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N° 982 Gaspard de la nuit.
R. Cavalié
Painting - 81 x 54 x 2.4 cm Painting - 31.9 x 21.3 x 0.9 inch
$898
La vie mysterieuse dans la mer
Japani Shyam
Painting - 55 x 38 x 3 cm Painting - 21.7 x 15 x 1.2 inch
$505
On the way back home
Bratin Khan
Painting - 90.17 x 152.4 x 1 cm Painting - 35.5 x 60 x 0.4 inch
$11,245
Les cavaliers papillons
Noël Granger
Painting - 41 x 54 x 2 cm Painting - 16.1 x 21.3 x 0.8 inch
$1,436 $1,292
La fin du combat / le repos de la reine guerrière
Noël Granger
Painting - 60 x 40 cm Painting - 23.6 x 15.7 inch
$651
La bonne fortune du Roi
Noël Granger
Painting - 60 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
$651 $586
Le jugement de l'aigle
Noël Granger
Painting - 50 x 70 x 1 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.4 inch
$774 $697
Les 7 Rois de la Fortune
Noël Granger
Painting - 50 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch
$774
Carrousel Cosaques
Catherine Clare
Painting - 55 x 145 x 1 cm Painting - 21.7 x 57.1 x 0.4 inch
$1,627 $1,383
Le voyageur de la plaine
Stéphane Moscato (STF)
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
$4,039
Printemps vénitiens
Georges Corominas
Painting - 60 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch
$10,321
Le deuxième voyage des lampions
Jean-François Segura
Painting - 73 x 92 x 2 cm Painting - 28.7 x 36.2 x 0.8 inch
$7,741
Les semeurs d'étoiles
Jean-François Segura
Painting - 81 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 31.9 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
$8,078
Magie du carnaval
Georges Corominas
Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$6,058
The eye and the world
Stavri Kalinov
Painting - 125 x 125 x 4 cm Painting - 49.2 x 49.2 x 1.6 inch
$20,082
Cupidon et les Amours
Elia Pagliarino
Painting - 114 x 89 x 2 cm Painting - 44.9 x 35 x 0.8 inch
$4,263
Accomplissement
François Lestrille
Painting - 115 x 75 x 4 cm Painting - 45.3 x 29.5 x 1.6 inch
$1,010
Masque (J'ai rêvé d'un scarabée)
Arnaud Gautron
Painting - 100 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
$1,122
Rêveries sur les rivages du temps
Muriel Deumie
Painting - 50 x 61 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 24 x 0.8 inch
$718 $646
Les Secrets de l'Océan
Albena Vatcheva
Painting - 35 x 35 x 2 cm Painting - 13.8 x 13.8 x 0.8 inch
$1,346
Créature de la forêt # 3
Pascal Marlin
Painting - 22 x 16 x 0.1 cm Painting - 8.7 x 6.3 x 0 inch
$168
Little fantasy world # 4
Pascal Marlin
Painting - 32.5 x 25 x 0.1 cm Painting - 12.8 x 9.8 x 0 inch
$314
Monk by the see, homage to Caspar D. Friedrich (DIV 013)
Atom Hovhanesyan
Painting - 91.5 x 91.5 x 3 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1.2 inch
$140,000
N° 1193 Rochefort. Au musée de...
R. Cavalié
Painting - 81 x 54 x 2 cm Painting - 31.9 x 21.3 x 0.8 inch
$898
N° 110 Baalbek. L'emmuré.
R. Cavalié
Painting - 65 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$561
La faiseuse des arbres
Amor de Agua
Painting - 29.7 x 21 x 0.1 cm Painting - 11.7 x 8.3 x 0 inch
$168
Knit Universe 2 - Triptych
Marian Williams
Painting - 25 x 75 x 3 cm Painting - 9.8 x 29.5 x 1.2 inch
$280 $222
Mercy (DIV003)
Atom Hovhanesyan
Painting - 152.4 x 121.9 x 3.8 cm Painting - 60 x 48 x 1.5 inch
$180,000
Being is love / 305
Christine Zanella
Painting - 34 x 34 x 0.1 cm Painting - 13.4 x 13.4 x 0 inch
$1,851
Flamenco-flamingo
Mikhail Baranovskiy
Painting - 100 x 70 x 2.7 cm Painting - 39.4 x 27.6 x 1.1 inch
$2,468 $1,975
Hommage à Terry Pratchett
Albena Vatcheva
Painting - 100 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$2,467
Krishna on kalindimardan
Anand Manchiraju
Painting - 43.2 x 33 x 0.3 cm Painting - 17 x 13 x 0.1 inch
$1,200
Les 4 éléments
Albena Vatcheva
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1 inch
$10,097
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The effect of propaganda
Mykola Mamchur
Painting - 50 x 70 x 0.5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.2 inch
$1,907
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
$2,384
Le génie incompris apparaît à nos yeux
Mohamed Lekleti
Fine Art Drawings - 75 x 110 x 3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 29.5 x 43.3 x 1.2 inch
$6,507
Twist, Gradient Ordinal Murmuration
Jake Michael Singer
Sculpture - 100 x 82 x 90 cm Sculpture - 39.4 x 32.3 x 35.4 inch
$30,291
Portrait d'un ange
Laurence Chouzenoux
Painting - 23 x 17 x 0.5 cm Painting - 9.1 x 6.7 x 0.2 inch
$1,683
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.