Painters
A painter is an artist who uses paint to create their artworks. A painter can be a professional or an amateur. The term painter can also be used to describe someone whose occupation involves painting surfaces, such as walls and doors.
Painters can use a variety different techniques and types of paints to create their artworks. The most frequently used techniques include oil paint, acrylic paint, gouache and watercolor. Watercolor is widely considered the oldest technique and it continues to be used today although oil painting has, over the centuries, become the preferred technique for many artists.
A painter can choose to work on various supports. The most common support is a canvas stretched over a frame but other popular supports include wood, paper, metal and even the human body.
For the last centuries, painting has been the dominant artistic expression and the most prevalent in the history of art. The history of painting begins in prehistoric times with the first cave paintings. Over the centuries, styles have evolved, first aiming to becoming more naturalistic and then breaking away from figurativism to move towards abstract art. Some of the key artistic movements in painting include: Gothic, Renaissance, Mannerism, Caravaggism, Baroque, classicism, Rococo, Neoclassical, romantic, Orientalist, Pre-Raphaelites, Barbizon School, Realism, Impressionism, Cubism, Fauvism, Futurism, Expressionism, Surrealism, Suprematism, Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art and Minimalism.
The twentieth century saw the birth of abstract painting. With this revolution in painting, the painter no longer tried to represent the world in a recognizable way but instead focussed on the formal elements of the painting such as shape, line and color. Abstract painting and figurative painting co-existed throughout modern art and continue to do so in contemporary art. Generally, these two categories of modern and contemporary are distinguished by the date of creation of the artworks . Modern art is generally seen as encompassing late 19th century works up to the mid-twentieth century, although the end date may vary between 1945 and 1960 depending on the interpretation. Contemporary art is ranges from the end of modern art up to today.
History of art is closely linked to the history of humanity. In fact, painters are often considered important witnesses of their time. The artists who have left their mark on the history of art are very often those who succeeded in innovating and going against the artistic codes of their time.
Some of the most groundbreaking and memorable artists include: Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli, Rembrandt, El Greco, Diego Velázquez, Rubens, Johannes Vermeer, Francisco de Goya, Eugène Delacroix, William Turner, Edouard Manet, Edgar Degas, Claude Monet, Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, Victor Vasarely, Claude Van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Joan Miro, Robert Combas, Victor Vasarely, Salvador Dali, Mark Rothko, Andy Warhol, Sonia Delaunay, Niki de Saint Phalle, Keith Haring, Herve di Rosa, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami and JonOne.
Discover the styles & movements
Laurent Proneur
The last pack ice
Laurent Proneur
Painting - 152.4 x 121.9 x 5.1 cm Painting - 60 x 48 x 2 inch
€41,523
The fishing contest
Laurent Proneur
Painting - 152.4 x 121.9 x 5.1 cm Painting - 60 x 48 x 2 inch
€18,347
Le numero de cirque
Laurent Proneur
Painting - 152.4 x 121.9 x 5.1 cm Painting - 60 x 48 x 2 inch
€41,523
Face your fears
Laurent Proneur
Painting - 152.4 x 121.9 x 5.1 cm Painting - 60 x 48 x 2 inch
€28,197
Anyck Alvarez Kerloch
Blond in Mirror
Anyck Alvarez Kerloch
Painting - 69.9 x 54.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 27.5 x 21.6 x 1 inch
€1,482
Tea Time
Anyck Alvarez Kerloch
Painting - 91.9 x 54.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36.2 x 21.6 x 1 inch
€1,391
Tulips on Black
Anyck Alvarez Kerloch
Painting - 88.9 x 71.1 x 2.5 cm Painting - 35 x 28 x 1 inch
€985
Spring Bouquet 2021 #1
Anyck Alvarez Kerloch
Painting - 99.1 x 78.7 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39 x 31 x 1 inch
€1,188
Spring Bouquet 2021 #2
Anyck Alvarez Kerloch
Painting - 91.4 x 63.5 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 25 x 1 inch
€1,178
Reflection With Flowers
Anyck Alvarez Kerloch
Painting - 88.9 x 119.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 35 x 47 x 1 inch
€1,178
Delyafruz Bagirova
The Still Life Of The Sun
Delyafruz Bagirova
Painting - 100 x 55 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 21.7 x 0.8 inch
€1,700
The Muse Of The Sun
Delyafruz Bagirova
Painting - 180 x 120 x 2 cm Painting - 70.9 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch
€5,100
The Symphony Of Summer
Delyafruz Bagirova
Painting - 70 x 95 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 37.4 x 0.8 inch
€1,700
The Etude Of Summer
Delyafruz Bagirova
Painting - 70 x 95 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 37.4 x 0.8 inch
€1,700
The Journey Of The Sun
Delyafruz Bagirova
Painting - 180 x 120 x 2 cm Painting - 70.9 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch
€4,800
In The Garden Of a Moonlight
Delyafruz Bagirova
Painting - 90 x 90 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 35.4 x 0.8 inch
€1,990
A Little Song Of Paradise
Delyafruz Bagirova
Painting - 50 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
€800
Gary Westall
Cornwall Beach retreat
Gary Westall
Painting - 40.1 x 40.1 x 1.5 cm Painting - 15.8 x 15.8 x 0.6 inch
€917
Spring greetings
Gary Westall
Painting - 40.1 x 40.1 x 1.5 cm Painting - 15.8 x 15.8 x 0.6 inch
€932
The true great ones
Gary Westall
Painting - 50 x 70.1 x 0.5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.2 inch
€1,786
Pine crossroad, Painting, Oil on HDF
Gary Westall
Painting - 40.1 x 50 x 0.3 cm Painting - 15.8 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch
€1,207
Edeltrauds birchtrees II in Marxener paradies
Gary Westall
Painting - 59.9 x 50 x 1.5 cm Painting - 23.6 x 19.7 x 0.6 inch
€1,738
Toma-L
Yunior Marino
Acapulco Dragon
Yunior Marino
Sculpture - 609.6 x 330.2 x 330.2 cm Sculpture - 240 x 130 x 130 inch
€9,270
Mantra II (Infinito) Painting
Yunior Marino
Painting - 99.1 x 198.1 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39 x 78 x 1 inch
€4,635
Mantra (Mandala)
Yunior Marino
Painting - 134.6 x 167.6 x 0.3 cm Painting - 53 x 66 x 0.1 inch
€6,180
Mantra (Implosion)
Yunior Marino
Painting - 167.6 x 190.5 x 0.3 cm Painting - 66 x 75 x 0.1 inch
€4,635
Magic Mushroom Sculpture
Yunior Marino
Sculpture - 198.1 x 78.7 x 78.7 cm Sculpture - 78 x 31 x 31 inch
€11,588
Ezan Franck
Lana Matsuyama
Walls & Façades Series #5
Lana Matsuyama
Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
€606
Oswin Gesselli
Quotes, nude & nature WALK THE PATH OF BEAUTY - Series Hidden Treasures
Oswin Gesselli
Painting - 100 x 120 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 47.2 x 1.6 inch
€5,900
Mysterious Beauty of the Sea, Female nude and sea
Oswin Gesselli
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1 inch
€3,900
CECIL THE LION KING - Series Hidden Treasures
Oswin Gesselli
Painting - 60 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€2,400
BLACK JAGUAR - Series The unforgettable
Oswin Gesselli
Painting - 180 x 180 x 4 cm Painting - 70.9 x 70.9 x 1.6 inch
€88,000
Flamingo LOVE IS THE ONLY WAY - Series Hidden Treasures
Oswin Gesselli
Painting - 80 x 80 x 4 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.6 inch
€3,840
POLAR BEARS - Series The Unforgettable
Oswin Gesselli
Painting - 160 x 200 x 4 cm Painting - 63 x 78.7 x 1.6 inch
€98,000
BIG ELEPHANT - Series The unforgettable
Oswin Gesselli
Painting - 200 x 180 x 4 cm Painting - 78.7 x 70.9 x 1.6 inch
€98,000
Elephants SURVIVORS - Series The unforgettable
Oswin Gesselli
Painting - 180 x 200 x 4 cm Painting - 70.9 x 78.7 x 1.6 inch
€108,000
Papa Mesk
Paris 13 ème "Olympiades Vibes N°2" (XL)
Papa Mesk
Photography - 160 x 90 x 1 cm Photography - 63 x 35.4 x 0.4 inch
€1,600
It's a dog life ... !
Papa Mesk
Sculpture - 25 x 43 x 15 cm Sculpture - 9.8 x 16.9 x 5.9 inch
€1,600
Urban Perspective / Complex City Final
Papa Mesk
Painting - 70 x 127 x 4 cm Painting - 27.6 x 50 x 1.6 inch
€15,000
Graffiti Extraction N°4
Papa Mesk
Painting - 50 x 50 x 1 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch
€1,600
Graffiti Extraction N°5
Papa Mesk
Painting - 50 x 50 x 1 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch
€1,600
Jean-Claude Blanc
Francisco Montoya Cázarez
Untitled Gap
Francisco Montoya Cázarez
Fine Art Drawings - 27.5 x 34 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 10.8 x 13.4 x 0.1 inch
€720 €648
Territorial Pissing
Francisco Montoya Cázarez
Painting - 31.5 x 24.5 x 0.1 cm Painting - 12.4 x 9.6 x 0 inch
€510
Insurance Card
Francisco Montoya Cázarez
Painting - 24 x 32 x 0.2 cm Painting - 9.4 x 12.6 x 0.1 inch
€540
Arpón (Goat kisser)
Francisco Montoya Cázarez
Painting - 40 x 30 cm Painting - 15.7 x 11.8 inch
€670
Sleeping Cock
Francisco Montoya Cázarez
Painting - 26.5 x 19.5 x 0.1 cm Painting - 10.4 x 7.7 x 0 inch
€450