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L'éléphant et le singe de Jupiter
Lukas Kandl
Painting - 146 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 57.5 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$14,252
Le souffle des rêves
Jeanne Saint-Chéron
Painting - 130 x 97 x 3 cm Painting - 51.2 x 38.2 x 1.2 inch
$6,105
Mystica Visio
Didier Merceret
Painting - 97 x 130 x 2.5 cm Painting - 38.2 x 51.2 x 1 inch
$5,805 $5,225
An Angel in the City
Snezhana Stoyanova
Painting - 120 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 47.2 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch
$4,995
A Song in the Desert
Snezhana Stoyanova
Painting - 120 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 47.2 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch
$4,995
Les bouteilles du bonheur
Christian Jodin
Painting - 20 x 20 x 1 cm Painting - 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.4 inch
$327
Na de Grote Brand (After the Great Fire)
Tom Liekens
Painting - 200 x 280 x 3 cm Painting - 78.7 x 110.2 x 1.2 inch
$18,869
Les chevaux de Constantinople
Georges Corominas
Painting - 97 x 130 x 3 cm Painting - 38.2 x 51.2 x 1.2 inch
$21,644
Le printemps : Le Héron sur le domaine de la reine guerrière
Noël Granger
Painting - 50 x 70 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 inch
$1,099
La faiseuse de lumière
Jeanne Saint-Chéron
Painting - 80 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch
$3,108
Arpèges nocturnes
Jeanne Saint-Chéron
Painting - 100 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
$4,218
Spring landscape Spring view River Nature painting
Irina Pronina
Painting - 49 x 38 cm Painting - 19.3 x 15 inch
$388
Les Cartes : dédoublement
Patopalomo
Painting - 14 x 14 x 0.14 cm Painting - 5.5 x 5.5 x 0.1 inch
$83
Après les illusions infantiles
Ivan Plusch
Painting - 180 x 180 x 4 cm Painting - 70.9 x 70.9 x 1.6 inch
$15,540
La redécouverte de l’univers par les corneilles
Judith Berry
Painting - 78.7 x 106.7 x 0.3 cm Painting - 31 x 42 x 0.1 inch
$3,219
Maquette pour l’hôpital Ste-Justine – Niveau 1
Judith Berry
Painting - 27.9 x 109.2 x 0.3 cm Painting - 11 x 43 x 0.1 inch
$3,219
Maquette pour l’hôpital Ste-Justine – Niveau 7
Judith Berry
Painting - 27.9 x 109.2 x 0.3 cm Painting - 11 x 43 x 0.1 inch
$3,219
The transmission of knowledge
Judith Berry
Painting - 41 x 132 x 5.1 cm Painting - 16.14 x 51.97 x 2 inch
$4,662
Maquette pour l’hôpital Ste-Justine – Niveau A
Judith Berry
Painting - 27.9 x 111.8 x 0.3 cm Painting - 11 x 44 x 0.1 inch
$3,219
Ropes, fire and trees
Judith Berry
Painting - 50.8 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Painting - 20 x 20 x 2 inch
$2,664
Lost worlds triptych
Judith Berry
Painting - 30.5 x 198.1 x 5.1 cm Painting - 12 x 78 x 2 inch
$4,773
Talking to ourselves
Judith Berry
Painting - 50.8 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Painting - 20 x 20 x 2 inch
$2,664
It’s really very easy
Judith Berry
Painting - 50.8 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Painting - 20 x 20 x 2 inch
$2,664
Double Portrait with Sticks
Judith Berry
Painting - 50.8 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Painting - 20 x 20 x 2 inch
$2,664
Crowd with Straw Ramparts
Judith Berry
Painting - 30.5 x 274.3 x 5.1 cm Painting - 12 x 108 x 2 inch
$4,440
Le Farfalle volano per te
Giuseppe Gruciani
Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$388
Aphrodite revisitée en serviette de plage et déshabillée
Catherine Chauloux
Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$4,995
Le cerf qui parle aux hommes
Philippe Jacq
Painting - 89 x 116 x 5 cm Painting - 35 x 45.7 x 2 inch
$5,439
L'oiseau guide les chameaux
Philippe Jacq
Painting - 50 x 65 x 5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 25.6 x 2 inch
$2,775
Le coq qui mange la pastèque n'aime pas les pets du renard
Philippe Jacq
Painting - 50 x 70 x 5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 2 inch
$3,219
Fidèles faux témoins
Apo Baroudjian
Painting - 51 x 51 x 4 cm Painting - 20.1 x 20.1 x 1.6 inch
$3,330
Tavli backgammon - Vision d'Ayn Goghm
Apo Baroudjian
Painting - 51 x 51 x 4 cm Painting - 20.1 x 20.1 x 1.6 inch
$3,330
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Epicycle - série portrait onirique et surréalisme
Samuel Boudaud
Painting - 70 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$2,359
The effect of propaganda
Mykola Mamchur
Painting - 50 x 70 x 0.5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.2 inch
$1,887
Twist, Gradient Ordinal Murmuration
Jake Michael Singer
Sculpture - 100 x 82 x 90 cm Sculpture - 39.4 x 32.3 x 35.4 inch
$29,969
Les ombres blanches
Anne Bachelier
Painting - 65 x 81 x 3 cm Painting - 25.6 x 31.9 x 1.2 inch
$7,548
Portrait d'un ange
Laurence Chouzenoux
Painting - 23 x 17 x 0.5 cm Painting - 9.1 x 6.7 x 0.2 inch
$1,665
Dark Not So Dark
Nathalie Zelman
Sculpture - 124 x 50 x 50 cm Sculpture - 48.8 x 19.7 x 19.7 inch
$4,107
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.
What inspired the fantastical elements in the painting?
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.
How did the artist create such intricate details in the painting?
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.
What emotions or messages does the painting convey through its fantastical elements?
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.