Modern paintings
Contemporary canvases that anchor a living room — original modern paintings, hand-painted by professional artists.
A modern painting is the easiest way to make a room feel intentional. Clean compositions, contemporary palettes and a single strong piece can turn a blank living-room wall into a focal point. At L'Original, every modern tableau is an original work, signed by its artist.
Explore modern paintings sized for the living room, the entryway or above a sofa — ready to hang.
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Every painting is an original, signed by one of the 249 professional artists represented by L'Original.
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Dorian Verdier
Founder of L'Original · HEC academic author on the democratization of art
Dorian Verdier founded the first gallery of its kind in North America and has spent ten years making original art accessible. His academic work at HEC focuses on the democratization of art — the same conviction that guides every collection on L'Original.
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4.9Frequently asked questions
What size of modern painting for a living room?
Aim for a piece about two-thirds the width of the sofa or sideboard it hangs above. A single large modern canvas usually reads better than several small ones.
Is modern art the same as contemporary art?
Not exactly: art historians use 'modern art' for roughly 1860s–1970s movements, and 'contemporary art' for work made since. In decoration, both terms point to clean, current pieces.
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