Animal Paintings For Sale

Animal-themed artwork can bring character to any space—whether it’s a majestic horse in a sweeping landscape or an intimate pet portrait.

Our ever-expanding collection highlights the work of talented contemporary painters who skilfully capture various subjects, from wildlife to beloved companions like dogs and cats.

Animal art has the unique ability to stir emotions and reflect personality. Explore our collection of bird artworks to find pieces that evoke everything from curiosity to tranquillity.

A Historical Perspective on Animal Paintings

Animal paintings have long been significant in the history of art, often symbolising power and nature. In the 19th century, animals, such as horses and birds, were used in Impressionist artworks by artists like Edgar Degas, to convey a fleeting sense of movement. Their loose, expressive brushstrokes transformed animal depictions, capturing their energy and presence in dynamic, vibrant ways. Wildlife art flourished during this period, while custom pet portraits also became popular, offering personal depictions of beloved animals in intimate settings.

Surrealism brought with it a new, allegorical interpretation of animals. Salvador Dalí, for example, incorporated distorted animal figures into his works, blending reality with imagination. Through this, animals became more than natural subjects—they evolved into symbols exploring the human subconscious. Some rare prints of Dalí’s equine works are available on Rise Art, such as Le Cheval s'étant voulu venger du cerf (1794).

Discover Talented Animal Artists

Explore striking wildlife paintings by contemporary artists. German painter Rudolf Kosow, for example, creates mysterious, dreamlike oil paintings which subvert the traditional of pet portraiture. The Innocent (2024), places a black labrador behind police tape, creating a dark but whimsical cinematic narrative.

Inspired by the history of colonialism, British artist Ben Stephenson is renowned for his vivid compositions featuring wild animals. In Nocturne (2024), a black panther gazes out from dense, vibrant foliage, evoking thought-provoking themes of exoticism and voyeurism.

Mixed-media painter Chao Wang uses her illustrative style to explore the relationship between biology and technology. Fusing insect bodies with cogs and machinery, such as in Arcan Whispers in the Grove (2024), Wang creates fantastical worlds where reality merges with invention.

Why Animal Paintings Make a Perfect Addition to Your Home

Animal paintings infuse warmth and personality into any interior. From dynamic wildlife scenes to endearing pet portraits, these artworks complement a range of styles, from rustic to contemporary. Iconic motifs, such as horses and birds, lend timeless elegance to a space while reflecting a deep appreciation for nature and its creatures.

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    Insect in the Lounge by Chao Wang
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    Insect in the Lounge by Chao Wang
    Insect in the Lounge
    Paintings - 46x46 cm
    Mode No.6 by Sara Richardson
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    Mode No.6 by Sara Richardson
    Mode No.6
    Paintings - 76x61 cm
    Panthère rose by Valérie Auriel
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    Panthère rose by Valérie Auriel
    Panthère rose
    Paintings - 81x65 cm
    Horse by Tong Zhang
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    Horse by Tong Zhang
    Horse
    Paintings - 51x41 cm
    Herons in Flight No. 2 by Elizabeth Becker
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    Herons in Flight No. 2 by Elizabeth Becker
    Herons in Flight No. 2
    Paintings - 66x102 cm
    Hands Up by Chao Wang
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    Hands Up by Chao Wang
    Hands Up
    Paintings - 46x46 cm
    HORSE STREET ART by Vincent Bardou
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    HORSE STREET ART by Vincent Bardou
    HORSE STREET ART
    Paintings - 80x60 cm
    Generation 1 by Perdita Sinclair
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    Generation 1 by Perdita Sinclair
    Generation 1
    Paintings - 25x20 cmRent for $71 /mo
    Koi Splash by Ana Patitú
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    Koi Splash by Ana Patitú
    Koi Splash
    Paintings - 60x92 cm
    Feeding the wildebeest by Aliaksandr Biruk
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    Feeding the wildebeest by Aliaksandr Biruk
    Feeding the wildebeest
    Paintings - 140x100 cm
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    Bananas by Sabrina Shah
    Bananas
    Paintings - 140x120 cm
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    Tiger by Dave White
    Tiger
    Paintings - 102x102 cm
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    Golden Gastropoda by Sarah Goldbart
    Golden Gastropoda
    Paintings - 10x10 cm
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    Lucky dog by Apollinaria Manko
    Lucky dog
    Paintings - 70x70 cm
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    Lobola II by Leila Fanner
    Lobola II
    Paintings - 100x120 cm
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    Self-portrait as a dog by Adrian Novac
    Self-portrait as a dog
    Paintings - 70x100 cmRent for $115 /mo
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    Typocerus sparus by Sarah Goldbart
    Typocerus sparus
    Paintings - 10x10 cm
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    Sisters by Ingrid Stübinger
    Sisters
    Paintings - 40x40 cm
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    Gambas by Christo Sharpe
    Gambas
    Paintings - 46x61 cm
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    L'Orchestre by Luc Villard
    L'Orchestre
    Paintings - 92x73 cm
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    Poor Cow by Pen Dalton
    Poor Cow
    Paintings - 91x122 cmRent for $260 /mo
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    Four Elephants by Ta Byrne
    Four Elephants
    Paintings - 130x180 cm
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    Her wonderful nature II by Georgia Theologou
    Her wonderful nature II
    Paintings - 95x120 cm
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    Sunseeker by Ben Stephenson
    Sunseeker
    Paintings - 70x44 cm
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    Chiens de faïence by Dominique Damarzit
    Chiens de faïence
    Paintings - 60x80 cm
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    Timeshare bed by Rosemary Burn
    Timeshare bed
    Paintings - 28x36 cmRent for $75 /mo
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    On a mission by Irene Hoff
    On a mission
    Paintings - 140x110 cm
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    Inner being by Olga Mun
    Inner being
    Paintings - 120x100 cmRent for $360 /mo
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