotard began to include porcelain figurines, fine china, and other luxury objects in their still life paintings.

In the modern era, still life painting has continued to be a popular genre among artists, with many famous artists creating notable still life pieces. For example, Paul Cézanne's still life paintings were groundbreaking in their use of color and composition, while Georgia O'Keeffe's still life paintings of flowers were renowned for their close-up, almost abstracted perspective. Andy Warhol's iconic pop art still life pieces, such as his Campbell's Soup Cans, continue to be celebrated for their boldness and pop culture commentary.

Overall, still life painting has a rich and varied history, and continues to be a popular genre among artists today.

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Basket of Potatoes, 1885 by Vincent van Gogh | Art Print

Basket of Potatoes 1885

Vincent van Gogh
Giclée Canvas Print
$57.69
SKU: 16610-VVG
Original Size:50.8 x 66 cm
Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Netherlands

Torso of Venus, 1886 by Vincent van Gogh | Art Print

Torso of Venus 1886

Vincent van Gogh
Giclée Canvas Print
$49.85
SKU: 16609-VVG
Original Size:35.3 x 27.2 cm
Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Netherlands

Piles of French Novels, 1887 by Vincent van Gogh | Art Print
SKU: 16608-VVG
Original Size:54.4 x 73.6 cm
Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Netherlands

Carafe and Dish with Citrus Fruit, 1887 by Vincent van Gogh | Art Print
SKU: 16607-VVG
Original Size:46.3 x 38.4 cm
Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Netherlands

Cafe Table with Absinthe, 1887 by Vincent van Gogh | Art Print
SKU: 16606-VVG
Original Size:46.3 x 33.2 cm
Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Netherlands

Shoes, 1887 by Vincent van Gogh | Art Print

Shoes 1887

Vincent van Gogh
Giclée Canvas Print
$49.85
SKU: 16605-VVG
Original Size:32.7 x 40.8 cm
Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Netherlands

Prawns and Mussels, 1886 by Vincent van Gogh | Art Print

Prawns and Mussels 1886

Vincent van Gogh
Giclée Canvas Print
$49.85
SKU: 16604-VVG
Original Size:26.5 x 34.8 cm
Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Netherlands

Small Bottle with Peonies and Blue Delphiniums, 1886 by Vincent van Gogh | Art Print
SKU: 16603-VVG
Original Size:34.5 x 27 cm
Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Netherlands

Glass with Yellow Roses, 1886 by Vincent van Gogh | Art Print
SKU: 16602-VVG
Original Size:35 x 27 cm
Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Netherlands

Peacocks, 1683 by Melchior d'Hondecoeter | Art Print

Peacocks 1683

Melchior d'Hondecoeter
Giclée Canvas Print
$53.30
SKU: 16601-DHM
Original Size:190.2 x 134.6 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art New York USA

Still Life with Flowers in a Greek Vase: Allegory of Spring, 1817 by Georgius van Os | Art Print
SKU: 16600-OSG
Original Size:149 x 116 cm
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Netherlands

Banquet Still Life, 1644 by Adriaen van Utrecht | Art Print
SKU: 16599-UVA
Original Size:185 x 242.5 cm
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Netherlands

Still Life with Flowers and Grapes, 1824 by Cornelis van Spaendonck | Art Print
SKU: 16405-SCO
Original Size:63 x 52 cm
Private Collection

Vase of Flowers on a Stone Table with a Nest and a Greenfinch, 1789 by Cornelis van Spaendonck | Art Print
SKU: 16404-SCO
Original Size:91 x 73 cm
Louvre Museum Paris France

Flower Bunch with a Bird Nest, 1810 by Cornelis van Spaendonck | Art Print
SKU: 16403-SCO
Original Size:57.7 x 70.7 cm
Private Collection

A Vase of Flowers with a Bird's Nest on a Marble Ledge, 1820 by Jan Frans van Dael | Art Print
SKU: 16402-DVJ
Original Size:41 x 32.5 cm
Private Collection

Still Life with Basket of Grapes and Peaches, 1809 by Jan Frans van Dael | Art Print
SKU: 16401-DVJ
Original Size:54 x 42.8 cm
Private Collection

Vase of Flowers, Grapes and Peaches, 1810 by Jan Frans van Dael | Art Print
SKU: 16397-DVJ
Original Size:99 x 79 cm
Louvre Museum Paris France

Still Life with Shell, Peeled Lemon and Pomegranate, n.d. by Jan Davidsz de Heem | Art Print
SKU: 16396-HJD
Original Size:80 x 61 cm
Private Collection

Still Life with a Pewter Jug, Oysters and a Lemon, 1633 by Jan Davidsz de Heem | Art Print
SKU: 16395-HJD
Original Size:61 x 49.5 cm
Public Collection

Still Life with Books, 1628 by Jan Davidsz de Heem | Art Print
SKU: 16394-HJD
Original Size:31.2 x 40.2 cm
Public Collection

Still Life with Grape and Lemon, 1654 by Jan Davidsz de Heem | Art Print
SKU: 16393-HJD
Original Size:48 x 63.5 cm
Private Collection

Still Life with Blue Pot, c.1900 by Cezanne | Art Print

Still Life with Blue Pot c.1900

Paul Cezanne
Giclée Paper Art Print
$54.55
SKU: 16392-CEZ
Original Size:48 x 63.2 cm
J. Paul Getty Museum Los Angeles USA

Still Life with Glass of Wine and Herring, 1653 by Jan Davidsz de Heem | Art Print
SKU: 16390-HJD
Original Size:33 x 49.5 cm
Private Collection

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