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What was the main theme of Western painting?
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There is much debate about what the main theme of Western painting is. Some art historians state that the theme is the representation of the human form. However, others argue that it is more about how artists perceive the world and choose to present it. Early Western art typically had religious or mythological themes. You'll find a large collection of Western paintings on 1stDibs.
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"Jeanne" Western Painting
Located in Austin, TX
“Jeanne” is a western painting by Gerald McCann executed in oil on board; measuring 20 x 30 inches
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Country Western Hits, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Brian Nash
Located in Yardley, PA
Country Music Rocks! :: Painting :: Pop-Art :: This piece comes with an official certificate of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Western Sunset, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Anthony Dunphy
Located in Yardley, PA
As the sun sets low over the western desert a lone bull Bison walks across the landscape as purple
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Western outlaw in the mountains, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
The original painting "Western outlaw in the mountains" was created with colourful acrylic paints
Category
2010s Pop Art Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Rio Hondo, Cowboy Oil Painting on Canvas, Western Art
By Dennis Lyall
Located in Whitefish, MT
, portraiture, marine- and Western-style painting. His assignments over the years have included portraits of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Texas Longhorn, Oil Painting, Award of Excellence, Southwest Art, Western Art
Located in Houston, TX
Southwest Art Magazine, her award winning painting, "Out of the Shadow" was included in the article "A Win
Category
2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cotton Canvas