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Fronde azzurre 3
Antonino Puliafico
Painting - 112 x 120 x 0.1 cm Painting - 44.1 x 47.2 x 0 inch
$2,018
Occhi che ti guardano
Antonino Puliafico
Painting - 70 x 125 x 0.1 cm Painting - 27.6 x 49.2 x 0 inch
$2,130
Sbocciano i fiori acrilico su puro lino grezzo
Antonino Puliafico
Painting - 100 x 150 x 0.1 cm Painting - 39.4 x 59.1 x 0 inch
$2,018
Blue Horizons n°510
Harry James Moody
Painting - 182.9 x 152.4 x 5.1 cm Painting - 72 x 60 x 2 inch
$16,750
Abstract Sky Blue with Red n°478
Harry James Moody
Painting - 152.4 x 182.9 x 5.1 cm Painting - 60 x 72 x 2 inch
$18,778
Fragmented Abstract n°410
Harry James Moody
Painting - 182.9 x 152.4 x 5.1 cm Painting - 72 x 60 x 2 inch
$16,750
Fragmented Abstract n°409
Harry James Moody
Painting - 182.9 x 152.4 x 5.1 cm Painting - 72 x 60 x 2 inch
$16,750
Thoughtless Meditation n°506
Harry James Moody
Painting - 152.4 x 121.9 x 5.1 cm Painting - 60 x 48 x 2 inch
$12,893
Thoughtless Meditation n°505
Harry James Moody
Painting - 152.4 x 121.9 x 5.1 cm Painting - 60 x 48 x 2 inch
$12,893
Thoughtless Meditation n°504
Harry James Moody
Painting - 152.4 x 121.9 x 5.1 cm Painting - 60 x 48 x 2 inch
$11,500
Oil painting with Left Over Abstract n°491
Harry James Moody
Painting - 152.4 x 121.9 x 5.1 cm Painting - 60 x 48 x 2 inch
$12,893
Abstract Elene n°428
Harry James Moody
Painting - 152.4 x 121.9 x 5.1 cm Painting - 60 x 48 x 2 inch
$11,500
Abstract Elene n°427
Harry James Moody
Painting - 152.4 x 121.9 x 5.1 cm Painting - 60 x 48 x 2 inch
$11,500
Abstract Beige Blue n°531
Harry James Moody
Painting - 127 x 101.6 x 5.1 cm Painting - 50 x 40 x 2 inch
$7,736
White and Colours n°531
Harry James Moody
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 5.1 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 2 inch
$6,558
White and Colours n°530
Harry James Moody
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 5.1 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 2 inch
$6,558
Abstract Realism n°527
Harry James Moody
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 5.1 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 2 inch
$6,558
Dervisci Rotanti
Antonino Puliafico
Painting - 115 x 140 x 0.1 cm Painting - 45.3 x 55.1 x 0 inch
$2,242
Monte di fuoco
Antonino Puliafico
Painting - 110 x 140 x 0.1 cm Painting - 43.3 x 55.1 x 0 inch
$2,242
Sans titre
Patrick Chappert-Gaujal
Sculpture - 39 x 121 x 12 cm Sculpture - 15.4 x 47.6 x 4.7 inch
$1,065
Steely Dan Stuff n°524
Harry James Moody
Painting - 152.4 x 152.4 x 5.1 cm Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 inch
$13,550
Steely Dan Stuff n°523
Harry James Moody
Painting - 152.4 x 152.4 x 5.1 cm Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 inch
$13,550
Tamara n°519
Harry James Moody
Painting - 152.4 x 142.2 x 5.1 cm Painting - 60 x 56 x 2 inch
$12,750
Abstract Sky Blue with Red n°478
Harry James Moody
Painting - 152.4 x 182.9 x 5.1 cm Painting - 60 x 72 x 2 inch
$18,778
Wonder What An Old Master Would Think n°516
Harry James Moody
Painting - 152.4 x 152.4 x 5.1 cm Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 inch
$15,135
Abstract Beige n°477
Harry James Moody
Painting - 152.4 x 152.4 x 5.1 cm Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 inch
$13,500
Abstract Croma n°476
Harry James Moody
Painting - 152.4 x 152.4 x 5.1 cm Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 inch
$13,500
Ice Bar - Slim Aarons Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print
Slim Aarons
Photography - 152.4 x 101.6 cm Photography - 60 x 40 inch
$3,901
Hotel On Lake Como 1983 Slim Aarons Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print
Slim Aarons
Photography - 152.4 x 101.6 cm Photography - 60 x 40 inch
$3,980
Oberon’s Lunch - 1966 Slim Aarons Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print
Slim Aarons
Photography - 152.4 x 101.6 cm Photography - 60 x 40 inch
$3,980
Chasing something in the night
Isabelle Rivest
Painting - 76.2 x 152.4 x 5.1 cm Painting - 30 x 60 x 2 inch
$1,925
Ma nature morte vivante
David Ferreira
Painting - 120 x 120 x 2 cm Painting - 47.2 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch
$3,588
A day in life # 2
Sophie Mangelsen
Painting - 150 x 115 x 2.2 cm Painting - 59.1 x 45.3 x 0.9 inch
$1,570 $1,413
Morning Breeze
Khrystyna Kozyuk
Painting - 76.2 x 121.9 x 3.8 cm Painting - 30 x 48 x 1.5 inch
$1,650
Lithosphere 206
Hilary Winfield
Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 4.6 cm Painting - 48 x 48 x 1.8 inch
$1,995
Mountain Vista 2
Hilary Winfield
Painting - 61 x 121.9 x 3.8 cm Painting - 24 x 48 x 1.5 inch
$1,195
Electrical Charge 15
Hilary Winfield
Painting - 61 x 121.9 x 3.8 cm Painting - 24 x 48 x 1.5 inch
$1,195
Canvas 146
Frantisek Florian
Painting - 109 x 119.9 x 4.1 cm Painting - 42.9 x 47.2 x 1.6 inch
$1,950
Canvas 138
Frantisek Florian
Painting - 104.9 x 130 x 4.1 cm Painting - 41.3 x 51.2 x 1.6 inch
$1,950
Canvas 124
Frantisek Florian
Painting - 110 x 119.9 x 4.1 cm Painting - 43.3 x 47.2 x 1.6 inch
$1,831
Canvas 145
Frantisek Florian
Painting - 108 x 131.1 x 3.8 cm Painting - 42.5 x 51.6 x 1.5 inch
$1,953
Canvas 144
Frantisek Florian
Painting - 104.9 x 130 x 3.8 cm Painting - 41.3 x 51.2 x 1.5 inch
$1,948
Canvas 139
Frantisek Florian
Painting - 106.9 x 130 x 3.8 cm Painting - 42.1 x 51.2 x 1.5 inch
$1,950
Canvas 136
Frantisek Florian
Painting - 110 x 119.9 x 3.8 cm Painting - 43.3 x 47.2 x 1.5 inch
$1,712
Canvas 135
Frantisek Florian
Painting - 112 x 114.8 x 3.8 cm Painting - 44.1 x 45.2 x 1.5 inch
$1,826
Canvas 148
Frantisek Florian
Painting - 106.9 x 137.9 x 3.8 cm Painting - 42.1 x 54.3 x 1.5 inch
$2,042
Canvas 121
Frantisek Florian
Painting - 119.9 x 119.9 x 3.8 cm Painting - 47.2 x 47.2 x 1.5 inch
$1,929
Canvas 150
Frantisek Florian
Painting - 102.9 x 134.9 x 3.8 cm Painting - 40.5 x 53.1 x 1.5 inch
$2,050
Canvas 104
Frantisek Florian
Painting - 110 x 119.9 x 3.8 cm Painting - 43.3 x 47.2 x 1.5 inch
$1,813
Canvas 152
Frantisek Florian
Painting - 102.1 x 140 x 3.8 cm Painting - 40.2 x 55.1 x 1.5 inch
$2,060
Canvas 153
Frantisek Florian
Painting - 102.9 x 135.9 x 3.8 cm Painting - 40.5 x 53.5 x 1.5 inch
$2,043
Canvas 154
Frantisek Florian
Painting - 99.8 x 136.9 x 3.8 cm Painting - 39.3 x 53.9 x 1.5 inch
$2,037
Canvas 157
Frantisek Florian
Painting - 109 x 137.9 x 3.8 cm Painting - 42.9 x 54.3 x 1.5 inch
$2,001
Abstract no. 4822 -1
Anita Kaufmann
Painting - 58.4 x 149.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 23 x 59 x 1 inch
$1,380
Abstract no. 2020 XL
Anita Kaufmann
Painting - 61 x 139.7 x 2 cm Painting - 24 x 55 x 0.8 inch
$1,332
Terra Mystica no. 6621
Anita Kaufmann
Painting - 71.1 x 198.1 x 2.5 cm Painting - 28 x 78 x 1 inch
$1,641
Beyond the sea no. 2523
Anita Kaufmann
Painting - 78.7 x 149.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 31 x 59 x 1 inch
$1,637
Beyond the sea no.17820
Anita Kaufmann
Painting - 71.1 x 198.1 x 2.5 cm Painting - 28 x 78 x 1 inch
$1,630
Large format works
Large format artworks have existed for centuries and were traditionally completed in the form of statues or frescoes. The 1x1 metre format originally applied to painting, however works in the 17th century systematically exceeded these dimensions. This can be seen in the Rubens' and Velasquez's canvases, where they paint life-size figures. It's evident that in recent years large format artworks have taken on a whole new meaning, where works are becoming monumental and even colossal in size. Installations and sculptures are now measuring tens of metres high, practically becoming architectural structures, which can be seen in works like Anish Kapoor's Cloud Gate.
Fortunately not all large format artworks are the size of an elephant, but they do allow a huge decorative and artistic advantage. Not only is it an easy way to finish off a room or furnish a space, but it's also an excellent solution for completely restyling your home. If it's truly love at first sight, the piece will totally transform your space into a reflection of your personality. When it comes to photography, the impact of a large format print is multiplied, and gives your room an exhibition-like quality.
XXL artworks allow the artist more imaginative freedom since the surface of the canvas is larger. However, the creation of a large format artwork requires a precise technique and a mastering of the medium used. More and more contemporary artists are working with large formats, and the sensitivity in creating such a work is not the same when working with a 30x30cm canvas. Additionally, an increasing number of exhibitions are specialising in large format artworks. Monumenta at the Grand Palais is an event that occurs every two years, where an artist is invited to create a work specially for the enormous space offered by the Nave.
Photography, painting or sculpture, drawing; these artists and their enormous formats will forever influence the history of contemporary art. This preference for large scale artwork can be seen in a long list of artists including, the canadian photographer Jeff Wall, Anglo-Indian sculptor Anish Kapoor and Sino-French painter Yan Pei Ming. These three artists have certainly left a huge mark on the contemporary art market.
If you're looking for a statement artwork you're in the right place! Here's our selection of large scale paintings. You'll only need one painting to fill that blank wall that has been empty for far too long. With our selection, you won't struggle with finding the perfect artwork - we have abstract paintings, figurative paintings, modern paintings, triptychs and a wide variety of styles!
Large scale paintings have been around for centuries. In general, artists prefer using oil painting for this format because its drying time enables them to go back and rework parts of the painting as it nears completion. They also prefer painting on canvas because it's easier to transport than other supports such as wooden panels.
During the Renaissance, a number of artists painted impressive scenes, often drawn from religion or mythology, on canvases that were several meters wide. The Wedding at Cana, a work by Veronese which you can see in the Louvre, is more than 6m x 9m! In 18th century Europe, large paintings were generally reserved for history paintings. The size of the painting helped the artist (and often the patron who had commission it) make an impact and truly impress the viewer, a bigger canvas meant the subject matter was represented with dignity and gradeure. A perfect example is The Coronation of Napoleon by Jacques-Louis David, a huge canvas full of splendid of colours and details that the viewer almost feels overwhelmed by its splendor.
Towards the end of the 19th century artists turned to other genres. Edouard Manet used large scale canvases to paint his realistic scenes of the lower classes and Claude Monet painted expansive landscapes, for example this beautiful water lilies series which now hangs in the Museum of l'Orangerie. Later, other artists like Pablo Picasso, tackled the subject of politics in enormous modern paintings such as Guernica.
Abstract painting didn't put an end to large scale paintings, on the contrary abstract artists loved them! They had a larger surface to experiment with and the big canvases meant that the viewer could fully immerse themselves in the painter's work. The painters of the abstract expressionist movement such as Mark Rothko, Jackson Pollock and Barnett Newman preferred using large canvases to create their abstract paintings.
Even today artists continue to choose to large scale canvas to create contemporary paintings. Gerhard Richter uses them for both his abstract paintings and figurative paintings, and Jenny Saville paints larger-than-life human bodies.
Discover our selection of large scale paintings that will give make any room seem like a statement.