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Paris en rêve Paris in dreams Permanent Collection, Museum of Fine Arts, Springfield, MA, USA
Peter Stilton
Painting - 72.5 x 43 x 1 cm Painting - 28.5 x 16.9 x 0.4 inch
$3,121
Bateaux sous la nuit étoilée Lucky boats under the sky with diamonds
Peter Stilton
Painting - 28 x 36 x 1 cm Painting - 11 x 14.2 x 0.4 inch
$5,618
Card players Luxembourg Garden Joueurs de cartes Jardin du Luxembourg
Peter Stilton
Painting - 56 x 75 x 0.3 cm Painting - 22 x 29.5 x 0.1 inch
$2,837 $1,419
Dragon in gold- 3D zodiac, skylights, gold leaf, gilding, plaster, objects
Nataliia Krykun
Painting - 150 x 120 x 4 cm Painting - 59.1 x 47.2 x 1.6 inch
$4,540
Golden dragon on white - 3D plaster, gold leafing, minimalistic
Nataliia Krykun
Painting - 150 x 120 x 4 cm Painting - 59.1 x 47.2 x 1.6 inch
$5,107
White dragon 3d
Nataliia Krykun
Painting - 120 x 150 x 4 cm Painting - 47.2 x 59.1 x 1.6 inch
$4,540
Imagined destinations, Gargoyle tree ( Arbre à gargouilles )
Taisia Korotkova
Painting - 36 x 50 x 0.2 cm Painting - 14.2 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch
$567
Imagined destinations, Old tree ( Vieil arbre )
Taisia Korotkova
Painting - 36 x 50 x 0.2 cm Painting - 14.2 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch
$567
Imagined destinations, Underwater ( Sous l’eau )
Taisia Korotkova
Painting - 36 x 50 x 0.2 cm Painting - 14.2 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch
$567
Imagined destinations, Oak sprout ( Pousse de chêne )
Taisia Korotkova
Painting - 36 x 50 x 0.2 cm Painting - 14.2 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch
$567
Imagined destinations, Road sign ( Panneau indicateur )
Taisia Korotkova
Painting - 36 x 50 x 0.2 cm Painting - 14.2 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch
$567
Imagined destinations, Water (L’eau)
Taisia Korotkova
Painting - 76 x 56 x 0.2 cm Painting - 29.9 x 22 x 0.1 inch
$1,702
The walking stone
Benoît Mauduech
Painting - 110 x 200 x 3 cm Painting - 43.3 x 78.7 x 1.2 inch
$6,923
Elina Markkane
Nathalie de la Happy Funky Family
Painting - 35 x 28 x 2 cm Painting - 13.8 x 11 x 0.8 inch
$1,816
Daureu vert et rouge
Eric Tournaire
Painting - 31 x 23 x 0.2 cm Painting - 12.2 x 9.1 x 0.1 inch
$545
Entretien précieux
Christine Seiterle
Painting - 32 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 12.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$3,107
La reine de la nuit
Pierre Baret
Painting - 100 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$567 $284
Alice searches for her wonderland - Alice recherche son pays des merveilles
Cecile Gonne Victoria
Painting - 60 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch
$851
Cometas y estrellas
Charo Velasco
Painting - 73 x 93 x 3.5 cm Painting - 28.7 x 36.6 x 1.4 inch
$851
Under the surface
Christophe Vilar
Painting - 81 x 100 x 5 cm Painting - 31.9 x 39.4 x 2 inch
$5,428
Dance in the Castle
Christine Seiterle
Painting - 60 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$3,107
An apple, for her life
Irish Galon
Painting - 62 x 46 x 1 cm Painting - 24.4 x 18.1 x 0.4 inch
$3,008
Souviens-toi que le temps est un joueur avide
Didier Delamonica
Painting - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$7,434
Contemporary portrait As We Wait for the Taxi
Nataliya Bagatskaya
Painting - 100 x 70 x 2.3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 27.6 x 0.9 inch
$2,837
The great sea ride
Danielle Le Bricquir
Painting - 150 x 150 x 2 cm Painting - 59.1 x 59.1 x 0.8 inch
$15,662
Unexpected cruise
Danielle Le Bricquir
Painting - 130 x 97 x 2 cm Painting - 51.2 x 38.2 x 0.8 inch
$9,533
The hanging forest
Danielle Le Bricquir
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
$6,469
Stairs in Heaven
Tinatin Bakhtadze
Painting - 100 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch
$2,837
les jambes a mon cou (on the run)
Laurent Proneur
Painting - 152.4 x 121.9 x 5.1 cm Painting - 60 x 48 x 2 inch
$44,100
Draw the Table-Variation
Fan Hong
Painting - 70 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 27.6 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch
$3,064
Draw a Table-Variation
Fan Hong
Painting - 100 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch
$4,540
Draw the table Variation
Fan Hong
Painting - 80 x 120 x 4 cm Painting - 31.5 x 47.2 x 1.6 inch
$4,313
Draw The Table - The Secret Life
Fan Hong
Painting - 100 x 80 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 1.6 inch
$3,632
My woods are like a lost youth
Wei-Hong Ma
Painting - 80 x 80 x 4 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.6 inch
$2,383
Trumpet player
Suthamma (Ta) Byrne
Painting - 130 x 180 x 4 cm Painting - 51.2 x 70.9 x 1.6 inch
$6,662
Screams for Peace
Suthamma (Ta) Byrne
Painting - 130 x 180 x 4 cm Painting - 51.2 x 70.9 x 1.6 inch
$6,787
Mass Extinction 6 - In pieces
Daniel Loveday
Painting - 100.1 x 119.9 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 47.2 x 1.2 inch
$2,705
Fantasy of heaven
Vitaliy Pryzant
Painting - 70.1 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$4,750
La Licorne magnifique dans sa lumineuse constellation, étoilée
Danielle Balagé
Painting - 146 x 97 x 2 cm Painting - 57.5 x 38.2 x 0.8 inch
$6,753
Les arpenteurs de suites
Philippe Vercellotti
Painting - 60 x 90 x 1 cm Painting - 23.6 x 35.4 x 0.4 inch
$7,831
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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.