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Sunny Landscape
Michalina Czurakowska
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
€13,450
La forêt intérieure
Clémence Dupuch
Painting - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€1,600
Suspension entre deux mondes
Carole Framezelle - Acmiya
Painting - 96 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 37.8 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch
€1,440
Vanarsky
Agathe Lemaire Thalazac
Painting - 160 x 130 x 2 cm Painting - 63 x 51.2 x 0.8 inch
€16,000
Thomas l'Imposteur
Agathe Lemaire Thalazac
Painting - 180 x 160 x 2 cm Painting - 70.9 x 63 x 0.8 inch
€18,000
Richard Texier
Agathe Lemaire Thalazac
Painting - 160 x 160 x 2 cm Painting - 63 x 63 x 0.8 inch
€16,000
Métropolis
Agathe Lemaire Thalazac
Painting - 180 x 150 x 2 cm Painting - 70.9 x 59.1 x 0.8 inch
€18,000
Elle était fort déshabillée
Agathe Lemaire Thalazac
Painting - 160 x 130 x 2 cm Painting - 63 x 51.2 x 0.8 inch
€16,000
Sur place ou à emporter
Nicolas Monjo
Painting - 55 x 46 x 2 cm Painting - 21.7 x 18.1 x 0.8 inch
€800
Manifestation: Cherryblossom Girl
Eury Kim
Painting - 90.9 x 72.7 x 3 cm Painting - 35.8 x 28.6 x 1.2 inch
€2,000
Marriage of the trees
Makenol Profil
Painting - 61 x 51 x 4 cm Painting - 24 x 20.1 x 1.6 inch
€3,649
L'homme préhistorique
Robert Combas
Painting - 35.5 x 28.3 x 4 cm Painting - 14 x 11.1 x 1.6 inch
€16,000
African Tales (En route to Accra)
Manuela Karin Knaut
Painting - 150 x 120 cm Painting - 59.1 x 47.2 inch
€4,320
Week end a paris
Jean-Charles Gautier
Painting - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€900
Cap vers le soleil
Patrick Delorme
Painting - 39 x 29 x 0.01 cm Painting - 15.4 x 11.4 x 0 inch
€630
Va, vis et reviens !
Antoine Josse
Painting - 60 x 120 x 4 cm Painting - 23.6 x 47.2 x 1.6 inch
€3,600
Heated clash
Genia Sheyn
Painting - 120 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 47.2 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
€3,000 €2,100
Homer's metaphysical insight
Vladimir Kolosov
Painting - 76.2 x 61 x 3.8 cm Painting - 30 x 24 x 1.5 inch
€1,103
Arsène
Agathe Lemaire Thalazac
Painting - 150 x 130 x 2 cm Painting - 59.1 x 51.2 x 0.8 inch
€16,000
La maman des poissons en forêt
Jean-Louis Manuel
Painting - 46 x 55 x 2 cm Painting - 18.1 x 21.7 x 0.8 inch
€1,500
Les murailles de l'Atlantide
Françoise Dugourd-Caput
Painting - 80 x 60 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 inch
€1,260
Enigmatic appearance of myself in an other's dream
Vladimir Kolosov
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 0.8 inch
€1,707
I hope this message finds you well
Gabrielle Rul
Painting - 76 x 56 x 0.1 cm Painting - 29.9 x 22 x 0 inch
€800
Echappée belle
Paule Bernard Roussel
Painting - 120 x 80 x 5 cm Painting - 47.2 x 31.5 x 2 inch
€2,200
Paradise Alive
Amelie Monira Egenolf
Painting - 80 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 31.5 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch
€2,250
Bouleau sous la neige
Alexandra Battezzati
Painting - 150 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 59.1 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
€3,300
Herbe rouge
Alexandra Battezzati
Painting - 150 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 59.1 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
€3,300
In chamomile-3
Vasyl Khodakivskyi
Painting - 80 x 90 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 35.4 x 0.8 inch
€4,100
Speaking with the stars
Genia Sheyn
Painting - 120 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 47.2 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
€3,000
Melancholy of the metaphysical landscape with leaving shadow
Vladimir Kolosov
Painting - 81.3 x 81.3 x 3.8 cm Painting - 32 x 32 x 1.5 inch
€1,256
Violet lointain
Alexandra Battezzati
Painting - 100 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch
€3,900
Être libre
Alexandra Battezzati
Painting - 100 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch
€3,900
Un Jour Turquoise
Alexandra Battezzati
Painting - 100 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
€3,900
Le songe d'un palmier
Alexandra Battezzati
Painting - 120 x 120 x 4.5 cm Painting - 47.2 x 47.2 x 1.8 inch
€4,800
Le château des ombres - Les Dieux aussi…
Julie Ruelle
Painting - 130 x 97 x 3 cm Painting - 51.2 x 38.2 x 1.2 inch
€4,600
Freedom loving fish fighting against weight force (Freiheitsliebender Fisch gegen die Gewichtskraft kämpfend)
Paul Verstraten
Painting - 110 x 140 x 2 cm Painting - 43.3 x 55.1 x 0.8 inch
€1,600
Tree of meat (Baum aus Fleisch)
Paul Verstraten
Painting - 110 x 150 x 2 cm Painting - 43.3 x 59.1 x 0.8 inch
€1,950
This Particular Reality: A Twisted Love Story Of Sorts, In Real-Time
Joey Doyle
Painting - 60 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
€2,570
I Leave My Days Like Autumn Forest Leaves
Ovidiu Kloska
Painting - 80 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
€1,000
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Fantastical painting for Sale
Fantasy painting is a style of art which explores the supernatural, depicting fantastical elements such as legends, ancient myths and divine figures. Mythical creatures are also prevalent in this genre where elves, fairies, dragons and wizards are often depicted alongside deities, angels and demons.
Fantasy painting grew in popularity after the invention of photography replaced the demand for Realism in the 19th century. The 20th century saw the introduction of new idealistic movements such as Expressionism, Cubism, Abstraction and Surrealism, where artists abandoned portraying subjects truthfully and embraced the implausible and supernatural. Although Fantasy Painting can technically be traced back to antiquity, it wasn't until the 20th century that it became an accepted art form. Artists of the Italian Renaissance were equally inspired by mythological characters in Greek and Roman culture. However, religious mythology was a highly sophisticated and incredibly important topic during the Renaissance, and is therefore not an example of fantasy painting.
Contemporary fantasy art has certainly been influenced by a surge in demand for science fiction and whimsical literary plots. This pushed artists to explore the darker corners of fantasy art, employing vampires and werewolves into their artwork. In 1923 the first all-fantasy fiction magazine was created called “Weird Tales", which helped bring fantasy painting onto a contemporary platform. As a result, fantasy painting became a powerful tool in the marketing of fantasy literature and film. Robert E. Howard's comic book hero “Conan the Barbarian" was a prominent feature in Weird Tales magazine. However, when the stories were re-released in 1960 with cover art by notable fantasy painter, Frank Frazetta, over 10 million copies were sold. This success lead to the creation of other fantasy art magazines. French magazine, “Métal Hurlant" (howling metal) was created in 1974. Due to its huge readership and demand, it was translated and republished in the United States as “Heavy Metal" in 1977. The late 70s also saw a boom in computer games and blockbuster films, which only furthered the popularity of fantasy painting. Hugely successful films like Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, The Hobbit and Twilight were paramount in fantasy painting's not only rise to prominence, but also increasing acceptance as an art form.
Despite the skill of artists that produce fantasy paintings, it is still not considered canonical. Since it is not an example of “high art", the genre is generally not exhibited in galleries or taught in art schools, which many claim is due to the popularity of fantasy literature and film. However, as fantasy painting's reputation grows, so does the acceptance for a wider variety of art forms. Therefore, we can't eliminate the possibility that this massively prominent genre won't be considered highbrow one day.
Discover our selection of original paintings by contemporary artists and painters who have been inspired by all things supernatural, mythical and divine.
The fantastical elements in the painting were inspired by the artist's imagination and creativity. The use of vibrant colors, surreal imagery, and dreamlike landscapes were intended to evoke a sense of wonder and mystery in the viewer.
The artist used a combination of techniques such as layering, blending, and fine brushwork to create the intricate details in the painting. They also paid close attention to light and shadow, color harmony, and composition to bring the artwork to life.
The painting conveys a sense of wonder and imagination through its fantastical elements, evoking emotions of awe and curiosity. The use of vibrant colors and intricate details also suggests a message of creativity and individuality.