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Jeune fille à la perle
Bernard Pras
Photography - 160 x 120 x 4 cm Photography - 63 x 47.2 x 1.6 inch
$12,279
Le Christ de Loudun
Bernard Pras
Photography - 160 x 120 x 4 cm Photography - 63 x 47.2 x 1.6 inch
$12,279
Le vieil homme triste
Bernard Pras
Photography - 160 x 120 x 4 cm Photography - 63 x 47.2 x 1.6 inch
$12,279
L'empire des sens : hommage au film franco-japonais de Nagisa Oshima
Bernard Pras
Photography - 120 x 160 x 4 cm Photography - 47.2 x 63 x 1.6 inch
$12,279
Michael Jackson
Bernard Pras
Photography - 160 x 120 x 4 cm Photography - 63 x 47.2 x 1.6 inch
$12,279
Série: Natura facit saltus - Changement de sphère
Edgar Lissel
Photography - 120 x 90 x 0.1 cm Photography - 47.2 x 35.4 x 0 inch
$8,930
Série: Natura facit saltus - raz de marée
Edgar Lissel
Photography - 120 x 90 x 0.1 cm Photography - 47.2 x 35.4 x 0 inch
$8,930
Série: Natura facit saltus - deplacage (Entpanzerung)
Edgar Lissel
Photography - 120 x 90 x 0.1 cm Photography - 47.2 x 35.4 x 0 inch
$8,930
Série: Natura facit saltus - gouttes de marée
Edgar Lissel
Photography - 120 x 90 x 0.1 cm Photography - 47.2 x 35.4 x 0 inch
$8,930
Série: Natura facit saltus - caractères espace
Edgar Lissel
Photography - 100 x 125 x 0.1 cm Photography - 39.4 x 49.2 x 0 inch
$8,930
Série: Natura facit saltus - voyageur
Edgar Lissel
Photography - 90 x 120 x 0.1 cm Photography - 35.4 x 47.2 x 0 inch
$8,930
Platon lance le dé (Platon würfelt)
Edgar Lissel
Photography - 90 x 120 x 0.1 cm Photography - 35.4 x 47.2 x 0 inch
$8,930
Une journée à Berlin-Est (Ein Tag in Ost Berlin)
Kurt Buchwald
Photography - 90 x 160 cm Photography - 35.4 x 63 inch
$4,465
Promenade dans le Jura, Cuba
Cristina García Rodero
Photography - 80 x 120 cm Photography - 31.5 x 47.2 inch
$17,302
Série : Lalibela, près du ciel - anges regardant, Ethiopie
Cristina García Rodero
Photography - 120 x 80 cm Photography - 47.2 x 31.5 inch
$17,302
Série : Lalibela, près du ciel - écrit sur la peau, Ethiopie
Cristina García Rodero
Photography - 120 x 80 cm Photography - 47.2 x 31.5 inch
$17,302
Série : María Lionza. La déesse des yeux de l'eau - La main protectrice, Venezuela
Cristina García Rodero
Photography - 80 x 120 x 5 cm Photography - 31.5 x 47.2 x 2 inch
$17,302
Série : María Lionza. La déesse des yeux de l'eau - Lune et soleil pour un amour, Venezuela
Cristina García Rodero
Photography - 80 x 120 x 5 cm Photography - 31.5 x 47.2 x 2 inch
$17,302
Série : Entre ciel et terre - Symba, Barcelona
Cristina García Rodero
Photography - 80 x 120 x 1 cm Photography - 31.5 x 47.2 x 0.4 inch
$17,302
Existing in Costume – Sleeping Beauty
Chan-Hyo Bae
Photography - 120 x 153 cm Photography - 47.2 x 60.2 inch
$5,916
Existing in Costume – Beauty and the Beast
Chan-Hyo Bae
Photography - 120 x 153 cm Photography - 47.2 x 60.2 inch
$5,916
Existing in Costume – Rapunzel
Chan-Hyo Bae
Photography - 120 x 153 cm Photography - 47.2 x 60.2 inch
$5,916
Existing in Costume – Swan Lake
Chan-Hyo Bae
Photography - 120 x 153 cm Photography - 47.2 x 60.2 inch
$5,916
Existing in Costume – Snow White
Chan-Hyo Bae
Photography - 120 x 153 cm Photography - 47.2 x 60.2 inch
$5,135
Existing in Costume – Witch Raining down the hailstorm
Chan-Hyo Bae
Photography - 153 x 120 cm Photography - 60.2 x 47.2 inch
$5,135
Existing in Costume – Witch contracting with the devil
Chan-Hyo Bae
Photography - 153 x 120 cm Photography - 60.2 x 47.2 inch
$5,135
Black Route
Richard Caldicott
Photography - 127 x 102 x 2 cm Photography - 50 x 40.2 x 0.8 inch
$11,163
Blue Elements with Geometry
Richard Caldicott
Photography - 127 x 102 x 2 cm Photography - 50 x 40.2 x 0.8 inch
$11,163
Acoustic
Richard Caldicott
Photography - 127 x 102 x 2 cm Photography - 50 x 40.2 x 0.8 inch
$11,163
Arara V - Guacamaya. Cultura Kayapó, Brasil
Antonio Briceño
Photography - 120 x 120 x 0.1 cm Photography - 47.2 x 47.2 x 0 inch
$7,591
Arara IV - Guacamaya. Cultura Kayapó, Brasil
Antonio Briceño
Photography - 120 x 120 x 0.1 cm Photography - 47.2 x 47.2 x 0 inch
$7,591
Arara III - Guacamaya. Cultura Kayapó, Brasil
Antonio Briceño
Photography - 120 x 120 x 0.1 cm Photography - 47.2 x 47.2 x 0 inch
$7,591
Arara II - Guacamaya. Cultura Kayapó, Brasil
Antonio Briceño
Photography - 120 x 144 x 0.1 cm Photography - 47.2 x 56.7 x 0 inch
$7,591
Arara - Guacamaya. Cultura Kayapó, Brasil
Antonio Briceño
Photography - 120 x 144 x 0.1 cm Photography - 47.2 x 56.7 x 0 inch
$7,591
Tono - Hombre de bosque. Cultura Kayapó, Brasil
Antonio Briceño
Photography - 120 x 120 x 0.1 cm Photography - 47.2 x 47.2 x 0 inch
$7,591
Bepkororot - Dueño de las tormentas Cultura Kayapó, Brasil
Antonio Briceño
Photography - 112 x 160 x 0.1 cm Photography - 44.1 x 63 x 0 inch
$7,591
Makunaima - Aprendiz de chamán. Cultura Pemón, Venezuela
Antonio Briceño
Photography - 70 x 200 x 0.1 cm Photography - 27.6 x 78.7 x 0 inch
$7,591
Chejeru Diosa de la fertilidad. Cultura Piaroa, Venezuela
Antonio Briceño
Photography - 100 x 160 x 0.1 cm Photography - 39.4 x 63 x 0 inch
$7,591
Jikuri - Dios Peyote. Cultura Huichol, Mexico
Antonio Briceño
Photography - 100 x 150 x 0.1 cm Photography - 39.4 x 59.1 x 0 inch
$7,591
Tatevari - Dios fuego. Cultura Huichol, Mexico
Antonio Briceño
Photography - 66 x 200 x 0.1 cm Photography - 26 x 78.7 x 0 inch
$7,591
Tatei Nivétzica - Niña-diosa del maíz. Cultura Huichol, Mexico
Antonio Briceño
Photography - 100 x 150 x 0.1 cm Photography - 39.4 x 59.1 x 0 inch
$7,591
Wirikuta - Dios del desierto sagrado. Cultura Huichol, Mexico
Antonio Briceño
Photography - 66 x 200 x 0.1 cm Photography - 26 x 78.7 x 0 inch
$7,591
Tatei Urianaka - Madre Tierra. Cultura Huichol, Mexico
Antonio Briceño
Photography - 120 x 171 x 0.1 cm Photography - 47.2 x 67.3 x 0 inch
$7,591
Kalakshé - Dueño de los bosques. Cultura Kogui, Colombia
Antonio Briceño
Photography - 85 x 170 x 0.1 cm Photography - 33.5 x 66.9 x 0 inch
$7,591
Hiyuxa - Dueño de los peces. Cultura Kogui, Colombia
Antonio Briceño
Photography - 120 x 135 x 0.1 cm Photography - 47.2 x 53.1 x 0 inch
$7,591
Kualekn - Dueña del algodón. Cultura Kogui, Colombia
Antonio Briceño
Photography - 97 x 180 x 0.1 cm Photography - 38.2 x 70.9 x 0 inch
$7,591
Kalavia - Dueña de los bosques. Cultura Kogui, Colombia
Antonio Briceño
Photography - 87 x 180 x 0.1 cm Photography - 34.3 x 70.9 x 0 inch
$7,591
Kualayuma - Dueña de las plantas cultivadas. Cultura Kogui, Colombia
Antonio Briceño
Photography - 79 x 170 x 0.1 cm Photography - 31.1 x 66.9 x 0 inch
$7,591
Awishama - Dueña de la coca. Cultura Wiwa, Colombia
Antonio Briceño
Photography - 120 x 181 x 0.1 cm Photography - 47.2 x 71.3 x 0 inch
$7,591
Mamacocha - Madre de las aguas. Cultura Quero, Perú
Antonio Briceño
Photography - 100 x 150 x 2 cm Photography - 39.4 x 59.1 x 0.8 inch
$7,591
Licht Punkt 11
Karl-Martin Holzhäuser
Photography - 120 x 120 x 1 cm Photography - 47.2 x 47.2 x 0.4 inch
$26,567
88.25.2001
Karl-Martin Holzhäuser
Photography - 133 x 133 x 5 cm Photography - 52.4 x 52.4 x 2 inch
$35,721
180.10.2003
Karl-Martin Holzhäuser
Photography - 133 x 133 x 5 cm Photography - 52.4 x 52.4 x 2 inch
$35,721
180.23.2003
Karl-Martin Holzhäuser
Photography - 133 x 133 x 5 cm Photography - 52.4 x 52.4 x 2 inch
$35,721
Lichtmalerei 180.18.2003
Karl-Martin Holzhäuser
Photography - 133 x 133 x 5 cm Photography - 52.4 x 52.4 x 2 inch
$35,721
Lichtmalerei 180.29.2003
Karl-Martin Holzhäuser
Photography - 125 x 125 x 5 cm Photography - 49.2 x 49.2 x 2 inch
$35,721
Gate To Heaven M 2
Peter Nottrott
Painting - 85 x 125 x 4 cm Painting - 33.5 x 49.2 x 1.6 inch
$1,552
Punk Poetry
Djénina Hagenburger
Painting - 120 x 60 x 1.8 cm Painting - 47.2 x 23.6 x 0.7 inch
$3,349
2 Infinity Circles Light Box
Falcone Falcone
Sculpture - 170 x 140 x 10 cm Sculpture - 66.9 x 55.1 x 3.9 inch
$12,837
Light on the water
Iryna Kastsova
Painting - 90 x 120 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch
$2,344
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.