Still Life

Still Life Art

Bring a quiet moment to your home with our still life paintings collection. Each piece captures the beauty of everyday objects, like a basket of fruit, sunflower, or a bowl of citrons, showing how inanimate objects can hold deeper meaning. These paintings invite you to slow down and notice the small things; turning simple items into timeless artwork.

A Quiet World of Color and Form

Still lifes have always played a big role in Western fine art, especially during the Dutch Golden Age and the rise of Flemish and Dutch artists like Pieter Claesz, Frans Snyders, and Adriaen van Utrecht. Back then, the genre of still life was used to explore the transience of life; what we now call vanitas. Today, our modern art collection brings a fresh take on this style while still honoring its roots.

Our artists focus on shapes and forms, and the way light moves across surfaces. Some works have symbolic meaning, while others explore themes of nature. There’s something thoughtful in the way a painter chooses a peach, a book, or a flower painting; a reminder that art can reflect both life and loss.

Where Art Meets Everyday Life

You’ll find still life paintings for different moods and rooms. A simple still life of fruits may feel right in a kitchen. A quiet scene with books and flowers can create calm in a bedroom or study. These still life paintings for sale come in different sizes, and you can pick what fits your space best.

Still Life Paintings Placement Guide

Small paintings: Perfect for corners or paired with other artwork on a gallery wall.

Medium paintings: Great above a fireplace or as part of a hallway setup.

Large paintings: These wide, bold pieces can anchor a room, like a living or dining area.

A Look Into Art History

Famous still life artists like Paul Cézanne, Chardin, and Vincent van Gogh helped define the space between reality and art. Artists like Pablo Picasso, Giorgio Morandi, and Georges Braque later transformed the genre through post-impressionists and Cubist styles. Even Caravaggio showed early signs of illusionism, where painted fruit almost seemed real.

The history goes even deeper and even Pliny the Elder spoke of paintings that included grapes so realistic, birds tried to eat them. These tales, like the hyper-real details of tempera on vellum or the signed and dated work of Dutch painters, still inspire art patrons and collectors today.

FAQs

Are These Real Paintings or Prints?

Each piece is a hand-painted original, made by a skilled oil painter, not a reproduction.

Can I Choose a Frame?

Yes! You’ll see custom framing options for most paintings right on the product page.

What Are the Most Common Themes?

Our collection includes fruits, florals and plants, a variety of types of still life.

Is There Meaning to Still Life?

Yes. The meaning to still life often relates to life’s shortness (ephemerality), beauty in the everyday, or reminders of material.

This art form has always held a place in the art world. Today, our collection continues that story. Let our still life art help you create a home that reflects who you are, through moments that may seem small, but are full of meaning.