Conceptual Figurative Paintings
CONCEPTUAL STYLE
In 1967, artist Sol LeWitt wrote that in “Conceptual art the idea or concept is the most important aspect of the work.” He was giving a name to an art movement that had emerged in the 1960s in which artists were less focused on their medium being something traditionally “artistic” and instead engaged in using any object, movement, form, action or place to express an idea.
LeWitt’s work was featured alongside an assemblage of notes, drawings and outlines by other artists in “Working Drawings and Other Visible Things on Paper Not Necessarily Meant to Be Viewed as Art,” a groundbreaking show at New York City’s School of Visual Arts curated by Mel Bochner, another leading exponent of Conceptualism. Building on radical 20th-century statements, like Fountain (1917) by French artist Marcel Duchamp, Conceptual artists around Europe and North and South America were not interested in the commercial art scene and rather directly challenged its systems and values.
Stretching into the 1970s, this movement has also been called Post-Object art and Dematerialized art. Conceptual art reflected a larger era of social and political upheaval. Pieces associated with the style range from Roelof Louw’s Soul City (Pyramid of Oranges) (1967) — a work of installation art that sees fresh oranges stacked into a pyramid from which visitors are allowed to take one orange away — to On Kawara’s “Today” series, which saw the Japanese artist carefully painting a date in white acrylic on canvases consisting of a single color from 1966 to his death in 2014. Artists such as Ed Ruscha, who created the Twentysix Gasoline Stations book — a collection of photos of gas stations that is widely said to be the first modern artists’ book — made photography a major platform for Conceptual art, as did Bruce Nauman, who burned one of Ruscha's books and then photographed it for his own.
Conceptual art’s legacy of questioning artistic authorship, ownership and how to work with complex ideas of space and time had a significant influence on the decades of culture that followed, and it continues to inform art today.
The collection of Conceptual photography, paintings and sculptures on 1stDibs includes artworks by John Baldessari, Jenny Holzer, Lawrence Weiner, Joseph Kosuth and others.
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Style: Conceptual
Surflow - Surfing Art - Figurative Art By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Surflow - Surfing Art - Figurative - Oil Print By Marc Zimmerman
Marc Zimmerman creates playful paintings, whether deep mysterious jungle or delightfully whimsical florals. His colo...
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2010s Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
A provincial delight. Oil on canvas, 41 х 51 cm
Located in Riga, LV
A provincial delight. Oil on canvas, 41х51 cm
Victor Karnauh (1950, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukrainian SSR – 2012, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine) – a painter, a monument designer, gr...
Category
1990s Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
A random meeting. Oil on canvas, 100. 5 x 100. 5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
A random meeting. Oil on canvas, 100. 5 x 100. 5 cm
Victor Karnauh (1950, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukrainian SSR – 2012, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine) – a painter, a monument design...
Category
1990s Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
A walk in the village. Oil on cardboard, 45x45 cm
Located in Riga, LV
A walk in the village
Oil on cardboard, 45x45 cm
Victor Karnauh (1950, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukrainian SSR – 2012, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine) – a painter, a monument designer...
Category
1990s Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Path. Oil on canvas, 90x110 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Path. Oil on canvas, 90x110 cm
Victor Karnauh (1950, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukrainian SSR – 2012, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine) – a painter, a monument designer, graduate of Latvi...
Category
1990s Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait in Black, Face Silhouette, Pink Details, Abstract, Line Drawing, White
Located in Barcelona, ES
The paintings of Aleix Font (Sabadell, Spain, 1984) function as a narrative between the collective and the individual world, exploring space and its interactions with concepts such a...
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2010s Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Spray Paint, Acrylic, Handmade Paper
Meeting. 1998. Oil on canvas, 100 x 99. 5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Meeting. 1998. Oil on canvas, 100x99.5 cm
Victor Karnauh (1950, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukrainian SSR – 2012, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine) – a painter, a monument designer, gradua...
Category
1990s Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Make My Day - Chicken Rooster Painting by Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Make My Day - Chicken Rooster Painting by Marc Zimmerman
He stands there, blocking all who dare challenge him in their pursuit to get by. This heroic cock, Charlie, the great intimi...
Category
2010s Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Joy. Oil on cardboard, 47. 5 x 57 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Joy. Oil on cardboard, 47.5x57 cm
Victor Karnauh (1950, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukrainian SSR – 2012, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine) – a painter, a monument designer, graduate of La...
Category
1990s Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Ball game. Oil on canvas, 54x62 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Ball game
Oil on canvas, 54x62 cm
Victor Karnauh (1950, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukrainian SSR – 2012, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine) – a painter, a monument designer, graduate of L...
Category
1990s Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ball game II. Oil on canvas, 46 x 56. 5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Ball game II
Oil on canvas, 46x56.5 cm
Victor Karnauh (1950, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukrainian SSR – 2012, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine) – a painter, a monument designer, graduate...
Category
1990s Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Walk. Oil on canvas, 85x84.5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Walk. Oil on canvas, 85x84.5 cm
Victor Karnaukh (1950, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukrainian SSR – 2012, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine) – a painter, a monument designer, graduate of Lat...
Category
1990s Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Meeting II. Oil on canvas, 85x84.5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Meeting II
Oil on canvas, 85x84.5 cm
Victor Karnaukh (1950, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukrainian SSR – 2012, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine) – a painter, a monument designer, graduate ...
Category
1990s Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A walk. Oil on canvas, 80x81 cm
Located in Riga, LV
A walk
Oil on canvas, 80x81 cm
Victor Karnaukh (1950, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukrainian SSR – 2012, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine) – a painter, a monument designer, graduate of Lat...
Category
1990s Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Flight. 1999. Oil on canvas, 76x91 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Flight
1999. Oil on canvas, 76x91 cm
Victor Karnaukh (1950, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukrainian SSR – 2012, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine) – a painter, a monument designer, graduate ...
Category
1990s Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Post Conceptual Digital Artist Oil Painting Screenprint Diptych Joseph Nechvatal
Located in Surfside, FL
Joseph Nechvatal
The Oedipal God of Oil Paint and Destruction, Diptych
Oil and screenprint on two canvases, 1985, both signed 'Joseph Nechvatal', titled and dated on the reverse, wit...
Category
1980s Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Screen
Reflections in the City - Figurative Painting - Conceptual Art By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Reflections in store front windows from across the street created fascinating abstract overlaps onto the manicans. This painting is from the mission district in San Francisco.
Refle...
Category
2010s Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fruitless Endeavor
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Behind The Smile
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings
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Attune - Woman in the Jungle - Mother Nature by Marc
Located in Carmel, CA
Primal woman of the jungle with a headdress of vibrant tropical plants
woman portrait - Figurative Paintings - Conceptual Art By Marc Zimmerman
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2010s Conceptual Figurative Paintings
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White Lollipop
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Athlete
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Red Hair
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Little Companion
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Silent Echoes
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Far From Home 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings
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Attraction
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings
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Game of Life
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
In this game of life, we fiercely strive, Chasing dreams, hoping to survive.
Each step we take, is a move on the board, Sometimes rewarded, sometimes ignored.
We start with a roll of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
ANTIQUE GAMES. Love story.
Located in Oslo, NO
In this piece, I've harmoniously blended acrylics, spray paint, and ink to evoke the timeless dance of intimate connection. The vintage vibes and fine art elements coalesce, crafting...
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2010s Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Antique games. Antique drama.
Located in Oslo, NO
In the paintings of this series , images of antique figures and statues are used to talk about the eternal in modern language , as well as to present antiquity in a modern way .The w...
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2010s Conceptual Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Ink, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Serenity
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings
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Change and Growth 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
“Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” “I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the thing...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Native ( f) - Portrait Painting - Conceptual Art By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Portrait of a Native Polynesian woman poses with a tropical headdress of flowers and leaves. She watches the surf crashing on the beach on her beloved island. A matching ( male) pain...
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2010s Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Change and Growth 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
“Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” “I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the thing...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Sisters in Yellow 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"I cherish our memories and the bond we share. My love for you is like a precious gem, shining bright and always treasured."
Romans 12:10
Be devoted to one another in love. Honor on...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Deborah
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell and got back up again."
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
“The peasantry ceased, they ceas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Unbroken
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings
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Peace from Within
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Peace from within is a state of tranquility, harmony, and serenity that originates deep within ourselves. It is a profound sense of calmness that transcends external circumstances an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Wooden Elegance
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Upright Impression
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Upright Impression" by John Ali captures the innocence, resilience, and curiosity of youth through the portrayal of a young girl. In this captivating artwork, the girl stands tall a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
My Father's Car 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"My Father's Car" is a striking artwork created by Desmond Akindoju, depicting a young man sitting in a car as though he's the driver, complete with a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Extraordinary Woman 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Extraordinary Woman" by Michael Adetula is a captivating artwork that celebrates the unique beauty and personality of a young woman who exudes confidence and charm. At first glance,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Flower Goddess - Figurative Paintings - Conceptual Art By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Primal woman of the jungle with a headdress of vibrant tropical plants
Flower Goddess - Figurative Paintings - Conceptual Art By Marc Zimmerman
This masterpiece is exhibited in th...
Category
2010s Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Flower Goddess - Figurative Paintings - Conceptual Art By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Primal woman of the jungle with a headdress of vibrant tropical plants
Flower Goddess - Figurative Paintings - Conceptual Art By Marc Zimmerman
This masterpiece is exhibited in th...
Category
2010s Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Minimalist Dapper
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
As a model being a fashionista gives and creates room for you to keep your style and interest the way you feel and the way you want it to be, deciding to keep your style very simple,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Bimbo
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Bimbo" by Aba Linus is an exquisite portrayal of timeless elegance and grace. The centerpiece of this enchanting artwork is a young woman, adorned with a stylish hat perched atop he...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Garment of Hope
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Garment of Hope," a poignant masterpiece crafted by the skilled hands of artist John Ali, invites viewers into a world where innocence and resilience converge. This evocative artwor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Her
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Her" by Aba Linus is a striking testament to the power of visual storytelling and the celebration of feminine strength and elegance. In this captivating artwork, a young woman is po...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Random Thought
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Random Thought," a captivating creation by artist John Ali, invites viewers into the enigmatic realm of introspection. The artwork features a young man, his head covered with nylon, adorned by an intricate African bead necklace...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Dialogue
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Dialogue," a thought-provoking creation by artist John Ali, beckons viewers into a realm of symbolism and introspection. The artwork features a young man with his head covered in ny...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Solace
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
In the captivating piece titled "Solace," artist John Ali unveils a profound exploration of introspection through the gaze of a young woman lost in thought. The poignant portrayal ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Comfort Zone
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
In the captivating artwork titled "Comfort Zone," artist John Ali masterfully captures the essence of introspection and the complex interplay between identity and personal space. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Weather Project, Evening of the Sandstorm
Located in Natchez, MS
This stunning work by Louise Feneley is somehow both abstract and figurative. Is it a pearl or a glowing ball of light? It's hard to tell. The light, co...
Category
2010s Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paper, Oil
Far From Home
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Far From Home" by Michael Adetula is a poignant artwork that eloquently captures the essence of the human pursuit for a better life and the bittersweet experience of being far away ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
My Father's Car 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"My Father's Car" is a striking artwork created by Desmond Akindoju, depicting a young man sitting in a car as though he's the driver, complete with a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Lithograph #2 by Guillaume Cornelis van Beverloo (Corneille)
By Edouard Corneille Van Den Bosch
Located in Pasadena, CA
This lithograph was done by Dutch artist Corneille, (1922-2016), who created lyrical, expressionist paintings bursting with color and was one of the founders of the postwar European...
Category
Early 2000s Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Lithograph
Symbiosis
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Symbiosis" is a captivating artwork that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the profound connection between individuals. This striking piece features a man carrying a woman in his arms, with her body gracefully turned towards him. The composition is not just a physical portrayal of the act of carrying, but a metaphorical representation of emotional support, intimacy, and interdependence.
The choice of the title, "Symbiosis," underscores the idea that this connection is mutually beneficial, where both the man and the woman find strength and comfort in one another. The artist's use of color and texture adds depth and emotion to the work, creating a visual narrative that suggests a profound, nurturing bond.
In "Symbiosis," Boluwatife Victoria...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Face to Face
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Face to Face" by Aba Linus is a thought-provoking and enigmatic artwork that presents a powerful visual representation of human connection and communication. In this piece, two youn...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Conceptual figurative paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Conceptual figurative paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add figurative paintings created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, orange, purple, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Mattia Novello, Jim Molloy, Stephen Hall, and Liana Vassalou. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Canvas and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Conceptual figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 6.75 inches across are also available. Prices for figurative paintings made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $333 and tops out at $85,000, while the average work sells for $5,136.