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From the Brothel of Avignon's Street To The Bateau-Lavoir
José Galant
Painting - 91.4 x 149.9 x 5.1 cm Painting - 36 x 59 x 2 inch
$3,500
Les fous rient
Claude André Thibaud
Painting - 130 x 120 x 2.5 cm Painting - 51.2 x 47.2 x 1 inch
$4,498
La femme bulle - Personnage sous l'eau
Nicolas Pizy
Painting - 25 x 25 x 0.3 cm Painting - 9.8 x 9.8 x 0.1 inch
$132
Le Minotaure à la tête dorée
Martine Littot
Painting - 92 x 73 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 inch
$2,642
Sun Rider / Cavalier du soleil
Mauricco Zaraj
Painting - 90 x 90 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 35.4 x 0.8 inch
$6,382
Nouvelle ère ? Heu ... Sérieusement ?
Grégory Dreyfus
Painting - 146 x 97 cm Painting - 57.5 x 38.2 inch
$24,127
Lent et grave, hommage à Erik Satie
Katell Le Goarnig
Painting - 100 x 81 x 1 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.9 x 0.4 inch
$11,489
Lying figure with heads
Judith Berry
Painting - 152.4 x 213.4 x 5.1 cm Painting - 60 x 84 x 2 inch
$12,638
La dame du temps jadis
Gérard Willemenot
Painting - 30 x 20 x 1.5 cm Painting - 11.8 x 7.9 x 0.6 inch
$8,272
From The Depths Within
Elijah Emmanuel Wilson
Painting - 121.92 x 90.17 x 3.175 cm Painting - 48 x 35.5 x 1.3 inch
$17,233
Empty space
Tatyana Podmarkova
Painting - 220 x 370 x 3 cm Painting - 86.6 x 145.7 x 1.2 inch
$21,825
Déesse de Paris N1
Valentin Savtcheko
Painting - 54 x 72.5 x 2.5 cm Painting - 21.3 x 28.5 x 1 inch
$2,068
Erotic dream. The last dinner
Genia Sheyn
Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$1,459
N° 983 Les chants de Maldoror.
R. Cavalié
Painting - 60 x 73 x 2.4 cm Painting - 23.6 x 28.7 x 0.9 inch
$689
Untitled (M&R20)
Atom Hovhanesyan
Painting - 86.4 x 106.7 x 2.5 cm Painting - 34 x 42 x 1 inch
$54,000
16) Envol, envolons-nous. Espagne
Isis Bi-M
Painting - 21 x 29 x 1 cm Painting - 8.3 x 11.4 x 0.4 inch
$80
Study After Giorgione's "Sleeping Venus" (DIV 100)
Atom Hovhanesyan
Painting - 76.2 x 122 x 3.8 cm Painting - 30 x 48 x 1.5 inch
$5,859,321
20) Volercommeun poissonausoleilunjourdepluie. Espagne
Isis Bi-M
Painting - 21 x 29 x 1 cm Painting - 8.3 x 11.4 x 0.4 inch
$80
Dragon et fumeur d’un truc que les moyens orientaux disent que ça fait rêver et des fois degueuler !
Robert Combas
Painting - 40 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
Price upon request
Alexia
Sébastien Allart
Painting - 100 x 100 x 5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 2 inch
Price upon request
Bête rouge
Qiongfei Zhang
Painting - 135 x 250 x 0.4 cm Painting - 53.1 x 98.4 x 0.2 inch
Price upon request
Fictions
Erwann Tirilly
Painting - 200 x 340 x 3 cm Painting - 78.7 x 133.9 x 1.2 inch
Price upon request
Eikona
Erwann Tirilly
Painting - 70 x 245 x 3 cm Painting - 27.6 x 96.5 x 1.2 inch
Price upon request
Animus
Erwann Tirilly
Painting - 100 x 81 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.9 x 1.2 inch
Price upon request
Concretio, Photosynthesis, Eclipse
Erwann Tirilly
Painting - 130 x 291 x 3 cm Painting - 51.2 x 114.6 x 1.2 inch
Price upon request
Phoenix
Erwann Tirilly
Painting - 143 x 135 x 2 cm Painting - 56.3 x 53.1 x 0.8 inch
Price upon request
The inside of a watering can (Das Innere einer Gießkanne)
Paul Verstraten
Painting - 140 x 110 x 2 cm Painting - 55.1 x 43.3 x 0.8 inch
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Fleur de toussaint
Cécile Duchêne-Malissin
Painting - 20 x 20 x 5 cm Painting - 7.9 x 7.9 x 2 inch
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Thésée Vs Minautor
Chloé Kelly Miller
Painting - 116 x 89 x 3 cm Painting - 45.7 x 35 x 1.2 inch
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Das Distelherz / Le cœur de chardon
Franz Roth
Painting - 125 x 200 cm Painting - 49.2 x 78.7 inch
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The beautiful spring flowers of my garden.
Lilya Volskaya
Painting - 50 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
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Origen del deseo - Energia Invisible
Mari Ito
Painting - 73 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 28.7 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch
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Les métamorphoses VII
Cécile Duchêne-Malissin
Painting - 92 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch
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Never too late for New York
Manuela Karin Knaut
Painting - 120 x 120 x 4 cm Painting - 47.2 x 47.2 x 1.6 inch
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Being is love / 437
Christine Zanella
Painting - 30 x 30 x 0.1 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0 inch
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Being is love / 438
Christine Zanella
Painting - 18 x 18 x 0.1 cm Painting - 7.1 x 7.1 x 0 inch
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Cambio de tiempo / Recortando los dias
Juana Sabina Ortega
Painting - 60 x 30 cm Painting - 23.6 x 11.8 inch
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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.