Large format works

Painting, City Boy, Emmanuel Ojebola

City Boy

Emmanuel Ojebola

Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm

$4,000

Painting, Dans l’œil du Mouvement, Francis Moreau

Dans l’œil du Mouvement

Francis Moreau

Painting - 100 x 200 x 3 cm

$2,033

Painting, Ex Boyfriends (Black), Inga Makarova

Ex Boyfriends (Black)

Inga Makarova

Painting - 167 x 134 x 2.5 cm

$6,550

Painting, Ex Boyfriends (Blue), Inga Makarova

Ex Boyfriends (Blue)

Inga Makarova

Painting - 168 x 135 x 3 cm

$6,550

Painting, Golden graffiti, Dam Domido

Golden graffiti

Dam Domido

Painting - 90 x 130 x 2 cm

$903

Painting, Lamezie-Italy, Gor Avetisyan

Lamezie-Italy

Gor Avetisyan

Painting - 120 x 140 cm

$6,098

Painting, Totem, Florence Boré

Totem

Florence Boré

Painting - 120 x 20 x 0.5 cm

$1,920

Painting, Friends 59, Veronica Vilsan

Friends 59

Veronica Vilsan

Painting - 150 x 200 x 0.1 cm

$5,421

Painting, Friends 58, Veronica Vilsan

Friends 58

Veronica Vilsan

Painting - 150 x 200 x 0.1 cm

$5,421

Painting, Empty Circus, Nina Narimanishvili

Empty Circus

Nina Narimanishvili

Painting - 100 x 120 x 3 cm

$7,679

Painting, Déchirure, ARemy

Déchirure

ARemy

Painting - 97 x 130 x 3 cm

$4,687

Photography, Bleed # 202129, Paul Snell

Bleed # 202129

Paul Snell

Photography - 180 x 115 cm

$7,704

Painting, Eberswalde Finow, Schiffshebewerk, Frank Suplie

Eberswalde Finow, Schiffshebewerk

Frank Suplie

Painting - 150 x 120 x 4 cm

$23,715

Painting, Berlin, auf der Oberbaumbrücke, Frank Suplie

Berlin, auf der Oberbaumbrücke

Frank Suplie

Painting - 135 x 110 x 4 cm

$20,214

Print, Anagramme, Gérard Garouste

Anagramme

Gérard Garouste

Print - 120 x 80 cm

$1,355

Photography, 'Marbella House Party' Slim Aarons Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print, Slim Aarons

'Marbella House Party' Slim Aarons Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print

Slim Aarons

Photography - 152.4 x 101.6 cm

$3,930

Photography, Can Serretas, Ibiza, Slim Aarons

Can Serretas, Ibiza

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, Ardizzone’s House, Slim Aarons

Ardizzone’s House

Slim Aarons

Photography - 152.4 x 101.6 cm

$4,167

Photography, The Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club, Slim Aarons

The Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, The Oriental Hotel Bangkok, Slim Aarons

The Oriental Hotel Bangkok

Slim Aarons

Photography - 152.4 x 101.6 cm

$4,167

Photography, Skiing In Gstaad, Slim Aarons

Skiing In Gstaad

Slim Aarons

Photography - 152.4 x 101.6 cm

$4,167

Photography, Ocho Rios, Slim Aarons

Ocho Rios

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, Island Life, Slim Aarons

Island Life

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, The Meridian Club, Slim Aarons

The Meridian Club

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, Swimmers At Las Brisas, Slim Aarons

Swimmers At Las Brisas

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, Saint Kitts And Nevis, Slim Aarons

Saint Kitts And Nevis

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, Pellicano Pool, Slim Aarons

Pellicano Pool

Slim Aarons

Photography - 152.4 x 101.6 cm

$4,167

Photography, Monte Carlo Pool, Slim Aarons

Monte Carlo Pool

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, Caroline And Pet, Slim Aarons

Caroline And Pet

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, Algarve Hotel Pool, Slim Aarons

Algarve Hotel Pool

Slim Aarons

Photography - 152.4 x 101.6 cm

$4,167

Photography, Zermatt Skiing, Slim Aarons

Zermatt Skiing

Slim Aarons

Photography - 152.4 x 101.6 cm

$4,167

Photography, White Pagoda, Slim Aarons

White Pagoda

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, Villa Vera, Slim Aarons

Villa Vera

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, Villa Vera, Slim Aarons

Villa Vera

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, Villa Nirvana, Slim Aarons

Villa Nirvana

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, Verbier Skier, Slim Aarons

Verbier Skier

Slim Aarons

Photography - 152.4 x 101.6 cm

$4,167

Photography, Vail Ladies, Slim Aarons

Vail Ladies

Slim Aarons

Photography - 152.4 x 101.6 cm

$4,167

Photography, The Bahamas, Slim Aarons

The Bahamas

Slim Aarons

Photography - 152.4 x 101.6 cm

$4,167

Photography, Taormina, Slim Aarons

Taormina

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, Swimming In Spain, Slim Aarons

Swimming In Spain

Slim Aarons

Photography - 152.4 x 101.6 cm

$4,167

Photography, Summer Home, Slim Aarons

Summer Home

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, Snorkelling Holiday, Slim Aarons

Snorkelling Holiday

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, Skiers At Sugarbush, Slim Aarons

Skiers At Sugarbush

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, Skiers at Gstaad, Slim Aarons

Skiers at Gstaad

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, Skiers at Gstaad, Slim Aarons

Skiers at Gstaad

Slim Aarons

Photography - 152.4 x 101.6 cm

$4,167

Photography, Skating Waiter, Slim Aarons

Skating Waiter

Slim Aarons

Photography - 152.4 x 101.6 cm

$4,167

Photography, Scottsdale Home, Slim Aarons

Scottsdale Home

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, Saks Fashion Show, Slim Aarons

Saks Fashion Show

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, Saint-Tropez Seafront, Slim Aarons

Saint-Tropez Seafront

Slim Aarons

Photography - 152.4 x 101.6 cm

$4,167

Photography, Saint-Tropez, Slim Aarons

Saint-Tropez

Slim Aarons

Photography - 152.4 x 101.6 cm

$4,167

Photography, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Slim Aarons

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, Slim Aarons

Roquebrune-Cap-Martin

Slim Aarons

Photography - 152.4 x 101.6 cm

$4,167

Photography, Racing At Baden Baden, Slim Aarons

Racing At Baden Baden

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, Race Day Lunch, Slim Aarons

Race Day Lunch

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, Private Island, Philippines, Slim Aarons

Private Island, Philippines

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, Positano, Slim Aarons

Positano

Slim Aarons

Photography - 152.4 x 101.6 cm

$4,167

Photography, Portofino, Slim Aarons

Portofino

Slim Aarons

Photography - 152.4 x 101.6 cm

$4,167

Photography, Porto Ercole Harbour, Slim Aarons

Porto Ercole Harbour

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, Porto Ercole Beach, Slim Aarons

Porto Ercole Beach

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, Porto Ercole Beach, Slim Aarons

Porto Ercole Beach

Slim Aarons

Photography - 152.4 x 101.6 cm

$4,167

Photography, Porto Ercole, Slim Aarons

Porto Ercole

Slim Aarons

Photography - 152.4 x 101.6 cm

$4,167

Photography, Porto Ercole, Slim Aarons

Porto Ercole

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, Porto Ercole, Slim Aarons

Porto Ercole

Slim Aarons

Photography - 152.4 x 101.6 cm

$4,167

Photography, Poolside Party, Slim Aarons

Poolside Party

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, Poolside Drinks, Slim Aarons

Poolside Drinks

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, Pool In St Tropez, Slim Aarons

Pool In St Tropez

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, Pool At Four Winds, Slim Aarons

Pool At Four Winds

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, Pool At Carvoeiro, Slim Aarons

Pool At Carvoeiro

Slim Aarons

Photography - 152.4 x 101.6 cm

$4,167

Photography, Party At The Playboy Mansion, Slim Aarons

Party At The Playboy Mansion

Slim Aarons

Photography - 152.4 x 101.6 cm

$4,167

Photography, Palm Beach Pagoda, Slim Aarons

Palm Beach Pagoda

Slim Aarons

Photography - 152.4 x 101.6 cm

$4,167

Photography, On The Slopes Of Sugarbush, Slim Aarons

On The Slopes Of Sugarbush

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, New Hampshire Skiing, Slim Aarons

New Hampshire Skiing

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, Nelda And Friends, Slim Aarons

Nelda And Friends

Slim Aarons

Photography - 152.4 x 101.6 cm

$4,167

Photography, Nassau Speed Week, Slim Aarons

Nassau Speed Week

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, Monte Carlo Beach Club, Slim Aarons

Monte Carlo Beach Club

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, Monaco Grand Prix, Slim Aarons

Monaco Grand Prix

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, Missouri Hunt, Slim Aarons

Missouri Hunt

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, Marbella House Party, Slim Aarons

Marbella House Party

Slim Aarons

Photography - 152.4 x 101.6 cm

$4,167

Photography, Marbella House Party, Slim Aarons

Marbella House Party

Slim Aarons

Photography - 152.4 x 101.6 cm

$4,167

Photography, Lunch With Lili, Slim Aarons

Lunch With Lili

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, Little Bay, Slim Aarons

Little Bay

Slim Aarons

Photography - 152.4 x 101.6 cm

$4,167

Photography, Las Brisas Hotel 1968, Slim Aarons

Las Brisas Hotel 1968

Slim Aarons

Photography - 152.4 x 101.6 cm

$4,167

Photography, Laguna Beach, Slim Aarons

Laguna Beach

Slim Aarons

Photography - 152.4 x 101.6 cm

$4,167

Photography, Hovgard Home, Slim Aarons

Hovgard Home

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Print, Hotel Il Pellicano, Slim Aarons

Hotel Il Pellicano

Slim Aarons

Print - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, Guests Hugh Hefner’s, Slim Aarons

Guests Hugh Hefner’s

Slim Aarons

Photography - 152.4 x 101.6 cm

$4,167

Photography, Crespi And Mastroianni, Slim Aarons

Crespi And Mastroianni

Slim Aarons

Photography - 127 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, Cafe In Monte Carlo, Slim Aarons

Cafe In Monte Carlo

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, C. Z. Guest, Slim Aarons

C. Z. Guest

Slim Aarons

Photography - 152.4 x 101.6 cm

$4,167

Photography, Buzios, Slim Aarons

Buzios

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, Biarritz Seafront, Slim Aarons

Biarritz Seafront

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

Photography, Beverly Hills Pool Party, Slim Aarons

Beverly Hills Pool Party

Slim Aarons

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$4,167

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.


Photographypainting 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.

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