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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.

Photography
les promesses de l'Aube (2) Photography
©2011 Catherine Péré

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,  24x19.7 in
Voilier dans la tourmente Painting, 24x19.7 in
©2024 Robert Charles

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.

Digital Arts
The Oceanic Digital Arts
©2024 Sacha Doubroff

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,  17.7x18.1 in
Régate Paris 24 Painting, 17.7x18.1 in
©2024 Philippe Seigle

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.

Photography titled "les promesses de l'…" by Catherine Péré, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
les promesses de l'Aube (2) - Photography ©2011 by Catherine Péré - Boat, RAW, bassind'Arcachon, leverdesoleil, sunrise, sérénité

Catherine Péré

"les promesses de l'Aube (2)"

Photography | Several sizes

Available from $56.22
Painting titled "Régate Paris 24" by Philippe Seigle, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Régate Paris 24 - Painting, 17.7x18.1 in ©2024 by Philippe Seigle - Cubism, cubism-582, Boat

Philippe Seigle

"Régate Paris 24"

Acrylic on Canvas | 17.7x18.1 in

$1,160.17
Painting titled "Sailing Journey" by Tetyana Hamilton, Original Artwork, Oil
Sailing Journey - Painting, 14x11 in ©2023 by Tetyana Hamilton - Classicism, classicism-933, Boat, Boat painting, Saolboat painting, Sailing painting, Painting by order, Seascape painting, Painting of Sailing

Tetyana Hamilton

"Sailing Journey"

Oil on Canvas | 14x11 in

Not For Sale Prints from $27.03
Painting titled "Anchored Dream" by J. Woko, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Anchored Dream - Painting, 33.5x53.2 in ©2024 by J. Woko - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Boat, Impressionism, Realism, Boat, Anchor, Anchored Dreams, Calm, Harbour, Evening, Asia, Indonesia, Modernism

J. Woko

"Anchored Dream"

Acrylic on Canvas | 33.5x53.2 in

$454.78
Painting titled "Ship" by Ekaterina San, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Ship - Painting, 39.4x19.7 in ©2023 by Ekaterina San - Figurative, figurative-594, Boat

Ekaterina San

"Ship"

Acrylic on Canvas | 39.4x19.7 in

Sold
Painting titled "I wish was sailing…" by Vladyslav Durniev, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Cardboard
I wish was sailing away - Painting, 15.8x11.8 in ©2024 by Vladyslav Durniev - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Boat, seascape, sailing, sail boats, yachts, dramatic sky, pastose painting

Vladyslav Durniev

"I wish was sailing away"

Oil on Canvas | 15.8x11.8 in

$254.75
Prints available
Painting titled "Boats on the Thames…" by Valérie Le Meur, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Boats on the Thames-3- - Painting, 10.6x7.5 in ©2024 by Valérie Le Meur - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Boat, Londres, Tamise, rivière, péniches, été, soleil, bord de fleuve, eau, couleurs, promenade, famille

Valérie Le Meur

"Boats on the Thames-3-"

Acrylic on Canvas | 10.6x7.5 in

$559.13
Painting titled "Landscape with a ri…" by Natasha Svetelshchuk, Original Artwork, Pastel
Landscape with a river/landscape with a lake - Painting, 15x21.3 in ©2024 by Natasha Svetelshchuk - Figurative, figurative-594, Boat, landscape with a lake, landscape with a river, landscape with water, landscape with pastels

Natasha Svetelshchuk

"Landscape with a river/landscape with a lake"

Pastel on Paper | 15x21.3 in

$1,020
Painting titled "Mouettes/Seagulls" by Anastasiia Beliaeva, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Mouettes/Seagulls - Painting, 9.5x7.1 in ©2024 by Anastasiia Beliaeva - Figurative, figurative-594, Boat, mer, mouettes, bateau, ciel, horizon, sea, seagulls, boat, sky

Anastasiia Beliaeva

"Mouettes/Seagulls"

Acrylic on Canvas | 9.5x7.1 in

$193.89
Prints available
Painting titled "Manque d’eau" by Moraru Vadim, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Manque d’eau - Painting, 15.8x15.8 in ©2024 by Moraru Vadim - Outsider Art, outsider-art-1044, Boat, bateau, water, vacances

Moraru Vadim

"Manque d’eau"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 15.8x15.8 in

$676.03
Prints available
Painting titled "Ouessant" by Yann Le Dall, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Ouessant - Painting, 15.8x11.8 in ©2020 by Yann Le Dall - Fauvism, fauvism-942, Boat

Yann Le Dall

"Ouessant"

Oil on Canvas | 15.8x11.8 in

$1,442.49
Painting titled "Marlon Brando" by Douglas Okerlund, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Marlon Brando - Painting ©2024 by Douglas Okerlund - Boat, ship

Douglas Okerlund

"Marlon Brando"

Digital Photography, Manipulated Photography

Not For Sale
Painting titled "Voilier dans la tou…" by Robert Charles, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Voilier dans la tourmente - Painting, 24x19.7 in ©2024 by Robert Charles - Abstract, abstract-570, Boat

Robert Charles

"Voilier dans la tourmente"

Oil on Canvas | 24x19.7 in

$588.91
Painting titled "Mares Desbravados" by Daniel Cerqueira, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Mares Desbravados - Painting, 35.4x23.6 in ©2023 by Daniel Cerqueira - Abstract, abstract-570, Boat, caravela, mar, navegar, descobrimentos, portugal

Daniel Cerqueira

"Mares Desbravados"

Acrylic on Canvas | 35.4x23.6 in

$2,257.48
Painting titled "Etude "Boats"" by Anna Ovsiankina, Original Artwork, Oil
Etude "Boats" - Painting, 11.8x11.8 in ©2020 by Anna Ovsiankina - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Boat, boat, water, waterscape, spring, lake, reflection, yellow, yellow-green, under 500

Anna Ovsiankina

"Etude "Boats""

Oil on Canvas | 11.8x11.8 in

$336
Painting titled "EL NAUFRAGIO DEL "V…" by Roberto Pittino, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
EL NAUFRAGIO DEL "VILLA DE PITANXO" - Painting, 27.6x39.4 in ©2024 by Roberto Pittino - Abstract, abstract-570, Boat, NAUFRAGIO, SHIPWRECK, BARCO, SHIP, MAR, SEA, ESPAÑA, SPAIN, TRAGEDIA, TRAGEDY

Roberto Pittino

"EL NAUFRAGIO DEL "VILLA DE PITANXO""

Oil on Canvas | 27.6x39.4 in

$2,169
Painting titled "Barques en automne" by Christian Nouyrigat, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Barques en automne - Painting, 18.1x15 in ©2018 by Christian Nouyrigat - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Boat

Christian Nouyrigat

"Barques en automne"

Acrylic on Linen Canvas | 18.1x15 in

$649.56
Collages titled "F 1736" by Patrick Demelenne, Original Artwork, Collages
F 1736 - Collages, 23.6x32.7 in ©2024 by Patrick Demelenne - Figurative, figurative-594, Boat, Marine, portuaire

Patrick Demelenne

"F 1736"

Collages on MDF Board | 23.6x32.7 in

Sold
Painting titled "Mouillage au Port d…" by Jm Mariani, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Mouillage au Port de Maccinaggio - Corse - Painting, 23.6x31.5 in ©2024 by Jm Mariani - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Boat, Maccinaggio;, corse;

Jm Mariani

"Mouillage au Port de Maccinaggio - Corse"

Oil on Canvas | 23.6x31.5 in

$1,055.4
Painting titled "PANORAMA MARIN" by Claude Ponzo, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
PANORAMA MARIN - Painting, 7.9x7.9 in ©2024 by Claude Ponzo - Figurative, figurative-594, Boat

Claude Ponzo

"PANORAMA MARIN"

Acrylic on Canvas | 7.9x7.9 in

$152.19
Painting titled "Due barche" by Marcella Molea, Original Artwork, Oil
Due barche - Painting, 19.7x19.7 in ©2024 by Marcella Molea - Figurative, figurative-594, Boat, barche, mare, mare turchese, barche a vela, paesaggio di mare, natura, bellezza, viaggi

Marcella Molea

"Due barche"

Oil, Acrylic | 19.7x19.7 in

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Painting titled "Picturesque" by Jan O'Sullivan, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Picturesque - Painting, 23.6x23.6 in ©2024 by Jan O'Sullivan - Abstract, abstract-570, Boat, colour, boats, sea, seascapes, abstract, pink, yellow, orange

Jan O'Sullivan

"Picturesque"

Acrylic on Canvas | 23.6x23.6 in

$2,063.38
Photography titled "Voilier St Malo" by Roland Guyomard, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Voilier St Malo - Photography ©2020 by Roland Guyomard - Figurative, figurative-594, Boat, Réalisme, Bateau, Immobilisme, Connecté

Roland Guyomard

"Voilier St Malo"

Photography | Several sizes

Available from $27.03
Painting titled "AQUARELLE originale…" by Isabelle Redonnet, Original Artwork, Watercolor
AQUARELLE originale et unique: Sur une mer agitée - Painting, 12.2x16.1 in ©2024 by Isabelle Redonnet - Figurative, figurative-594, Boat, aquarelle voilier deux mats, aquarelle ketch sous voile, aquarelle ketch sur mer agitee, aquarelle ketch mer houleuse, voilier mer houleuse, voilier mer agitee, aquarelle marine, aquarelle maritime

Isabelle Redonnet

"AQUARELLE originale et unique: Sur une mer agitée"

Watercolor on Paper | 12.2x16.1 in

$127.93
Prints available
Digital Arts titled "The Oceanic" by Sacha Doubroff, Original Artwork, Digital Painting
The Oceanic - Digital Arts ©2024 by Sacha Doubroff - Illustration, illustration-600, Boat, YouthIllustration, Titanic, Light, lumière, Concept, Youth, jeunesse, Conceptart, Color, Couleur, Illustration

Sacha Doubroff

"The Oceanic"

Digital Arts | Several sizes

Available from $27.03
Painting titled "Old Sailship in Sto…" by Shahid Zuberi, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Old Sailship in Storm - Painting, 27.6x19.7 in ©2024 by Shahid Zuberi - Classicism, classicism-933, Boat, Classic Ships, old ships, Sailships, Ocean paintings, Sea paintings

Shahid Zuberi

"Old Sailship in Storm"

Acrylic on Canvas | 27.6x19.7 in

$1,688.87
Prints available
Painting titled "Velero y cabo" by Joana Bisquert Mari, Original Artwork, Watercolor
Velero y cabo - Painting, 39.4x13.8 in ©2024 by Joana Bisquert Mari - Illustration, illustration-600, Boat, marina, acuarelavelero, acuareladeveleros, capsanantoni, xabia

Joana Bisquert Mari

"Velero y cabo"

Watercolor on Paper | 39.4x13.8 in

$242.62
Prints available
Painting titled "Regatta" by Diana Alferova, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Regatta - Painting, 23.6x35.4 in ©2024 by Diana Alferova - Abstract, abstract-570, Boat, sea boats, sailboats, deep blue, golden silver boats, texture

Diana Alferova

"Regatta"

Acrylic on Canvas | 23.6x35.4 in

$3,868.71
Prints available
Painting titled "Barco com figuras" by Adilson Fernandes, Original Artwork, Collages
Barco com figuras - Painting, 11x16.5 in ©2016 by Adilson Fernandes - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Boat, barco, viagem, desgarramento, movimento

Adilson Fernandes

"Barco com figuras"

Collages on Cardboard | 11x16.5 in

$494.07
Prints available
Painting titled "ABSTRAIT, SEMAINE D…" by Valerie   Jouve, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
ABSTRAIT, SEMAINE DU GOLFE - Painting, 11.8x35.4 in ©2024 by Valerie Jouve - Abstract, abstract-570, Boat, tableau, peinture, marine, bateau, voilier, voile, course, abstrait, semaine du golfe, morbihan, bretagne, golfe du morbihan

Valerie Jouve

"ABSTRAIT, SEMAINE DU GOLFE"

Acrylic on Canvas | 11.8x35.4 in

$472.01
Painting titled "Pêche au lamparo" by Christian Lopez (Chrislo), Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Cardboard
Pêche au lamparo - Painting, 24x18.1 in ©2023 by Christian Lopez (Chrislo) - Figurative, figurative-594, Boat

Christian Lopez (Chrislo)

"Pêche au lamparo"

Oil on Cardboard | 24x18.1 in

$712.42
Painting titled "Pagaille Navale" by Oscar B., Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Pagaille Navale - Painting, 31.5x31.5 in ©2023 by Oscar B. - Abstract, abstract-570, Boat

Oscar B.

"Pagaille Navale"

Acrylic on Canvas | 31.5x31.5 in

$1,668.57
Painting titled "The Lacerda Elevato…" by Auracelie Wall, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on artwork_cat.
The Lacerda Elevator, Bahia, Brazil - Painting, 12.6x15.8 in ©2003 by Auracelie Wall - Land Art, land-art-957, Boat, sea, coastal area, Brazil, Lacerda elevator, Amazonia

Auracelie Wall

"The Lacerda Elevator, Bahia, Brazil"

Oil on Canvas | 12.6x15.8 in

Not For Sale Prints from $27.03
Painting titled "La brèche" by Ralph Spegelaere, Original Artwork, Oil
La brèche - Painting, 23.6x27.6 in ©2024 by Ralph Spegelaere - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Boat, bateau, mer, brèche, faille, solitude, issue, secours, ralph.S, Spegelaere Ralph

Ralph Spegelaere

"La brèche"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 23.6x27.6 in

$2,229.91
Digital Arts titled "EMBARQUONS POUR NOS…" by Pierre Rebichon, Original Artwork, 2D Digital Work
EMBARQUONS POUR NOS RÊVES - Digital Arts ©2024 by Pierre Rebichon - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Boat

Pierre Rebichon

"EMBARQUONS POUR NOS RÊVES"

Digital Arts | Several sizes

Available from $88.66
Photography titled "Lerins vues de Cann…" by Nathalie Thill, Original Artwork, Non Manipulated Photography
Lerins vues de Cannes - Photography ©2024 by Nathalie Thill - Boat

Nathalie Thill

"Lerins vues de Cannes"

Photography | Several sizes

Available from $56.22

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