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Figurative Paintings For Sale
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Travesti Hairy Diva oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: "Travesti, Hairy Diva"
Artist: Unknown
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 24.4 x 20.5 in
Period: 21st century
Framing: Unframed
Work Description
"Travesti, Hairy Diva" is a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid Century French Pencil Sketch Fashionable Sketches of Figures and Accessories
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Mid Century French Portrait
Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022)
Medium: Pencil/ charcoal /watercolour on artists paper, double sided
Size: 9.5 height) x 6.25 (width)
Stamped Verso
Con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Pencil, Watercolor
Very Fine 19th Century French Belle Epoque Period Portrait of Lady in Interior
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Elegant Lady in Interior
French School, circa 1890's period
oil on canvas, unframed
painting: 27 x 21.5 inches
Provenance: private collection, Paris
Condition: very good condition
F...
Category
Late 19th Century French School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Rest" Figurative Painting of Young Man On Grass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Rest"is an original artwork by Alain Jean-Baptiste and measures 48"h x 36"w x 1.5"d. This work is made from oil paints on canvas and ships with a gallery-issued Ce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil
1870's Antique Italian Hunting Scene trompe l’oeil Oil Painting Birds Game Gold
Located in Buffalo, NY
This striking 19th-century painting signed "A. Malevolti 1877 Florence" is a fine example of the trompe l’oeil tradition, in which artists skillfully render imagery that "tricks the ...
Category
1870s Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
A Boy and His Book by Italian Artist Bernadino Giani
Located in Stockholm, SE
We are pleased to offer this charming and rare oil painting by the Italian artist Bernardino Giani (1823–1886), dated 1867. The painting depicts a young boy kneeling on the floor, de...
Category
1860s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Wood Panel
Daughters of Spain oil on canvas painting young woman
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: "Daughters of Spain"
Artist: Juan José Barreira Polo (1887-1957)
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 31.5 x 27.5 in (80 x 70 cm)
Framing: Unframed
Signature: Signed at the lower left corner as "J. Barreira"
Period: Approximately first half of the 20th century
Movement/Style: Realist Costumbrismo, Spanish Academicism
Description of the Artwork
"Daughters of Spain" is a remarkable example of Spanish Costumbrismo, where Juan José Barreira Polo masterfully captures the essence of national identity and tradition. The painting portrays two young Spanish girls in traditional attire, exuding warmth and natural grace.
The older girl, with a gentle smile, wears a richly embroidered blue shawl and has flowers adorning her hair, while delicately holding a copper jug filled with vibrant orange flowers. Beside her, the younger girl, with an innocent and joyful expression, holds a doll dressed in red with floral embellishments, evoking the charm of childhood and cultural heritage.
The well-balanced composition and softly blurred background enhance the presence of the figures. Barreira Polo employs a warm color palette and skillful lighting to create harmony, while his refined brushwork and attention to detail in facial expressions and textiles reflect his academic training. The artwork conveys a profound sense of cultural pride and nostalgia for Spain’s rich traditions.
Artist’s Biography
Juan José Barreira Polo (Valencia, March 31, 1887 – Valencia, January 30, 1957) was a Spanish painter specialized in portraits and costumbrista scenes. Son of the painter Vicente Barreira Meliá, he trained at the Academy of Fine Arts of San Carlos in Valencia, where he obtained his degree as a drawing professor in 1933.
Throughout his career, he gained recognition for his representations of Spanish traditions and culture, receiving several awards at various exhibitions. In 1925, he won first prize in the Valencia City Council's poster competition. In addition to his pictorial work, he was an editorial board member of the magazine Semana Gráfica, contributing to the artistic and graphic culture of his time. His paintings, known for their exquisite detail and vibrant colors, are part of private collections worldwide and are admired for their ability to capture the spirit of Spanish heritage.
Similar Artists and References
The style of Juan José Barreira Polo is associated with other realist and costumbrista painters, such as:
José Mongrell...
Category
1930s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century Oil - The Crucifixion
Located in Corsham, GB
This dramatic religious painting depicts the crucifixion, with Jesus on the cross surrounded by mourning figures in vibrant robes. Above Christ on the cross, the Latin inscription IN...
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Feel - original abstracted women form oil painting - contemporary figurative art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online.
A deeply atmospheric piece, Feel is a meditation on form and e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Waterfall and Timber – A View from Norrland
Located in Stockholm, SE
This striking landscape by Oscar Lycke depicts a powerful northern river, most likely near Sundsvall, where the artist was born and spent much of his life. At the heart of the compos...
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Woman in the Boudoir oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Woman in the Boudoir
Artist: Anonymous
Dimensions: 39.4 x 31.9 in
Technique: Oil on canvas
Support: Unframed canvas
Style: Contemporary figurative art in the style of Fernando...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Marcita by African American Artist Bai, Colorful Painting on Paper
Located in New york, NY
A colorful acrylic and oil pastel Picassoesque portrait of a woman with a daisy tiara, Marcita, 2025 by African American artist Bai is 15” x 11” drawing/painting on watercolor paper...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Oil Pastel, Rag Paper
Mid-20th Century French Ink Drawing of Trees and Stream With Cottage
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Mid-20th Century French Ink Drawing of Trees and Stream With Cottage
by Anne Marie Migette Perard (French 1902-1977)
Signed: Yes
Medium: Ink and pencil on unframed paper
Size:...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Ink, Pencil
French School Road Line III New York City Impressionist Chut Les Barbizons!
Located in Zofingen, AG
☀️⭐Road Line III ⭐☀️
Landscape - Sky scrappers, office- NYC Building avenue Painting with mirror effect
Technique: oil, acrylic, and ink on old book pages on wooden strecher frame ...
Category
1920s Tonalist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Glue, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Kindred Love
Located in Atlanta, GA
Silvia Martínez Jiménez was born in 1975 in Gandia, a province in Valencia, Spain. When she was young, she was attracted to the works of classic Valencian painters and the Valencia ...
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
"Winter Comes Early" Bucks County PA Snow Creek Scene Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Impressionist winter pastoral scene of a colorful quaint creek snow scene with homes in the distance. Willet has portrayed this piece in a most intimate, yet energetic wa...
Category
20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Floral Still Life with Grapes and Bird's Nest Classic Composition of Peonies
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Floral Arrangement,
Continental School, late 20th century
most likely a pastiche work after an earlier composition
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas : 24 x 20 inches
provenance: private...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"My Candy Heart" Colorful Pop Art Oil Painting on Wood with White Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil paints in these works. Shaoul’s “My Heart Collection” is a vibrant and energetic dis...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Mixed Media
Preparing the Boat
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
Preparing the Boat" by Clara Belle Owen is a luminous impressionist depiction of a young boy approaching a grand sailboat, ready to prepare it for an impending journey. The painting ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Antique American Modern Patriotic Statue of Liberty New York Cityscape Portrait
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist cityscape with the statue of liberty oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Measuring 20 by 27 inches overall and 14 by 21 painting alone.
Category
Early 1900s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Barcelona and Its People oil painting Spain
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Barcelona and Its People
Artist: Josep Maria Martínez Lozano (1923–2006)
Year: 1979
Technique: Oil on canvas mounted on board
Dimensions: 29.13 x 21.65 in
Condition: Unfr...
Category
1970s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
"Heartstrings" by Jon Wassom - Mixed Media Figurative Painting, 2024
Located in Denver, CO
Jon Wassom’s "Heartstrings" is an evocative mixed media painting on panel, measuring 16 x 16 inches. This striking composition explores themes of intimacy, emotion, and human connect...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Fine 17th Century Dutch Old Master Oil on Cradled Panel Portrait of Young Lady
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Young Noble Lady
Dutch Old Master, 17th century
oil painting on cradled panel, framed in 17th/ 18th century frame
framed: 16.5 x 14.5 inches
panel: 12 x 10 inches
Pro...
Category
17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Strand In Story (Where I Fit In) - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Men
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, this is not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. (Issues b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Christ on the Cold Stone – After Jan Gossaert (Mabuse)
Located in Stockholm, SE
This striking devotional image, painted by a follower of Jan Gossaert, represents one of the most influential compositions of the Northern Renaissance: Christ on the Cold Stone, or C...
Category
16th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Serie Dibujos Felices 2 - Original Orange Watercolor and Ink Artwork on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sergio Valenzuela “Valenz” is a contemporary Guatemalan artist who tells stories with everyday objects, primarily expressing them with graphite and acrylic on canvas. His artworks pr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Ink, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Archival Paper
Tea Cups - 21st Century Realistic Still-life Painting of Tableware
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Heidi von Faber (Dutch artist)
Tea Cups
30 x 30 cm (framed, included in price 33 x 33 cm)
Acryl on canvas
In the paintings of The Hague-based artist Heidi von Faber, light plays a k...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
French school Medieval scene Landscape Oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
⭐Medieval scene from anonymous painter
⭐Structural Analysis :⭐
Medieval composition due to the tunic worn by the character (at the bottom of the painting) walking their dog. The cen...
Category
Early 1900s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Stretcher Bars
Mid Century French Portrait Drawing of a Seated Man in Thought
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Drawing of a Seated Man in Thought
Artist: Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022)
Medium: signed black pen on artists paper stuck on board, glass covered
Dated 1946
Size: 12 (hei...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Ballpoint Pen
Angelic -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Woman, Nature, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
Ships in a well-protected tube.
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
About Artist
Josue M Pierre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Radiance in Style -21st Century, Figurative, Mixed Media with Oil, Fabrics Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
Ships in a well-protected tube.
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
About Artist
Bakare Babatund...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
The Poor Girl – An Early Genre Scene by Julius Kronberg, 1873
Located in Stockholm, SE
This small, tenderly rendered painting— titled The Poor Girl (Den fattiga flickan)—offers a rare glimpse into Julius Kronberg’s early period, when he was still exploring the genre mo...
Category
1870s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Huge British Mid 20th Century Portrait of a Bank Manager Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Bank Manager
by Stuart Scott Somerville (1908-1983)
signed oil on canvas, framed
Framed: 56 x 47 inches
Canvas: 50 x 40 inches
Provenance: private collection, UK
Condition: very ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Original East Anglian oil painting Post Impressionist English Landscape c.1975
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: Anthony Atkinson (1920-2015) English
TITLE: "Pastoral Landscape"
SIGNED: lower Right
MEDIUM: oil on canvas
SIZE: 57cm x 47cm
CONDITION: excellent
DETAIL: Painter, teacher an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Original Modernist Hawaiian Sunrise Oil Painting
Located in Soquel, CA
Original modernist oil painting Hawaiian symbolist sunset by Marguerite Louis Blasingame.
Robert Azensky Fine art is pleased to offer this 1940s modern symbolist oil painting of sun...
Category
1940s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
18th century French Old Master Portrait of a woman in oriental costume
Located in Aartselaar, BE
French 18th century old master portrait of a majestic lady dressed "à la Turque"
The sitter at the viewer with a kind and enigmatic smile and twinkling eyes. She looks elegant and kind, yet also has an intelligent and determined aura, reflecting the character of someone who is in charge of her own life and destiny.
De Silvestre paid great attention to her spectacular outfit, which is striking in its portrayal of the sumptuous fabrics and their decorative richness. She is wearing a luxurious royal blue robe à la...
Category
1740s Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Cavaliers Pets Period 19th Century English Oil Painting Cavalier Spaniels
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Cavaliers Pets
English School, 19th century
after the 1845 painting by Sir Edwin Landseer
oil on on canvas, framed
framed: 22 x 18 inches
canvas : 18 x 15 inches
Provenance: priv...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"St. Patrick's Cathedral" Impressionist Snow Street Scene Oil on Canvas Board
Located in New York, NY
A stunning and pertinent example of Berthelsen's charming New York City winter scenes depicting St. Patrick's Cathedral in the snow. St. Patrick’s Cathedral is the largest Roman Cath...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
French Impressionist Still Life Autumn Blooms in a Blue Vase
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Autumn Blooms in a Blue Vase
signed by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930)
Size: 10 x 8 inches
Inscribed verso
Oil painting on cardboard, unframed
Condition: The painting is in good condition...
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Un mot après l'autre, Abstract books, Expressionism, Contemporary library
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
In One Word After Another, Sophie Dumont continues her exploration of the library motif, a recurring theme in her work, infusing it with a tactile and meditative dimension. Through a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Honest Convergence"- Expressive Mixed Media Figurative Painting 2024
Located in Denver, CO
Jon Wassom’s Honest Convergence (2024) is an evocative mixed media painting on panel, measuring 16 x 16 x 1.5 inches. This original work showcases Wassom’s signature expressive style...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Fine Antique German Signed Oil Painting Portrait of Bavarian Lady in Head Dress
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady
by Theodor Recknagl (1865-1945) German
signed oil on board, unframed
board : 7.5 x 6 inches
Attached provenance documents
Provenance: private collection, England
C...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Charging Wonder Woman - Original Large Figurative Pop Art Painting by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gary John has been a street artist since 1985. Originally from Seattle, Washington, he moved to Venice Beach, Los Angeles in 2003 and began selling his work on the Venice boardwalk. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Illustration Board
Fine 1830's English Oil Painting on panel Countryside Rural Lane with Gilt Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Country Lane
English School, circa 1830's period
oil on panel, framed in period antique gilt frame
framed: 19 x 17 inches
board: 14 x 13 inches
Provenance: private collection, En...
Category
Early 19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
My Home is My Fortress
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Woman-Warrior of the modern world" series
This work reveals the multilayered perception of a woman as both the protector and keeper of her world. As part of the series “The Woma...
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Contemporary expressive colorful acrylic painting "Purple blossoms"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This vibrant artwork, titled Purple Blossoms, is created by French artist Natalya Mougenot as part of her "FLORAL" series, where she explores the themes of nature and flowers. Throug...
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Man Holding a Jug (The Sense of Taste)
Located in Stockholm, SE
This evocative 19th-century painting is the work of a follower of the Dutch Golden Age artist Jacob Toorenvliet, known for his finely rendered genre scenes. Titled Man Holding a Jug ...
Category
Early 19th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
"Angels And Cowboys" - Oil And Wax Figurative Painting with Horse
Located in Denver, CO
Brian Keith Stephens presents an original, handmade composition titled "Angels and Cowboys", created in 2025. This oil and wax on cotton painting measures 50 inches high by 30 inches...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton, Wax, Oil
The model in the studio
Located in Paris, IDF
School of Jacques-Louis DAVID
The model in the studio
Oil on canvas
81 x 59 cm without frame
96 x 73 with frame
Around 1820
This seated female nude in an academic pose is painted ...
Category
Early 19th Century French School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lady In White 1 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Women, Modern
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
She holds on to her integrity and purity. Lady in white captures a desire to be hidden, but her presence is revealed through her unquenched innermost beauty. Lady in white captures h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Morning Stillness"
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Morning Stillness" is my exploration of the quiet, meditative beauty of dawn. I wanted to capture the way the sky gently awakens, blending soft blues and warm golds as light emerges...
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Unconditional Love 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
This piece talks about genuine love.
Love without expectations or benefits, when this kind of love exists between relatives, friends, siblings, and couples, the world will surely be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Slant"
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Mike Carson is a Minneapolis painter, and graduate of the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, whose artwork can be found in private and corporate collections throughout the Unite...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Love Somebody Like You - Colorful Hyperrealist Floral Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by paintings created by old masters and the immersive nature she experienced in the Black Forest, German artist Katharina Husslein paints in a representational hyperrealisti...
Category
2010s Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Very Fine 1900's French Signed Oil Full Length Portrait Lady Reading in Interior
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady, reading in an interior
circa 1900-1920 period
by Louis Faille (French 1878-1964)
signed lower right corner
oil painting on canvas,
framed in original gilt, mould...
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Primula in Old Terracotta Pot, 2024 - Flower + Butterfly Still Life Oil Painting
By Jo Aylward
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Primula in an Old Terracotta Pot, 2024
oil on board
30.5 x 23 cm
12 x 9 in
signed, titled and dated
Jo Aylward is a British ruralist whose paintings are embedded in the everyday exp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Fine French Impressionist Oil Painting Portrait Elegant Lady with Parasol
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of an Elegant Lady
by Pio Santini (French 1908-1986)
signed
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 34 x 28 inches
canvas: 26 x 20 inches
Provenance: Private collection, Lyon, France
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Reminds Me of Elementary School - Green Abstract Figurative Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Valerie Etitinwo's unique approach to abstract figurative painting celebrates the unconventional beauty found in imperfection and awkwardness. The Nigerian-Swiss artist uses bold col...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Figurative Paintings for Sale
Figurative art, as opposed to abstract art, retains features from the observable world in its representational depictions of subject matter. Most commonly, figurative paintings reference and explore the human body, but they can also include landscapes, architecture, plants and animals — all portrayed with realism.
While the oldest figurative art dates back tens of thousands of years to cave wall paintings, figurative works made from observation became especially prominent in the early Renaissance. Artists like Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and other Renaissance masters created naturalistic representations of their subjects.
Pablo Picasso is lauded for laying the foundation for modern figurative art in the 1920s. Although abstracted, this work held a strong connection to representing people and other subjects. Other famous figurative artists include Francis Bacon and Lucian Freud. Figurative art in the 20th century would span such diverse genres as Expressionism, Pop art and Surrealism.
Today, a number of figural artists — such as Sedrick Huckaby, Daisy Patton and Eileen Cooper — are making art that uses the human body as its subject.
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