John Emanuel Paintings
British, b. 1930
We are pleased to sell works on behalf of John Emanuel. John works in Porthmeor, Cornwall. He has received no formal art training. His natural creativity is inspired by a love of his subject – the figure and the figure embraced by the landscape, has developed into a consistent theme. His drawings exhibit a clear, classical form and a simplicity of line which strengthens the relationship between the contours of the figure and the contours of the land. He loves the singular beauty of the Cornish coastline and the extraordinary light. The notion of forms sleeping beneath the earth are a recurring theme. John works in a variety of media: charcoal, gouache, oils and, more recently mixed media and lino-types, a method he learned from John Wells. His preferred medium is oil paint using hand and mould made papers laid down on archive quality board.
John Emanuel “it is the figure , not the nude I am interested in…”
The art critic, Frank Ruhrmund has observed that…
“his works go beyond the nude. He has always striven to transcend the obvious and succeeded, and they have as much to do with the local landscape as they do with the human figure.”(Biography provided by White Court Art)
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Artist: John Emanuel
Orange Mono Figure: Contemporary Mixed Media Figurative Painting by John Emanuel
By John Emanuel
Located in Brecon, Powys
Orange mono color from the studio of this very well collected British artist.
Image 21" x 15"
Originally from Bury, in the North of England, John Emanuel works in Porthmeor, Cornwa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary John Emanuel Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
Classical Head: Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting by John Emanuel
By John Emanuel
Located in Brecon, Powys
Latest opulent work from the artist's Classical Head series.
Oil and gold leaf on board in white wood frame
Signed verso
Image 8.75" x 7". Framed 13" x 11.75"
Category
2010s Contemporary John Emanuel Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
In The Pink: Contemporary Mixed Media Figurative painting by John Emanuel
By John Emanuel
Located in Brecon, Powys
Another very pretty mixed media from the studio of this well collected British artist.
Image 21" x 15"
mounted
Originally from Bury, in the North of England, John Emanuel works in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern John Emanuel Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Horizontal and Vertical Figures, Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting
By John Emanuel
Located in Brecon, Powys
Warm sepia tones in this classic Emanuel painting.
John Emanuel "it is the figure , not the nude I am interested in..."
Oil on board. Signed. Black wood frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract John Emanuel Paintings
Materials
Oil
Romy: Contemporary Mixed Media Figurative Painting by John Emanuel
By John Emanuel
Located in Brecon, Powys
John Emanuel embarking on a series of works using new life models. Unusual for a artist who has over the last 40 years only had 3 previous sitters. Now working with Sarah Jane and Ro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern John Emanuel Paintings
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Gouache, ABS
Orange Mono Figure: Contemporary Mixed Media Figurative Painting by John Emanuel
By John Emanuel
Located in Brecon, Powys
Orange mono color from the studio of this very well collected British artist.
Image 21" x 15"
Originally from Bury, in the North of England, John Emanuel works in Porthmeor, Cornwa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary John Emanuel Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
Standing Figure: Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting by John Emanuel
By John Emanuel
Located in Brecon, Powys
Large oil on paper by this well collected British artist. Signed and dated 1980 lower left. Superb example of this artists work. Behind glass in excellent condition, new mount origin...
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1980s Contemporary John Emanuel Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Reclining With Tulips: Contemporary Figurative Mixed Media Painting
By John Emanuel
Located in Brecon, Powys
Classic John Emanuel figurative painting.
Mixed media on paper, signed and well framed. Excellent condition
Framed 13" x 16". Image 7.5" x 10.25"
21st Century
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Early 2000s Contemporary John Emanuel Paintings
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Charcoal, Oil, Gouache
Sarah-Jane, Pink: Contemporary Mixed Media Figurative Painting by John Emanuel
By John Emanuel
Located in Brecon, Powys
John Emanuel embarking on a series of works using new life models. Unusual for a artist who has over the last 40 years only had 3 previous sitters. Now working with Sarah Jane...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary John Emanuel Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Red Mono Figure: Contemporary Mixed Media Figurative painting by John Emanuel
By John Emanuel
Located in Brecon, Powys
Very pretty Emanuel pose.
"it is the figure , not the nude I am interested in..." J Emanuel
Image 20.5" x 14" Matted 25.5" x 19"
Signed
Originally from Bury, in the North of Engl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary John Emanuel Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
Sarah Jane In Blue: Contemporary Mixed Media Figurative painting by John Emanuel
By John Emanuel
Located in Brecon, Powys
John Emanuel embarking on a series of works using new life models. Unusual for a artist who has over the last 40 years only had 3 previous sitters. Now working with Sarah Jane...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary John Emanuel Paintings
Materials
Gouache
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Classical Head : Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting by John Emanuel
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Figure: Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting by John Emanuel
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Figure and Skyline: Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting by John Emanuel
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Classical Head: Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting by John Emanuel
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Green Mono Figure
By John Emanuel
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Very pretty Green Mono Color Emanuel pose.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary John Emanuel Paintings
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Classical Heads
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From the artist's very popular Classical Head series. This time unusually a pair of heads.
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John Emanuel paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic John Emanuel paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of paintings to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of orange, red and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by John Emanuel in paint, gouache, watercolor and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large John Emanuel paintings, so small editions measuring 12 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Lisa House, Brian Elwell, and Roxanna Melendez. John Emanuel paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $740 and tops out at $1,858, while the average work can sell for $875.