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7,395 Original artworks, Limited Editions & Prints:. Discover original contemporary Boat Artworks on ArtMajeur. Boats original contemporary boat artworks have been a subject of fascination [...]

7,395 Original artworks, Limited Editions & Prints:

Discover original contemporary Boat Artworks on ArtMajeur

Boats original contemporary boat artworks have been a subject of fascination for artists throughout history, and Contemporary Artists continue to explore the theme in unique and exciting ways. These original artworks are created using a range of supports, such as canvas, paper, wood, and metal, as well as materials such as oil paint, acrylic paint, ink, charcoal, and found objects. What sets these original artworks apart is their ability to capture the essence of boats in a way that is both beautiful and thought-provoking.

Painting,  13.4x21.3 in
Blue Sky, White Clouds and Blue Sea Painting, 13.4x21.3 in
©2020 Xu Chenyi

Origins and History

The Impressionists of the 19th century captured the beauty and majesty of boats in their natural element. In the 20th century, artists like David Hockney and Edward Hopper continued to explore the theme of boats in their works.

Painting,  32.7x61 in
Sailing Regatta L 3 Painting, 32.7x61 in
©2025 Peter Nottrott

Evolutions of theses works in the contemporary art market

Boats have been a source of inspiration for artists for centuries, and the recent evolution of original contemporary boat artworks has added a new dimension to this theme. These artworks are gaining popularity in the contemporary art market due to their uniqueness, creativity, and versatility. Artists are exploring various mediums, techniques, and styles to depict boats in their artworks.

Sculpture,  13.8x27.2 in
Voyager [B] Sculpture, 13.8x27.2 in
©2024 Philip Hearsey

Related Famous Artists

Contemporary art has taken on new forms, with many artists exploring the theme of boats. Some well-known artists in this genre include:

  1. Sean Scully - Scully is an Irish painter who has gained recognition for his abstract works centered around boats. His pieces often feature bold, colorful lines and shapes that evoke a sense of movement and energy.

  2. Frank Stella - Stella is an American painter who has been active since the 1950s. His boat-themed works often feature bright colors and geometric shapes, giving his pieces a modern, almost futuristic feel.

  3. David Hockney - Hockney is a British artist who has been active since the 1960s. His boat-themed works often feature bright, bold colors and playful, whimsical shapes.

  4. Alex Katz - Katz is an American painter who has been active since the 1950s. His boat-themed works often feature bold, graphic shapes and bright, bold colors.

  5. Elizabeth Murray - Murray was an American painter who was active from the 1970s until her death in 2007. Her boat-themed works often feature playful, cartoonish shapes and bright, bold colors.

These artists have gained recognition for their unique takes on the theme of boats, using bold colors and shapes to create works that are both contemporary and timeless. Through their art, they invite us to explore the beauty and power of the ocean and the vessels that move across it.

Painting,  40x60 in
Trio Painting, 40x60 in
©2022 Sonya Kertész

Notable original contemporary Boat artworks

Boats have been a popular subject for contemporary artists, with many creating original artworks that capture the essence of these vessels. One such artwork is "The Boat," created by artist David Hockney in 1966. This artwork features a simplistic, yet striking image of a boat floating on a calm sea. The use of vibrant colors and bold outlines emphasizes the boat’s shape and creates a sense of movement within the painting.

Another noteworthy contemporary boat artwork is "Sailboat (Study)," created by artist Edward Hopper in 1899. This artwork features a solitary sailboat on a serene body of water, with the surrounding landscape rendered in Hopper’s signature style of stark contrasts and dramatic lighting. The simple yet powerful composition of this artwork captures the sense of peaceful isolation that one can experience when out on the water.

In 2010, artist Kehinde Wiley created "Boat of Ra," a painting that depicts a modern-day black man as the Egyptian god Ra, seated on a boat that is being rowed by figures from African mythology. This artwork challenges traditional representations of power and authority, while also highlighting the rich cultural heritage of African art.

Lastly, artist Damien Hirst’s "The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living" (1991) features a preserved tiger shark suspended in a tank of formaldehyde. While not a traditional boat artwork, this piece uses the boat as a metaphor for the fragility of life and the inevitability of death, as the shark is rendered both powerful and vulnerable in its glass prison.

These contemporary boat artworks demonstrate the diverse ways in which artists have chosen to represent this timeless subject, from simplified forms to complex metaphors.

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Painting titled "Blue Sky, White Clo…" by Xu Chenyi, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Panel
Blue Sky, White Clouds and Blue Sea - Painting, 13.4x21.3 in ©2020 by Xu Chenyi - Boat,

Xu Chenyi

"Blue Sky, White Clouds and Blue Sea"

Acrylic on Paper | 13.4x21.3 in

$3,239.7
Painting titled "Trio" by Sonya Kertész, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Trio - Painting, 40x60 in ©2022 by Sonya Kertész - Figurative, figurative-594, Boat, Bateaux, chaloupes, embarcations, pêche, poisson, mer, ocean, lac, caique, sur l'eau, eau, navigation, univers marin, marine, marin, Orange, bleu, jaune

Sonya Kertész

"Trio"

Oil on Canvas | 40x60 in

$5,033.27
Painting titled "boats 5" by Van Ko Tokusha, Original Artwork, Encaustic
boats 5 - Painting, 16.1x24.4 in ©2025 by Van Ko Tokusha - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Boat, boats, yachts, sea, port, water, mixed media, drawing with fire, wood burning, pyro gravure, pyrography, engraving, wax, encaustic

Van Ko Tokusha

"boats 5"

Encaustic on Wood | 16.1x24.4 in

$3,473.57
Painting titled "SERENITY MAGIC" by Volodymyr Glukhomanyuk, Original Artwork, Oil
SERENITY MAGIC - Painting, 39.4x31.5 in ©2024 by Volodymyr Glukhomanyuk - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Boat, night seascape, moonlight, ships in the marina, lilac palette, reflections in the water, magical atmosphere, carefree state, romantic mood, harmony and peace, magical glow

Volodymyr Glukhomanyuk

"SERENITY MAGIC"

Oil on Canvas | 39.4x31.5 in

$3,677
Painting titled "L'ATTENTE" by Françoise Guerin, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
L'ATTENTE - Painting, 39.4x39.4 in ©2012 by Françoise Guerin - Figurative, figurative-594, Boat,

Françoise Guerin

"L'ATTENTE"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 39.4x39.4 in

$1,720.21
Painting titled "Quiet Harbor" by Evgeny Chernyakovsky, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Quiet Harbor - Painting, 27.5x35.4 in ©2025 by Evgeny Chernyakovsky - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Boat, sea oil painting, Yacht painting, Yacht art, coastal painting, Yacht Wall Art, Boats painting, Yacht Portrait, Yacht Canvas Art, original painting, City painting oil, Tropical artwork, seascape painting, Italy oil painting

Evgeny Chernyakovsky

"Quiet Harbor"

Oil on Canvas | 27.5x35.4 in

$1,627
Painting titled "Ellen Mac Arthur" by Nicolas Le Guillou, Original Artwork, Digital Painting Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Ellen Mac Arthur - Painting, 31.5x23.6 in ©2020 by Nicolas Le Guillou - Figurative, figurative-594, Boat, skipper, voile, mer, marine, Vendee Globe

Nicolas Le Guillou

"Ellen Mac Arthur"

Digital Painting on Canvas | 31.5x23.6 in

$2,327.06
Painting titled "Stormy Sailing XL 1" by Peter Nottrott, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Stormy Sailing XL 1 - Painting, 41.3x61 in ©2025 by Peter Nottrott - Figurative, figurative-594, Boat, maritime artwork, sail boats, vibrant painting, Peter Nottrott, Original, blue colorful, seascape painting, maritimes Gemälde, Segelboote, Meereslandschaft, peinture bateau à voile, peinture paysage marin

Peter Nottrott

"Stormy Sailing XL 1"

Acrylic on Canvas | 41.3x61 in

$5,112.1
Painting titled "Light’s First Kiss" by Nadiia Antoniuk, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Light’s First Kiss - Painting, 31.5x47.2 in ©2025 by Nadiia Antoniuk - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Boat, modern yacht painting, yacht canvas art, seascape with yachts, yacht watercolor, painting boat, yacht painting, painting coastal, marina scene, ocean yacht artwork, yachts painting, luxury art, abstract yacht, painting yachts, yacht wall decor, nautical art, sailboat artwork, sailboat painting, sailboat art

Nadiia Antoniuk

"Light’s First Kiss"

Acrylic on Canvas | 31.5x47.2 in

$2,768.09
Painting titled "Brave Ship on Turbu…" by Nurgaliy Abdigaliyev, Original Artwork, Oil
Brave Ship on Turbulent Sea - Painting, 25x30.8 in ©2023 by Nurgaliy Abdigaliyev - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Boat, ship, boat, wawes, frothy whites, billowing sails, dramatic atmosphere, adventurous theme, turbulent waves, muted greens, emotional resilience, rich texture, contrast and depth

Nurgaliy Abdigaliyev

"Brave Ship on Turbulent Sea"

Oil on Canvas | 25x30.8 in

$3,005
$2,135
Painting titled "Stormy Sailing XS 2" by Peter Nottrott, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Stormy Sailing XS 2 - Painting, 31.5x23.6 in ©2025 by Peter Nottrott - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Boat, sailing painting, sail boat, Peter Nottrott, Original, maritime artwork, contemporary artwork, semi abstract artwork, one of a kind, segelgemälde, segelboot, Meereslandschaft, Unikat, moderne Malerei, peinture paysage marin, peinture bateau à voile, peinture bleue, piece unique, vibrant artwork, canvas wall art

Peter Nottrott

"Stormy Sailing XS 2"

Acrylic on Canvas | 31.5x23.6 in

$1,581.19
Painting titled "Sail Boats L 7" by Peter Nottrott, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Sail Boats L 7 - Painting, 61x33.5 in ©2024 by Peter Nottrott - Figurative, figurative-594, Boat, maritime painting, sail boat artwork, peinture paysage marin, Segelbootgemälde, vertical vibrant painting, Peter Nottrott, Original, moderne Malerei, contemporary artwork, peinture contemporaine, bateau à voile, Unikat, piece unique, one of a kind, canvas wall art

Peter Nottrott

"Sail Boats L 7"

Acrylic on Canvas | 61x33.5 in

$2,794.95
Painting titled "Sailing Regatta L 3" by Peter Nottrott, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Sailing Regatta L 3 - Painting, 32.7x61 in ©2025 by Peter Nottrott - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Boat, Peter Nottrott, regatta artwork, sailing painting, sail boat, vibrant painting, contemporary artwork, canvas wall art, Segelregatta, Segelboote, maritimes gemälde, großes Gemälde, peinture paysage marin, peinture bateau à voile, Unikat, piece uique, moderne Malerei, peinture moderne, one of kind

Peter Nottrott

"Sailing Regatta L 3"

Acrylic on Canvas | 32.7x61 in

$2,463.91
Painting titled "Sail Boats S 1" by Peter Nottrott, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Sail Boats S 1 - Painting, 39.4x27.6 in ©2025 by Peter Nottrott - Figurative, figurative-594, Boat, maritime artwork, Peter Nottrott, Original, vibrant painting, portrait format, sail boats, semi abstract, canvas wall art, Segelbootgemälde, Segeln, maritimes Gemälde, Unikat, contemporary artwork, moderne Malerei, peinture paysage marin, peinture bateau à voile, peinture dynamique, piece unique

Peter Nottrott

"Sail Boats S 1"

Acrylic on Canvas | 39.4x27.6 in

$1,250.17
Painting titled "Olivier De Kersauson" by Nicolas Le Guillou, Original Artwork, Digital Painting Mounted on Wood Stretcher f…
Olivier De Kersauson - Painting, 31.5x23.6 in ©2020 by Nicolas Le Guillou - Figurative, figurative-594, Boat, skipper, voile, mer, marine, célébrités

Nicolas Le Guillou

"Olivier De Kersauson"

Digital Painting on Canvas | 31.5x23.6 in

$2,327.06
Drawing titled "Mauvaise direction" by Yang Wang, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Mauvaise direction - Drawing, 9.5x11.8 in ©2024 by Yang Wang - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Boat,

Yang Wang

"Mauvaise direction"

Acrylic on Canvas | 9.5x11.8 in

$1,066.52
Painting titled "LE BELEM EN NORVEGE" by Erick Millet, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
LE BELEM EN NORVEGE - Painting, 18.1x25.6 in ©2025 by Erick Millet - Figurative, figurative-594, Boat

Erick Millet

"LE BELEM EN NORVEGE"

Acrylic on Linen Canvas | 18.1x25.6 in

$2,085.03
Prints available
Painting titled "LA BELLE POULE EN P…" by Erick Millet, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
LA BELLE POULE EN PLEINE MER - Painting, 25.6x19.7 in ©2025 by Erick Millet - Figurative, figurative-594, Boat,

Erick Millet

"LA BELLE POULE EN PLEINE MER"

Acrylic on Linen Canvas | 25.6x19.7 in

$1,373.1
Prints available
Painting titled "Pétrolier en mer de…" by Anthony Colange, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Pétrolier en mer de glace - Painting, 21.3x28.7 in ©2025 by Anthony Colange - Figurative, figurative-594, Boat, Navire, pétrolier, mer, glace, ocean, nord, Oil tanker

Anthony Colange

"Pétrolier en mer de glace"

Oil on Canvas | 21.3x28.7 in

$5,649.41
Painting titled "Red sailboat" by Istvan Cene Gal, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Red sailboat - Painting, 39.4x27.6 in ©2025 by Istvan Cene Gal - Hyperrealism, hyperrealism-612, Boat, boat, sailboat, sailing boat, boating, sailing, sea, lake, sport, water, water sport, yacht, yachtman, yachtmen, cene gal, vamosiart, summer, landscape, seascape, lakescape, blue sky

Istvan Cene Gal

"Red sailboat"

Oil on Canvas | 39.4x27.6 in

$2,754.46
Painting titled "Die Eos" by Markus Honerla, Original Artwork, Lacquer Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Die Eos - Painting, 59.1x47.2 in ©2019 by Markus Honerla - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Boat, Meer, Boot, Sommer, Fischer, Hafen, Fahnen, Gischt, Wasser

Markus Honerla

"Die Eos"

Lacquer on Canvas | 59.1x47.2 in

$3,754.91
Prints available
Painting titled "Greek Boats at Suns…" by Jelena Djokic, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Greek Boats at Sunset - Painting, 14.9x17 in ©2025 by Jelena Djokic - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Boat, boats, sunset, summer, joy, reflections, sea, harbor, dock, nets, cabin, Greece

Jelena Djokic

"Greek Boats at Sunset"

Acrylic on Linen Canvas | 14.9x17 in

$406.14
Prints available
Painting titled "Loïc Peyron" by Nicolas Le Guillou, Original Artwork, Digital Painting Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Loïc Peyron - Painting, 31.5x23.6 in ©2021 by Nicolas Le Guillou - Figurative, figurative-594, Boat, route du Rhum, mer, marine, voile, skipper, célébrités

Nicolas Le Guillou

"Loïc Peyron"

Digital Painting on Canvas | 31.5x23.6 in

$2,327.06
Painting titled "Alain Gautier" by Nicolas Le Guillou, Original Artwork, Digital Painting Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Alain Gautier - Painting, 31.5x23.6 in ©2020 by Nicolas Le Guillou - Figurative, figurative-594, Boat, skipper, bateau, marine, vendee globe, célébrités, voile

Nicolas Le Guillou

"Alain Gautier"

Digital Painting on Canvas | 31.5x23.6 in

$2,327.06
Sculpture titled "Voyager  [B]" by Philip Hearsey, Original Artwork, Bronze
Voyager [B] - Sculpture, 13.8x27.2 in ©2024 by Philip Hearsey - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Boat, bronze, blue, bronze sculpture, interior design, contemplative, contemporary sculpture, semi=figurative

Philip Hearsey

"Voyager [B]"

Sculpture - Bronze | 13.8x27.2 in

$5,509.25
Painting titled "Summer Sailing Impr…" by Peter Nottrott, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Summer Sailing Impressions XL 6 - Painting, 41.3x61 in ©2025 by Peter Nottrott - Figurative, figurative-594, Boat, maritime painting, Peter Nottrott, Original, sail boats, Summer sailing, sea reflection, vibrant colorful painting, maritimes Gemälde, Segelboote, Sommersegeln, großes Gemälde, moderne Malerei, peinture maritime, peinture bateau à voile, peinture paysage marin, Unikat, piece unique, one of a kind

Peter Nottrott

"Summer Sailing Impressions XL 6"

Acrylic on Canvas | 41.3x61 in

$2,905.28
Painting titled "ENLIGHTENMENT" by Volodymyr Glukhomanyuk, Original Artwork, Oil
ENLIGHTENMENT - Painting, 39.4x31.5 in ©2025 by Volodymyr Glukhomanyuk - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Boat, fishing boat, harbor sunrise, serene seascape, morning light, calm waters, marine artist, maritime art, nautical, harbor scene, atmospheric seascape

Volodymyr Glukhomanyuk

"ENLIGHTENMENT"

Oil on Canvas | 39.4x31.5 in

$3,677
Painting titled "Florence Arthaud" by Nicolas Le Guillou, Original Artwork, Digital Painting Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Florence Arthaud - Painting, 31.5x23.6 in ©2020 by Nicolas Le Guillou - Figurative, figurative-594, Boat, Mer, Skipper, voile, marine, célébrité, route du Rhum

Nicolas Le Guillou

"Florence Arthaud"

Digital Painting on Canvas | 31.5x23.6 in

$2,327.06
Painting titled "boat in the storm 5" by Giorgio Gosti, Original Artwork, Watercolor
boat in the storm 5 - Painting, 20.9x13.8 in ©2025 by Giorgio Gosti - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Boat, boat, storm

Giorgio Gosti

"boat in the storm 5"

Watercolor on Paper | 20.9x13.8 in

$292.8
Prints available
Painting titled "Comme à la criée" by Nathalie Michault, Original Artwork, Pastel
Comme à la criée - Painting, 16.1x27.2 in ©2024 by Nathalie Michault - Figurative, figurative-594, Boat, Cap Vert, voyage, pêche, poissons, pastels, soleil, plage, Tarrafal

Nathalie Michault

"Comme à la criée"

Pastel on Paper | 16.1x27.2 in

$2,441.58
Prints available
Painting titled "SETE" by Stéphane Saillard, Original Artwork, Acrylic
SETE - Painting, 48x39.4 in ©2024 by Stéphane Saillard - Abstract, abstract-570, Boat

Stéphane Saillard

"SETE"

Acrylic on Wood | 48x39.4 in

$5,085.06
Photography titled "S'évader" by Harold Vernhes (HA-VE), Original Artwork, Analog photography
S'évader - Photography, 25.6x19.7 in ©2024 by Harold Vernhes (HA-VE) - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Boat, cyanotype, bateau, bateaux, monochrome, symbolisme, adversité, payasage, marin, mer

Harold Vernhes (HA-VE)

"S'évader"

Photography | 25.6x19.7 in

$1,687.15
Painting titled "Rencontre avec Gian…" by Sonya Kertész, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Rencontre avec Giannis - Painting, 48x36 in ©2020 by Sonya Kertész - Figurative, figurative-594, Boat, Épave, Giannis D, vraquier Grec, mer rouge, ocean, mer, plongée sous-marine, bleu, Shoyo Maru et Markos, Abu Nuhas, site de plongée, Sha'b Abu Nuhas., Egypte, navigation, univers marin, marine, bateau

Sonya Kertész

"Rencontre avec Giannis"

Oil on Canvas | 48x36 in

$4,472.05
Painting titled ""Surrounded by tran…" by Evgeny Chernyakovsky, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
"Surrounded by tranquility" - Painting, 27.5x33.4 in ©2025 by Evgeny Chernyakovsky - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Boat, France painting oil, France art, France wall art, boat oil painting, custom boat painting, boat artwork, original painting, Tropical artwork, sea oil painting, Beach painting oil, custom oil painting, seascape painting, signed oil painting

Evgeny Chernyakovsky

""Surrounded by tranquility""

Oil on Canvas | 27.5x33.4 in

$1,577
Painting titled "Reflet" by Yves Signor, Original Artwork, Watercolor Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Reflet - Painting, 16.1x12.2 in ©2025 by Yves Signor - Figurative, figurative-594, Boat, bateau, reflet

Yves Signor

"Reflet"

Watercolor on Paper | 16.1x12.2 in

$812.29
Painting titled "Ballet Nautique" by Elise Baron, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Ballet Nautique - Painting, 31.5x25.6 in ©2023 by Elise Baron - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Boat, voilier, bateau, mer, poisson, banc de poissons, feuille d'or, poétique

Elise Baron

"Ballet Nautique"

Oil on Canvas | 31.5x25.6 in

$2,067.32
Prints available

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