Browse our collection of animal wall art.
If you are looking for an animal painting, you have come to the right place. Depending on the colour palette, the emotion evoked and the motif of the work, you can place animal paintings in many places in your home.
The history of animal paintings is deeply connected to the history of painting itself.
When man lived in the wild, among other animals in nature, he met and interacted with hundreds of other species. These encounters prompted him to transcribe and represent these events with the tools at his disposal via paintings, so that the stories of his exploits would remain in the collective memory. Another reason for creating animal paintings was to pass on knowledge to future generations. Amongst many examples are the prehistoric rock drawings from over thirty thousand years ago, discovered in 1969 on a rock face in Twyfelfontein in Namibia, Africa.
Some of the most sophisticated and numerous prehistoric animal paintings are also found on the walls of caves in southwest France and northern Spain. There are about 150 caves in this region with paintings made from a mixture of animal blood and fat. The animals depicted in these animal paintings are bison, deer, cattle and horses. Man has come a long way in terms of technique and imagination, animal paintings have become an important part of today’s artistic ecosystem. If you are looking for animal paintings to bring life to your home, you will find what you are looking for at Aesthetic Wall Art.
Decorative inspiration with animal paintings.
Our collection of animal paintings is ideal to decorate your living room or your flat.
Paintings of elephants
Elephants are loved by many for various reasons. They have a high social value, are protective and intelligent. Their energy is benevolent and they evoke soothing emotions.
Dog paintings
Culturally, dogs have been depicted in art for over a thousand years. As human relationships with these loyal animals have evolved, the depictions have become more elaborate. The values they symbolise are protection, vigilance and love. Place these dog paintings in your living room to create a lively atmosphere.
Tiger paintings
This animal is closely associated with Asian art and is also one of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac. It is not only feared but also revered as it is regal in its movements as well as its form. Tiger paintings represent confidence, courage, will and strength.
Turtle paintings
Many cultures consider these slow creatures to represent wisdom as well as longevity because of their long life span. They play an important role in mythologies around the world and are often part of the creation story of the Earth. Paintings of turtles are said to attract luck and fortune.
Why are animals used in art?
Wildlife has been a source of inspiration for many artists around the world. The unique combination of colours, intricacies and patterns of animal skins have created memorable works of art. Detailed snake skin patterns, tiger or zebra stripes, cow spots or even Dalmatian spots have been presented as works of art in various famous animal paintings. Animal representations have helped us for years to explore the unique relationship between art and other life forms.