Alpha Reproduction · Still lifes in oil

Still life paintings hand painted in oil on canvas

Explore the great still life paintings of art history by subject, symbol, era or ambiance. Bouquets, fruits, set tables, crockery, books, instruments, game, vanities, trompe l'oeil and modern compositions are brought together in clear and complementary collections.

✓ Real oil on canvas✓ Photo validation before sending✓ Possible alterations
Caravaggio fruit basketVase with fifteen sunflowers by Vincent van GoghStill life with apples and oranges by Paul Cézanne

Hand painted

A real oil painting, without digital printing.

Validation before sending

You receive photos and can request edits.

Custom formats

Custom dimensions up to 200cm depending on work.

Still lifes by subject

What would you like to see depicted?

Start with the main motif of the work: flowers, fruits, meals, precious objects, books, instruments or symbols of time.

Styles, schools and periods

From classical still life to modern art

Choose a work according to its era, its touch, its construction or its palette.

Big names in the genre

Still life painters to discover

From ancient masters to modern artists, find the works available in the catalog.

Lighting selectionWomen still life paintersClara Peeters, Louise Moillon, Rachel Ruysch, Anne Vallayer-Coster and their available works.

Art History Benchmarks

Understanding still life

A quick guide to reading the artist's objects, symbols and intentions.

What's still life in painting?

A still life mainly represents inanimate elements: flowers, fruits, food, books, instruments, dishes, shells or everyday objects. The artist organizes them to work with light, textures, color, space and sometimes a symbolic message.

What is the difference between a still life and a vanity?

All vanity is still life, but not all still life is vanity. Skull, hourglass, candle, watch, withered flower or broken glass recall the passing of time and the fragility of earthly goods.

What do flowers, fruits and shells mean?

Flowers can evoke fragile beauty, fruits abundance or maturity, books knowledge, instruments arts and shells rarity or scientific curiosity. The historical context of the work remains decisive.

What are the most famous still lifes?

La Fruit basket from Caravaggio, The Ray de Chardin, Cézanne's apples and oranges, Van Gogh's bouquets and Dutch tables from the 17th century are among the most sought-after references.

Decorating tips

Which still life to choose depending on the room?

The subject, format and palette must interact with the furniture and light in your interior.

Choose your reproduction wisely

Three simple benchmarks

The room, proportions and palette determine the effect of the painting on your wall.

01

Choose atmosphere

A dark palette brings depth. Light flowers lighten the space. A tawny or cubist still life creates a more energetic contrast.

02

Adapt the format

A horizontal format accompanies a sideboard or table. A vertical structures a narrow wall. A square works well above a console.

03

Grant the frame

A gold or patinated frame highlights a classic or baroque work. A sober profile is suitable for impressionist, cubist or modern compositions.

Our method

A real painting, never an impression

Each still life reproduction is painted in oil on canvas. You receive photos before shipment to control proportions, colors and details.

Discover custom reproduction
  1. 1Choice of workCatalog or museum reference
  2. 2Oil paintingManual production on canvas
  3. 3Photo validationColor and material control
  4. 4Protected shippingCanvas carefully packaged and sent rolled

Frequently asked questions

Before choosing your painting

Are reproductions printed?

No. Each painting is hand painted in oil on canvas.

How to choose a still life reproduction?

First choose the atmosphere: classic, bright, dark, colorful or modern. Then check the relationship between the format, furniture and width of the wall.

Which still life should you choose for a kitchen, dining room or living room?

Fruits, crockery and bodegones are suitable for a kitchen. Standing tables, drinks and bouquets work well in a dining room. A living room can accommodate a famous Dutch, abstract work or vanity.

Which format to favor?

A horizontal accompanies a sideboard, a vertical occupies a narrow wall and a square provides stability above a console.

How to associate the painting with the colors of the decoration?

Take a secondary hue from the painting in the textiles or use the work as a contrast. A dark palette structures a light wall, while a bright bouquet softens a deep interior.

Can a work appear in several collections?

Yes. The same painting can be at the same time a still life with fruits, a Dutch work, a vanity and a composition with glassware.

Can I request a work missing from the catalog?

Yes. Send the name of the work, artist, photograph or museum reference.

Can I choose a custom dimension?

Yes. Dimensions are adaptable up to 200 cm depending on the proportions of the work and technical feasibility.

Is the canvas delivered framed?

The paint is generally sent rolled to better protect it during transport.

Can't find the work you're looking for?

Have your custom still life reproduced

Send an image, the name of a work or a museum reference. We will offer you the appropriate format.

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