Peter Nottrott
"Sail Boats XXXL 1"
Acrylic on Canvas | 59.1x94.5 in
$12,327.09
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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.
©2024 Peter Nottrott
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.
©2024 Maja Djokic Mihajlovic
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.
©2010 Thierry Van Quickenborne
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
©2024 Prashant Prabhu
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.
Prashant Prabhu
"Moored boats, benarasi blues"
Watercolor on Paper | 22x30 in
$1,731
Dennis Josef Meseg
"Bronze “Someone, there”"
Sculpture - Bronze | 15.8x31.5 in
$17,624.48
Jove Wang
"Morning Santa Barbara Fog"
Oil on Linen Canvas | 16x16 in
$6,038
Pacom
"Voilier"
Metals on Wood | 19.7x19.7 in
$4,193.01
Spiros
"Twilight harbor"
Acrylic on Canvas | 15.8x27.6 in
$2,196
Arnaud Feuga
"Le Club Med 2 en Patagonie"
Oil on Linen Canvas | 25.6x19.7 in
$3,258.09
Patrice Le Gall
"Les Grandes Voiles d'Antibes 2"
Acrylic on Canvas | 39.4x28.7 in
$3,200.47
Iryna Kastsova
"Ship"
Oil on Canvas | 27.6x39.4 in
$2,279.68
Prints available
Patrice Butel
"Voiliers n°2407"
Oil on Canvas | 15.8x7.9 in
$250.04
Prints available
Konoko
"Bateaux de Pêche au Miroir aux Oiseaux"
Oil on Linen Canvas | 15.8x31.5 in
$11,079.89
Prints available
Banksy
"The Louise Michel - Banksy x Post Modern Vandal"
Printmaking on Paper | 13x18.9 in
$1,367.59
Maja Djokic Mihajlovic
"Farewell to summer"
Oil on Canvas | 15.8x31.5 in
$1,550.23
Prints available
Franck Hebert
"Vogue"
Oil on Canvas | 27.6x27.6 in
$1,243.66
Galya Didur
"Meeting with Burano"
Acrylic on Canvas | 39.4x39.4 in
$15,764.38
William Johns
"Goodnight Greenwall"
Oil on Canvas | 35.8x32.3 in
On Request
Ralph Spegelaere
"Plénitude"
Oil on Linen Canvas | 19.7x23.6 in
$1,682.86
Ruslan Kolomiyets
"Moon Race 2"
Watercolor on Paper | 21.7x29.5 in
$2,528.63
Prints available
Svetlana Kostina
"Take as long as you need ..."
Watercolor on Paper | 12.2x10.2 in
$165
Prints available
Irene Bibik-Chkolian
"Zigzag of luck"
Watercolor on Paper | 23.2x33.1 in
$1,355.63
Prints available
Anton Zapotochnyi
"peinture à l'huile « Tempête dans la mer des Sargasses »"
Oil on Canvas | 31.5x27.6 in
$2,001.38
Prints available
Ed Little
"Sailing Four"
Oil on Canvas | 36x48 in
$10,854
Pic Art
"Petit port des Antilles"
Ink on Paper | 27.6x19.7 in
$435.93
Prints available
Bernard Simunovic
"SMOOTH SAILING"
Acrylic on Canvas | 27.6x55.1 in
$10,608.08
Thierry Van Quickenborne
"Bain boat (Sous baguettes)"
Oil on Linen Canvas | 25.6x36.2 in
$6,370.5
Prints available
Volodymyr Glukhomanyuk
"DAILY BUSTLE Series GOLDEN AGE part #11"
Oil on Canvas | 23.6x35.4 in
$3,900
Claude Géan
"ESCALE À SÈTE"
Acrylic on Canvas | 31.5x31.5 in
$3,948.41
Prints available
Roland Guyomard
"Cargo rouge St Malo"
Acrylic on Canvas | 21.3x31.5 in
$2,973.26
Prints available
Michael Hebert
"Bastia"
Acrylic on Cardboard | 51.2x38.2 in
$1,984.63
Evgenii
"Riomaggiore"
Oil on Canvas | 29.5x35.4 in
$1,677
Yuriy Kraft
""Sails and Whispers""
Watercolor on Paper | 7.9x6.1 in
$377.23
Prints available
Philippe Manson
"After the shower"
Acrylic on Linen Canvas | 21.7x18.1 in
$546.82
Prints available
Clèves Léo
"Le bateau de peche"
Oil on Canvas | 31.9x25.6 in
$1,513.27
Prints available
Yveline Javer
"Course Océanique"
Oil on Canvas | 27.6x39.4 in
$2,011.16
Prints available
Fabrice Gallou
"Castel-Dinn"
Photography | 47.2x94.5 in
$3,749.46
Christian Bessede
"Mistral"
Digital Arts | 19.7x39.4 in
$621.83