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Au loin les collines
Alexandra Battezzati
Painting - 120 x 120 x 3 cm Painting - 47.2 x 47.2 x 1.2 inch
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Gabrielle Rul
Painting - 76 x 56 x 0.1 cm Painting - 29.9 x 22 x 0 inch
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Batman - The Starry Dark Night
Belart Collective
Painting - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
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Les métamorphoses XI
Cécile Duchêne-Malissin
Painting - 116 x 89 x 4 cm Painting - 45.7 x 35 x 1.6 inch
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La solitude des branches
Antoine Josse
Painting - 40 x 40 x 3.5 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 1.4 inch
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Dans le secret des bois
Antoine Josse
Painting - 40 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
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Les yeux dans les yeux
Antoine Josse
Painting - 40 x 40 x 3 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 1.2 inch
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Et s'il n'aimait pas le rouge
Antoine Josse
Painting - 60 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch
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Désintégration (La princesse aux petits pois)
Céline Achour
Painting - 100 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch
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Welcome to hogwarts
Kirill Postovit
Painting - 105 x 67 x 2 cm Painting - 41.3 x 26.4 x 0.8 inch
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Flying Into The Wonderland
Kirill Postovit
Painting - 100 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch
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Things We Ought Not to Have Done
Judith Berry
Painting - 61 x 61 x 3.8 cm Painting - 24 x 24 x 1.5 inch
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Mysterious girl in the secret box
Yoko d'Holbachie
Painting - 36 x 28 x 4 cm Painting - 14.2 x 11 x 1.6 inch
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Eternal Kiss (Izanaki and Izanami)
Yoko d'Holbachie
Painting - 53 x 53 x 4 cm Painting - 20.9 x 20.9 x 1.6 inch
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Homme-caillou pris par le vent
Antony Squizzato
Painting - 50 x 40 x 0.1 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch
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The Cosmic Turtle (Featuring a Snake and Elephants)
Yoko d'Holbachie
Painting - 36 x 28 x 2 cm Painting - 14.2 x 11 x 0.8 inch
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Les arbres 01.04.23
Laurent Bouro
Painting - 100 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
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Lapurtutako Norabideak II
Alberto Letamendi
Painting - 100 x 81 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.9 x 0.8 inch
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Kantauri Itsasoa IV
Alberto Letamendi
Painting - 81 x 65 x 2 cm Painting - 31.9 x 25.6 x 0.8 inch
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My dirty socks II
Lyuben Domozetski
Painting - 26 x 36 x 3.5 cm Painting - 10.2 x 14.2 x 1.4 inch
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Les arbres 05.06.23
Laurent Bouro
Painting - 120 x 120 x 2.5 cm Painting - 47.2 x 47.2 x 1 inch
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La Pomme verte - Blanche-Neige
Skayzoo
Painting - 87 x 64 x 2 cm Painting - 34.3 x 25.2 x 0.8 inch
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La belle sans la bete
Anne-Marie Vesco
Painting - 29 x 22 x 3 cm Painting - 11.4 x 8.7 x 1.2 inch
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Magical manipulation
Vladimir Kolosov
Painting - 76.2 x 121.9 x 1.9 cm Painting - 30 x 48 x 0.75 inch
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Fragility and beauty of the life
Nadin Antoniuk
Painting - 100 x 155 x 0.1 cm Painting - 39.4 x 61 x 0 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.
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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.