Still Life Art Prints - Page 1

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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Rachel Ruysch
Giclée Canvas Print
$60.61
SKU: 19873-RRY
Original Size:104.5 x 85.2 cm
Museum Mayer van der Berg Antwerp Belgium

Abraham Mignon
Giclée Canvas Print
$49.99
SKU: 19872-MIG
Original Size:44.8 x 34.3 cm
Museum Mayer van der Berg Antwerp Belgium

Roelandt Savery
Giclée Canvas Print
$57.17
SKU: 19822-SRO
Original Size:66.3 x 50.6 cm
Groeninge Museum Bruges Belgium

Jacob Fopsen van Es
Giclée Canvas Print
$49.99
SKU: 19814-ESJ
Original Size:24.2 x 35 cm
Groeninge Museum Bruges Belgium

Pieter Faes
Giclée Canvas Print
$62.41
SKU: 19794-FAP
Original Size:72.5 x 61 cm
Groeninge Museum Bruges Belgium

Georgia O'Keeffe
Giclée Canvas Print
$50.28
SKU: 19791-OKF
Original Size:91.4 x 61 cm
Art Institute of Chicago Illinois USA

Cornelis de Heem
Giclée Canvas Print
$56.89
SKU: 19775-HEC
Original Size:57.7 x 76.8 cm
Museum der Bildenden Kunste Leipzig Germany

Vincent van Gogh
Giclée Canvas Print
$63.65
SKU: 19765-VVG
Original Size:55 x 46.2 cm
Barnes Foundation Merion USA

Paul Gauguin
Giclée Canvas Print
$62.55
SKU: 19755-GAP
Original Size:50 x 60 cm
Museum Langmatt Baden Switzerland

William Merritt Chase
Giclée Canvas Print
$70.67
SKU: 19744-CWM
Original Size:76.2 x 71 cm
Cincinnati Art Museum Ohio USA

William Merritt Chase
Giclée Canvas Print
$66.95
SKU: 19743-CWM
Original Size:81.5 x 72 cm
Cincinnati Art Museum Ohio USA

Pieter Claesz
Giclée Canvas Print
$54.27
SKU: 19664-PCZ
Original Size:50 x 69.5 cm
Musee des Beaux Arts Besancon France

Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema
Giclée Canvas Print
$49.99
SKU: 19625-ATL
Original Size:17.8 x 21.6 cm
Private Collection

Willem Claesz Heda
Giclée Canvas Print
$49.99
SKU: 19618-HWC
Original Size:50.8 x 75.6 cm
Boston Museum of Fine Arts Massachusetts USA

Willem Kalf
Giclée Canvas Print
$61.07
SKU: 19615-WKA
Original Size:53 x 46 cm
Boston Museum of Fine Arts Massachusetts USA

Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin
Giclée Canvas Print
$49.99
SKU: 19598-CHJ
Original Size:53 x 110 cm
Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts Moscow Russia

Frans Snyders
Giclée Canvas Print
$51.93
SKU: 19595-SFR
Original Size:162.5 x 235 cm
Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts Moscow Russia

Stuart Davis
Giclée Canvas Print
$49.99
SKU: 19574-STD
Original Size:127.3 x 82 cm
Museum of Modern Art New York USA

Stuart Davis
Giclée Canvas Print
$57.72
SKU: 19563-STD
Original Size:83.8 x 109.2 cm
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Richmond USA

Stuart Davis
Giclée Canvas Print
$53.17
SKU: 19543-STD
Original Size:122.2 x 86.7 cm
Terra Museum of American Art Chicago USA

Stuart Davis
Giclée Canvas Print
$56.89
SKU: 19541-STD
Original Size:62.2 x 47.3 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art New York USA

Willem van Aelst
Giclée Canvas Print
$57.31
SKU: 19536-AWV
Original Size:76.5 x 58.3 cm
Gemaldegalerie Alte Meister Kassel Germany

Alexander Adriaenssen
Giclée Canvas Print
$52.90
SKU: 19535-ALA
Original Size:73 x 105 cm
Gemaldegalerie Alte Meister Kassel Germany

Alexei von Jawlensky
Giclée Canvas Print
$49.99
SKU: 19376-JAA
Original Size:51.5 x 36.5 cm
Kunstmuseum Basel Switzerland

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